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: School face mask fight escalates, manatee die-off, and Peppa Pig Theme Park construction (Ep. 720)
August 22, 2021 22:39 - 11 minutes - 11.2 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Monday, Aug. 23, 2021. State moves to dock funding for Alachua, Broward schools as face mask fight escalates (:52) What’s causing the worst die-off of manatees? Starvation from Florida ecosystem collapse (4:56) First look: Peppa Pig Theme Park construction (8:38)
#OSNow: Half of AdventHealth’s COVID-19 patients are under 40, UCF football stadium expansion, and behind-the-scenes of Disney Wish (Ep. 719)
August 19, 2021 16:05 - 12 minutes - 12.5 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Friday, Aug. 20, 2021. Half of AdventHealth’s 1,620 COVID-19 patients are under 40 (:52) UCF football stadium would grow in Athletics Village expansion (3:30) Star Wars, Marvel, wet Mickey and hidden stars: Disney Cruise Line offers up Disney Wish behind-the-scenes (6:58)
#OSNow: Florida tourism making strong comeback, Disney World replaces FastPass with paid service, and Florida Fresh Air visits Airport Lakes Park (Ep. 718)
August 18, 2021 17:19 - 10 minutes - 10.3 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021. Florida tourism numbers show a strong comeback from pandemic, but will that last? (:42) Disney World replaces free FastPass system with paid reservation service (3:11) Florida Fresh Air: Airport Lakes Park (5:55) Weather presented by Premier Sotheby’s International Realty (8:37)
#OSNow: Seminole residents asked to limit 9-1-1 calls, 3 Central Florida arts leaders leaving, and how to prevent another Joel Greenberg mess (Ep. 717)
August 17, 2021 15:36 - 11 minutes - 11.3 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021. ‘Crisis level’: Seminole fire chief asks public to limit 9-1-1 use amid flood of COVID-19 calls (:35) Leaders of Central Florida Community Arts, Orlando Ballet, and Holocaust Center leaving (4:02) Another Joel Greenberg lesson: Give counties authority over tax collector spending | Editorial (8:15)
#OSNow: COVID-19 news on Orange wastewater prediction, new treatment in Orlando, and Orange schools’ daily case record (Ep. 716)
August 16, 2021 16:13 - 10 minutes - 10.4 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021. Orange County wastewater samples hint at continued surge in COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations (:30) DeSantis promotes COVID-19 treatment in Orlando, downplays vaccine effectiveness (3:50) Orange schools set daily COVID case record on fourth day of new school year (5:56)
#OSNow PODCAST: Florida restaurants thrive despite COVID-19 surge, and new retail-cocktail-culinary concept coming to East End Market (Ep. 715)
August 13, 2021 17:40 - 8 minutes - 8.46 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Monday, Aug. 16, 2021. Florida restaurants aren’t seeing drop in business despite coronavirus surge (:41) The Neighbors, East End Market’s new retail-cocktail-culinary concept “will showcase the things that are uniquely ‘Orlando’” (3:36)
#OSNow: DeSantis touts antibody treatments for COVID-19, Central Florida growth, and Orlando hotel room goes for $17K a night (Ep. 714)
August 12, 2021 16:46 - 13 minutes - 13.1 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Friday, Aug. 13, 2021. DeSantis creates mobile units to provide antibody treatments for COVID-19 (:47) Central Florida sees huge growth over 10 years in 2020 Census (5:25) This Orlando hotel room goes for $17,000 a night. Its biggest perk: Service (8:15)
#OSNow: Schools vs. DeSantis, time’s running out to sign up for Obamacare, and Florida Fresh Air heads to Bear Creek Nature Trail (Ep. 713)
August 11, 2021 18:15 - 13 minutes - 13 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021. Two school districts push back on DeSantis mask order, but another backs down (:49) Times running out for Central Floridians to get insurance or lower premiums under Obamacare (4:56) Florida Fresh Air: Bear Creek Nature Trail (8:57) Weather presented by Premier Sotheby’s International Realty (11:33)
#OSNow: Editorial applauds Florida schools rebelling against DeSantis, activists demand overhaul of Mad Cow, and theater for babies (Ep. 712)
August 10, 2021 17:07 - 12 minutes - 12.2 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021. Florida schools’ overdue rebellion against Ron DeSantis’ COVID fumbling | Editorial (:35) Activists demand complete overhaul of Orlando’s Mad Cow Theatre (4:55) Orlando Rep joins growing trend: Theater for babies (really) (9:16)
