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: Puerto Rico, smoking at Orlando bars and new Halloween event (Ep. 229)
July 23, 2019 16:39 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Tuesday, July 23, 2019. Columnist David Whitley: Puerto Ricans demand governor resign (:56) Smoking remains OK at some Orlando bars, pool halls (7:08) Dark Horizon: California company stirs up another Halloween event for Orlando (10:41)
#OSNow: Future murky for bin Laden property, growth in Seminole and a steamboat coming to Tavares (Ep. 228)
July 22, 2019 16:54 - 21 minutes - 20 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Monday, July 22, 2019. Oakland rejects rezoning of former bin Laden property, its future is murky (1:35) Midway residents call hundreds of new homes being built around their historic community a ‘mixed blessing’ (9:02) Planes, trains and now a paddlewheel: New steamboat to launch in Tavares (15:35)
#OSNow: Autonomous cars, computer science in high school, and the 8th Annual Pole Fitness Championship (Ep.227)
July 19, 2019 16:45 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Friday, July 19, 2019. Autonomous cars: The future is coming -- slowly Florida continues computer science push, hoping to train more teachers, enroll more high school students The 8th Annual Pole Fitness Championship
#OSNow: I-Drive dinner show faces eviction, Florida Virtual School changes, and victim compensation fund (Ep. 226)
July 18, 2019 17:11 - 19 minutes - 18.4 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Thursday, July 18, 2019. New Florida Virtual School leader to earn $175,000 (1:34) International Drive dinner show faces eviction, complaints about not paying (6:32) Columnist Shannon Green: Black families impacted the most by state not allowing crime victims with prior felony records to receive funds from victim compensation fund (13:27)
#OSNow: Florida’a flesh-eating bacteria, ex-officer sues OPD, and local play heads to NY (Ep. 225)
July 17, 2019 15:01 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Wednesday, July 17, 2019. Columnist Scott Maxwell: Florida’a flesh-eating bacteria kills another tourist ... maybe there’ll be action (1:08) Ex-Orlando police officer sues, says she was fired for claiming disability after on-duty injury (6:50) ‘Flying Lessons’ heads to New York festival on wings of perseverance, love (9:57)
#OSNow: Grant Amato trial, John Morgan and Andrew Gillum feud, and Magical Dining Month (Ep. 224)
July 16, 2019 16:45 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Tuesday, July 16, 2019. Obsession, money, lies tore Grant Amato’s family apart. A jury will decide whether he killed them (:43) John Morgan compares Andrew Gillum to Bernie Madoff as campaign donation feud continues (3:26) Magical Dining Month: Record-breaking 120+ restaurants sign on for 2019 (9:13)
#OSNow: ‘Do not resuscitate’ order investigation, video shows inmate beating, development in South Lake ‘exploding’ (Ep. 223)
July 15, 2019 16:59 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Monday, July 15, 2019. Man died after Orlando legal guardian filed ‘do not resuscitate’ order against his wishes, investigation finds (2:35) YouTube video appears to show guards beating inmate at Lake Correctional Institution (9:01) With nearly 10,000 new homes in the pipeline, development in South Lake County is ‘exploding’ (17:30) Apollo 11 anniversary: A few facts about the historic first moon landing (24:41)
#OSNow: Computer science in high school, Tacko Fall at NBA summer league, and Apollo 11 events (Ep. 222)
July 12, 2019 16:32 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Friday, July 12, 2019. New bankruptcy program seeks to help Floridians with student debt Tacko Fall at NBA summer league Apollo 11 anniversary events
#OSNow: New downtown high rises, Winter Park police body cameras, and area springs (Ep. 221)
July 11, 2019 15:09 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Thursday, July 11, 2019. Downtown Orlando could be on the verge of growing up with three high rises on the way (1:06) Winter Park budgets for body cameras for the police department (6:28) Florida Springs Guide: De Leon Springs, Blue Springs, and Rock Springs (9:42)
#OSNow: Visit Orlando audit, salons and booze, Fringe Fest, Opera Orlando, Popeii exhibit (Ep. 220)
July 10, 2019 17:06 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Wednesday, July 10, 2019. Comptroller’s audit recommends stricter transparency requirements for Visit Orlando (1:18) Columnist Scott Maxwell: When it comes to booze-selling regulations, state and local government in Florida need to lighten up | Commentary (8:18) Opera Orlando heads to Cheyenne Saloon as revenue tops $1 million (13:49) Orlando Fringe Festival will have a new producer in 2020 (14:49) Orlando Science Center partners with arts gr...
