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Friday, May 21, 2021

S.R. 408 speed limit & school district worker arrested

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Good morning, it's Friday, May 21. Today in Orlando, it will be mostly clear with a high of 84° and a low of 68°. Get hour-by-hour temperatures here.

For safety's sake, S.R. 408 speed limit is going up from 55 to 60 mph

The speed limit is being increased this week from 55 to 60 mph along State Road 408 through the heart of the Orlando area. The Central Florida Expressway Authority says that increasing the...

Osceola school district employee arrested on rape charges, St. Cloud PD says

An employee of the Osceola County School District was jailed after St. Cloud police officers found he had been raping a child relative for several years, the agency said.

State Attorney Worrell backs DNA testing in Tommy Zeigler death penalty case

Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell is backing a request for DNA testing in the death penalty case of Tommy Zeigler after multiple denials.

After 'miracle,' guide dog returned to blind Mount Dora woman following court ruling

Didi, a guide dog taken from the Rev. Susan Blake of Mount Dora, was returned on Thursday, more than two months after Southeastern Guide Dogs "repossessed" the Black Labrador.

NOAA predicts 13 to 20 named storms this hurricane season

Hurricane season doesn't start until June 1, but experts think it's going to be another busy year with as many as 13 to 20 named storms.

By giving its teams $23 million COVID stimulus checks, SEC shows why it's the gold standard | Commentary

Will other conferences follow the SEC and give their teams stimulus money to mitigate the massive financial impact of COVID?

Orlando area high school scores and top performers from Thursday, May 20

Baseball state finals have begun and softball state finals continue with Windermere Prep losing a heartbreaker in the Class 3A championship game and Eustis advancing to Friday's 4A championship.

Bem Bom chef Chico Mendonça leaves behind legacy of culinary passion

Francisco "Chico" Mendonça, beloved husband, father, brother and chef of Orlando's lauded Bem Bom on Corrine, lost his battle with cancer on May 15. He was 57.

Florida Fresh Air: Black Hammock Wilderness Area presents scenic hike with boardwalks

Set near Oviedo in Seminole County, the 700-acre Black Hammock Wilderness Area takes hikers on a shady, scenic walk on boardwalks before opening up to scrub habitat in a 4.5-mile loop.

Things to do this week and 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...