Thursday, September 30, 2021

COVID case against DeSantis on hold & Orange County's $41M Wekiwa Springs project

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September 30, 2021

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Good morning, it's Thursday, September 30. Today in Orlando, it will be clear with a high of 87° and a low of 71°. Get hour-by-hour temperatures here.

Lawmaker's case against DeSantis over release of COVID data on hold

A public records lawsuit against the Florida Department of Health over COVID-19 data is on hold, though Florida filed motions to scuttle it.

Orange County gets $41 million for septic-to-sewer projects in Wekiwa Springs, Pine Hills

Getting rid of septic seepage is part of Florida's plan to improve the health of Wekiva River, and a state grant of $41 million should help.

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings wants to bring back sales tax increase pitch next year

Mayor Demings is reviving a campaign to raise the Orange County sales tax more than half a billion dollars for transportation in Florida.

Florida's mask mandate fight: State board to consider action against Orange, 10 other districts

State Board of Education to consider withholding money from 11 Florida school districts, including Orange County's, with face mask mandates.

Video: Florida day care worker arrested for causing serious injuries to 1-year-old

A Florida woman has been arrested after she was caught on video dropping a 1-year-old on the floor.

Endorsements: Sladek, Hoechst, Cataldo, Teuchert and York in Seminole, Lake municipal elections | Editorial

The Orlando Sentinel's Editorial Board endorsements in Seminole and Lake counties include Megan Sladek for Mayor in Oviedo and Cathy Hoechst in Mount Dora.

Shame on NBA players association for blocking vaccine mandate | Commentary

The NBA players union failed to step up by not making vaccines mandatory.

UCF's move to Big 12 financially impacts AD's facility vision in likely big way

UCF will likely see an increase in revenue and fundraising in the Big 12, which only means good things for Terry Mohajir's future facility vision.

Don't be scared: 3 easy-going haunts at Orlando attractions

Orlando attractions offer some Halloween outings without spine-tingling. Here are 3 options already in operation.

Stellar in Sanford, The Current Seafood Counter is going with the flow | Review

The Current swept into Henry's Depot with casual, simple seafood done well.

Remembering 2 men who left a legacy for Central Florida's arts scene

Two men, living hundreds of miles apart, both died in recent days. On the surface they might not have had much in common, but both made their mark on Central Florida's artistic community...

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