Monday, August 23, 2021

Black Joy Fest & Universal VelociCoaster fight

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August 23, 2021

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Good morning, it's Monday, August 23. Today in Orlando, it will be clear with a high of 92° and a low of 78°. Get hour-by-hour temperatures here.

Black Health Commission seeks to change face of public health with Black Joy Fest

The Black Health Commission will host the Black Joy Festival at Blue Jacket Park on General Rees Avenue from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Aug. 28.

Woman arrested after fight outside Universal's VelociCoaster ride, records show

A New York woman was arrested in July after officers said she punched a woman in the face during an argument in line for Universal's VelociCoaster ride, records show.

Leon County schools latest to defy DeSantis and require masks for students

The school superintendent in Leon County announced Sunday that masks will be required for students in prekindergarten through eighth grade, making Gov. Ron DeSantis' home district the seventh...

U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz marries girlfriend in California elopement

U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida eloped to Southern California, marrying his girlfriend Ginger Luckey on Saturday in a small ceremony on Catalina Island.

The desperation of Afghan men falling from the sky | Commentary

At least two men fell from a U.S. military plane as it climbed into the skies above Afghanistan last week, symbols of the desperation of the Afghan people -- but also men with names and lives.

Former Apopka, Gators OT Martez Ivey hoping to stick with Carolina Panthers

As former Apopka High and University of Florida star offensive tackle Martez Ivey continues to battle in the Carolina Panthers training camp, with another cut-day looming Tuesday, he is hopeful...

The arts AREN'T 'back' — because they never went away | Commentary

Sure, experiencing the arts has been different — but the arts were still here to experience.

After nearly 90 years, we're still ready to See Rock City

When the humidity reaches its August highs, Central Floridians head for the high country of North Carolina and Tennessee. It's been that way for a long time. In 1929, ads in the Sentinel...

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