Friday, June 18, 2021

Masks in schools & unused vaccines

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June 18, 2021

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Good morning, it's Friday, June 18. Today in Orlando, it will be cloudy with possible thunderstorms tonight, and a high of 90° and a low of 73°. Get hour-by-hour temperatures here.

Masks likely to be optional in Orange County schools for 2021-22

Face masks likely will be voluntary in Orange County Public Schools in the coming school year, though a final vote to repeal current COVID-19 face covering rules will not take place until next month.

Nearly 5 million doses of COVID vaccine sit unused in Florida

As Florida's COVID-19 vaccine surplus grows and demand weakens, providers say they can't help but waste doses and fear vials stored in their freezers will expire before they can be used in...

Records link big business group to Florida elections probe

Investigators searching for the source of more than half-a-million dollars spent last year in support of spoiler candidates that helped Republicans win three key state Senate races have obtained...

Future Florida launch competition? Georgia spaceport nears FAA approval

After nine years of planning and $10 million invested by local taxpayers, county officials in Georgia's coastal southeast corner came a big step closer Thursday to winning federal approval of...

NASA head Bill Nelson urges Senate to find moon lander money outside of nearly $25B budget request

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson pitched a solution to the pricey moon lander problem the agency is facing during a Senate hearing on Tuesday that did not involve its nearly $25 billion budget request.

UCF basketball player mourns cousin who died in jet ski accident

A University of Central Florida basketball player honored his cousin who died in a jet ski accident last week, writing in an Instagram post that "a piece of me went with you that day."

Dolphins' Brian Flores praises Tagovailoa's improvement, Waddle's ankle recovery — despite noticeable limp

Brian Flores was pleased with how quarterback Tua Tagovailoa responded in minicamp Wednesday, throwing no interceptions following a five-interception day in the pouring rain Tuesday.

Florida Fresh Air: Ferndale Preserve presents lakefront views, scenic trails

Set on nearly 200 acres on the western shore of Lake Apopka, Ferndale Preserve takes visitors for a scenic hike with views of the lake and wildlife along the way.

The sips of the father: Orlando hospitality pros discuss drinks for Dad's Day

What do Orlando's food-pro pops want for Father's Day? A drink! (And a break from the kitchen, perhaps, if they can get it.)

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...

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