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Orlando Morning Report

Monday, September 18, 2023

Tropics update | United Launch Alliance pace picks up | Gas prices rise

Good morning. It's Monday, Sept. 18, 2023. The weather forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with a high of 89 and low of 73. Click here for more weather.

Hurricane Nigel forms as NHC forecasts 2 systems could develop including 1 off Florida coast

Hurricane Nigel formed in the Atlantic early Monday while the National Hurricane Center kept track of two weather systems with a chance to develop, including one that could form off the coast of Florida.

ULA pace shifts with Atlas launch for Amazon, Vulcan progress

United Launch Alliance is gearing up for an Atlas V launch for Amazon's Project Kuiper while also aiming for its first ever Vulcan Centaur launch.

Florida gas prices rose 8 cents last week

The average cost for a gallon of gas in Florida is $3.69.

Orlo Vista residents still endure struggles a year after Hurricane Ian

Orlo Vista residents, swamped by water during Hurricane Ian, hope a flood-mitigation project prevents future flooding, but they're wary.

Gatorland takes in alligator missing top half of its mouth

The alligator's trapper believes the animal survived a boat propeller accident, according to the press release. The alligator was rescued from Wilson's Landing Park in Sanford, where he was first spotted in early September and evaded capture for weeks and garnered national headlines.

Contain yourself! Creative and versatile, container parks prove popular around Florida

Across the Sunshine State, shipping containers enjoy creative new purpose, upcycled into hospitality venues that locals and visitors love.

In Orlando Ballet's 50th year, a British invasion

Among the international dancers with Orlando Ballet in its 50th season, the largest contingent — four young gentlemen — hails from England.

Why deny clean-energy funds to Floridians? \| Commentary

For those interested in making their homes more resilient, things just got a little more expensive with the rejection of millions in home energy rebates.

Bucs move to 2-0 as defense harasses Justin Fields, Bears

Mike Evans dominated. He had six catches for 171 yards, including a leaping 32-yard touchdown and a 70-yard reception to set up another score. The victory improved the surprising Bucs to 2-0 and se…

Dolphins hold off Patriots in balanced road win to start 2-0

The Miami Dolphins start the 2023 season with back-to-back road wins after a 24-17 win against the New England Patriots.

Jaguars fail to take advantage of Chiefs miscues in 17-9 loss

Not even a multitude of self-inflicted mistakes, nor the Jacksonville Jaguars could stop the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday at EverBank Stadium.