Wednesday, December 23, 2020

Black leaders push to build trust in COVID vaccines & DeSantis says elderly will get vaccine before essential workers

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

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Black leaders in Central Florida join push to build trust in COVID vaccinations

To achieve vaccination levels sufficient to halt the spread of COVID-19, community leaders and public health officials must convince those skeptical of the vaccine that it's safe and...

DeSantis says elderly will get vaccine before essential workers, parting with CDC recommendations

In the second phase of COVID-19 vaccination, Gov. Ron DeSantis is going to prioritize vaccination of Florida's elderly population over essential workers such as teachers, postal and public...

Orlando airport's holiday traveler numbers surge along with pandemic

As CDC urges people not to travel for Christmas, Orlando International Airport is expecting about half as many passengers for this 2020 holiday stretch compared to last year. That's still a lot...

Disney World, Universal draw holiday crowds despite COVID-19 warnings

The tourism machine is still churning this holiday season at Orlando's theme parks, despite warnings from medical experts that the coronavirus has reached a critical point in the United States.

Where to find mental health help in Central Florida

A list of resources, hotlines and suggestions for Central Floridians struggling with the mental health toll of the coronavirus pandemic.

Gotha homeowners sue Orange County, FDOT over flooding

Frustrated by government inaction, two families in Gotha who have endured three years of severe flooding around their homes want a court's help to permanently fix the problem.

Winter Park's Mead Botanical Garden and Ward Park to receive $3 million upgrades

Winter Park is spending nearly $3 million for upgrades next year to Mead Botanical Garden and Ward Park.

Man shot by Orange deputy after traffic stop over eye protection, report says

The Orange County Sheriff's Office on Monday identified the deputy who shot and injured an 18-year-old who authorities say ran after being pulled over in a traffic stop Sunday evening, but...

Assistant fire chief sues city, Orlando Fire Department alleging long-standing sexual harassment and gender discrimination at agency

A female assistant fire chief at the Orlando Fire Department is suing the City of Orlando and former OFD Chief Roderick Williams, accusing Williams of sexual harassment and claiming she was...

Orlando Theater Best of 2020: Critic's Picks

Orlando Sentinel Theater Critic Matthew J. Palm presents his critic's picks for theatrical achievement in 2020.

Make it easy, then take it easy with a breakfast casserole

We already spend enough time in the kitchen at the holidays. Prep this easy, hearty breakfast casserole the night before, pop it in the oven in the morning and spend time with your loved...

Magic believe their chemistry, unity can spark success

The Orlando Magic are eager to earn a third straight playoff berth and they're counting on continuity and chemistry to help get them there.

Orlando Magic need to shock us like Orlando City did | Commentary

Can the Orlando Magic rise up and prove NBA naysayers wrong by overachieving during the 2020-21 season?

UCF suffers blowout loss to BYU in Boca Raton Bowl

As if UCF hadn't suffered enough during this terrible, horrible, no good, very bad year; the Knights saw their 2020 season come to an end with a 49-23 blowout loss to No. 16 BYU in...

BYU Boca Bowl beatdown makes UCF a Group of 5 afterthought | Commentary

BYU exposed how far UCF has fallen from its glory days as a College Football Playoff party crashing, routing the Knights during a Boca Bowl beatdown Tuesday night.

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