Greenberg friends on payroll & UCF students to return

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View In Browser August 7, 2020 orlandosentinel.com Orlando Morning Report ADVERTISEMENT Joel Greenberg out as Seminole tax collector, but his friends remain on public payroll Nearly two months after Joel Greenberg left his post as Seminole County Tax Collector because he was indicted by a federal grand jury, several of his friends and business associates – including... Read More UCF students prepare to return to campus with hundreds of COVID-19 cases already reported More than 600 students are scheduled to begin moving into dorms at the University of Central Florida campus this weekend. First, though, they are required to be tested for the coronavirus. Read More ADVERTISEMENT On the heels of historic astronaut splashdown, SpaceX targeting satellite launch for early today Elon Musk's company is targeting another satellite launch from Cape Canaveral early today, days after SpaceX brought astronauts safely back to Earth. Read More Hurricane forecasters now predict 'extremely active' season, could see 25 named storms Warm waters and atmospheric trends are leading the way for an "extremely active" hurricane season, according to two separate forecasts, which adjusted their initial 2020 estimates and now see... Read More ADVERTISEMENT Algae plague in Clermont's Lake Minneola targeted for $1.7 million treatment unproven in Florida Lake Minneola, the pride of adjoining Clermont and Minneola, was not supposed to be a victim of a worldwide plague: harmful and toxic algae running amok. Read More Rep. Amy Mercado blasts Rick Singh over 'Hispanic female' comment State Rep. Amy Mercado called on Orange County Property Appraiser Rick Singh to apologize for comments he made implying she was picked to run against him because she is a "Hispanic female." Read More Orange County's low bed tax collections 'not sustainable,' official says Orange County Comptroller Phil Diamond said hotel tax collections are so low the county is at risk of straining its reserve funds as he announced on Thursday the latest figures for June — a... Read More Steak 'n Shake brings back drive-in service in a coronavirus world Customers will park in a spot with a record-shaped sign and, unlike in the past, can order their meal on the restaurant's app. Read More Orlando City knocks out Minnesota United, reaches MLS final Orlando City captain Nani scored two goals, leading the Lions to a 3-1 win over Minnesota United and a spot in the MLS is Back Tournament championship. Read More Magic have playoffs within grasp as 76ers await The Orlando Magic are on the verge of clinching a playoff spot as the team heads into the final four seeding games of the NBA restart. Read More How low-touch can you go? 5 theme-park ways to spend pandemic Here are five (mostly) hands-off ways to enjoy an outing to the parks. Read More Our Top 10 classic summer movie picks to beat the heat From 'Jaws' to 'The Sandlot,' Orlando Sentinel staffers pick their favorite classic summer movies. Read More Black-owned businesses see wave of support but still face barriers, according to survey August is National Black Business Month, a time that encourages Americans to support and celebrate Black-owned businesses. In the wake of protests sparked by the death of George Floyd and in... Read More advertisement Unsubscribe   |   Newsletters   |   Privacy Policy   |   Terms of Service Copyright © 2020 | Orlando Sentinel | 633 N. Orange Ave. Orlando, FL 32801 ABOUT THIS EMAIL You received this email because you are following the Orlando Morning Report newsletter.