Friday, November 27, 2020

Rejected mail-in ballots plummet for Nov. 3 election & Orlando company rolls out virtual visits with Santa, Mrs. Claus

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Florida voters listened: Rejected mail-in ballots plummet for Nov. 3 election

Florida voters were inundated with the message of how to make sure their mail-in ballots wouldn't be rejected, and it looks like they listened. Despite the huge influx of mail-in ballots amid...

Orlando company rolls out virtual visits with Santa, Mrs. Claus

It had to happen. An Orlando marketing firm has introduced personalized virtual visits with Santa during this socially distanced holiday season. Chit-Chat With Santa costs $28 to $35 for a video...

The Purge: Thanksgiving Edition. Kill those leftovers with these killer recipes

From the people who brought you "Recycling Halloween" — clear your fridge of the tin foil fast with these fun recipes for your Thanksgiving dinner leftovers.

'Suspicious' fire breaks out overnight at Daytona Beach shopping plaza

The State Fire Marshal is investigating a "suspicious" fire that ignited early Thursday at an unoccupied Daytona Beach shopping center and damaged several stores, according to the Daytona...

Florida university tuition could increase for the first time since 2013, as state budget shortfall looms

Florida universities could raise undergraduate tuition for the first time in years as state leaders look for ways to make up a projected $2.7 billion budget shortfall.

Florida should build a decent broadband network, not needless toll roads | Editorial

Legislators eagerly rushed through a plan to build unneeded toll roads through rural Florida in 2019. Now the task forces studying that plan have stumbled on a real need - the expansion of...

No coronavirus report on Thanksgiving Day, Florida health department says

Florida will not see a Thanksgiving Day update on the number of new cases, deaths and other coronavirus-related data.

Cruise lines offer up Black Friday, Cyber Monday deals

With a coronavirus vaccine in sight, cruise lines are ready to rebound from their sailing hiatus offering some decent deals for Black Friday and Cyber Monday in 2020.

What will this area look like in 20 years? Seminole plans for future growth around Sanford airport

Seminole County leaders are planning for the future growth in the area around the Orlando Sanford International Airport.

Disney turns fountains' coins into Thanksgiving treasure for homeless coalition

The region's theme parks have suffered more than their share of losses during the coronavirus pandemic, but tourists still managed to toss $20,000 worth of coins in Walt Disney World fountains...

Very Orlando holiday gift ideas: Disney glass, paper jewelry and more

Looking to support local businesses and get your holiday shopping done? Here are a few suggestions.

Scottish Deerhound named top pooch at National Dog Show

Claire, a spunky, scruffy-coated Scottish Deerhound who "knows she's special," was named Best In Show at the National Dog Show Thursday. The lanky pooch beat out some 600 competitors, whose...

Top 4 college football games to watch Thanksgiving weekend

Check out the top four college football games to watch Friday and Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend.

FHSAA football playoff predictions for Orlando area teams

Sentinel Varsity reporter J.C. Carnahan predicts winners for Friday's FHSAA football region playoff games, including No. 11 Apopka at No. 10 West Orange and No. 16 Oviedo at No. 14 Lake Mary.

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