Orlando Sentinel Conversations
628 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsOrlando Sentinel Conversations aims to keep you up to date on what makes Central Florida tick. We cover news, politics, entertainment, crime, communities – whatever is on the mind of those that call Orlando and its surrounding communities home.
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#OSNow: Boeing Starliner’s launch, Fashion Square’s possible final holiday season, and the best holiday light displays in Orlando (Ep. 325)
December 19, 2019 18:02Orlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019. In critical milestone for NASA’s astronaut spacecraft program, Boeing prepares to launch its capsule Friday (1:48) Orlando Fashion Square mall faces what could be its last holiday shopping season (5:35) 2019 Twinkly Awards: 25 of Orlando’s best home holiday lights displays (9:57)
#OSNow: Orange gives millions for road to Universal, Laborland Part 4, and cash crunch threatens Sanford theater (Ep. 324)
December 18, 2019 17:43 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019. Columnist Scott Maxwell: Orange County leaders approve $125 million road deal with Universal Orlando (1:45) Business reporter Chabeli Herrera: In Orlando, tourist taxes help advertise Disney and Universal. Should that money be used for more? (10:12) Theater writer Matt Palm: Cash crunch threatens Sanford’s Theater West End (16:22)
#OSNow: Universal’s land pledge, possible Brightline theme-park station, and Orlando’s old teepee village (Ep. 323)
December 17, 2019 17:43 - 15 minutes - 14.8 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019. Universal Orlando pledges 20 acres of land to build as many as 1,000 affordable housing units in tourism corridor (1:07) Disney, Brightline confirm advanced talks over theme-park station (5:33) Columnist David Whitley: Ask Orlando -- Was there really a teepee village in Orlando? (10:25)
#OSNow: Orlando officers who killed fleeing suspect cleared, seniors at Christmas, and deals on gift cards to local restaurants (Ep. 322)
December 16, 2019 18:33 - 18 minutes - 17 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. Orlando officers who killed fleeing suspect cleared, despite policy against shooting into vehicles (1:44) Columnist Shannon Green: Christmas is less lonely for Orlando seniors, thanks to Seniors Angel Tree | Commentary (8:48) Stuff stockings with deals on gift cards to Orlando area restaurants (13:26)
#OSNow: Transportation challenges for tourism workers, the AKC dog show this weekend and elaborate gingerbread creations on display (Ep. 321)
December 13, 2019 21:09 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Friday, Dec. 13, 2019. Transportation problems for tourism industry workers Gingerbread creations can be seen in Orlando's resort area 2019 AKC National Championships in Orlando this weekend
#OSNow: Oviedo Mall Macy’s potential tear-down, Seminole golf carts on the roads, and roof collapses on historic Parramore church (Ep. 320)
December 12, 2019 18:01 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. Oviedo Mall Macy’s could be torn down to make way for apartments, hotel (1:42) Seminole allows golf carts on county roads within approved neighborhoods (6:30) Roof collapses on historic Parramore church (12:01)
#OSNow: Low wages in Orlando, families living without power in motel, CFCArts Christmas extravaganza, and Cirque du Soleil at Disney World (Ep. 319)
December 11, 2019 18:36 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019. Columnist Scott Maxwell: The truth – and lies – about low wages in Orlando | Commentary (:53) Business reporter Caroline Glenn: Dozens of families are living without power in a Kissimmee motel. They might lose water, too. (5:51) Arts writer Matt Palm: CFCArts Christmas extravaganza: 4 months of work for 3 nights of joy (11:45) and Cirque du Soleil, Disney announce name, other details of new show at Disney World (19:08)
#OSNow: Low wages in Orlando, families living without power in motel, CFCArts Christmas extravaganza, and Cirque du Soleil at Disney World (Ep. 319)
December 11, 2019 18:36Orlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019. Columnist Scott Maxwell: The truth – and lies – about low wages in Orlando | Commentary (:53) Business reporter Caroline Glenn: Dozens of families are living without power in a Kissimmee motel. They might lose water, too. (5:51) Arts writer Matt Palm: CFCArts Christmas extravaganza: 4 months of work for 3 nights of joy (11:45) and Cirque du Soleil, Disney announce name, other details of new show at Disney World (19:08)
