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Hurricane Ida takes form and aims at US Gulf Coast with projections to become major storm

ORLANDO, Fla. — Ida grew into a Category 1 hurricane Friday afternoon as it made landfall along Cuba’s Isle of Youth, the National Hurricane Center said. It is expected to become a major storm by Sunday afternoon before hitting the U.S. Gulf Coast with 140 mph winds and 165 mph…

Orlando Sentinel · Aug 28, 2021

Hurricane Ida takes form and aims at US Gulf Coast with projections to become major storm

ORLANDO, Fla. — Ida grew into a Category 1 hurricane Friday afternoon as it made landfall along Cuba’s Isle of Youth, the National Hurricane Center said. It is expected to become a major hurricane by Sunday afternoon before hitting the U.S. Gulf Coast.

Orlando Sentinel · Aug 27, 2021

Envían 14 morgues portátiles a Florida Central

ORLANDO, Fla. — Catorce morgues refrigerados portátiles se dirigen a Florida Central para ayudar a los hospitales asediados a almacenar cadáveres, dijeron las autoridades el viernes.

Orlando Sentinel · Aug 27, 2021

Orange County, Fla., has most deaths in one month since vaccine availability

ORLANDO, Fla. – COVID-19 deaths in Orange County continue to rise with the toll from the pandemic in August now topping 70 fatalities, surpassing July’s total of 58.

Orlando Sentinel · Aug 27, 2021

Mike Bianchi: Gators coach Dan Mullen has gone from COVID culprit to pandemic paragon

Florida Gators coach Dan Mullen was ripped by the media, ridiculed by the fans and even rebuked by the school’s own athletic director and infectious disease expert last season when he encouraged UF’s administration to ignore CDC guidelines and “pack the Swamp” in the middle of a raging pandemic.

Orlando Sentinel · Aug 27, 2021

Frank Kelleher leans on family values as new president at Daytona International Speedway

Frank Kelleher has been involved in family business since he was a kid.

Orlando Sentinel · Aug 26, 2021

Disney Cruise Line to require COVID-19 vaccination for passengers despite Florida law

Disney Cruise Line is the latest to shift policy to now require passengers 12 and older to be vaccinated against COVID-19 for sailings from Florida, even though a law pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis threatens to fine cruise lines for demanding proof of vaccination.

Orlando Sentinel · Aug 24, 2021

Hurricane center watches 3 new potential storms; 2 have 60% odds of development

ORLANDO, Fla. – The National Hurricane Center is watching three areas of interest Tuesday morning, all with medium-to-high odds of becoming the next tropical depression or storm.

Orlando Sentinel · Aug 24, 2021

What’s causing the worst die-off of manatees? Starvation from Florida ecosystem collapse

ORLANDO, Fla. — Manatee deaths reported in the past half-century include nearly 5,000 from boat strikes, water structures and red tides.

Orlando Sentinel · Aug 24, 2021

Disney reaches vaccination agreement with unionized employees

Disney reached an agreement with unions representing its workers Monday requiring all on-site employees to be fully vaccinated by late October, excluding specific exemptions.

Orlando Sentinel · Aug 24, 2021