Sunday, February 7, 2021

Super Bowl preview, Osceola vaccine for homebound patients & FHP pilot blinded by laser in sky makes arrest

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February 7, 2021

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TODAY'S WEATHER: Partly cloudy skies. High 77°, Low 59°. Hour-by-hour temperatures here.

Good Super Sunday morning, Central Florida. I'm Roger Simmons, managing editor for the Sentinel. As a kid, I always looked forward to Sundays because of the comics in the newspaper. We still have a comics section every Sunday, but we also have an ever larger collection of comics you can check out on our website seven days a week. If crossword and Jumble are more your style, head over to our full assortment of puzzles and games online. And speaking of games, the big one is today in Tampa. We have a group of journalists at Raymond James Stadium today to cover Super Bowl LV between the Bucs and the Chiefs. There's a special four-page game preview you can read in today's print edition or in our eNewspaper. More stories can be found on our Tampa Bay Bucs channel, too. And did you know some fans are paying $20,000 to go to the game? I'll just watch for free from home – how about you? Now, there's the rest of today's news …

Osceola offering vaccine to homebound patients through new program

The state Health Department in Osceola County has begun to provide COVID-19 vaccination to home-bound people age 65 and older through a new program run through Prescriptions Unlimited.

FHP pilot temporarily blinded in the sky by a laser, lands his plane, makes an arrest

Temporarily blinded by a laser pointed at him, a Florida Highway Patrol pilot landed his plane and began an investigation that led to the arrest of a Kissimmee man at a construction site.

'A lost generation': Fewer low-income students apply to college despite record numbers otherwise

College access advocacy groups are sounding "alarm bells," saying fewer first-generation and low-income students are seeking admission this year, likely because of the effects of the...

Best places to work in Central Florida? Nominate your business for Orlando Sentinel Top Workplaces program

What are the best places to work in Orlando and Central Florida? Enter the Orlando Sentinel Top Workplaces for an opportunity to get your business or organization on the 2021 list.

Staffing, pay issues plague Florida departments amid pandemic

Lack of staffing and high turnover across several agencies in Florida, which consistently ranks among the lowest states in government employees per capita, has led to large gaps in key services...

Florida reports 7,486 new COVID-19 cases, 142 more resident deaths

Florida's resident death toll from coronavirus rose to 27,599 with the addition of 142 more reported fatalities on Saturday, while also adding 7,486 more positive COVID-19 cases to bring the...

Black History Month brings pride, but there's much more to do | Commentary

In a guest column, a corporate diversity officer celebrates the many inventions and innovations of Black people, but says with opportunities, Black people could do so much more.

Bucs, Chiefs prepared for 'abnormal' Super Bowl 55

The Bucs (14-5) and Chiefs (16-2) will kick off a Super Bowl that's anything but ordinary at 6:30 p.m. Sunday. CBS will broadcast the game held at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.

Super Bowl for the ages (and aged): It's all about Tom Brady | Commentary

The Tampa Bay Bucs will win Super Bowl 55 simply because Tom Brady will make it so.

Where to watch the Super Bowl in Orlando

Here are Orlando bars and venues to consider when watching the Big Game, Super Bowl LV, with the Kansas City Chiefs facing off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Feb. 7

Florida Fresh Air: Twin Oaks Conservation Area brings tranquil trails, birding

Osceola County's 370-acre Twin Oaks Conservation Area provides tranquil trails, birding opportunities and views of Lake Tohopekaliga along the way.

Get to know these 5 Orlando weather experts

Celebrate National Weatherperson's Day on Feb. 5 by learning more about these five Orlando weather experts.

Daily horoscope for February 7, 2021

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

Pictures: Twin Oaks Conservation Area in Kissimmee

Osceola County's 370-acre Twin Oaks Conservation Area provides tranquil trails, birding opportunities and views of Lake Tohopekaliga along the way.

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