#OSNow: Part 2 of our Laborland special report, Universal tax breaks, and the cost of Christmas trees (Ep. 318)
December 10, 2019 18:06 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. Business reporter Chabeli Herrera: Laborland part 2 – How America’s worst affordable housing shortage is hurting tourism workers (:59) Reporter Jason Garcia: Universal Orlando seeking $350 million corporate tax breaks | Special Report (6:05) Business reporter Austin Fuller: Christmas trees cost more this year. Some Orlando vendors are running out of them. (11:12)
#OSNow: Legal marijuana amendment movement, Giving Tuesday, and synthetic frog dissection (Ep. 317)
December 03, 2019 17:39 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019. Are efforts to legalize marijuana closer to getting amendment on Florida’s 2020 ballot? (1:06) Salvation Army kettle campaign gets tech boost in time for Giving Tuesday scramble (5:01) Columnist David Whitley: Florida school is first in the world to dissect a synthetic frog | Commentary (9:03)
#OSNOW: Companies sidestep Florida income tax, last call at Hannibal Square, Bill aims to protect black hairstyles in Florida (Ep. 316)
December 02, 2019 17:34 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Monday, December 02, 2019. Reporter Jason Garcia: Big companies have lots of Florida customers – but sidestep state income taxes | Special Report Reporter Lisa Maria Garza: Last call extended for some Hannibal Square restaurants in Winter Park Columnist Shannon Green: My 2-year-old’s afro bothered a daycare worker. Why black hairstyles need protection in Florida | Commentary
#OSNow: Holiday sales at small Orlando businesses, college football rivalry weekend, and things to love about Central Florida (Ep. 315)
November 27, 2019 18:02 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019. Holiday sales a big deal for small businesses in Orlando (1:49) Sports writer Matt Murschel: College football rivalry weekend – UCF vs. USF (8:41), UF vs. FSU (12:12) Columnist Scott Maxwell: 101 Things to Love about Orlando and Central Florida (14:27)
#OSNow: Uber and Lyft hubs need tweaks, White Castle to open near Disney, Walmart employs robots, and Ritz-Carlton gingerbread house (Ep. 314)
November 26, 2019 17:47 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019. Orlando says its downtown Uber and Lyft hubs have worked but need tweaks as pilot is extended (1:10) World’s largest White Castle to open near Disney World as soon as 2020 (6:33) Florida Walmart stores employ robots to clean floors, scan shelves (9:08) Ritz-Carlton’s pastry chef helps build 14-foot-tall mass of chocolate, candies every year (12:03)
#OSNow: Opportunity Zones for poor and rich, Orange County goals for minority students in calculus classes, and our holiday gift guide (Ep. 313)
November 25, 2019 17:45 - 17 minutes - 16 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Monday, Nov. 25, 2019. Opportunity Zones are meant for the poor. But they could help rich Orlando, Winter Park areas, too (1:34) Orange schools fall short of goal for more minority students to take calculus (6:20) Orlando Sentinel holiday gift guide (12:05)
#OSNow: Proton therapy for cancer treatment, Osceola’s $200 million road project, Jingle Eve and Florida Blue Battle of the Bands (Ep. 312)
November 22, 2019 17:39 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Friday, Nov. 22, 2019. Horizon West will soon get proton therapy center to treat cancer — Lake Nona might be next Osceola creates $200 million ‘Band-Aid’ to widen clogged roads Jingle Eve at Ivanhoe Village and Florida Blue Battle of the Bands
#OSNow: 348 apartments near Conway approved, commuter colleges eye on-campus housing, and local ways to give back during Thanksgiving (Ep. 311)
November 21, 2019 17:45 - 18 minutes - 17 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019. Orlando board Oks 348 luxury apartments near Conway despite concerns over traffic, schools and bald eagles (1:28) Orlando-area commuter college look to add on-campus housing for first time (7:58) Opportunities in Orlando to give back this Thanksgiving (14:14)
#OSNow: Major League Baseball in Orlando, Beefy King reopens, Uber Eats pairs with Circle K, and Scott Maxwell on ballot-rigging (Ep. 310)
November 20, 2019 17:44 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019. Magic co-founder Pat Williams pushing to bring Major League Baseball to Orlando (1:14) Beefy King reopens today (6:38) Uber Eats Orlando customers can now get milk, beer and household goods delivered from Circle K (7:17) Columnist Scott Maxwell: Democrats hosed themselves — and democracy — in ballot-rigging scheme | Commentary (11:21)
