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Orlando Sentinel Evening Update

Monday, October 14, 2024

Milton debris | Abortion amendment | Europa Clipper launch

Hurricane Milton made a mess of Central Florida. When will the debris be picked up?

The region’s waste haulers agree on one thing: It’s going to take weeks, maybe months, to clean up.

DeSantis administration report alleges 'fraud' in Florida abortion amendment

Backers of Amendment 4 deny any wrongdoing in their work to get the citizens-led measure on the ballot next month.

Rare SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch sends NASA probe to explore Jupiter's ocean moon Europa

NASA's Europa Clipper mission to Jupiter's ocean moon is not looking for life, but will see if life could be possible there. It's a step that could help the bigger hunt beyond our solar system.

Milton's aftermath: Floodwaters rise along St. Johns River in Central Florida

As Central Floridians stagger to their feet from Hurricane Milton — picking up debris and watching their lights come back on — emergency officials are preparing for another potential disaster: rising flood waters along the St. Johns River. Crews in Seminole County closed several flooded roads this weekend, including along the western shore of Lake […]

Hurricane center ups odds for Atlantic system to develop, tracks 2nd in Caribbean

The National Hurricane Center is keeping track of a system in the Atlantic forecast to approach the Caribbean this week, and a second already in the Caribbean that could form into the season's next tropical depression or storm.

Five days after Milton, fewer than 5K Central Florida customers still without power

The total is a huge drop from Friday, when more than 200,000 had no power.

UCF's Gus Malzahn mum on quarterback situation

The Knights played EJ Colson and Jacurri Brown against Cincinnati but whether either or both will play against Iowa State is unknown.

Trial of Orange County woman accused in suitcase killing to start after hurricane delay

Sarah Boone is charged with 2nd-degree murder after her boyfriend suffocated inside zipped baggage

Democrats seek to retake Florida House seat in Osceola that GOP flipped in 2022

The race pits Rep. Paula Stark, a first-term Republican, against Democrat Maria Revelles, a union organizer, to represent a sprawling district that includes Kissimmee, St. Cloud and Buenaventura Lakes.

Mid-Drive Dive hosting wing challenge to benefit local farm

Slay 15 of Mid-Drive Dive's killer custom hot wings on Wednesday to secure supreme bragging rights and a $25 gift card while helping Everoak Farm recover from Hurrican Milton.