#OSNow: Orange vaccine site moving, Scott Maxwell on Florida’s slowing population growth, and MegaCon returns to Orlando (Ep. 711)
August 09, 2021 17:04 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021. Orange is moving vaccines to Camping World Stadium, opening 3rd testing site (:47) Scott Maxwell on Florida’s slowing population growth | Commentary (5:28) MegaCon Orlando 2021: What to know before you go (9:51)
#OSNow: Mask rules at Orange, Seminole schools, employers mandating COVID-19 vaccines, and try a slice of Brazilian pizza (Ep. 710)
August 06, 2021 17:55 - 11 minutes - 11.2 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Monday, Aug.9, 2021. First day of school 2021: New worries for some parents, as COVID cases rise but face mask rule fall (:46) Vaccinated apply here: Can Florida employers require workers get the COVID-19 shot? (3:28) Brazilian pizza — an Italian classic that’s dressed for Carnaval (6:00)
#OSNow: Orange County expects more deaths amid delta variant surge, Holy Land Experience sale, and Disney’s Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser details (Ep. 709)
August 05, 2021 16:30 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. Orange County expects more deaths amid delta variant surges (:45) AdventHealth purchases Holy Land Experience in $32 million sale (6:25) Disney posts sample prices for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser stays, other details (7:41)
#OSNow: Orange schools requires masks for employees and Florida Fresh Air heads to Econ River Wilderness Area (Ep. 708)
August 04, 2021 19:13 - 12 minutes - 12.1 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021. Orange schools to require masks for employees, visitors during first month of school (:43) Florida Fresh Air: Econ River Wilderness Area (6:58) Weather presented by Premier Sotheby’s International Realty (10:31)
#OSNow: Editorial urges DeSantis to push vaccines, Orlando entertainment venues get $57M in relief, and the latest shortage: air conditioners (Ep. 707)
August 03, 2021 17:00 - 13 minutes - 13.2 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021. Tough-talking Ron DeSantis lacks courage to confront COVID | Editorial (:38) For Orlando’s entertainment industry, $57 million in relief (3:58) Air conditioner shortage could mean a long wait to cool down (8:41)
#OSNow: Orange opens 2nd COVID testing site, Scott Maxwell on Florida craving Canadian drugs, and the making of Disney cast member nametags (Ep. 706)
August 02, 2021 16:42 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021. Orange opens 2nd testing site as group protests county’s mask and vaccine mandates for staff (:29) 1 in 5 people tested Sunday infected with COVID-19 in Orange County, health officials tell business leaders (3:19) Florida craves Canadian drugs — the spoils of universal, government-controlled health care | Commentary (6:12) Disney at 50: The making of cast member nametags (10:13)
#OSNow: Rising hospitalizations of unvaccinated pregnant women, Kissimmee River reborn, and tasty treats to try this week (Ep. 705)
July 30, 2021 21:24 - 12 minutes - 12.4 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Monday, Aug. 2, 2021. Doctors urge vaccination amid rising hospitalizations of unvaccinated pregnant women (:47) Kissimmee River reborn after decades and $1 billion for world’s largest restoration of its kind (4:03) Tasty eats to try this week in Central Florida (9:42)
#OSNow: DeSantis to sign order on choice of masks in school, and Legoland announces Peppa Pig Theme Park rides (Ep.704)
July 29, 2021 17:38 - 8 minutes - 8.37 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Friday, July 30, 2021. DeSantis says he’ll sign order allowing parents to ignore COVID-19 school mask mandates (:35) Legoland Florida announces Peppa Pig Theme Park rides (12:15)
#OSNow: Orange County state of emergency, masks in Central Florida schools, Seminole to buy 2 golf course properties, and Mecum Auctions in town (Ep. 703)
July 29, 2021 15:37 - 11 minutes - 11 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Thursday, July 29, 2021. Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings signs state of emergency order (:35) Some Orange parents plead for mask mandates as some school board members consider policy shift (2:00) Seminole school board rejects proposal to require face masks for younger students (3:15) Seminole County moves forward with buying 2 golf course properties (4:40) Mecum Auctions coming to Orlando this week with 1,100 collector cars (6:57) Weathe...