#OSNow: DeSantis’ $91.4 billion budget proposal, Apopka’s possible FAMU campus, and healthy holiday 5Ks (Ep. 309)
November 19, 2019 19:10 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019. DeSantis seeks $900 million more for teachers in $91.4 billion budget proposal (1:16) Apopka hopes for a FAMU satellite campus (5:36) 5Ks and fun runs offer healthy ways to celebrate the holidays (8:45)
#OSNow: Electronic Arts and NCAA College Football, big Disney auction, and dining out for Thanksgiving (Ep. 308)
November 18, 2019 17:51 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Monday, Nov. 18, 2019. EA could revive NCAA College Football game in Central Florida, analysts say (1:57) Big Disney auction – Animatronics, art, rare documents ready for bids (5:39) Area restaurants offer Thanksgiving options (13:39)
#OSNow: Holiday shopping starts early, Disney Christmas, and things to do this weekend (Ep. 307)
November 15, 2019 17:50 - 18 minutes - 17.6 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Friday, Nov. 15, 2019. Holiday shopping season starts early, powered by good economy, late Thanksgiving (1:13) A Disney Christmas: What’s new at Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom (4:42) Festival of Trees at the Orlando Museum of Art (13:19) Orlando Beer Festival 2019 (16:38)
#OSNow: T.G. Lee milk and parent company’s bankruptcy, Osceola mother’s killing, and reuse and recycle this holiday season (Ep. 306)
November 14, 2019 17:58 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. ‘Business as usual’ at Orlando’s T.G. Lee milk factory after parent company declares bankruptcy (1:44) As Osceola deputies investigate Montalvo killing, St. Cloud locals say thanks with meal train (7:58) In the spirit of the season, don’t give throw-away items the heave ho-ho-ho (12:10)
#OSNow: Downtown Orlando public restrooms, Mike Bianchi on FSU coach search and UCF struggles, plus Scott Maxwell on giant pythons (Ep. 305)
November 13, 2019 17:46 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019. Reporter Ryan Gillespie: Downtown Orlando bringing more public restaurants (1:40) Columnist Mike Bianchi: FSU coaching search, UCF struggles and Mike’s reversal on paying college athletes (6:46) Columnist Scott Maxwell: Giant pythons invade Florida and a preview of Scott’s annual list of “101 things to love about Central Florida” (12:43)
#OSNow: Beefy King fire, Orlando’s scooter plans, and should fireworks be legal in Florida? (Ep. 304)
November 12, 2019 17:55 - 18 minutes - 17.6 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019. Iconic Orlando Beefy King restaurant catches fire (1:08) City commissioners have concerns with scooter plan, but vote to move it forward (3:21) Columnist David Whitley: Should Florida make fireworks legal for regular folks? (10:34)
#OSNow: SpaceX hits major milestones, Daylight Saving Time, and chronicling WWII veterans (Ep. 303)
November 11, 2019 18:10 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Monday, Nov. 11, 2019. SpaceX launches 60 Starlink satellites, hitting major milestones in rocket reusability (2:00) Daylight Saving Time: Could Congress OK it permanently next year? (5:22) Lake County teen chronicles lives of WWII veterans (8:22)
#OSNow: John Rivers’ farm project, Scott Maxwell’s Florida news quiz and Electric Daisy Carnival comes to town (Ep. 302)
November 08, 2019 17:38 - 16 minutes - 15 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. John Rivers unveils 40-acre farm with discovery center, restaurant in Orlando’s Packing District (1:08) Columnist Scott Maxwell's Florida news quiz: Politics, strange surgery, strange business and more | Commentary (3:50) Electric Daisy Carnival brings dancing, lights, and live music to Orlando Nov. 8-10 (10:42)
#OSNow: Orlando scooter ordinance vote, FEMA money for Hurricane Irma, and U.S. Soccer vs. Canada in Orlando (Ep. 301)
November 07, 2019 17:57 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019. City council to vote on the scooter ordinance, and Lime plans to pull its bikes (2:28) FEMA money slowly begins rolling in for Hurricane Irma expenses (11:23) Pro Soccer USA reporter Julia Poe: U.S. men’s national team to take on Canada in Nations League tournament at Exploria Stadium (17:17)
#OSNow: Proposed plan to manage bears would allow hunting, apartments rent Airbnb style, What happened to the Airstream Ranch? (Ep. 300)
November 05, 2019 17:38 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBProposed plan to manage bears would allow another bear hunt Apartments rent out Airbnb style, targeting tourists instead of tenants Ask Orlando: What happened to the Airstream Ranch?
