Gay teacher fired from Adventist school in Longwood & Officer showing improvement after being shot in 2018

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View In Browser October 21, 2020 orlandosentinel.com Orlando Morning Report ADVERTISEMENT Gay teacher fired from Adventist school in Longwood that accepts state scholarships A teacher at a Seventh-day Adventist school in Seminole County lost his job this summer after he was featured in an article about gay parents. Steven Arauz hoped the article would help... Read More Officer Kevin Valencia, gravely wounded during call, retires from OPD, shows signs of improvement An Orlando police officer who has been in a coma for over two years after being shot in the head during a domestic violence call was awarded the purple heart at his retirement ceremony on Tuesday,... Read More ADVERTISEMENT Orange County Convention Center slashes utilities prices to lure business, audit finds Auditors with the Orange County Comptroller's Office found that that the convention center undercharged show managers and event exhibitors by more than $450,000 for utilities over an 82-day... Read More Once again, criminals star in ads for State Rep. Scott Plakon | Commentary Scott Plakon lost his seat in the Florida House in 2012 after supporters tried to falsely link his opponent to a child molester. This year, Republicans are targeting Democrat Tracey Kagan Read More ADVERTISEMENT Dr. Phillips Center reopens with COVID-19 safety measures: What you need to know Hot on the heels of announcing a new outdoor venue, the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts' biggest indoor theater reopens Thursday after seven months without a major public... Read More Finding furever during a pandemic: More Central Floridians adopting dogs, cats Many Central Floridians have adopted a new furry family member this year as the COVID-19 pandemic has people spending more time at home. Read More Winter Park teen's radio station produces podcast about applying for college amid coronavirus D100 Radio, founded by Lake Highland Preparatory School senior and Winter Park native Dylan Carollo, is now producing a podcast about applying for college amid the coronavirus pandemic. Read More US spacecraft touches asteroid surface for rare rubble grab A NASA spacecraft descended to an asteroid Tuesday and, dodging boulders the size of buildings, momentarily touched the surface to collect a handful of cosmic rubble for return to Earth. Read More Nerd Nite Orlando returns with online event Friday after seven months off Nerd Nite Orlando usually gathers crowds monthly for a night of "thinking and drinking." Now, the event is turning to an online format amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More Universal: How 2 Horror Nights houses got pandemic makeovers To keep its haunted houses a safe, but still spooky, experience this year, Universal Studios did some rethinking and redecorating. Read More A pumpkin spice holiday celebration for cheesecake lovers Do you want streusel or marble? When it comes to choosing a pumpkin cheesecake bar to celebrate this autumnal dessert's Halloween-timed holiday, most pumpkin enthusiasts just hold their plates... Read More The Rays are the antithesis of the Yankees, and that includes winning pennants The Rays have annoyed the Yankees all season, and now they're in the World Series. Read More 3 things we learned from Orlando City draw with New York Red Bulls Orlando City is pushing to finish matches strong as they close the regular season and prepare for the playoffs. Read More From FOX 35 News: Orange County Animal Services sees record live release rate Orange County Animal Services is celebrating a huge accomplishment in 2020: a record live release rate, the most in over half a century. 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.