Orlando Fashion Square’s ‘despicable’ condition sparks legal fight, Art museum will move to downtown Winter Park
July 28, 2021 16:37 - 8 minutes - 7.85 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Wednesday, July 28, 2021. Listen as our reporters, editors and columnists discuss stories that are important to Central Florida: Orlando Fashion Square’s ‘despicable’ condition sparks legal fight as developers want to raze it Art museum will move to downtown Winter Park with new name
COVID-19 ran rampant in Florida prisons, killing hundreds. Florida’s fight with NRA over guns
July 27, 2021 16:22 - 9 minutes - 9.29 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Listen as our reporters, editors and columnists discuss stories that are important to Central Florida: COVID-19 ran rampant in Florida prisons, killing hundreds. Their families say the state failed them Florida’s fight with NRA over guns for 18-to-20-year-olds is the wrong gun battle
Chris Dorworth presses on with River Cross plan for rural Seminole, Orlando home buyers are still finding deals
July 23, 2021 16:44 - 10 minutes - 9.8 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Friday, July 23, 2021. Listen as our reporters, editors and columnists discuss stories that are important to Central Florida: Despite setbacks, deeply invested Chris Dorworth presses on with River Cross plan for rural Seminole Orlando home buyers are still finding deals if they’re willing to sacrifice size, condition and distance from the city
AdventHealth limits visitors, enacts other restrictions amid COVID-19 increase, Husband, father-in-law sentenced to life in prison for killing Nicole Montalvo
July 22, 2021 16:25 - 9 minutes - 9.51 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Thursday, July 22, 2021. Listen as our reporters, editors and columnists discuss stories that are important to Central Florida: AdventHealth limits visitors, enacts other restrictions amid COVID-19 increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations of pandemic Husband, father-in-law sentenced to life in prison for killing Nicole Montalvo THURSDAY WEATHER REPORT: Presented by Premier Sotheby’s International Realty
Disney will get millions in tax refunds, DeSantis, stop messing in Texas and Dr. Phillips Center’s Frontyard Festival (Ep. 698)
July 21, 2021 18:06 - 12 minutes - 12.2 MBDisney will get millions in tax refunds after property appraiser settles languishing cases We’re begging you, Gov. DeSantis, stop messing in Texas and save Florida from COVID | Editorial Dr. Phillips Center’s supersized Frontyard Festival
#OSNow: DeSantis blames ‘quote-unquote experts’ for COVID-19 vaccine distrust, and beware of rental car scams (Ep. 697)
July 19, 2021 16:42 - 10 minutes - 10.3 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Tuesday, July 20, 2021. DeSantis blames ‘quote-unquote experts’ for public distrust of COVID-19 vaccines (:35) Renting a car? Beware of scammers with too-good-to-be-true prices (4:45)
#OSNow: Delta variant spawns ‘pandemic within a pandemic,’ and the most overlooked ingredient in your craft cocktail (Ep. 696)
July 19, 2021 15:42 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Monday, July 19, 2021. Unvaccinated undaunted as delta variant spawns ' pandemic within a pandemic’ in Central Florida (:42) The most overlooked ingredient in your craft cocktail is also the coolest (6:27)
#OSNow: Disney to relocated 2,000 jobs from California to Lake Nona, and are Orlando scooters here to stay? (Ep. 695)
July 15, 2021 19:58 - 7 minutes - 7.64 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Friday, July 16, 2021. New Disney regional hub at Lake Nona in Orlando will house 2,000+ jobs relocating from California (:42) Clutter vs. convenience: In Orlando, scooters appear here to stay after vote (2:07)