#OSNow: Universal Orlando $4 Uber fee, Black Twitter’s influence on sandwich battle and FSU fire Willie Taggart (Ep. 299)
November 04, 2019 16:31 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Monday, Nov. 04, 2019. • New details released on Disney runner’s death (1:30) • At Universal Orlando theme parks, a new $4 fee has been quietly added onto Uber rides (3:17) • Popeyes chicken sandwich is back, and let’s remember to thank Black Twitter for the culture | Commentary (7:00) • Potential FSU coaching targets after Seminoles fired Willie Taggart (12:00)
#OSNow: Kissimmee team builds python sensors to help Everglades snake hunters, Pulse memorial and museum design announced, Fiesta in the Park, Veterans Day deals (Ep. 298)
November 01, 2019 16:27 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Friday, November 01, 2019 Kissimmee research team builds python sensors that could help Everglades snake hunters Pulse memorial and museum design announced Fiesta in the Park Veterans Day deals
#OSNow: Florida’s statute of limitation for child sex abuse, students post declines on reading test, Beacham Theater getting a makeover (Ep. 297)
October 31, 2019 15:16 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2019. Orlando woman’s fights to end Florida’s statute of limitation for child sex abuse (1:32) Florida students post ‘significant declines’ on national reading test (5:42) The Beacham Theater in downtown Orlando getting a makeover (9:52)
#OSNow: Pulse museum design, Scott Maxwell on college athletes getting paid, Mennello Museum and Plaza Live plan renovations, plus a weekend college football preview (Ep. 296)
October 30, 2019 16:49 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019. Design for the Pulse museum and memorial is announced (1″03) Columnist Scott Maxwell: Let college athletes cash in on big money they make for everyone else | Commentary (2:36) Big changes in store for Mennello Museum and Plaza Live (9:48) This weekend’s college football games (16:44)
#OSNow: Stonewall Jackson Middle changing names, Orlando age friendliness, Orlando elections and whatever happened to Ronnie’s? (Ep. 295)
October 29, 2019 16:38 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019. Stonewall Jackson Middle should drop first name, be known as Jackson Middle, school panel says (:59) Orlando opens survey for age friendliness as it embarks on AARP community program (6:30) Early voting open for Orlando Mayor and City Council (10:46) Columnist David Whitley: What ever happened to Ronnie’s, the greatest restaurant in Central Florida history? (12:51)
#OSNow: Rev. Bryan Fulwider dies in apparent suicide, missing woman found dead, ghost kitchens, and lessons from a 106-year-old Sanford woman (Ep.294)
October 28, 2019 16:46 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Monday, Oct.28, 2019. Rev. Bryan Fulwider, ‘Friends Talking Faith’ co-host accused of raping girl, dies in apparent suicide at Altamonte Springs home (:50) Human remains found in St. Cloud identified as missing Osceola woman, sheriff says (2:35) Winter Park ghost kitchen: No dining room, no waiters, just restaurant fare for delivery or carry out (5:58) Columnist Shannon Green: 106-year-old Sanford resident Katherine Bellamy shows us all how to...
