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View In Browser August 3, 2020 orlandosentinel.com Orlando Morning Report ADVERTISEMENT Tropical Storm Isaias projected to regain hurricane strength, take aim Carolinas Tropical Storm Isaias maintained 70 mph winds overnight as it moved along the Florida coast early Monday, and the storm may become a hurricane again by the time it impacts the Carolinas, the... Read More NASA, SpaceX make history with astronaut splashdown: 'Welcome back to planet Earth' America's quest to once again fly humans to space and bring them back again was realized Sunday with a cannonball splash into the Gulf of Mexico. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Florida breaks record for weekly coronavirus deaths: 1,230 reported in one week Florida posted 62 new coronavirus deaths on Sunday to bring the resident death toll to 7,084, closing out a grim week for reported fatalities since the pandemic broke out in the state. Read More COVID-19 crisis causes public comment quandary at Orange meetings Orange County is reconsidering after initially refusing to bend a rule that requires citizens to address commissioners in person on zoning matters — even as commissioners are attending... Read More ADVERTISEMENT Shooting death of Orange County Burger King employee after long drive-through wait leads to arrest Sheriff's deputies are investigating after a man was found shot in a Burger King parking lot in east Orange County on Saturday night. Read More South Florida 'anti-corruption' group attacks Rick Singh in Orange property appraiser race In response, Singh's campaign is spending tens of thousands itself, including on a Facebook ad that suggests the attacks on him are coming from some of the "big business and special... Read More Election pits longtime Orange circuit judge against Orlando civil attorney Circuit Judge Alan Apte faces a challenge from Orlando civil attorney Christy Collins as he seeks to keep his seat on the bench in Group 21 for Orange and Osceola counties. Read More Civil litigators square off in Orange-Osceola judicial election Two experienced civil litigators are vying for a spot on the bench in the race for circuit judge in Group 39 for Orange and Osceola counties. Mark Van Valkenburgh, 54, said he has been a... Read More Osceola commission candidates spar on development, fundraising, sales tax Voters in Osceola County could usher in a reshaping of its Board of County Commissioners, with as many as three seats up for grabs this election cycle. Read More Jonathan Isaac suffers torn ACL, is out indefinitely Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac suffered a torn ACL in his left knee while driving to the basket during the fourth quarter against the Sacramento Kings on Sunday. Read More Magic rout of Kings overshadowed by Jonathan Isaac knee injury The Orlando Magic rolled to another win in the NBA restart, but the victory was tempered by another Jonathan Isaac injury. Read More Mad Cow Theatre's new festival celebrates women Mad Cow Theatre salutes female playwrights and their new work in a series of readings at the downtown Orlando theater's first Women's Voices Festival. Read More Florida-produced podcast about the '80s marks 15 years Created and produced in Florida, Stuck in the '80s recently celebrated its 15th anniversary. 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.