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Saturday, September 16, 2023

Royal Caribben | Tropics update | Hungerford heir visits Eatonville

Good morning. It's Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. The weather forecast calls for PM showers with a high of 87 and low of 76. Click here for more weather.

Royal Caribbean reveals details of adults-only area on private Bahamas island CocoCay

Royal Caribbean released details and renderings for its new adults-only space it carved out on private Bahamas island Perfect Day at CocoCay opening in January.

Hurricane Lee turns post-tropical approaching landfall while Tropical Storm Nigel likely to form

Hurricane Lee became Post-Tropical Cyclone Lee as it lashes the Northeast while the NHC forecasts Tropical Storm Nigel to form.

'This is Black American history': Hungerford heir visits Eatonville amid school land fight

Since she was a child in the 1950s and 60s, Bea Leach Hatler had always heard stories of "the land in Eatonville" that was an important part of her family's legacy. On Thursday, for the first time, she saw what was left of the property that once housed the Robert Hungerford Normal and Industrial School, […]

Florida unemployment rate holds steady at 2.7% in August

For the Orlando, Kissimmee and Sanford region, the August unemployment rate was 3.1%.

State funding to harden homes from storms drying up

The wreckage caused by Hurricane Idalia has left some Floridians wondering if their homes are prepared to weather the next major storm. Many have sought out home improvement grants from the My Safe Florida Home program. But as hurricane season rages on, there may not be enough funds left to meet the demand. My Safe […]

Florida GOP drops loyalty oath, giving big win to Trump over DeSantis

Florida Republicans meeting in Orlando late Friday dropped a loyalty oath required of GOP presidential candidates, a major victory for former President Trump and defeat for Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Citizens cuts proposed rate hike, but it's still double digits for many homeowners

Citizens Property Insurance Corp. has slightly reduced its proposed rate increases, but many homeowners still will likely see double-digit hikes starting late this year.

Opioid overdoses fall in Central Florida for first time in years

In 2022, Orange and Seminole Counties both saw more than a 11% reduction in overdose deaths, the most dramatic drop in over a decade.

UCF wraps up nonconference schedule vs. Villanova

The Knights are coming off a thrilling win at Boise State last Saturday, as kicker Colton Boomer connected on four field goals, including a walk-off 40-yarder to lift the team to an undefeated start to the 2023 season.

Magic pay homage to 'Heart and Hustle era' with retro jersey, court

Magic fans won't have to wait long to see the uniform and court in action. Orlando will debut both Oct. 25 on opening night against Houston. Read more to find out the full 'Classic Night' schedule.