#OSNow: Florida’s new standards for civics, Holocaust education, and Florida Fresh Air heads to Isle of Pine Preserve (Ep. 694)
July 14, 2021 20:54 - 9 minutes - 9.44 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Thursday, July 15, 2021. Florida adopts new standards for civics, Holocaust education, amid cheers and criticism (:41) Florida Fresh Air: Isle of Pine Preserve (3:16) Weather presented by Premier Sotheby’s International Realty (7:46)
#OSNow: Pavement that could lower Orlando air pollution and Florida’s anti-protest politicians shift tone for Cuba protesters (Ep. 693)
July 13, 2021 18:34 - 10 minutes - 9.92 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Wednesday, July 14, 2021. Orlando roads could soon use pavement that lowers air pollution and keeps cool, experts say (:37) Florida’s anti-protest politicians shift their tone for Cuba protesters | Editorial (5:35)
#OSNow: COVID-19 surges among unvaccinated, Scott Maxwell on Florida’s legal bills, and unaccounted money tied to ‘ghost’ candidate scandal (EP. 692)
July 12, 2021 16:18 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Demings urges vaccinated people to wear mask indoors as COVID-19 surge in Orange County among unvaccinated (:25) Florida pays lawyers $675/hour to defend unconstitutional legislation. They keep losing | Commentary (4:27) How $45K went unaccounted for from PAC with ties to ‘ghost’ candidate scandal (8:41)
#OSNow: Advisory board for Orange sheriff addresses social media posts, I-drive shows return, and National Picnic Month tips (Ep. 691)
July 09, 2021 19:47 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Monday, July 12, 2021. Advisory board for Orange sheriff recommends limits for deputies’ social media posts (:45) I-drive shows return, adjust to pandemic times (2:57) Making a (basket) case for National Picnic Month (5:29)
#OSNow: CDC attempt to delay cruise order denied, and app lets you rent a pool in Orlando (Ep. 690)
July 08, 2021 19:27 - 10 minutes - 10.3 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Friday, July 9, 2021. Federal judge holds firm against CDC attempt to delay cruise order (:42) Need at dip? App lets you rent a pool in metro Orlando (5:40)
#OSNow: Central Florida COVID cases surge, end nears for eviction moratorium, and a visit to Green Springs Park (Ep. 689)
July 07, 2021 16:58 - 12 minutes - 12.6 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Thursday, July 8, 2021. Central Florida COVID cases surge, positivity rates climb again (:49) Will moratorium’s end mean Florida eviction ‘tsunami’? Governments preach calm, but advocates fear worst (4:08) Florida Fresh Air: Green Springs Park (8:17) Weather presented by Premier Sotheby’s International Realty (11:06)
#OSNow: Evidence in ‘ghost’ candidate case to be released, Orlando City pairs with Orlando Rep theater, and Breakthrough Theatre to reopen in new location (Ep. 688)
July 06, 2021 17:08 - 10 minutes - 9.83 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Wednesday, July 7, 2021. Evidence in Miami ‘ghost’ candidate case to be released (:33) Orlando City soccer club adds Orlando Rep theater to its team (5:58) Breakthrough Theatre will reopen in new location (7:13)
#OSNow: Tropical Storm Elsa, Wall Street investors becoming landlords, and Disney World ambassadors (EP. 687)
July 02, 2021 16:33 - 12 minutes - 12.5 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Tuesday, July 6, 2021. Tropical Storm Elsa update (:42) When Wall Street owns your house: Big investors are becoming landlords, tightening the Orlando housing market (1:29) Disney World at 50: Ambassadors represent company, cast members (7:50)
#OSNow: Orlando rents hit ‘unprecedented’ levels, Universal’s Epic Universe attractions, and NIL debuts (Ep. 686)
