Saturday, May 29, 2021

Universal Orlando drops mask requirement indoors & DeSantis stands by decision on 'vaccine passports' ban

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Good morning, it's Saturday, May 29. Today in Orlando, it will be cloudy with a high of 91° and a low of 73°. Get hour-by-hour temperatures here

Universal Orlando: Masks no longer required indoors starting Saturday for the vaccinated

The Universal theme parks are updating the rules to make masks optional and no longer required indoors and in ride queues.

DeSantis stands by no cruise ship exemption for 'vaccine passports'

Gov. Ron DeSantis isn't wavering from his ban on "vaccine passports" as a cruise line has received federal approval to set sail from a Florida port next month if passengers and crew members...

CDC gives Carnival OK for test trips from Port Canaveral, Miami, Galveston

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention opened the door for cruises to begin again for Carnival Cruise Line out of Port Canaveral, Miami and Galveston.

Will hurricane season 2021 be another 2020?

The 2021 Atlantic hurricane season is nearly here, but will its numbers rival 2020, and will Florida be in the crosshairs? Early indicators once again point to above-average numbers coming off...

COVID-19 in Florida: 6th straight day of under 3,000 reported infections, positivity rate lowest this year

Florida added 2,338 coronavirus cases Friday to bring the cumulative total to 2,320,818. With 41 more fatalities, 36,774 Florida residents are now dead.

Critical Race Theory: The latest target in Ron DeSantis' ongoing boogeyman war | Commentary

Ron DeSantis is waging a war against Critical Race Theory being taught in schools, even though no school districts in Central Florida say they're teaching it

Vaccine-passport ban hurts our civil liberties | Commentary

A guest columnist from a legal nonprofit says the substance of the vaccine-passport law promotes discrimination against unvaccinated people and could force people to be vaccinated against their will.

Orlando City looks to carry unbeaten streak through visit to New York Red Bulls and into international break

The Lions will bring a six-game unbeaten streak into Saturday afternoon's match at Red Bull Arena.

Orlando's Sam Riffice wins NCAA singles tennis title for Florida Gators

A service break at 4-4 during the third set carried Florida'a Sam Riffice to a 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 victory against South Carolina's Daniel Rodrigues in Friday's NCAA singles championship match at...

Universal Studios: First looks at DreamWorks Destination, Jurassic World Tribute Store

Universal Studios has unveiled twists on theme-park standbys, the gift shop and the character meet-and-greet. Now open are DreamWorks Destination and Jurassic World Tribute Store.

Orlando's Museum of Illusions introduces after-hours Pride event

The Orlando location of Museum of Illusions is planning an after-hours event with a Pride theme that also will benefit the National Pulse Memorial & Museum. June is LGBT Pride Month.

Titanic exhibit expands hours, goes to 7-day schedule

Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, a history-driven attraction on International Drive, expanding operating hours, reverts to every-day schedule.

Pictures: What's exempt for Florida's hurricane sales tax holiday?

With the hurricane season right around the corner, these items are exempt from Florida's sales tax from May 28-June 6, 2021.

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