#OSNow: Nelson tells jurors he wants to be executed, new Disney hotel with Dali link, and black-necked swan dies (Ep. 219)
July 09, 2019 16:34 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Tuesday, July 9, 2019. Scott Nelson tells jurors he wants to be executed: ‘I’m a homicidal maniac’ (:52) Gran Destino Tower, a new hotel option at Disney, owes its look to Salvador Dali project (5:00) One of Lake Eola’s new black-necked swans has died, city says (11:01)
Kids manage challenges, life with type 1 diabetes (Ep. 218)
July 08, 2019 19:11 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBAbout 1.25 million Americans have type 1 diabetes and an estimated 40,000 people will be newly diagnosed each year in the U.S. Many of those are diagnosed as adolescents. Orlando Sentinel health reporter Naseem Miller talks with Claire Goodowens, 12, and Pierce O’Lenick, 16, about living with type 1 diabetes. Dr. Shilpa Gurnurkar, an endocrinologist at Nemours, discusses the challenges of this chronic disease.
#OSNow: Teachers to vote on contract, future of Fern Park bus stop, and Orlando Dog Mom Club (Ep. 217)
July 08, 2019 16:34 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Monday, July 8, 2019. Orange teachers likely to vote on contract starting this week, as some rally to oppose it (:42) Seminole talks to Lynx, Jai-Alai fronton owner about moving busy bus stop to make way for redevelopment (3:42) Orlando Dog Mom Club connects and empowers women (8:19)
#OSNow: Former exotic dancer sues Rachel’s, OIA tops for cheap international flights, and ways to beat the heat (Ep. 216)
July 03, 2019 17:02 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Wednesday, July 3, 2019. Orlando airport among best for affordable international flights, travel expert says (:38) Former Rachel’s exotic dancer claims she was never paid; lawyer says possibly ‘hundreds of girls’ affected (3:11) Ways to beat the heat in Central Florida (7:13)
#OSNow: USA vs. England in World Cup semifinal, students lacking skills at competitive universities, and hospitals may multiply (Ep. 215)
July 02, 2019 16:54 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Tuesday, July 2, 2019. From France, Pro Soccer USA editor Alicia DelGallo: Favored USWNT set to face confident, relaxed England in World Cup semifinal (:56) Hospital, transplant programs could multiply in Central Florida with law change (2:26) Admissions to Florida’s public universities are getting more competitive. But schools still admit students lacking basic qualifications. (7:20) Orange County’s outdated fuel tracking system led to errors. I...
#OSNow: 100 new Florida laws go into effect today, Magic news and water park opens (Ep. 214)
July 01, 2019 18:06 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Monday, July 1, 2019. 100 new Florida laws go into effect today, we take a look at a few (:44) Magic’s agreements with Nikola Vucevic, Terrence Ross cement long-term plan for Orlando (5:22) Margaritaville’s new water park makes a splash with high-tech innovations (11:08)
#OSNow: Democratic debate, Sumter is oldest county in U.S., July 4th events (Ep. 213)
June 28, 2019 16:55 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Friday, June 28, 2019. In heated Miami Democratic 2nd debate, Joe Biden clashes with Kamala Harris Sumter is now the oldest county in the U.S. July 4th events
#OSNow: Democratic debate, bear deaths around Orlando and helping Florida’s senior citizens (Ep. 212)
June 27, 2019 16:40 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Thursday, June 27, 2019. At Democratic debate in Miami, candidates battle over immigration, health care (1:31) Bear kill on I-4 in Orlando is region’s fourth in less than two weeks (10:07) Columnist Shannon Green: What can be done to help Florida’s senior citizens? | Commentary (16:04)
#OSNow: Democrat debates, a woman’s arrest for turning in guns and a high school theater’s ties to Haiti ( Ep. 211)
June 26, 2019 15:29 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Wednesday, June 26, 2019. Columnist Scott Maxwell: Democrats invade Florida, eyeing Joe Biden, a ‘war tax’ and more | Commentary (1:23) Drop case against Polk woman arrested for giving husband’s guns to police, Orlando lawmaker urges prosecutors (7:13) Trinity Prep actors help Haiti students with ‘Once on This Island’ (11:07)
#OSNow: UCF president search, wooing Queenie the swan, and ‘unsanitary’ sinks at Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts (Ep. 210)