July 02, 2021 12:50 - 11 minutes - 11.3 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Friday, July 2, 2021. Orlando rents hit ‘unprecedented’ levels (:51) Universal’s Epic Universe attractions could use new system that reduces motion sickness (4:24) NIL debuts amid a flurry of activity as college athletes embark on historic day/Dillon Gabriel UCF connection story (6:29)
#OSNow: OIA flights to other countries slow to rebound, and Florida Fresh Air visits Hidden Waters Preserve (Ep. 685)
June 30, 2021 18:09 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Thursday, July 1, 2021. Orlando International Airport flights to other countries slower to rebound from COVID (:41) Florida Fresh Air: Hidden Waters Preserve in Eustis (6:59) Weather presented by Premier Sotheby’s International Realty (9:58)
#OSNow: Central Florida rescue crews at Surfside collapse, unsolicited calls urge home sales, and Florida’s springs need help before it’s too late (Ep. 684)
June 29, 2021 16:29 - 13 minutes - 12.9 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Wednesday, June 30, 2021. Central Florida rescue crew remains hopeful in search for survivors of Surfside collapse (:27) Getting unsolicited calls and texts about selling your house? Report them, says Agriculture Dept. (2:59) Florida’s springs deserve more money and more attention, before it’s too late | Editorial (8:03)
#OSNow: Seminole plans for growth, Disney Cruise Line delays test sail, and Scott Maxwell on ‘Education Lottery’ con (Ep. 683)
June 28, 2021 20:45 - 16 minutes - 15.8 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Tuesday, June 29, 2021. Seminole plans for growth near Orlando Sanford International Airport (:33) Disney Cruise Line delays test sail from Port Canaveral (4:36) Want to vote yes on sports betting in Florida? OK, but don’t fall for another ‘Education Lottery’ con | Commentary (9:58)
#OSNow: Jill Biden and Anthony Fauci visit, Delta variant cases in Orange, and ABC looks to diversity with car washes (Ep. 682)
June 24, 2021 16:34 - 10 minutes - 10.3 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Friday, June 25, 2021. Jill Biden, Anthony Fauci visit vaccination clinic in Kissimmee: ‘We want everyone to be protected’ (:51) 12 Delta variant cases of COVID-19 reported in Orange County, likely to become predominant strain (4:10) ABC Fine Wine & Spirits looks to diversify with car washes (7:38)
#OSNow: Experts offer solutions to boost home inventory, and take a dip in Wekiwa Springs with Florida Fresh Air (Ep. 681)
June 23, 2021 16:22 - 13 minutes - 13.1 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Thursday, June 24, 2021. Many buyers priced out as Orlando home values boom; experts have ideas to boost inventory (:44) Florida Fresh Air: Wekiwa Springs (7:50) Weather presented by Premier Sotheby’s International Realty (11:40)
#OSNow: Magic NBA. Draft Lottery, business travel still lagging, and Disney at 50 features Epcot mime (Ep. 680)
June 22, 2021 20:15 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Wednesday, June 23, 2021. Orlando Magic come away from NBA Draft Lottery with fifth and eighth picks (:29) Business travel still lags in post-COVID recovery, say hotel industry, Orlando leaders (5:50) Disney World at 50: The Epcot mime speaks (10:09)
#OSNow: Proposed ban on picketing in neighborhoods, Scott Maxwell on probe of shady Seminole campaign, and Disney World anniversary plans (Ep. 679)
June 21, 2021 16:34 - 16 minutes - 16.9 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Tuesday, June, 22, 2021. Proposed ban on picketing in neighborhoods may be flawed, expert says (:30) Probe of shady Seminole campaign continues – without help from Seminole investigators | Commentary (6:11) Disney World to unwrap 2 fireworks shows, 50 golden statues for anniversary (11:58)
#OSNow: Florida probably won’t hit Biden’s 70% vaccinated goal by July 4, SeaWorld’s Howl-O-Scream auditions, and eating invasive species (Ep. 678)