#OSNow: Amendment 4 confusion ahead of election, 24 hours in Cassadaga, and Publix adds self-checkout lanes and #PubSub swag (Ep. 293)
October 25, 2019 17:18 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Friday, Oct. 25, 2019. Amendment 4 confusion remains as leader of campaign plans to cast his first vote in Orlando (1:03) 24 hours in Cassadaga, Florida’s ‘Psychic Capital of the World’ (5:45) Publix adds self-checkout scanners at Orlando-area stores (11:15) Publix selling new stylin’ #PubSub T-shirts, hoodies, pillow and slides (12:56)
#OSNow: New tourist plan gives Visit Orlando millions, Epcot’s Food & Wine on $25, Editorial board’s endorsements for mayor and district 6 (Ep, 292)
October 24, 2019 16:39 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBReporter Stephen Hudak: New tourist tax plan gives Visit Orlando millions more to woo visitors Food reporter Amy Drew Thompson: Can Epcot Food & Wine Festival satisfy if you spend just $25 on food? Editorial Board editor Mike Lafferty: The Sentinel’s endorsements for Orlando mayor and City Council | Editorial
#OSNow: Scott Maxwell on Broward’s ousted sheriff, Orlando Ballet’s deal with Dr. Phillips Center, and the Orlando Magic’s 1st game of the season (Ep, 291)
October 23, 2019 16:43 - 21 minutes - 20.2 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019. Columnist Scott Maxwell: DeSantis wants Broward sheriff gone. So do I. But it’s wrong to overturn valid elections | Commentary (1:02) Orlando Ballet, Dr. Phillips Center reach deal on Steinmetz Hall (6:32) Magic take on Cleveland Cavaliers in first game of season (13:00) Key West inmate feeds jail’s pet iguana to jail’s pet gator. (What … the … Florida?) | Commentary (18:57)
#OSNow: Restaurants embracing plant-based dining, Florida university rankings, and local podcast focuses on coping with the tragedy suicide (Ep. 290)
October 22, 2019 16:39 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019. Vegan at the steakhouse: Has plant-based dining finally hit the tipping point? (:53) Florida universities, including UCF, rank in new U.S. News and World Report list (6:56) Columnist David Whitley: Local lawyer whose son committed suicide starts podcast to talk about how to live a life of meaning after the tragedy of suicide (10:36)
#OSNow: Markeith Loyd sentencing, Horizon West feeling growing pains, and should medical choice extend to vaccines? (Ep. 289)
October 21, 2019 17:06 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Monday, Oct.21, 2019. Markeith Loyd trial resumes after guilty verdict to decide killer’s fate: life in prison or death row? (1:27) In shadow of Disney World, Horizon West’s growing pains aren’t a fairy tale (6:07) Columnist Shannon Green: Freedom of choice extends to medical decisions – even vaccines and flu shots | Commentary (13:55)
#OSNow: Markeith Loyd sentencing, Horizon West feeling growing pains, and should medical choice extend to vaccines? (Ep. 289)
October 21, 2019 17:06Orlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Monday, Oct.21, 2019. Markeith Loyd trial resumes after guilty verdict to decide killer’s fate: life in prison or death row? (1:27) In shadow of Disney World, Horizon West’s growing pains aren’t a fairy tale (6:07) Columnist Shannon Green: Freedom of choice extends to medical decisions – even vaccines and flu shots | Commentary (13:55)
#OSNow: Retailers offer perks to lure holiday workers, alligator hunting, Orlando Film Festival, and 13 films of Halloween (Ep. 288)
October 18, 2019 17:28 - 20 minutes - 19.4 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Friday, Oct. 18, 2019. Retailers offer more perks and maybe higher pay to fill holiday season jobs (1:06) Florida alligator hunters stalk reptiles with spears, harpoons, more during harvest window (6:06) Orlando Film Festival (11:35) Enzian celebrates 13 Films of Halloween - one kid-friendly (13:41)
#OSNow: Local charity taking on nationwide hunger, the Immerse festival and free financial advice coming this weekend (Ep. 287)
October 17, 2019 17:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019. Longwood charity gets $1 million to address nationwide student hunger issue (1:42) Immerse will take festivalgoers out of this world in Architects of Air’s ‘Dodecalis’ (6:26) Ask an Expert: Free financial advice on the line Sunday (13:32)
#OSNow: Fake Trump attacks foes in meme video, Central Florida hemp research, and volunteer grandparents in Florida classrooms (Ep. 286)
October 14, 2019 16:34 - 14 minutes - 13.9 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Monday, Oct. 14, 2019. Fake Trump shoots, stabs news media political foes on meme video shown at his Florida resort (1:21) Secrets of hemp, a ‘plant from another planet,’ unfold with Central Florida research (4:36) Columnist Shannon Green: Volunteer grandparents like Retha make Florida classrooms a better place | Commentary (9:50)
#OSNow: UCF health clinics lack patients and supplies, Orlando Magic's first preseason home game, Come Out With Pride, Pink Night Out (Ep. 285)
October 11, 2019 16:31 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Friday, Oct 11, 2019. UCF Health employees frustrated as pair of clinics post $6.8M loss and lack patients and supplies Orlando Magic play their first preseason home game Orlando Come Out With Pride, Pink Night Out.
