Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Teachers and cops next in line for vaccine & Seminole officials missed chances in child's death

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February 24, 2021

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Good morning! I'm Scott Maxwell, metro columnist for the Sentinel – and today I'm in a Key West state of mind. Citizens down there recently voted to limit the size of cruise ships that can dock in the Conch Republic, but now Florida legislators want to veto that local vote. I think the Tallahassee politicians should mind their own business. But you can read today's column and decide for yourself. We also have much more – include news that teachers and police officers may soon be in line for COVID vaccinations in Florida. We also have new details about the death of 5-year-old Justice Washington … and what state officials say might have been done to prevent it. Now, here's the rest of today's news...

Seminole child protection officials missed chances before abused 5-year-old's death, state probe says

An internal review by the Florida Department of Children and Families has found multiple missed opportunities to spot and stop the abuse that prosecutors say led to 5-year-old Justice...

Orange County approves $2 million to diversify economy amid COVID-19 recovery

Orange County commissioners agreed Tuesday to spend nearly $2 million to fund economic stimulus strategies to develop a road map to diversify the local economy in the wake of COVID-19. Mayor...

Seminole seeks $1.66M from state agencies to fix ailing Little Wekiva River

Seminole County on Tuesday took a step toward restoring the natural flow of the Little Wekiva River by asking Florida agencies for up to $1.66 million in grant money to help clean a mostly...

Florida vaccine supply to jump to nearly 450k first doses next week

Continued increases in the federal supply of the Pfizer vaccine for COVID-19 combined with a continued surge in Moderna vaccines means Florida will receive 450,000 initial doses the week...

Florida once again lands top beach, 8 of top 25 in annual TripAdvisor list

A Florida beach has grabbed the top spot in another annual best beach list. This time the honor goes to St. Pete Beach, which was named No. 1 in the U.S. and No. 5 in the world for the...

Orlando City player arrested, accused of sexual assault, Osceola sheriff's office says

Jonathan Suárez-Cortés, an Orlando City player, and Rafael Suárez Jr. were booked into Osceola County Jail without bond Tuesday night on a charge of sexual battery, the Osceola County...

Magic center Nikola Vucevic named NBA All-Star for second time

Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic parlayed one of the best seasons of his career into his second NBA All-Star Game selection after being named as a reserve for the Eastern Conference.

Gators coach Dan Mullen (and all college coaches) should pursue NFL | Commentary

The Gators' Dan Mullen is more suited to being an NFL coach amid all the changes and challenges looming at the college level.

Disney World at 50: Looking back at Cinderella Castle's royal moments

Five landmark moments for Cinderella Castle, the icon of Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom.

An artist couldn't find images of Black people, so she's creating her own — with community's help

For Kenya (Robinson), what began as a relaxing pastime turned into a personal mission.The award-winning artist, who styles her last name with parentheses, is behind the (Re)Stock Image...

Sanford Porchfest back for fourth year of live music, now with pandemic precautions

Sanford Porchfest, an annual outdoor live music event, will return for its fourth year of entertainment and fundraising Feb. 27 while taking extra measures to encourage social distancing and safety.

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Pictures: New Orlando Fire Department Station 9

Ribbon cutting ceremony and tour of the new Orlando Fire Department Station 9, that features individual crew bunk rooms, restrooms, and showers.

From FOX 35 News: Central Florida seniors offered vaccination appointments hundreds of miles from home

Some Central Florida seniors say they've gotten vaccine appointments through the state's website – but they're hundreds of miles away.

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