Sunday, July 18, 2021

Orlando Cubans demand U.S. intervention & artist stands by mural in Pine Hills

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July 18, 2021

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Good morning, it's Sunday, July 18. Today in Orlando, it will be clear with a high of 90° and a low of 77°. Get hour-by-hour temperatures here.

Orlando Cubans demand U.S. intervention as hundreds flock to Lake Eola

Saturday marked the sixth day of protests in Orlando and throughout Florida as local Cuban communities march in solidarity with people on the island as anti-government protests continue.

Artists perform at Pine Hills mural to protest Orange County plans to replace it

The mural, a nearly two-year long project by Seth "Seven" Charlestin, who runs the community organization Las Semillas, is slated to be demolished as Orange County, which bought the...

John Mica: Next phases of I-4 expansion will ease more traffic woes | Commentary

In a guest column, the former congressman and chairman of the House Transportation Committee discusses what comes next after the current phase of the I-4 Ultimate project and why...

UCF should be ecstatic about playing Gators even on their terms | Commentary

The Gators' Scott Stricklin was the only AD that returned UCF's call.

Orlando Pride chase road win in Portland without international stars

The Pride will look to break a three-game winless streak on the road this weekend.

Orlando City breaks losing skid with road draw in Toronto

Benji Michel drew a penalty to help the Lions snap a two-game losing skid.

PODCAST: Disney+ series 'Behind the Attraction': Vintage footage, expert interviews and some snark (Ep. 103)

"Behind the Attraction," a new series on Disney+, gives the back stories on some theme park favorites sprinkled with sarcasm.

Mad Cow 2021-22 season: Amphibians, knights and naughty puppets

Mad Cow announced its season plans Saturday night at a fundraising event for the downtown theater.

Banner events 200 years ago began Florida's American era

July marks 200 years since Florida became part of the United States. It's our own bicentennial, in a way. In 1776, Florida belonged to Britain and was on the wrong side of the American...

Pictures: Annual Orlando Water Lantern Festival 2021

Hundreds of visitors of the Annual Orlando Water Lantern Festival decorated lanterns with messages of love, acceptance, remembrance, and hope at the family-friendly event on Saturday, July 17,...

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