#OSNow: College Park demolitions, vaping dangers, and drone racing at UCF (Ep. 284)
October 10, 2019 16:39 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019. Healthy housing market brings surge of home demolitions to College Park (1:20) Vaping-related illnesses pop up in Central Florida. Treating it is ‘like weathering a hurricane,’ doctor says (6:05) Spectacular crashes highlight first-ever race of autonomous drones at UCF (13:05)
#OSNow: Pulse memorial and museum concepts, Rick Scott’s campaign promise, and second chance to see outstanding plays (Ep. 283)
October 09, 2019 16:51 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019. Pulse memorial, museum concepts (1:14) Columnist Scott Maxwell: Rick Scott’s campaign promise about term limits – baloney YOU fall for | Commentary (9:22) Theater critic Matthew J. Palm: Did you miss them the first time? Outstanding ‘Niceties,’ ‘Animatronicans’ return (14:10)
#OSNow: Proposed teacher pay hike, more breweries on the way, and did Trump stiff the city on campaign visit? (Ep. 282)
October 08, 2019 16:32 - 13 minutes - 12.9 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019. Starting Florida teacher pay should rise to $47,500, Gov DeSantis says (:49) Florida craft beer lovers can raise a glass. More breweries are on tap even as some close. (4:32) Columnist David Whitley – Ask Orlando: Did Trump stiff the city on his campaign visit? (7:28)
#OSNow: Disney gondolas, Gatorland’s white alligators, and Bryan Fulwider case (Ep. 281)
October 07, 2019 16:44 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Monday, Oct. 7, 2019. Disney World gondola shutdown: What we know so far (2:06) Gatorland’s rare white alligators move into new home; attraction on baby-gator watch (7:38) Columnist Shannon Green: Bryan Fulwider’s accuser represents a victory for sexual assault victims who often don’t report | Commentary (13:28)
#OSNow: Planned roundabouts on S.R. 434, President Trump's visit to The Villages, Zombietoberfest, and Taste of Orlando (Ep. 280)
October 04, 2019 16:31 - 15 minutes - 14 MBReporter Martin Comas: State plans to build roundabouts on busy S.R. 434 to ease traffic congestion Politics Editor Steven Lemongello: President Trump's visit to The Villages Entertainment reporter Trevor Fraser: Zombietoberfest & Taste of Orlando events
#OSNow: Ancient Indian bones at home site, an Orlando concert scam and Disney’s new ‘Epcot Forever’ fireworks show (Ep. 279)
October 03, 2019 16:58 - 23 minutes - 22.1 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019. GrowthSpotter.com reporter Amanda Rabines: Ancient Indian bones found at luxury home site in Orange County will be reburied (1:26) Orlando scam drains $31 million from investors who thought cash was going to Pitbull, Kanye West, Jay-Z concerts (9:27) Disney World: New ‘Epcot Forever’ fireworks arrive with old songs, new outlook (16:07)
#OSNow: Citrus Parade ending, Scott Maxwell on national caucuses, UCF’s lazy river draws ire, and college football preview (Ep. 278)
October 02, 2019 16:44 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019. Orlando Citrus Parade ending after 39 years (1:04) Columnist Scott Maxwell: Dems want to stage some Iowa caucuses in Florida. Forget that. Move ‘em all here! Let Florida go first. | Commentary (3:27) UCF’s lazy river: Lavish perk for athletes, well-heeled fans or ‘unadulterated waste’ of money? (7:38) Florida college football roundup: UCF, UF, FSU games (11:47)