Sunday, February 28, 2021

Trump at CPAC & vaccine Q&A

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February 28, 2021

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Good Sunday morning, Central Florida. I'm Roger Simmons, the Sentinel's managing editor. If you're just waking up and thinking about breakfast or brunch today, we may be able to help. This year we had more than 100,000 votes in our annual Orlando Sentinel Foodie Awards competition. If you want to know who our readers and our food writer, Amy Drew Thompson, picked for Best Breakfast in our area click here. Or, if you want to grab some Sunday brunch, see the Best Brunch winners here. Switching gears, the eyes of the nation will be on Orlando today at the Conservative Political Action Conference, better known as CPAC. Former President Trump is scheduled to speak there today and possibly announce his political intentions for 2024. We've had a team of reporters and photographers covering CPAC, and you can see some of the amazing photos from the event here. And be sure to check out the homepage of OrlandoSentinel.com later today for more coverage of CPAC and Trump's speech. Now, here's the rest of today's news ...

Today in Orlando, it will be partly cloudy with a high of 88 and a low of 69. Get hour-by-hour temperatures here.

CPAC Orlando: Trump fans can't wait to hear what the ex-president has to say on Sunday

Anticipation for Donald Trump's Sunday speech was palpable at CPAC in Orlando on Saturday, as speakers invoked the ex-president's name and policies in their remarks and attendees were...

Florida COVID vaccine questions and answers: Will I get a vaccine ID card? Should I get the shot while pregnant?

Have questions about the COVID-19 vaccination distribution? Here are answers to some recent questions.

Former Sanford Mayor Jeff Triplett, who led city during Trayvon Martin case, dies

Triplett's time leading Sanford was marked by Trayvon Martin's death and protests, after police initially did not arrest George Zimmerman for Martin's shooting death.

Soil collection marks beginning of project honoring Volusia lynching victims

Members of the Volusia Remembers Coalition civil-rights group gathered to honor his life of Lee Snell, a World War I veteran who was killed by a white mob in 1939.

Orlando night sky for March: Worm Moon, rocket launches, daylight saving and bright stars

Orlando night skies in March are gonna be lit with stunning-stellar events, a rocket launch and the emergence of the Worm Moon.

Five years after Arnold Palmer's death, his tournament is still one of best on PGA Tour | Commentary

Arnold Palmer's legacy lives on at Bay Hill.

Gators edge Kentucky behind Tre Mann's 21 points

Florida pulled out a 71-67 victory over Kentucky on Saturday, winning its third straight game and avenging a blowout loss to the Wildcats.

Spirit of the Suwannee: Florida's historic river has outdoor recreation, stories to tell

North Florida's Suwannee River, made famous by Stephen Foster's song "Old Folks at Home," contains centuries of history and opportunities for paddlers and hikers seeking outdoor adventure.

Kissimmee baker competes in Food Network's Easter challenge

The "Easter Basket Challenge" premieres March 1 on Food Network and features a Kissimmee contestant.

Daily horoscope for February 28, 2021

Check out your daily horoscope here, provided by Tarot astrologers.

Pictures: Top U.S. beaches in 2021 Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice awards

Images of the Top 25 U.S beaches in the 2021 version of the Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice awards.