Rick Scott's environmental record & Twitter targeted for Florida child porn case

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View In Browser February 17, 2021 orlandosentinel.com Orlando Morning Report Orlando Sentinel - Morning Report - Marquee_Dynamic ADVERTISEMENT   TODAY'S WEATHER: Morning showers with a high of 74° and low of 56°. Hour-by-hour temperatures here. Happy hump day. I'm Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell, and our news cup runneth over today. For my column, I compiled a report card on how Florida is doing in its battle against COVID. (It's mixed. Good news on the vaccine front. Not-so-good news when it comes to the new variant, government secrecy and concerns about our vulnerable population.) That's in this "Florida COVID update." But we have much more – including revelations about $300,000 worth of golden parachutes that recently-ousted property appraiser Rick Singh gave some top staffers. (New appraiser Amy Mercado calls them "shockingly exorbitant.") A local lawmaker is targeting Twitter over alleged complicity when it comes to child pornography. And the Sentinel's editorial board accepted U.S. Sen. Rick Scott's challenge to prove he had a shoddy environmental record. (It did not go well for Scott.) "Here's why Rick Scott's environmental record as governor was a disaster." Rep. Scott Plakon files bill targeting Twitter over Florida child porn case State Rep. Scott Plakon filed a bill Tuesday seeking to punish Twitter and other social media platforms that don't act swiftly enough to remove child pornography from their websites.The... Read More Snowstorm delays COVID-19 vaccine Florida deliveries; Publix delays making appointments Appointments already scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday are not affected. Read More ADVERTISEMENT 1 dead, another injured in shooting near Baldwin Park, deputies say One person died and another is in critical condition after a shooting near Baldwin Park Tuesday evening, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office. Read More Police investigating fatal pedestrian accident near airport Orlando police are investigating a fatal accident involving a car and a pedestrian near the Orlando International Airport Tuesday evening, and officials warned of traffic backup in the area of OIA. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Florida vaccine supply to jump by more than 75,000 first doses next week An increase in production from both Pfizer and Moderna means Florida is set to get a big jump in vaccine supply next week. Read More Disney World at 50: 1971 by the numbers Take a look at Walt Disney World in 1971 by the numbers. Read More Wekiva Paint Out returns with plein air painting, new virtual exhibition The Wekiva Paint Out returns for its 15th year of plein air painting Feb. 22-27 as artists spread out around Wekiva Island with their easels. Read More 30th Fringe Festival will look different, organizers say Orlando Fringe's 30th festival this May will have fewer venues and limited seating but still offer roughly 80 shows. Other COVID-19 precautions will make theatergoers feel like VIPs:... Read More Daily horoscope for February 17, 2021 Check out your daily horoscope here, provided by Tarot astrologers. Read More Pictures: Orlando then and now See how Orlando and Central Florida have changed over the years. Read More From FOX 35 News: Families stuck in Orlando after flights canceled due to winter storm A big winter storm in Texas is causing hundreds of flights to be canceled, which is leaving some families stuck in Florida. Read More advertisement Unsubscribe   |   Newsletters   |   Privacy Policy   |   Terms of Service Copyright © 2021 | Orlando Sentinel | P.O. Box 2833, Orlando, FL 32802 ABOUT THIS EMAIL You received this email because you are following the Orlando Morning Report newsletter.