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October 20, 2022

Florida laws threaten teacher licenses | Magic fall in season opener | SpaceX launch today

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TODAY'S WEATHER: Partly cloudy with a high of 74° and low of 56°. Hour-by-hour temperatures here.

Florida teachers could lose licenses for defying 'don't say gay,' 'anti-woke' laws

More than 50 people spoke at the State Board of Education meeting held at an Orlando hotel, both to denounce and applaud the new rules.

Magic fall to host Pistons despite Banchero's 27 points in opener for rebuilding teams

The Magic lost their opener 113-109 at Detroit on Wednesday despite a stellar debut by No. 1 overall pick Paolo Banchero.

SpaceX aims for Cape Canaveral launch today

SpaceX is looking to send up another batch of Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station today.

Maxwell: Sales tax in Orange would cost residents $390 a year. I'm voting no. | Commentary

The proposed sales tax hike in Orange County has pros and cons. But the county has wasted so many tax dollars subsidizing tourism, it's wrong to ask local residents to pay another $390 a year.

FDA chief on Ladapo's vaccine advice, 'losing the battle' against misinformation | Exclusive

FDA Commissioner Robert Califf spoke to the Orlando Sentinel about the rise of misinformation on social media and its impact on U.S. life expectancy.

Sanford hospital at risk of flooding if Cat. 1 hurricane hits, study suggests

The study shows Metro Orlando is one of the top 10 metro areas where a hurricane would threaten access to care.

'Rotting from the inside out' — How to avoid buying a car flooded by Hurricane Ian

After flood catastrophes like Hurricane Ian, car buyers have to be extra careful not to buy a vehicle that's "literally rotting from the inside out."

Citing his own ads, consultant wants prosecutor removed in 'ghost' candidate case

Eric Foglesong, accused of falsifying records to help a "ghost" candidate in 2020, wants State Attorney Phil Archer's office removed from the case.

Pitching for Orange sales tax hike, Demings says buses, jobs, housing are tightly linked

Mayor Jerry Demings stumped for a penny increase in sales tax Wednesday, saying upgrading public bus is key to overall quality of life.

Congressional District 9: Incumbent Soto runs on record; Moore touts 'America first' agenda

Darren Soto is seeking a fourth term in Congress and is facing Republican Scotty Moore.

In House District 37 race, candidates see each other as 'extreme'

In the race for House District 37, state Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith, a Democrat, and Republican challenger Susan Plasencia clash on high-profile issues.

Election 2022: 4 candidates vie in 2 runoffs for Orange School Board

Three of the candidates say the governor's culture war issues, such as "critical race theory" and questioning library books, aren't important. The fourth is a member of Moms for Liberty.

Fysh Bar & Grill in Port Orange goes big with riverfront views, seating for 1,000

The 18,000-square-foot restaurant Fysh Bar & Grill opened this month, featuring a 7,000-square-feet rooftop bar and 850 seats to start

We need to pass rent stabilization to save renters like me from homelessness | Commentary

An Orlando woman says the threat of homelessness comes from rents rising out of control. That's why she's supporting the rent stabilization measure on the Nov. 8 ballot.

Blame bad state law for UF fiasco, not Sasse | Editorial

After Sasse became the sole finalist for the presidency of the University of Florida, a memo from the UF Faculty Senate chair noted a key point: None of the dozen potential finalists interviewed...

Bianchi: Hey, UCF, take some credit for Josh Heupel and Danny White resurrecting Rocky Top | Commentary

Coach Josh Heupel and Athletic Director Danny White have resurrected Tennessee's football program, but they made a name for themselves at UCF

Disney sets 'Fantasmic' return date at Hollywood Studios

"Fantasmic," the nighttime spectacular at Disney's Hollywood Studios, will return to theme park on Nov. 3.

Orlando fall food festivals for days — literally!

Pumpkinfest, Veg Fest and Jerk Fest ... oh, my! Loads of festival options out there for Orlando foodies to choose from.

Harold Garde never stopped making art, or caring about the world | Obituary

Outspoken, pioneering and indefatigable, Garde died Oct. 11 at the home of a friend in New Smyrna Beach. He was 99.

Getting a little spooked, the Gatorland way

Gatorland launches its 2022 Halloween event called Gators, Ghosts and Goblins, which includes a Monster Museum and Polkageist.

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