Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Florida’s ‘Freedom Week’ & Central Florida rescue crew remains hopeful

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Good morning, it's Wednesday, June 30. Today in Orlando, it will be clear with a high of 88° and a low of 74°. Get hour-by-hour temperatures here.

Florida's 'Freedom Week' sales tax breaks include movie tickets, concerts and outdoor products

Florida's sales tax is 6%, but that can be higher based on added county taxes.

Central Florida rescue crew remains hopeful in search for survivors of Surfside collapse

Officials say a Central Florida rescue crew remains hopeful of finding survivors in the Surfside condo collapse.

Baseball coach had child porn, chatted online about sexually abusing kids, Orlando police say

Local baseball coach was arrested last Tuesday for sharing thousands of photos and DMs, or direct messages, involving child pornography, according to an Orlando Police Department report.

Florida's 'Big Tech' social media law has 'major constitutional issue,' judge says in hearing

A federal judge on Monday appeared skeptical about a new Florida law aimed at punishing social-media companies that strip users from their platforms or flag users' content, especially...

Winter Park boy named next Gerber baby; dubbed 1st ever 'Chief Growing Officer'

Gerber has chosen a baby from Winter Park as the winner of their 11th annual Photo Search for 2021.

Florida small businesses can't afford Biden's tax increases | Commentary

In a guest column, the president and CEO of the Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce writes that increases to corporate and individual tax rates could take us back to the economic malaise...

Lake County school board votes to fire East Ridge football coach Martez Edwards

East Ridge High School football coach Martez Edwards will appeal the school board's decision to fire him.

Penny Hardaway not coming to Magic, says he's staying at Memphis via Instagram post

Penny Hardaway staying at Memphis.

Disney World at 50: 5 decades of fireworks photos

Fireworks have been with Walt Disney World since 1971. The skies above Cinderella Castle are filled with pyrotechnics, often serving as climax of a Magic Kingdom day.

Trifling with the holiday: Do it right with a patriotic delight

Fruity trifles are perfect for summer ... and easy to theme for your Fourth of July parties.

Fourth of July in Orlando: Fireworks, events to enjoy Independence Day around Central Florida

It's Fourth of July weekend in Orlando; here are fireworks and events for celebrating Independence Day around Central Florida.

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