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2 hurricanes in Gulf possible & DNC highlights

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2 hurricanes could swirl in Gulf of Mexico at the same time, forecasters say of TD 13 and 14

A "very poorly organized" Tropical Depression 13 continues its journey toward Florida and could make landfall in the Florida Keys as a Category 1 hurricane early next week, the National...

Joe Biden accepts Democratic nomination, vows to unite an America in crisis: 'We can and will overcome this season of darkness'

Joe Biden accepted the Democratic presidential nomination with a vow to be a unifying "ally of the light."

Alejandra Juarez's daughter, 11, reads letter to Trump at DNC about her mother's deportation from Florida to Mexico

Estela Juarez knows more about immigration policy than many 11-year-old kids.She made international headlines in 2018 when her mother Alejandra was forced to separate from her family as she...

Central Florida coronavirus rates lowest in 2 months, as schools reopen and soccer crowds expected

Amid declining COVID-19 infection rates in Orange County, the county will be holding its breath that trend will continue with more gatherings expected, starting with schools reopening Friday.

With money and political power at stake, Florida census takers race the clock against a tighter deadline

After the U.S. Census Bureau cut short their deadline by a full month, door-knockers are having to work even harder to make sure Florida doesn't lose out on millions of dollars in funding and...

Florida inches toward nursing home visits as deaths climb at some local facilities

As a state task force hammers out a plan to reopen long-term care facilities to their first visitors in over five months, more than a dozen Central Florida nursing homes are battling...

Orange mayor has 'uneasiness' about Florida Mall deputy shooting, says it may need DOJ review

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said he had "uneasiness" about the Aug. 7 deputy shooting that killed an armed 22-year-old man outside the Florida mall, and called on the sheriff's office...

Nearly 800 furloughed Orlando International Airport restaurant workers face being laid off for good

Hundreds of Orlando International Airport's restaurant workers have been furloughed from their jobs since late March because of the coronavirus pandemic, all of them waiting for the day...

UCF expecting more students this fall despite COVID pushing many classes online

The University of Central Florida is expecting a slight uptick in enrollment this fall, partly because the school admitted more traditional freshmen.

Alligator bites hunter at Lake Jessup, officials say

An alligator hunter was attacked and bitten by an alligator at Lake Jesup Thursday evening, according to the Seminole County Sheriff's Office.

Magic encouraged despite rough Game 2 loss to Bucks

The Orlando Magic couldn't overcome a woeful first quarter and never caught up to the fired up Milwaukee Bucks, who posted a 111-96 victory Thursday in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference...

Orlando City defender Kyle Smith earns key role with Lions

Orlando City defender Kyle Smith was nervous about his role on the team when Oscar Pareja took over as the Lions' coach, but he has flourished under Pareja's leadership.

Traditional or twisted? Orlando celebrates National Cuban Sandwich Day

Cuban sandwich? Don't mind if we do! Fans celebrate this hot-pressed prize all year long, but its holiday is coming up on Aug. 23. Read up on where to get yours.

Orlando Museum of Art cuts admission through Sept. 26

The Orlando Museum of Art has knocked admission prices down to $10 for adults through Sept. 25.

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