Sunday, December 27, 2020

Orange EMTs receive COVID-19 vaccine & Pandemic toll on mental health

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Orange EMTs, paramedics receive COVID-19 vaccinations amid statewide rollout

About 200 emergency workers received the first dose of the Moderna's coronavirus vaccine distributed by the Orange County government on Saturday.

In Central Florida, COVID-19 pandemic takes heavy toll on mental health | Part 5 of Special Series

In Central Florida, the coronavirus pandemic has spawned a secondary crisis. Drug overdose deaths have soared. Mental health hotlines are inundated. And polls show an alarming rise in the number...

Legalize marijuana campaigns in Florida move ahead. But will politicians back recreational pot?

"Any person who runs for the Democratic nomination [for governor] and doesn't support full legalization should not run at all," Orlando Attorney Morgan said. "It is disqualifying."

Florida reports 17,042 new COVID-19 cases, 140 more resident deaths

Florida's resident death toll from coronavirus rose to 21,135 with the addition of 140 more reported fatalities on Saturday, while also adding 17,042 more positive COVID-19 cases to bring the...

As Trump leaves office, South Florida is poised to become his new 'MAGA' capital

"Everyone's leaving. They're moving to Florida," President Donald Trump says. South Florida is poised to become Trump's new MAGA capital after he leaves the White House.

A message to Orlando Sentinel subscribers, advertisers about 2020

Our legacy of informing, investigating, and serving as a watchdog for Central Florida would not be possible without the loyal support of our subscribers and advertisers. You have helped us...

RV explosion in Nashville: Person of interest identified and home being searched, officials say

Federal investigators have identified a person of interest in connection with the explosion that rocked downtown Nashville on Christmas Day and were searching a home associated with that person,...

Second stimulus check updates: Unemployment benefits for millions in limbo and government shutdown looms as Trump rages

Unemployment benefits for millions of Americans struggling to make ends meet were set to lapse at midnight Saturday unless President Donald Trump signed an end-of-year COVID relief and spending...

Orlandoans greeted New Year in variety of good-time venues

New Year's Eve fun goes way back in Orlando. In 1887, for example, a crowd partied at Orlando's Opera House just a few blocks from where the Dr. Phillips Center now stands.

'Not a welcoming place': Changing theater's culture is key to its survival

Performer Gabrielle Jackson remembers a costumer willfully ignoring her Blackness. "Imagine going out on stage as a performer and having your tights be five shades lighter than your skin...

UF coach Dan Mullen's unfiltered, unprecedented 2020 season nears conclusion

UF coach Dan Mullen has turned heads off the field this season with an unfiltered string of unpopular comments, but his players and assistants say he's misunderstood and has the Gators' full support.

UCF basketball falls short against No. 6 Houston

The UCF basketball team has to figure it left plenty of opportunities on the floor at Addition Arena after falling 63-54 to No. 6 Houston.

Markelle Fultz leads Magic to road win over Wizards

Markelle Fultz sparked a 9-0 run late in fourth quarter as the Orlando Magic turned away the Washington Wizards for a 130-120 victory during a spirited meeting Saturday night at Capital One Arena.

High school basketball resumes with events at Windermere Prep, Bishop Moore, Mainland

It's been more challenging in the COVID-19 era but high school basketball is still in play during the holiday break. Windermere Prep, Bishop Moore and Daytona Beach Mainland are all hosting...

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