Thursday, August 6, 2020

Political attacks & Disney passholders' anger

Start your day with a quick digest of today's top Central Florida headlines.

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Mystery group attacking state Senate Democratic frontrunner has ties to Republican attorney

The entire advertising budget for a mysterious group targeting the Democratic primary frontrunner in a key state Senate race was paid to a company led by a prominent Republican attorney.

Florida tax holiday for school supplies starts Friday; parents expected to gobble up tech

The coronavirus pandemic is expected to change how parents spend their money during back-to-school shopping as Florida heads into its sales tax holiday this weekend.

Disney World annual passholders feel slighted as the theme parks navigate the COVID-19 pandemic

Among Disney World's annual passholders, frustration and anger has surfaced this summer about how the theme parks have handled the unprecedented coronavirus for among its most devoted fans.

Florida coronavirus cases surpass 500,000; 225 new deaths reported

Florida added 5,409 coronavirus cases Wednesday to push the statewide total past 500,000, to 502,739 infected. And with 225 new virus fatalities reported Wednesday, 7,627 Florida residents are...

Disney, sheriff sued over 2019 CBD oil arrest: 'Why would Mickey Mouse arrest grandma?'

A North Carolina great-grandmother who was arrested last year at Magic Kingdom for carrying CBD oil alleges she was falsely imprisoned and terrorized during the ordeal in a lawsuit filed...

Brother of Nicole Montalvo's accused killer takes plea deal on child porn charges

Along with 10 years behind bars, 29-year-old Nicholas Rivera will be on probation for 15 years after his release, according to an agreement with prosecutors signed by Rivera's attorney on Tuesday.

2nd suspect arrested in shooting death of Burger King employee over drive-thru delay, deputies say

Orange County Sheriff's deputies have arrested the wife of the man who shot and killed a 22-year-old Burger King employee last weekend, an agency spokesperson said Wednesday.

Flood of eviction filings expected after DeSantis quietly changes Florida's moratorium wording

The relief felt by tenants when Gov. Ron DeSantis extended Florida's eviction moratorium another month to Sept. 1 may be short-lived because changes to the order's phrasing explicitly...

Winter Park's Park Avenue: COVID economic hit has business struggling along tony retail address

At least four shops along the tony retail stretch have already closed and many of the 140 others have reduced their hours. And last month shop owners reported businesses losses of up to 40%.

Swim with the fishes: 11 can't-miss snorkeling spots in Central Florida

Use this list to find a great snorkeling spot in Central Florida, then grab your goggles and fins to go exploring with the fish.

Enchanted Fairy Doors magically return to Leu Gardens

The Enchanted Fairy Doors have made their magical return to Orlando's Leu Gardens, offering a miniature world for visitors to see as they wander the 50-acre botanical oasis.

Tuffy's Bottle Shop in Sanford: Now serving food that isn't the worst

With no foreseeable end to the coronavirus-related restrictions that have plagued bar and brewery owners nationwide, Tuffy's Bottle Shop caved. They got a food license. Cocktails are still stiff...

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