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Julia from ‘Sesame Street’ visiting SeaWorld Orlando for Autism Acceptance Month

ORLANDO, Fla. — SeaWorld Orlando is welcoming the character of Julia to its Sesame Street Land for a monthlong visit that coincides with Autism Acceptance Month.

Orlando Sentinel · Apr 5, 2021

Participating World of Beer locations offer free burger to anyone who gets COVID vaccine

World of Beer is offering a free burger to anyone who received a COVID-19 vaccine.

Orlando Sentinel · Apr 5, 2021

CDC gives cruise lines next steps to resume sailing, falls short of requiring passenger vaccines

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday issued new technical guidelines to cruise lines to continue moving toward a return to sailing, but have yet to nail down a date that may occur.

Orlando Sentinel · Apr 2, 2021

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‘I paid $15,000′: Disney World guest says he spent too much to be arrested for refusing temperature check

ORLANDO, Fla. — A Louisiana tourist complained he paid $15,000 for a Disney World vacation that was disrupted when he was arrested after he refused to get his temperature checked at Disney Springs, according to video footage released this week by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Orlando Sentinel · Apr 2, 2021

As Joel Greenberg’s star rose in Florida, Matt Gaetz became a vocal ally. Now sex trafficking probes take aim at both

ORLANDO, Fla. — Joel Greenberg’s political career looked promising just over a year ago: He was set to run for reelection as Seminole County’s tax collector — pledging nearly half a million dollars of his Bitcoin investments to his campaign — and was even contemplating a run for Congress against…

Orlando Sentinel · Apr 2, 2021

Magic rally for OT victory in New Orleans

Terrence Ross and Wendell Carter Jr. combined for 10 points in overtime as the Orlando Magic downed the New Orleans Pelicans 115-110 on Thursday night at Smoothie King Center.

Orlando Sentinel · Apr 2, 2021

NWSL releases policy on transgender athletes

ORLANDO, Fla. — The National Women’s Soccer League released a policy for the eligibility of transgender athletes on Wednesday, which was International Transgender Day of Visibility.

Orlando Sentinel · Apr 2, 2021

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County tax collector Joel Greenberg, Rep. Matt Gaetz visited closed Seminole tax office together on weekend, source says

ORLANDO, Fla. — Joel Greenberg, a former Florida tax official, and U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., on at least one occasion several years ago were recorded together entering the Seminole County Tax Collector’s Office when it was closed on a weekend night, according to a person familiar with office operations…

Orlando Sentinel · Apr 2, 2021

New indictment says former tax collector in Florida used county funds to buy himself cryptocurrency, sports memorabilia

ORLANDO, Fla. — Just five days after he appeared in shackles in a federal courtroom, accused by prosecutors of stalking a political opponent, former Seminole County tax collector Joel Greenberg filed paperwork with the state of Florida to resurrect a pair of defunct companies, Greenberg Media and DG3 Network.

Orlando Sentinel · Apr 1, 2021

JetBlue has avoided nearly $1 million a year in local property taxes

ORLANDO, Fla. — JetBlue Airways Corp. has been improperly avoiding as much as $800,000 a year in property taxes, according to new Orange County Property Appraiser Amy Mercado.

Orlando Sentinel · Mar 31, 2021

Sex trafficking probe of Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz emerges from prosecution of county tax collector, report says

ORLANDO, Fla. — Federal authorities are investigating potential sex trafficking violations by U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, a probe that emerged from the prosecution of former Seminole County tax collector Joel Greenberg, according to a report by The New York Times.

Orlando Sentinel · Mar 31, 2021

Sex trafficking probe of Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz emerges from prosecution of county tax collector, report says

Orlando Sentinel · Mar 31, 2021

Proud Boys member, married to Florida deputy, accused of participating in US Capitol riot

ORLANDO, Fla. — A member of the far-right Proud Boys group — and husband of an Orange County deputy sheriff — was arrested on federal charges Tuesday, accused of illegally entering the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot that left five people dead.

Orlando Sentinel · Mar 30, 2021

Disney MagicMobile, a park entrance option, launches for Apple devices

ORLANDO, Fla. — Disney MagicMobile, a new option for gaining entrance into Walt Disney World’s theme parks, launched to the general public with Apple devices Tuesday morning, Disney has confirmed.

Orlando Sentinel · Mar 30, 2021

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Orlando Sentinel · Mar 30, 2021

Another SpaceX Starship prototype destroyed before landing

ORLANDO, Fla. — SpaceX attempted another launch of a Starship prototype on Tuesday, but once again, the test ended up with the rocket no longer in one piece.

Orlando Sentinel · Mar 30, 2021

Naming the hurricanes: With Greek letters going away, a look at how they came to be

ORLANDO, Fla. — Earlier this month, the World Meteorological Organization announced Greek letters would no longer be used in identifying tropical storms and hurricanes.

Orlando Sentinel · Mar 30, 2021

Two Florida businessmen interested in buying Orlando Sentinel to prevent sale to Alden hedge fund

In an attempt to prevent the Orlando Sentinel from being sold to hedge fund Alden Global Capital, two Florida businessmen have said they’re interested in buying the 145-year-old Orlando newspaper to keep it in local hands.

Orlando Sentinel · Mar 29, 2021

Florida bill would join Georgia in banning giving water to people in line to vote

ORLANDO, Fla. — A provision in Florida’s controversial elections bill echoes one of the most controversial measures in Georgia’s new law restricting voting rights: a ban on giving anything, including food and water, to people in line to vote.

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Orlando Sentinel · Mar 29, 2021

DeSantis vows to ban ‘vaccination passports’ as he signs law shielding Florida businesses from COVID-19 liability

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida businesses soon won’t be able to screen patrons based on whether they’ve received the COVID-19 vaccine, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday, even as he signed a bill designed to shield companies from pandemic-related lawsuits.

Orlando Sentinel · Mar 29, 2021

Are Disney World guests happier at parks during pandemic? CEO says yes

ORLANDO, FLa. — Disney CEO Bob Chapek made some bold statements.

Orlando Sentinel · Mar 29, 2021

As COVID-19 surged, family sold home for RV to take a national tour

ORLANDO, Fla. — During a time when many families were spending more time at home in a COVID-19 lockdown — perhaps thinking about household projects and family game nights — the Gamble clan had a different idea: What if home had wheels?

Orlando Sentinel · Mar 29, 2021

The band plays on at SeaWorld Orlando, even as the singer must keep his mask in place

When Justin “JB” Braun plays in the band, all masked up, his fitness tracker tells him it’s like he’s riding a bike or in the middle of some intense aerobics.

Orlando Sentinel · Mar 29, 2021

Disney World at 50: The making of Cinderella Castle’s makeover

It takes more than a “bibbidi-bobbidi-boo” to get Cinderella Castle all gussied up for Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary celebration. The centerpiece of Magic Kingdom theme park is getting blinged out for the occasion, and that requires cranes, a drained moat, hurricane-proof accessories and scheduling challenges.

Orlando Sentinel · Mar 27, 2021

Magic fall short against Trail Blazers as new era begins

ORLANDO, Fla. — The new-look Orlando Magic gave coach Steve Clifford what he expected and gave the Portland Trail Blazers all they wanted.

Orlando Sentinel · Mar 26, 2021

Florida Senate Democrats call for federal probe of ‘widespread and ongoing’ election attack

ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida Senate Democrats are urging U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland to investigate “widespread and ongoing” attempts to tamper with elections, citing last week’s arrest of a former state senator accused of paying a Palm Beach County man to put his name on the ballot of a Florida…

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