June 18, 2021 20:12 - 14 minutes - 14.3 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Monday, June 21, 2021. Florida probably won’t hit Biden’s 70% vaccinated goal by July 4 (:50) ‘You’re here to scare’: SeaWorld’s Howl-O-Scream auditions provide opportunities as live entertainment returns to theme parks (4:22) Eating invasive: Floridians bite back to protect the environment (8:13)
#OSNow: CDC lowers COVID-19 alert level for cruises and Central Florida Girl Scouts have 214,000 boxes of cookies left (Ep. 677)
June 17, 2021 19:50 - 9 minutes - 9.46 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Friday, June, 18, 2021. CDC lowers COVID-19 alert level for cruises (:41) Central Florida Girl Scout have 214,000 boxes of cookies left over (7:06)
#OSNow: DeSantis to send Florida police to Mexico border, used car prices up 20% in Orlando, and Florida Fresh Air heads to Ferndale Preserve (Ep. 676)
June 16, 2021 16:19 - 13 minutes - 13.5 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Thursday, June 17, 2021. DeSantis to send Florida police to Mexico border (:47) Got an old car to trade in? Used car prices are up nearly 20% in Orlando (4:14) Florida Fresh Air: Ferndale Preserve (8:58) Weather presented by Premier Sotheby’s International Realty (12:01)
#OSNow: $40M gift to UCF, sweetheart deal in sex case, and upcoming music fests (Ep. 675)
June 15, 2021 16:15 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Wednesday, June 16, 2021. Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott gives UCF $40M, largest gift in university’s history (:29) An airtight sex case ends in a sweetheart deal for a former candidate | Editorial (3:53) Here’s a festival where you can (musically) make a difference (7:39) Frontyard Festival extension’s not confirmed — but you can buy tickets (10:38)
#OSNow: Scott Maxwell on Nikki Fried’s marijuana ties, and Disney World relaxes mask rules (Ep. 674)
June 14, 2021 17:09 - 11 minutes - 11.4 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Scott Maxwell: Nikki Fried’s marijuana-money conflicts are too big, plentiful to ignore | Commentary (:29) Disney World’s face-covering rules to relax more (6:08)
#OSNow: Orlando thrift store helps fights HIV/AIDS and Orlando restaurants deal with chicken wing shortage (Ep. 673)
June 11, 2021 19:28 - 9 minutes - 9.43 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Monday, June 14, 2021. This Orlando thrift store fighting HIV/AIDS wants to be an ally for the city’s LGBT community (:44) Amid soaring wing costs, Orlando restaurants play chicken with prices, others close doors (4:29)
#OSNow: 5 years after Pulse, Florida’s unemployment office axes call centers, and Timucua arts space in Orlando loses property insurance (EP. 672)
June 11, 2021 16:30 - 19 minutes - 18 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Friday, June 11. 2021. 5 years after Pulse, community still struggles to live up to promises (:48) Florida’s unemployment office axes call centers, despite thousands of laid-off workers who still need help (5:34) ‘It’s like they have you by the throat:’ Timucua arts space in Orlando loses property insurance (10:50)
Pulse 5 Years Later: ‘I was fundamentally changed in an instant’ | Ep. 3
June 11, 2021 11:33 - 37 minutes - 34.9 MBBrandon Wolf has spent the past five years trying to honor the friends he lost at Pulse nightclub. He has become a nationally-recognized advocate for LGBTQ issues and gun violence prevention. This is the story of Brandon Wolf. And this is Pulse, Five Years Later. “Still as raw as it ever has been” (1:20) “I was left here for a reason” (2:40) “Safe spaces are our lifelines” (4:14) “I think I was fundamentally changed in an instant” (9:55) “I took my rage and my fury and I channeled i...