Friday, March 6, 2020

Demings may be on Biden ticket & companies seek tax breaks

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Orlando Rep. Val Demings may be on the list of potential Biden running mates

Demings, D-Orlando, had been touted as a potential vice-presidential pick for Biden even before her profile-enhancing turn as a House impeachment manager in President Trump's Senate trial.

Florida coronavirus cases grow, with 5 travelers isolated out of state

Seven Florida residents have been diagnosed with coronavirus, state health officials said Thursday, but five of them are currently outside the state and won't be able to return home until they've been cleared of the disease that has already killed more than 3,000 throughout the world.

Tax break would save millions for companies that rent bulldozers, backhoes and other construction equipment

United Rentals, HercRentals and other companies that rent out construction equipment like bulldozers and backhoes could save millions of dollars a year in property taxes under a tax break the industry is lobbying for in Tallahassee.

Latest Lake Apopka cleanup plan could be magic bullet

Lake Apopka and planet Earth could both use an environmental miracle. But a privately funded, prototype machine may be on the brink of finally cleansing a Florida lake that for decades has been bloated with nutrient pollution.

Orlando police release video of thief stealing SUV with sleeping 5-year-old inside

As police continue to search for a suspect who stole an SUV with a sleeping 5-year-old girl inside in College Park Wednesday night, they are asking for the public's help in identifying him and have released a video and case report with details on the kidnapping.

As Disney, Universal add hand sanitizers over coronavirus, visitors play it cool. 'I'm not going to be a hermit.'

Six Orlando Sentinel reporters went out to Disney World, Universal and SeaWorld amid the industry's fears of the coronavirus. Here's what we saw.

How to talk to kids about coronavirus

It's important for parents to talk to their children about the new coronavirus in a manner that is calm and informative and doesn't cause fear and panic. Two Orlando pediatirics share their tips and advice on how to do that.

Deputies cleared of wrongdoing in Instagram live-streamed shooting of armed man

Three Orange County sheriff's deputies were justified in firing their weapons at an armed man in a shooting captured live on Instagram last year, the Orange-Osceola State Attorney's Office wrote in a letter released this week.

Man's deportation halted after Orange-Osceola state attorney helps toss 'illegal conviction'

A Central Florida man's deportation was halted after Orange-Osceola State Attorney Aramis Ayala's office helped convince a judge to vacate his "illegal conviction" for marijuana possession, Ayala said.

Nicole Montalvo's estranged husband indicted on murder charge in slain St. Cloud mom's killing

Christopher Otero-Rivera, whom Montalvo was in the process of divorcing before she was found dead in October, was charged with second-degree murder while his father, Angel Rivera, was charged with being an accessory after the fact, also second-degree felony, according to court records.

Adidas, Delta Faucet experiments will take the final ride to ISS on SpaceX's original cargo capsule

Experiments from Adidas and the Delta Faucet company will be among those taking the final ride of SpaceX's original cargo spacecraft, Dragon, on Friday before the vehicle is retired.

UCF QB Dillon Gabriel driven to lead Knights to a perfect season

UCF quarterback Dillon Gabriel is pouring in extra hours trying to become a stronger play capable of leading the Knights to a perfect season.

Magic figure to get more defensive tests as road trip swings west

To varying degrees, the Minnesota Timberwolves, Houston Rockets and Memphis Grizzlies will test an Orlando Magic defense that for the past 10 games seemingly has been allowing opponents to reach a season-high in some offensive category nearly every night.

Deep-fried fun at the Central Florida Fair

What deep-fried tastes are on tap at this year's Central Florida Fair? Let's go on a tasting tour.

Smokey Bones celebrates National Oreo Day with a $5 Oreo Cookie Shake

Customers can get a $5 Oreo Cookie Shake at Smokey Bones on Friday, March 6.

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