Friday, August 28, 2020

Salaythis Melvin shooting & Sentinel's presidential endorsement

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August 28, 2020

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Deputies had the man they wanted a month before Salaythis Melvin shooting. They let him go

Vanshawn Sands, the man authorities were seeking to arrest when they shot and killed Salaythis Melvin outside the Florida Mall, had been cooperating with detectives investigating his role in...

'It was just me and one of the bad guys:' Video shows deputy talking about shooting Salaythis Melvin

The footage of Deputy James Montiel was among hours of additional video released Thursday in the Aug. 7 shooting at the Florida Mall. All of the newly public clips were recorded by deputies...

Top Orange County health official: No coronavirus infections from schools yet

More than 100 students and staff of Orange County Public Schools are under quarantine after possible exposure to one of the 36 students or staff who tested positive for COVID-19, a health...

Virtual school classes get rocky start in Central Florida

Parents who opted for their children to attend virtual schools this year have found skyrocketing enrollment means delays in getting them started in their classes. School officials say that they...

Weakened but still dangerous, Laura to pose continued threat

Remnants of Hurricane Laura unleashed heavy rain and twisters hundreds of miles inland from a path of death and destruction and mangled buildings along the Gulf Coast, and forecasters warned a...

Trump lashes Biden as he accepts renomination on massive White House stage, defying pandemic guidelines to address large crowd

Facing a fraught national moment, President Trump accepted his party's renomination on a massive White House stage.

DeSantis overstepped authority in picking justice but no going back now, Florida Supreme Court rules

Gov. Ron DeSantis exceeded his authority when he appointed Renatha Francis to the Florida Supreme Court even though she didn't meet the legal requirements, the court ruled Thursday. But...

Disney: Costumes will be OK for Magic Kingdom visitors next month

Walt Disney World will loosen up its no-costumes rule for Magic Kingdom visitors as we move toward the Halloween season.

Florida allows edible medical marijuana products, but nothing that looks like treats for kids

Animal crackers and gummy bears are off the table, but Florida medical marijuana operators finally will be allowed to make and sell THC-infused cookies, cakes and candies, after state...

Endorsement: Joe Biden for president, because he can get us out of this mess

The Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board endorses Joe Biden for president, saying Americans should choose decency and honor over four more years of Donald Trump's lies and chaos.

Josh Heupel expects ton of growth from UCF QB Dillon Gabriel

UCF coach Josh Heupel said he expects a ton of growth from Year 1 to Year 2 for quarterback Dillon Gabriel. Gabriel started 12 games last season as a true freshman, leading the team to a 9-3...

NBA players decide to resume playoffs after boycott; Thursday's games postponed

The NBA playoffs are on track to resume. After meeting Wednesday night and again Thursday morning, players have decided to continue playing.

6 back-to-school movies you should watch

It was the best of times; it was the worst of times. It was the peak of our athleticism; it was the height of our awkwardness. We knew everything; we couldn't remember the name Charles Dickens...

Pictures: Florida's most unique Airbnbs

As a vacation destination, Florida has no shortage of unique lodging, from houseboats to treehouses to tiny homes to Airstream trailers. Here are some unique Airbnbs found around the Sunshine State.

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