Sunday, January 24, 2021

Worsening Florida heat puts people at risk & Police officer fired for posts supporting insurrection

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

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January 24, 2021

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Orlando Morning Report

 

Good morning! I'm Roger Simmons, the Sentinel's managing editor. It will be warmer today but not our usual blazing Florida heat – which can be dangerous. An Orlando Sentinel investigation with other media is on our front page today and shows the consequences increasing heat has on our communities – leading to risk of acute illnesses like heat stroke. There will be little heat today in Green Bay where the Tampa Bay Bucs play the Packers at 3:05 p.m. (Fox 35) and seek a trip to the Super Bowl for the first time since 2003. At 6:40 p.m. (WKMG-Ch. 6), the Kansas City Chiefs host the Buffalo Bills, who may be without former UCF star Gabe Davis. Whether you opt to spend time outside or watch football inside, have a great Sunday – and thank you to those of you who are Orlando Sentinel subscribers. You make our journalism possible. Now, here's the rest of today's news…

Kissimmee police officer fired over Facebook posts supporting Capitol insurrection, predicting Civil War

A Kissimmee police officer was fired last week after the police department found dozens of his Facebook posts containing racially insensitive and politically charged content violated...

Man arrested on murder charge in September killing south of Orlando

Henry Sharron Jr., 25, was arrested on a first-degree murder charge Thursday. He faces a charge of first-degree murder and is being held without bond for his suspected involvement in the shooting...

Orange teachers wait on pay raises after slow state approval of charter plans

OCPS teachers will see bigger pay checks, and get a lump sum for back pay, on Feb 3, officials said. The money comes from a new state law that aimed to boost base teacher pay to $47,500.

FBI: Texas man charged in Capitol riot posted call to 'assassinate' U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, threat to Capitol police officer

A 34-year-old Texas man has been arrested for allegedly taking part in the storming of the U.S. Capitol this month and posting violent threats, including a call to assassinate Democratic...

Florida reports 12,311 new COVID-19 cases, 153 more resident deaths

Florida's resident death toll from coronavirus rose to 25,164 with the addition of 153 more reported fatalities on Saturday while also adding 12,311 more positive COVID-19 cases to bring the...

UCF president: Even with Danny White gone, Knights can be even better | Commentary

UCF president Alexander Cartwright says University of Buffalo sports thrived after Danny White's departure from there and the Knights will enjoy the same success.

Magic focus on gaining traction during stretch of upcoming home games

The Orlando Magic will play seven of their next eight games at home as they look to bounce back from their recent struggles on the road.

High school scores and top performers

Orlando area varsity scores and top performers from Saturday, Jan. 23.

SeaWorld: Preschool Card allows free admission; Sesame Street events coming up

SeaWorld Orlando brings back 2 kid events plus limited-time way to get free admission for preschoolers for 2021.

CARES Act extension will help arts groups even more

Orlando arts groups got a late Christmas gift when shortly after the holiday President Donald Trump extended the CARES Act spending deadline. Trying to plan — and complete — a potential...

Daily horoscope for January 24, 2021

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Pictures: Proposed and rejected Florida license plates

Here are some designs of specialty license plates that have been proposed over the years in Florida.

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