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August 12, 2021

I-drive escape room discrimination & School districts pushing back against DeSantis

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August 12, 2021

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Good morning, it's Thursday, August 12. Today in Orlando, it will be clear with a high of 92° and a low of 75°. Get hour-by-hour temperatures here.

Employees say they were fired by I-Drive escape room after reporting discrimination

Several employees at Lockbusters Escape Game on International Drive were fired unexpectedly last month.

Two school districts push back on DeSantis mask order, but another backs down

The Alachua, Broward school districts continue to defy DeSantis' mask rule but Leon backs down. Orange attorney warns against a challenge.

Judge lets legal challenge of Florida 'anti-riot' law move ahead

A federal judge has refused to toss out a legal challenge to a new "anti-riot" law that creates a host of crimes and enhances existing penalties for protests that turn violent or block traffic,...

Unvaccinated Winter Park employees to be tested weekly for COVID-19 or face unpaid leave

Amid spiking coronavirus cases throughout Florida caused by the delta variant, Winter Park is giving its unvaccinated city employees an ultimatum next month: submit negative test results weekly...

Central Florida mall food court venues among 4 restaurants shut down last week

Four Central Florida restaurants received emergency orders to shut down in the week of Aug. 1-7, according to data from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

Coming soon: 988 as a behavioral-health alternative to 911 | Commentary

The Florida Mental Health Advocacy Coalition will be asking policymakers to embrace 988, a new three-digit phone number set to debut in July 2022, as a cost-efficient way to address behavioral...

Edgewater latest COVID-19 victim; Eagles shut down for 2 weeks; Seminole game canceled

CIVUD-19 shuts down Edgewater practice until Aug. 23

Orlando City embarks on first international tournament run against Santos Laguna in Leagues Cup

Orlando City wades into international waters on Thursday with a first-ever match against a non-domestic opponent as the Lions host Santos Laguna in the first round of the Leagues Cup.

Lost in the supermarket, I found dinner on the fly at Tokyo Ramen | Review

Tokyo Ramen is a satellite outpost of the larger restaurant on West Colonial, which opened in 2020 in the same plaza where Sapporo Ramen used to be.

MegaCon memories: Central Florida attendees reflect on past shows, look forward to 2021 con

After a postponed 2020 show, MegaCon returns to Orlando for a weekend of cosplay, celebrity guests and nerd culture. Central Florida attendees reflect on festivals past and what they're...

Disney baking show debuts this week — plus a Disney Springs photo op

In honor of the debut of "Disney's Magic Bake-Off" this week, there's a photo op at Disney Springs for a limited time.

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