Saturday, February 20, 2021

Saving animals from winter storms & Florida COVID vaccine questions and answers

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

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February 20, 2021

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TODAY'S WEATHER: Partly cloudy with a high of 66° and low of 48°. Hour-by-hour temperatures here.

 

Good morning! I'm Tiffini Theisen, a digital content editor for OrlandoSentinel.com. As a freak winter storm batters Texas and surrounding states, the harsh weather had alligators in Oklahoma coping by their sticking snouts above ice as they temporarily shut down in a process called brumation, which is the reptile version of hibernation. Closer to home, a Florida rescue team is sending supplies and saving animals from the storm in other states. Big Dog Ranch Rescue in South Florida planned to send trucks full of supplies to Texas. In other animal news, a Humane Society veterinarian in Florida is accused of driving under the influence and botching a routine surgery on a dog, which later had to be euthanized. Now, here's the rest of today's news …

Florida COVID vaccine questions and answers: When can I get my shot? What does the FEMA site mean?

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

Seminole plans to spend millions buying parcels, businesses to spiff up area near old Orlando Jai-Alai fronton

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CPAC, America's biggest conservative event, is coming to Orlando. Organizers say it will be safe.

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UCF AD Terry Mohajir on football schedule: To be the best, you have to play the best

New UCF athletics director Terry Mohajir said he will build the Knights' future football schedules with the goal of giving the team a chance to reach the College Football Playoff semifinals even...

UCF coach Gus Malzahn names Chris Dawson director of sports performance

UCF football coach Gus Malzahn hired veteran strength and conditioning coach Chris Dawson to be the Knights' new director of sports performance.

Meteorologist Brian Shields surprises colleagues with his return to WFTV

Meteorologist Brian Shields is returning to WFTV-Channel 9 after leaving the station late last year.

Disney World unveils first of its 50th anniversary plans

Disney World announced first details for its 50th anniversary celebration, which will last 18 months and include lighting enhancements to its theme parks' icons.

Things to do this weekend in Orlando and Central Florida

There are so many things to do in Central Florida on any given weekend that it can be overwhelming. Here's a guide to help you decide what to do. This list is updated weekly with events and...

Daily horoscope for February 20, 2021

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From FOX 35 News: AdventHealth diagnoses severely underweight baby with rare allergy using genomic testing

A Central Florida family is thanking AdventHealth and genomic testing for a life-saving diagnosis that saved their baby boy.

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