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Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Friday, October 29th includes news about the local mayoral race, details about Desantis' lawsuit against the US government and news about Universal's finances.

Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Wednesday, October 27th includes details about an Orlando eye bank that's sparking controversy, news about a Central Florida principal's arrest and a Florida man story.

Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Tuesday, October 26th includes details about two new victim service centers in Central Florida, updates on more Central Florida restaurant shutdowns due to not meeting health standards, and news about where two local athletes have signed.

Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Monday, October 25th includes details about a celebrity's Central Florida home sale, Lake Eola Park's Alzheimer's Association's Walk, and Halloween Horror Nights news.

Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Friday, October 22nd includes a Gov. Ron DeSantis seeking a special legislative session to ban vaccine mandates, NASA's Artemis I rocket nearing completion and the FBI IDing the human remains found in Florida as Brian Laundrie.

Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Thursday, October 21st includes a new trend in Florida home-building permits, persistent problems with Boeing's Starliner, and the latest update on the search of Brian Laundrie.

Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Wednesday, October 20th includes details about the lawsuit Miya Marcano's family filed, a new local restaurant and a classic Florida man story.

Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Tuesday, October 19th includes details about a new Florida gubernatorial candidate, an update on the Greenberg case and news about the theme parks' dark side.

Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Monday, October 18th includes details about UCF football head coach, an update on vaccine passports and debates about scooters downtown.

Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Friday, October 15th includes a Brightline update, details about a prominent South Carolina lawyer's arrest in Central Florida and news about Walt Disney World's Galactic Starcruiser.

Update the following short blurb using the 3-4 chosen topics topped by a rework of the intro: Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Thursday, October 14th includes activist voting rights activist Desmond Meade finally getting clemency, details about the toddler that accidentally shoot his mother and Star Trek's William Shatner getting to space on a Blue Origin launch.

Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Wednesday, October 13th includes a collapsed crane that injured several at AdventHealth Orlando, the state of Florida fining Leon County for its vaccine mandate and an update on a quadruple homicide in Polk County.

Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Tuesday, October 12th includes Bill Maher returning to the Dr. Phillips Center, Florida investigating potential violators of the “vaccine passport” law and a lawmaker pushing to save Visit Florida.

The 2021 Come Out With Pride festival returned to Lake Eola Park for its 17th edition after the COVID-19 pandemic made last year's festivities mostly virtual with some in-person events. The main attraction, the pride parade throughout Downtown Orlando, was attended by thousands gathered along miles of sidewalks guiding the parade route. The sound of the whooping crowd and the cacophony of shrieking whistles echoed through the streets, greeting the dozens of rainbow-adorned floats and signs in solidarity with the LGBTQ community. And after coronavirus moved most of last year's events indoors, people who attended appeared more energized than previous years, said Solomon Brooks, who has attended Come Out With Pride Festivals for years. Brooks said QUOTE “It's like we had that break, last year we weren't able to trust ourselves in this way with fellow queers all around us. I've been a part of these maybe four times before — it's all those Prides, quadrupled. The energy is so explosive.” UNQUOTE

Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Friday, October 8th includes details about the state submitting plans for federal school aid, an audit of the safety of Orange County pedestrian bridges and new details on board the Disney Cruise Line ship Disney Wish.

Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Thursday, October 7th includes details about the Brian Laundrie-Gabby Petito saga, an update from the family of Miya Marcano and Universal announcing the closure of Shrek 4-D.

our local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Wednesday, October 6th includes embattled former Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg asked a judge to delay his sentencing, Gov. Ron DeSantis' biggest donor's comments about the war of school masks and a medical examiner confirming a body found was that of missing Miya Marcano.

Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Tuesday, October 5th includes Governor Desantis sharing news regarding Florida First Lady's health, A restaurant in Orlando shutting after officials found twenty seven violations, and organizers of Immersive Van Gogh revealing the show's location after a month-long delay.

Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Monday, October 5th includes the body of missing student Miya Marcano likely has been found, a Central Florida triple homicide and a court ruling on school mask mandates.

Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Friday, October 1st includes U.S. Rep. Darren Soto declares that the FBI should help in search of missing woman Miya Marcano, Disney announces opening dates for Star Wars hotel and “Guardians” ride at Epcot, and Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings pushes back against DeSantis administration's fines on the county.

Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Thursday, September 30th includes Port Canaveral Officials moving forward with the construction of a new aquarium, The State Board of Education meeting to consider action against schools with mask mandates, and Orange County receiving a new grant to help save the Wekiva river.

Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Wednesday, September 29th includes a Florida student arrested and accused of bringing multiple weapons to school, Orlando voting rights activist Desmond Meade wins prestigious MacArthur Fellowship Genius grant, and Gov. Ron DeSantis sues the Biden administration to force migrants to be detained.

Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Tuesday, September 28th includes the search for missing Miya Marcano continues as a ‘person of interest' in the 19-year-old's disappearance was found dead, Governor Ron DeSantis' administration threatens Orange County with fines for vaccine mandate, and Orlando signs off on 1.4 billion-dollar budget.

Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Monday, September 27th includes a search for a missing 19-year-old woman near University of Central Florida area, downtown bars hold fundraiser for Pet Alliance Orlando after devastating fire, and plans for 2 new downtown Orlando parks take shape—plus historical markers at Creative Village.

Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Friday, September 24th includes a former Oviedo High janitor sentenced to 60 years in prison for filming in girls bathroom, the father-in-law convicted in Nicole Montalvo's murder dies in prison, and Universal Orlando changes employee dress code to allow visible tattoos and makeup for all genders.

Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Thursday, September 23rd includes a Florida leader filing a legislation that would introduce Texas-style abortion restrictions, Florida Surgeon General letting parents decide wether to quarantine their children or not after being exposed to the virus, and Florida now occupying a spot in the top ten states with the highest Coronavirus death rates. 

Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Tuesday, September 21st includes the latest restaurant emergency shutdowns in Central Florida, Stephanie Murphy fires back at progressives blasting her over Biden's $3.5 trillion plan, and Disney pays $46 million for 60 acres that will become Lake Nona campus.

Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Monday, September 20th includes four civilians arrived home safely after SpaceX mission Inspiration4 splashed down off Florida coast, UCF quarterback Dillon Gabriel breaks collarbone in throwing arm in loss to Louisville, and the Florida Puerto Rican Parade had its comeback after a hiatus last year due to COVID-19.

Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Friday, September 17th includes a late-night fire at Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando killed 17 cats from the nonprofit shelter, Governor Ron DeSantis' political account soars to $53 million with hefty contributions from out-of-state donors, and Florida passes 50,000 total coronavirus deaths.

Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Thursday, September 16th includes an update on the impact of COVID-19 across Florida counties, a request to delay the murder trial of the physical therapist accused of killing his wife and three children at their Celebration home, and a new florida law for business and governments becoming effective today.

Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Friday, July 30th includes the financial status of Florida's seaport, Disney's new mask mandate, and a Legoland's newest attraction.

Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Thursday, July 29th includes 3 Central Florida restaurants receiving emergency shut down orders after failing health inspections, UCF and Maryland agree to home-and-home football series beginning in 2025, and Orange County is back under state of emergency as coronavirus infections skyrocket.

Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Wednesday, July 28th includes the Cornell Fine Arts Museum relocating to downtown Winter Park with a new name, Governor Ron DeSantis holding a secret meeting to drive home his opposition to mask mandates at schools, and Orlando Fashion Square Mall's condition sparking a legal fight.

Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Tuesday, July 27th includes Central Florida homes found for under $200,000 depending on where you look, Orange County COVID-19 cases reach 1,000 a day—filling AdventHealth's ICU, and Christian Bruey joins WFTV's ‘Eyewitness News This Morning' team.

Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Monday, July 24th includes a 15% rise in COVID-19 cases statewide, Central Florida Cubans travel to Washington to protest at White House, and Orlando Pride select celebrated Gators coach Becky Burleigh for interim manager position.

Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Friday, July 23rd includes Desantis speaks on school mask mandates, Disney glowy celebration of its 50th anniversary, and Advent Health's change of status.

Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Thursday, July 22nd includes an Orlando food truck given emergency order to shut down, both husband and father-in-law were sentenced to life in prison for killing Nicole Montalvo, and Disney may get a $570 million state tax break for its Lake Nona campus.

Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Wednesday, July 21st includes the arrest of a teen for shooting a 15-year-old boy in an Ocoee neighborhood, a report on the rise of rental car scams due to a vehicle shortage, and the expressway authority delaying the controversial ruling for a Brightline Trains route from Orlando to Tampa.

Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Tuesday, July 20th includes a 15-year-old boy was shot and killed in Ocoee neighborhood, Governor Ron DeSantis blames “experts” for public distrust of COVID-19 vaccines, and Orlando Health adds two new vaccination sites in Orange County.

Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Monday, July 19th includes Florida accounting for 1-in-5 of nation's COVID-19 cases, Orlando Cubans demand U.S. intervention as hundreds protest for six days straight, and money starts to pour into 2022 race to succeed Val Demings—with Demings' own campaign funds catching up to Marco Rubio for Senate seat.

Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Friday, July 16th includes Winter Park's commissioners efforts to buy land from the U.S Postal Service, the two new haunted houses at Halloween Horror Nights, and a new Disney campus coming to Lake Nona.

Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Thursday, July 15th includes how Orlando roads could soon use pavement that lowers air pollution, Disney World offering a Florida-resident ticket package for summer, and an internal investigation clears Orange County deputy married to Proud Boys member arrested in U.S. Capitol riot.

Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Wednesday, July 14th includes how news about a Norwegian Cruise Line lawsuit on vaccines, Florida teacher bonuses and a lawsuit about a Universal employee accused of showing a hate symbol.

Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Tuesday, July 13th includes a reported shooting injures one victim at Orlando's GILT nightclub, how College Park became Orlando's college town—even without a college, and COVID-19 cases are surging in Orange County among unvaccinated residents.

Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Monday, July 12th includes Orlando Magic officially hiring Jamahl Mosley as its new head coach, Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic space tourism company launches rocket ship into space, and thousands of dollars raised at Seminole church fundraiser for people with special needs.

Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Friday, July 9th includes a new app to rent pools, Epcot International Food and Wine Festival latest release, and two Florida men involved in an international assassination.

Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Thursday, July 8th includes a Melbourne high school teacher arrested for role in Capitol riots, the NRA appeals ruling on Florida's ban on gun sales for people under 21, and COVID-19 cases and positivity rates climb again in Central Florida.

Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Wednesday, July 7th includes Kissimmee apartment residents may be forced to vacate within a month, how big investors become landlords by tightening Orlando's housing market, and Joel Greenberg asks a judge to delay his sentencing for 90 days.

Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Friday, July 2nd includes the latest update on Tropical Storm Elsa, Jeff Bezos picks 82-year-old female aerospace pioneer to launch with him, and U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy named to the House committee investigating the January 6 attack on Capitol.

Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Thursday, July 1st includes Governor Ron DeSantis signs police reform bill with ban on arrests for children under 7 years old, new lawsuit claims excessive force in Salaythis Melvin's killing by Orange County deputy, and the latest construction update on the $2.7-billion extension of Brightline railroad from South to Central Florida.

Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Wednesday, June 30th includes Florida's inaugural ‘Freedom Week' tax breaks, Orlando police arrested baseball coach who had child porn and chatted online about sexually abusing kids, and Elon Musk blames aircraft and government regulations on SpaceX Falcon 9 launch delay.