Monday, March 22, 2021

Asian Americans in Central Florida concerned about hate crimes & Florida vaccine eligibility drops again

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

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Good morning, it's Monday, March 22. Today in Orlando, it will be mostly clear with a high of 75° and a low of 55°. Get hour-by-hour temperatures here.

Asian Americans in Central Florida raise hate-crime concerns after spa shooting, increased anti-Chinese sentiment

After three Atlanta spa shootings left eight people dead – including six Asian-American women – the Sentinel spoke with Asian Americans in Central Florida about harassment that has largely...

Florida vaccine eligibility: Age drops today to 50 and up statewide, 40 and up at Orange County Convention Center

Also, FEMA-supported locations, including Valencia College's West Campus, will only give the first dose of the Pfizer vaccines until Tuesday as part of the state's eight week site plan.

Jones High student walks from Selma to Montgomery, retracing steps of civil rights marchers

In retracing the steps of civil rights marchers in 1965, Jones High School student Elv Smith Charles walked from Selma to Montgomery near the anniversary of what came to be known as "Bloody Sunday."

Orange County leaders worry impact-fee legislation could lower revenue here

Proposed legislation that would cap impact fees concern government and school leaders in Orange County. "For high growth school districts like Orange County Public Schools, impact fees are a...

Florida among states where rapid COVID-19 vaccine rollout backfired, analysis finds

"The infrastructure just wasn't ready. It kind of backfired," said Dr. Rebecca Wurtz, an infectious disease physician and health data specialist at the University of Minnesota's School...

Florida couple, married 66 years, die minutes apart from COVID-19

Their only child, Sarah Milewski, said even if it was a devastating double loss for her, "It is so precious, so wonderful, such a heartwarming feeling to know they went together." She then...

Hurricane Facts: When did Florida first give a hurricane supply sales tax break?

Florida legislators are preparing a bill to once again enact the Disaster Preparedness Tax Free Holiday ahead of the upcoming hurricane season. But where did the holiday come from, and which...

Gators another casualty of Oral Roberts' Cinderella run in NCAA Tournament

With the Sweet 16 well in sight, the Florida Gators stumbled down the stretch to blow multiple double-digit leads against Oral Roberts to end their season with a bitter, 81-78 defeat.

Magic overwhelmed by hot-shooting Celtics in 112-96 loss

The Orlando Magic were outscored 69-33 from the 3-point line as they fell to 0-2 this season against the Boston Celtics.

Lions help U.S. clinch Olympic qualifying semifinal spot with rout of Dominican Republic

Orlando City stars Andrés Perea and Benji Michel are at the center of the USMNT's push for the Olympics.

TV special discusses coronavirus impact in Central Florida

An upcoming WESH-Channel 2 special will take a look at how life has changed in Central Florida amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Pictures: Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan

Universal Studios Japan hosted the grand opening of Super Nintendo World on March 18, 2021. The new theme park area is an immersive land featuring Nintendo's legendary worlds, characters...

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