Monday, August 17, 2020

Last-minute political ads in state attorney's race & Two tropical waves tracked

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Group with ties to billionaire George Soros spends $1.5 million on last-minute ads in Orange-Osceola state attorney race

With the help of a billionaire investor who has helped tip local races before, an outside group is spending at least $1.5 million on last-minute ads to help one of the candidates in the crowded...

Soros, Disney, developers: Who's trying to buy your vote at the last minute? | Commentary

Late, big money funds a mix of feel-good ads and nasty, bogus attacks to help Monique Worrell, Betsy VanderLey, Jason Brodeur and developers in Seminole County

Hurricane center tracks two tropical waves headed for Caribbean

The National Hurricane Center was keeping its eye on two tropical waves with chances to form into the season's next tropcial depression or tropical storm.

Seminole schools to open campuses on Monday -- 1st in Central Florida

The Seminole County school district kicks off the 2020-21 school year on Monday, opening its campuses to students for the first time since March. It expects about 44% of its students to...

Woman found dead at home in South Orange neighborhood, OPD says

The unidentified woman was found dead in the 300 block of Jasmine Avenue, Orlando police said.

Florida reports lowest daily coronavirus case increase in over a month, worst week for newly reported fatalities

From Sunday to Sunday, Florida saw 1,266 newly reported deaths, along with 40,610 cases and 3,423 hospitalizations posted by the state health department. This report shows the highest tally of...

Winter Springs High student's graduation shows connections matter, even when school is online

When the coronavirus pandemic hit and schools shut down, 18-year-old Kai Mercado stopped doing any classwork. But neither his mother nor the staff at Winter Springs High School were willing to...

Chase Elliott wins historic NASCAR Cup race at Daytona road course

Chase Elliott delivered a dominant performance during the first NASCAR Cup Series race at Daytona International Speedway's road course on Sunday, building on his elite road racing record.

Ryan Newman returns to Daytona, thanks workers who saved him | Commentary

Before Ryan Newman safely raced on Daytona International Speedway's road course Sunday, he thanked the track staff and paramedics who saved his life following a horrific Daytona 500 crash.

Publisher revives shuttered Winter Park Institute

The Winter Park Institute, which has roots dating to the 1920s, is poised for a comeback after its closure was announced in May.

Grab free coffee at McDonald's Aug. 17

McDonald's restaurants will give a free medium coffee roast or iced coffee to parents 7-10 a.m. Aug. 17.

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