Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Orange County races & Val Demings' response

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August 12, 2020

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Orange County commission races intensify as Election Day approaches

Three Orange County commissioners — Betsy VanderLey, Mayra Uribe and Emily Bonilla — are up for re-election on Aug. 18. They represent nearly half of a seven-member board that has decided a...

Ex-contender Val Demings praises Joe Biden's choice of Kamala Harris as running mate

"I feel so blessed," Demings said. "To see a Black woman nominated for the first time reaffirms my faith that in America, there is a place for every person to succeed no matter who they are...

New Orange County program to stop evictions could offer lifeline for some tenants

The Orange County Commission signed off Tuesday on a new program to keep people in their rental homes — and help landlords, too — in response to the historic economic chaos brought by...

Tropical Storm Josephine expected to form today

A tropical depression that formed in the Atlantic Ocean on Tuesday night is expected to become a tropical storm today, the National Hurricane Center said in its 5 a.m. Wednesday advisory.

Florida ignored voter mandate for small classes. Now social-distancing is even tougher | Commentary

Florida voters demanded small class sizes in 2002, but lawmakers didn't listen. So now Florida has more work to do to shrink classrooms down to meet social-distancing guidelines in COVID-19 age.

Firefighters free teen girl from Shooters World gun safe in Orlando

After a teenage girl accidentally locked herself inside a gun safe at Shooters World in Orlando Tuesday evening, firefighters freed her from the confined space using specialized rescue tools.

Downtown Orlando bars have their alcohol license suspended

The company that does business as Mathers, Shots and Joysticks in downtown Orlando has had its alcohol license suspended by the state for violating coronavirus rules.

Rename Stonewall Jackson Middle after Roberto Clemente, a veteran who sided with his country | Editorial

The Orange County school system has dawdled long enough: Get rid of Stonewall Jackson's name on an Orlando middle school and rename it for Pittsburgh Pirates great Roberto Clemente.

Orlando City magical MLS tournament run ends with loss to Portland

Orlando City surpassed odds and expectations to carve out a place for itself in the final match of MLS is Back Tournament, but that gutsy energy fell a step short Tuesday night.

Orlando City lost championship game, but won respect | Commentary

Orlando City may have lost the championship game, but the Lions won something much more important during the past month.They won back their fans and they won their respect as a franchise.

Nebraska coach Scott Frost wants to play despite Big Ten decision

Could UCF face off against former coach Scott Frost and his Nebraska team during the 2020 season?

Obituary: With Theatre Downtown, 'Uncle' Frank Hilgenberg created a family

Frank Hilgenberg, who died Monday, was 71. He gave one of the most robust — and attention-getting — pre-show speeches in Central Florida when he was running Theatre Downtown with his...

Tired of peanut butter and jelly? Fun recipes to fill up your kid's lunchbox

As some students return to the classrooms this fall under social distancing guidelines, it's time to dust off those lunchboxes and prep the sandwich bags. These kid-friendly lunch recipes are...

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