Saturday, February 6, 2021

The latest vaccine news around Central Florida, governor urged to offer shots to inmates & Orlando man arrested for drone over Super Bowl area

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

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February 6, 2021

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Good morning! I'm Richard Tribou, senior content editor for the Audience team. Our team and the entire Sentinel newsroom have been working hard to corral the most useful, up-to-date information about COVID-19 vaccines, and this week created even more content to keep you informed. The latest vaccine news from around Central Florida, the state and nation can be found in our vaccine blog, but we also began a Question & Answer file about the vaccines that you can submit queries to. With the federal rollout expected next week to pharmacies at Publix, Winn-Dixie and Walmart, we've also got files with the latest info on when and where vaccines are expected to arrive. All of the vaccine coverage and the latest on all coronavirus news can always be found on our special section as well at OrlandoSentinel.com/coronavirus.

For Florida's 'extremely vulnerable,' getting COVID vaccine becomes exercise in frustration

A week after Florida health officials announced COVID-19 vaccine doses would be shipped to select hospitals for people under age 65 deemed "extremely vulnerable," including those with...

Defense lawyers to DeSantis: Don't leave criminal justice system out of COVID vaccine plans

Florida defense lawyers are urging Gov. Ron DeSantis to offer coronavirus vaccines to jail inmates and those who work in the criminal justice system, including private attorneys, after the...

Orlando man arrested for flying drone in Super Bowl restricted area, feds say

An Orlando man flouted national airspace restrictions by flying a drone over events held to celebrate Super Bowl LV in downtown Tampa Wednesday, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

Progressive group asks Publix to stop donating to 'Republican traitors'

After it was revealed that a Publix heiress donated $300,000 to the rally that turned into a mob assault on the Capitol on Jan. 6, the Progressive Change Campaign Committee asked the chain to...

Disney: Liberty Belle's move requires digging, divers, darkness

Disney World's Liberty Belle paddleboat makes endless loops around Tom Sawyer Island. But when theme park's waterway was drained, the boat made its way elsewhere.

Florida reports 210 coronavirus resident deaths, 11,543 new cases

Florida's resident death toll from coronavirus rose to 27,457 with the addition of 210 more reported fatalities on Friday while also adding 11,543 more positive COVID-19 cases to bring the total...

To cover up anti-gay policies, Florida's voucher school industry has launched a new P.R. campaign | Commentary

"They know discrimination is happening." Florida legislator says voucher school backers should end anti-gay policies instead of trying to cover them up.

Nikola Vucevic scores 43, lifting Magic to win over Bulls

Nikola Vucevic scored a career-high with 43 points and hit two crucial free throws with 2.6 seconds to play as the Orlando Magic held off the Chicago Bulls for a 123-119 win Friday night at...

OCP and Orange County top basketball Super 16 rankings

Orange County teams own 10 of the top 11 slots in the Sentinel Super 16 boys basketball rankings for Orlando area high schools heading into the state playoffs. The exception is The...

Black History Month: Things to do in Central Florida

Black History Month is recognized throughout the month of February — here are events and things to do to observe the monthlong celebration in Orlando and Central Florida.

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

Daily horoscope for February 6, 2021

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

Pictures: SpaceX Starlink launch from Cape Canaveral

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 1:19 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021 on a mission to send another 60 Starlink satellites into orbit.

From FOX 35 News: Lawmaker: Parents should decide to hold back child because of 'COVID slide'

A state lawmaker wants to give parents the power to decide whether their kids should be held back a year.

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