Tuesday, November 24, 2020

GSA ascertains Joe Biden is winner of election & Brightline, Disney announce new Disney Springs train station

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

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November 24, 2020

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GSA ascertains Joe Biden is winner of election, clears way for transition from Trump administration to formally begin

The General Services Administration has ascertained that President-elect Joe Biden is the "apparent winner" of the Nov. 3 election.

Brightline, Disney announce plans for Disney Springs train station

Brightline and Walt Disney World announce an agreement to build a train station at Disney Springs, providing close proximity to four theme parks, two water parks and 25 hotels.

Seminole leads in prosecuting overdose deaths as murder. Some fear tactic will backfire

As Seminole County continues to lead the state in prosecuting overdose deaths as murder cases, pinning a possible life in prison sentence on the person who provided or sold the fatal drugs, some...

State seeks answers from Orlando private voucher school where teacher faces sex video charges

Winners Primary School in west Orange County has faces new state scrutiny after one of its teachers was arrested last week, accused of soliciting sexual explicit videos from a student. The...

Longwood rejects developer's proposal to buy City Hall, turn it into senior living facility

Longwood commissioners agree to not make a deal with TI Group of Austin, Texas, that would sell off City Hall, police station and other properties for a mixed development in Seminole County...

Chris Latvala: House speaker's speech was about opportunity, not handouts | Editorial

Responding to an editorial, Florida House member Chris Latvala writes that Speaker Chris Sprowls' speech last week was about giving Floridians opportunity, not handouts.

Over 18,000 Floridians dead from coronavirus; 94 new fatalities is highest daily report in a month

Florida added 6,331 coronavirus cases Monday to bring the cumulative total to 944,745. With 94 more fatalities, the highest daily report in a month, 18,085 Florida residents are now dead.

In COVID-19 times, Central Florida still needs to sing — creatively and safely

There's no doubt singing these days is risky business, so theaters, choirs and educational programs are rewriting their plans. Online streaming is involved, sure, but so are unusual...

Dazzling Nights lights up Leu Gardens beginning Dec. 1

Dazzling Nights, a new holiday experience, will bring cheer to Leu Gardens with a million lights, festive displays and sculptures beginning Dec. 1.

EDC Orlando set to return in November 2021

After being canceled in 2020, EDC Orlando is scheduled to return to the City Beautiful in November 2021.

SeaWorld: 'It's a Wonderful Night' show mixes in 2020 references with Christmas story

SeaWorld Orlando's theatrical telling of Christmas story is revamped, includes pandemic references

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney makes a fool of himself by accusing FSU of being COVID cowards | Commentary

Why is Clemson coach Dabo Swinney blaming FSU for canceling a game after he allowed a player with COVID-19 symptoms to practice all week, travel with the team and test positive for the virus...

Greg Sankey: Football season has been tough, but finish line is near

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey says while the football season has been a challenging one due to the coronavirus pandemic, he felt stability and a unifying cause was essential for players...

Orlando City playoff win featured many heroes

Orlando City had numerous players deliver clutch performances during the Lions' chaotic penalty kick win over NYCFC in the first round of the MLS playoffs.

From FOX 35 News: Caught on video: Man saves puppy from alligator's jaws in Florida

A Florida man pried the jaws of an alligator open to save his puppy's life in Estero.

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