Friday, August 27, 2021

School mask ruling & TS Ida strengthens

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August 27, 2021

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Good morning, it's Friday, August 27. Today in Orlando, it will be cloudy with thunderstorms later and a high of 88° and a low of 77°. Get hour-by-hour temperatures here.

Parents, state make final arguments in school mask mandate lawsuit; ruling expected Friday

Attorneys made their closing arguments Thursday in a legal battle over Gov. Ron DeSantis' executive order that sought to block school districts from requiring students to wear masks during...

Tropical Storm Ida strengthens, projected to hit Gulf Coast as hurricane

Tropical Storm Ida strengthened overnight as the center passed through the Cayman Islands, forecasters said Friday morning. The Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft was en route to...

Biden vows to finish Kabul evacuation, avenge US deaths: 'We will hunt you down and make you pay'

As many as 1,000 Americans and many more Afghans are still struggling to get out of Kabul.

AdventHealth morgues reach capacity due to COVID-19 deaths

AdventHealth has begun utilizing rented, mobile, refrigerated coolers to store overflowing bodies from COVID deaths.

Alachua schools won't comply with state's latest request asking for student information

The Alachua school district tells Florida its mask mandate is not "unlawful" as battle over face covering rules continues.

Former Windermere cop's YouTube 'battlefield' rant could hurt Capitol riot defense, experts say

After his recent arrest in the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot, former Windermere police officer Kevin Tuck has posted incendiary videos on YouTube, calling for others to "rise up."

2020 had 102 tropical storms, well above world average, NOAA report says

Tropical storms in 2020 didn't just break records in the northern Atlantic. It happened everywhere.

FAA fines against unruly passengers reach $1 million as hostile incidents disrupt travel

A man on a JetBlue plane threw his luggage at other passengers and put his head up a flight attendant's skirt. On a different JetBlue flight, a woman refused to wear a mask, shouted obscenities...

2 Orlando women among 8 indicted in $2 million 'grandparent scam'

Two Orlando women were among eight people indicted in a federal case that said the accused targeted elderly victims around the nation by telling them their grandchildren were in dire need of help.

FSU OL Devontay Love-Taylor eager to return after working his way back from injury

Florida State offensive lineman Devontay Love-Taylor is eager to get back on the field again after suffering a season-ending injury last November. The redshirt senior offensive lineman has...

Mets rotation has crumbled without Jacob deGrom since the All-Star break

The Mets' rotation has been in a free fall of its own ever since the All-Star break, or ever since Jacob deGrom was shut down with elbow inflammation. Mets starters have a 3-12 record and a...

Florida Fresh Air: Trout Lake Nature Center supplies a scenic stroll, outdoor education

Set on 230 forested acres in Eustis, Trout Lake Nature Center provides opportunities for outdoor education and short strolls on trails for getting a quick dose of nature in Lake County.

Orlando Sentinel 2021-22 Arts Season Preview: Visual Art

Check out all the visual-art exhibits and events going on in Central Florida during the 2021-22 season of arts and entertainment.

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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