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Orlando Morning Report

Saturday, October 21, 2023

Orlando's Come Out With Pride | UCF pedestrian safety project | Orlando City Hall rally supporting Palestinians

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Orlando's Come Out With Pride celebrates LGBTQ community this weekend

The annual Come Out With Pride event returns to Lake Eola this weekend with live entertainment, a parade, fireworks and more.

After years of study and fatalities, UCF pedestrian safety project begins

Orange County began an anticipated, $13.2-million project Oct. 16 to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety around UCF.

Hundreds rally at Orlando City Hall supporting Palestinians in Gaza

Hundreds rallied Friday outside Orlando City Hall in support of Palestinians, calling on lawmakers to demand a ceasefire while Israeli forces are expected to mount a ground assault on Gaza as the war with Hamas enters its third week. The rally and subsequent march to Lake Eola were organized by the Florida Palestine Network, which […]

5-year-old twins found dead after mother jumps to her death, Seminole County Sheriff says

5-year-old twins were found dead inside a Sanford home after their mother jumped off the Lake Jesup, Sheriff investigators said.

Core of Hurricane Tammy on top of Caribbean islands

Hurricane Tammy gained strength before beginning its sideswipe of several Caribbean islands on Saturday, according to the National Hurricane Center.

DeSantis board wants Disney's claims about Reedy Creek pact thrown out

Agreements that Disney made with the governing district for Walt Disney World before it was taken over by appointees of Gov. Ron DeSantis weren't legally valid, so the company's counterclaims against the district should be dismissed, the district said in court papers filed this week.

Florida Legislature calls special session on Iran sanctions, Hurricane Idalia aid

Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to call a special legislative session to increase state sanctions on Iran.

Israel says two Americans held hostage by Hamas, a mother and daughter, have been released

Judith and Natalie Ranaan had been on a trip from Chicago to Israel to celebrate the Jewish holidays.

We stood with you. It's time to stand with us \| Commentary

The senior rabbi of Temple Solel in Hollywood writes that it was wrong for Gov. Ron DeSantis to condemn all Palestinians as antisemitic, but more disheartening has been the lack of support from some on the political left.

Jr. NBA Leagues expanding to Orlando to help grow youth sports

The first Jr. NBA League in Orlando will launch in December. "It brings the fun and excitement of the NBA and WNBA and their teams to the youth basketball experience," Adam Harper, associate vice president of youth basketball development at the NBA told the Sentinel.