June 25, 2019 14:54 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Tuesday, June 25, 2019. Search for next UCF president likely to include fewer candidates invited to campus, openness to nontraditional applicants (1:14) Orlando’s two new black-necked swans attempt to woo Queenie (4:21) Columnist David Whitley: "Unsanitary” sinks in the men’s rooms at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts (10:32)
#OSNow: SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch tonight, teachers upset by small raises, and Pulse exhibit (Ep. 209)
June 24, 2019 17:18 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Monday, June 24, 2019. SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch tonight from Cape Canaveral will be company’s ‘most difficult launch ever’ (1:12) Orange teachers upset by small raises, insurance hikes (4:42) Pulse inspires annual Alive Art Exhibit at downtown Orlando’s CityArts (9:06)
#OSNow: Magic Draft, Apollo anniversary, bring your dog to work day (Ep. 208)
June 21, 2019 16:41 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Friday, June 21, 2019. Magic reporter Roy Parry: Magic Draft Managing editor Roger Simmons: Apollo anniversary of America’s moon landing Entertainment reporter Katie Christiansen: Yappy Hour, bring your dog to work day
#OSNow: U.S. vs. Sweden at World Cup, Trump rally attendance, Florida voucher schools and minority judges (Ep. 207)
June 20, 2019 17:01 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Thursday, June 20, 2019. Pro Soccer USA editor Alicia DelGallo: U.S., Sweden showdown today closes World Cup group stage (1:20) Trump Orlando rally attendance was 19,792, city says (3:28) Florida voucher schools criticized in parent letters to state (6:58) Columnist Shannon Green: Osceola seated its first black immigrant judge...and already has more black judges than Lake and Seminole combined (11:28)
#OSNow: Tales from Trump’s press pool and Scott Maxwell says re-election rally felt like déjà vu (Ep. 206)
June 19, 2019 17:06 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Wednesday, June 19, 2019. Embedded reporter talks about his day with Trump’s entourage as president visited Orlando (1:10) Columnist Scott Maxwell: Trump rails against Clinton. Dems act confident. It seems like deja vu. But things will change. They always do | Commentary (8:57) Orange County mulls changes to allow granny flats, garage apartments and other lower-cost housing options (15:39)
#OSNow: Trump rally at Amway Center, the Sentinel’s editorial nonendorsement and Scott Maxwell on keeping sane (Ep. 205)
June 18, 2019 16:44 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Tuesday, June 18, 2019. President Trump’s 2020 re-election rally in Orlando -- What you need to know (:56) Opinions editor Mike Lafferty: Our Orlando Sentinel endorsement for president in 2020: Not Donald Trump | Editorial (7:08) Columnist Scott Maxwell: Trump is coming to Orlando. Please try not to lose your mind. (12:11)
#OSNOW: What to expect at Trump rally, bear-proof trash cans, and Dining in the Dark (Ep. 204)
June 17, 2019 16:48 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Monday, June 17, 2019. Trump in Orlando: Everything you need to know about the 2020 re-election campaign kickoff (:51) Seminole looks to continue providing bear-proof trash cans despite lack of funding from state (5:46) Dining in the Dark is a charitable feast for the senses - most of them, anyway (9:04)
#OSNow: State funding for private, anti-LGBT schools , President Trump’s campaign coming to Orlando, Father’s Day in Central Florida and Juneteenth (Ep. 203)
June 14, 2019 17:08 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Friday, June 14, 2019. Florida governor, legislators back state funding for private, anti-LGBT schools (:50) Why is President Trump’s campaign coming to Orlando?(7:17) Father’s Day in Central Florida: Where to take dad (12:17) Juneteenth a reason to celebrate in Orlando and Kissimmee (15:30)
#OSNow: 10-hour wait for Potter coaster, businesses reject cash, video gaming as disease, and gifts for Dad (Ep. 202)
June 13, 2019 16:51 - 21 minutes - 20.2 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Thursday, June 13, 2019. Harry Potter faithful wait 10 hours in line to ride new Hagrid coaster (:53) More businesses reject cash for credit, debit cards only (4:13) Columnist Shannon Green: Video gaming classified as a disease -- should parents be worried? (10:35) Celebrate Dad with Orlando-based Father’s Day gifts (16:16)