Saturday, July 3, 2021

Central Florida is still in Hurricane Elsa's cone & new superintendent in Seminole County

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July 3, 2021

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Good morning, it's Saturday, July 3. Today in Orlando, it will be partly cloudy with a high of 85° and a low of 76°. Get hour-by-hour temperatures here

Hurricane Elsa path shifts but Central Florida still in cone

A weakening Hurricane Elsa is still plowing through the Caribbean expected to take a more direct path to Florida by carving through Haiti on Saturday. Projections still have it near Key West...

After a disputed hiring process, a new superintendent takes over in Seminole County

Walt Griffin retired as Seminole County's superintendent. Serita Beamon became the first woman and first Black person to lead the district.

Death toll from Surfside condo collapse climbs to 22 as order is signed to demolish standing tower

Authorities say they are determined to keep searching sections of the Surfside condo disaster site deemed safe — a grueling effort now in its ninth day — while the nation prays and clings to...

Biden administration says Florida's teacher bonus plan may violate COVID-19 relief money rules

The U.S. Department of Education said Florida's plan conflicts with federal law requiring money be spent to address student "learning loss."

Florida reports 213 COVID deaths, more than 15K cases in last week

The state Department of Health reported 15,684 new coronavirus cases this week among Florida residents to bring the cumulative total to 2,337,613. With 213 more fatalities, 37,985 Florida...

Migration across world's borders is about desperation | Commentary

As migrants cross borders looking for a better, safer life, the political price paid by the United States and other stable democracies is huge, an InsideSources.com columnist writes. The impact...

Kenny Atkinson has been left out of chatter about Magic head coaching position | Commentary

Former Brooklyn Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson would be perfect for the job of rebuilding the Orlando Magic.

Orlando City eager to flip script in rematch against New York Red Bulls

The Lions dropped their only loss of the season to New York before the international break.

Orlando City soccer club adds Orlando Rep theater to its team

Orlando Repertory Theatre will enter a unique partnership with Orlando City Soccer Club as the winner of the pro soccer team's Small Biz Assist contest.

Legoland Florida: Big birthday cake build about to begin

Legoland Florida visitors can help the theme park build a big birthday cake made of Lego bricks starting Monday.

Royal Caribbean back in US waters with slew of COVID safety rules

Royal Caribbean is back sailing from the U.S. with paying customers for the first time since March 2020. As the company gears up with more ships, it looks to juggle customer happiness with...

Pictures: Disney fireworks launch for first time in 15 months

Fireworks launch at Cinderella Castle in the first public performance of the "Happily Ever After" show in 15 months at the Magic Kingdom, at Walt Disney World, July 1, 2021. Disney...

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