Thursday, October 28, 2021

Ocoee commissioner criticized & Florida's rifle-buying age

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October 28, 2021

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Good morning, it's Thursday, October 28. Today in Orlando, it will be cloudy with a high of 83° and a low of 65°. Get hour-by-hour temperatures here.

Ocoee commissioner criticized for calling shelter pets 'damaged,' stands by his view

An Ocoee city commissioner's description of shelter animals as "damaged" sparked an outcry on Orange County Animal Services' social media platforms.

Gun-control groups join legal fight over Florida law that raises rifle-buying age to 21

Gun-control organizations and 16 states are joining forces with the "Gunshine State" to defend a Florida law that raised the minimum age from 18 to 21 to purchase rifles and other long guns.

Brevard extends mask mandate for youngest students, but with parent opt-out

The Brevard County School Board met Tuesday night and voted to extend an emergency order to require masks for children not eligible for vaccines for another month.

Police reformers stay skeptical of Val Demings, but other progressives back her Senate run

In 2020, Democratic U.S. Rep. Val Demings took some heat from progressives and police reform advocates following her name being floated for Joe Biden's running mate, largely over her record...

Orlando company goes green with fresh, custom salads straight from vending machines

A vending machine from Orlando-based EnjoyRise allows people to customize their breakfast and lunch bowls, with offerings such as spinach and tortellini and toppings including grape...

Central Florida elementary student prank calls school shooting for 2nd time

A Central Florida elementary school student prank called a school shooting for the second time this school year.

Making the most of your Medicare plan | Commentary

A guest columnist from a health-insurance provider details the things to remember when eligible individuals sign up for Medicare, now through Dec. 7.

Magic can't sustain early lead, fall late to Hornets, 120-111

The Orlando Magic couldn't sustain an early home lead and fell late to the Charlotte Hornets, 120-111.

Report: Attendance sagged at Magic Kingdom but it's still world's most-visited theme park

Almost 7 million people went to Magic Kingdom theme park in 2020, a 67% decrease from 2019, an annual attendance report says

Find your match in Maitland at Houndstooth Kitchen & Eatery | Review

With scratch-made soups, sandwiches, salads and more, odds are good you'll find something to love at this husband-and-wife-run deli in Maitland.

Disney: Playing the waiting game with Genie

As a frequent visitor to Disney World, I bristled at paying for Lightning Lanes to rides. I didn't see myself as the Genie+ kind of guy.

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