Saturday, March 20, 2021

Brightline train tunnel construction & Florida releases COVID-19 variant data

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Good morning, it's Saturday, March 20. Today in Orlando, it will be mostly clear with a high of 68° and a low of 55°. Get hour-by-hour temperatures here

How to insert a Brightline train tunnel under the busy Beachline Expressway: lots of grease

Brightline is building a tunnel under S.R. 528 without disrupting traffic. Brightline previously built a tunnel under Goldenrod Road near the airport. But that job kept traffic off Goldenrod...

Florida releases COVID-19 variant data day after Orlando Sentinel sues for it

The data shows most of the state's variant cases have been found in South Florida, but all Central Florida counties also reported the mutated viral strains.

At Disney World, spring break crowds are here, along with coronavirus fears, too

"It's one of my favorite places on Earth," said Jeff Poling, of Nashville, Tenn., after snapping a socially distant selfie with Mickey Mouse.

Florida reports 53 coronavirus resident deaths, 5,140 new cases

Florida reported 53 resident deaths from COVID-19 in its Friday update, one of the lower totals in recent weeks. Find out how deaths, cases, vaccines and hospitalizations are trending in our...

DeSantis lowers COVID-19 vaccine eligibility age to 50, slams Demings' decision to make it 40

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Friday that coronavirus vaccine eligibility in Florida will be lowered to age 50 beginning Monday.

Disney World union says theme park employees deserve the vaccine now

A Disney World union leader says, "Our members are at risk. We are urging Ron DeSantis to do the right thing. Put workers first."

Nelson nominated as NASA chief, ending talk of 1st woman getting the job

Former U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson was officially chosen as the next NASA administrator on Friday, ending rumors that the Biden administration would pick a woman to lead the agency that has always been...

Trump's Mar-a-Lago partially closed due to COVID outbreak

Former President Donald Trump's Palm Beach club has been partially closed because of a COVID outbreak.

Joe Biden, Kamala Harris offer solace to grieving Asian Americans: 'Hate can have no safe harbor in America'

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris offered solace to Asian Americans and a reeling nation on Friday as they visited Atlanta.

At least 24 Floridians arrested in U.S. Capitol riot: Here's what we know about them

At least 24 Floridians have been charged in connection with the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol that left five dead and lawmakers fleeing for their lives — putting Florida among the states with...

State budget must support Florida health-care workers | Commentary

In a guest column, the president and CEO of the Florida Hospital Association calls on the Legislature to use some of the $10 billion in COVID-19 relief funds to shore up hospital budgets and...

Magic dial up offense as they defeat Nets to snap 9-game losing streak

Aaron Gordon scored a season-high 38 points, Evan Fournier had 31 and the Orlando Magic hit a season-high 21 3-pointers as they beat the Brooklyn Nets 121-113 Friday at Amway Center to snap...

UCF kicks off NCAA women's basketball tournament Monday against Northwestern

The 2021 NCAA women's basketball tournament begins Sunday in San Antonio, and UCF kicks off the competition with a matchup against Northwestern the following day.

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...

Cups and Pups Coffee taking over Gratitude Coffee space in College Park

Matt and April Guldi of Cups and Pups Coffee are opening their first brick-and-mortar space in Orlando's College Park as beloved neighborhood haunt Gratitude Coffee pulls up stakes.

Broadway concert: These 4 put the character in Disney's beloved music

On a sunny morning this week, I chatted online with Ashley Brown, Kissy Simmons, Josh Strickland and Michael James Scott about music, Florida, this crazy year, Disney characters and whatever...

Weeki Wachee mermaids return to perform as state park reopens

Following a nearly yearlong hiatus, the mermaids are back and performing as Weeki Wachee Springs State Park reopens to the public.

From FOX 35 News: Orlando offers free tablet, Wi-Fi hotspot check-out to residents

The City of Orlando is working to bridge the digital divide and get internet access to people who do not have it.

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