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October 15, 2024

Milton's aftermath | UCF scholarships | Tracking the tropics | Spooky Awards

UCF will use a $1.6 million donation for scholarships for Orange County students • Hurricane center ups odds for Atlantic system to develop, tracks 2nd in Caribbean
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Orlando Morning Report

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Milton's aftermath | UCF scholarships | Tracking the tropics | Spooky Awards

Good morning. It's Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. The weather forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with a high of 87 and low of 69. Click here for more weather.

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

Power outages have dipped below 5,000, but the flooding threat is growing. Neighborhoods around Lakes Jesup, Harney and Monroe are especially vulnerable.

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UCF will use a $1.6 million donation for scholarships for Orange County students

The money will help 46 students who graduated from one of five Orange County high schools, filling in gaps in their financial aid packages.

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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.

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With FAA OK, SpaceX back to normal Falcon 9 launches

SpaceX launched its first Falcon 9 rocket early Tuesday with the full OK from the Federal Aviation Administration weeks after a second stage failure on the Crew-8 launch that grounded the rocket.

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Spooky Awards: Call for entry for spooktacular Halloween houses

The Orlando Sentinel is scouring Central Florida for the best-dressed houses and front lawns when it comes to Halloween homes.

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The fight against breast cancer takes the stage at Dr. Phillips Center

Two funny and touching plays help raise funds for breast-cancer research while entertaining and enlightening audiences in Orlando.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Magic's DeVos family donates $600K to hurricane-relief efforts after Milton and Helene

The Magic are working closely with local partners and officials to ensure help is available to those most impacted throughout the region. "We want Central Floridians and the entire state of Florida to know they are not in this alone," Magic chairman Dan DeVos said.

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Disney: Parts of DinoLand will have final runs in January

Walt Disney World has announced the final day for guests to visit select elements of DinoLand U.S.A., the dinosaur-themed land at Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park. The last chance to experience the TriceraTop Spin ride, Fossil Fun Games and the Chester & Hester's Dinosaur Treasures store will be Jan. 12, the company said Monday. Construction […]

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Daytona Beach's Vince Carter adds to UNC's presence in Hall of Fame

The Florida native delivered a huge positive impact on basketball in Canada.

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Come along for the rides in the new issue of 'Explore Florida & the Caribbean'

The new issue of our award-winning Explore Florida & the Caribbean has something for every traveler to the Sunshine State and beyond.

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Commentary: Sex ed is no longer sex ed in Florida

Since the Department of Education wouldn't approve any county curriculum for teaching human sexuality, the state's directives fall short of proper standards.

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Miss Manners: My rich relatives are being annoyingly stingy to my fundraising request

Meanwhile, one of my friends will pull in hundreds for the sick girl.

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Asking Eric: It turns out Mr Perfect isn't, but I worry a breakup could make him sick

How do I painlessly release him to the many women who would want him?

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Today in History: October 15, #MeToo movement goes viral

Actress and activist Alyssa Milano tweeted that women who had been sexually harassed or assaulted should write "Me too" as a status. Within hours, tens of thousands had taken up the #MeToo hashtag.…

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Daily Horoscope for October 15, 2024

This morning may feel like a continuation of our dreams. This is due to Luna conjoining dreamy Neptune in Neptune's home sign, Pisces, heightening our intuition and creativity. The Moon then …

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