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: Latest coronavirus numbers, Orlando’s Church Street struggling, Mike Bianchi on NBA Bubble, and masks until spring? (Ep. 470)
August 03, 2020 15:44 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Monday, Aug. 3, 2020. Florida coronavirus update for Monday, Aug. 3 (:30) Masks until spring? Orange reluctant to ease up on COVID-19 measures as cases trend down (1:58) Downtown Orlando’s Church Street struggles without office workers, sports and shows (6:30) Columnist Mike Bianchi on Orlando Magic in the NBA Bubble, Jonathan Isaac injury (11:07)
#OSNow: Hurricane Isaias, record high numbers of coronavirus deaths, SunRail challenges mount, and National Ice Cream Sandwich Day (Ep. 469)
July 31, 2020 12:09 - 20 minutes - 19 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Friday, July 31, 2020. Weekend Weather: Hurricane Isaias prompts hurricane watch for parts of Florida east coast (:43) Record high numbers of COVID-19 deaths won’t end soon, experts say (2:14) SunRail challenges mount with pandemic, refurbished I-4, telecommuting and low gas prices (9:42) A sweet, local collaboration for National Ice Cream Sandwich Day (15:03) Pre-order/pickup only: Chef Denni Cha’s new Itamae Densho may have nailed the pand...
#OSNow: Florida in storm’s path, record coronavirus deaths reported again, DeSantis defends schools reopening, and theme parks keep characters at a distance (Ep. 468)
July 30, 2020 12:51 - 17 minutes - 16.7 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Thursday, July 30, 2020. Tropical Storm Isaias may hit Florida this weekend (:46) Florida reports 253 new coronavirus deaths in third straight daily record (1:33) Seminole avoids July 4 COVID-19 spike, braces for potential storm (2:25) DeSantis defends school reopening after another record death day from coronavirus (5:54) Reopened parks keep characters close -- in new, socially distant ways (11:10)
#OSNow: Record coronavirus deaths, Central Florida hospitalizations, Scott Maxwell on DeSantis’ Supreme Court pick, and Steinmetz Hall delay (Ep. 467)
July 29, 2020 11:48 - 17 minutes - 16.7 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Wednesday, July 29, 2020. 216 newly reported Florida coronavirus deaths is second daily record in a row (:33) Hospitalizations begin to decline but ‘we’re not out of the woods’ (2:46) DeSantis’ new Supreme Court pick hasn’t been a lawyer long enough to serve.' So he’s being sued | Commentary (6:56) Dr. Phillips Center: Steinmetz Hall won’t open until 2021 (11:18)
#OSNow: Record coronavirus deaths, Orange County school start, work requirements for food stamps, and Celebration family murder update (Ep. 466)
July 28, 2020 12:03 - 17 minutes - 16 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Tuesday, July 28, 2020. As coronavirus trends improve in Orange, ‘far too risky’ to reopen bars, Demings says (:30) All Orange students to start new school year on Aug. 10 with online classes (1:47) Florida adding back work requirements for food stamps despite pandemic (6:14) Accused family-killer Anthony Todt claims wife killed their kids, then herself (10:26)
#OSNow: Latest coronavirus cases, VanderLey conflict of interest, Halloween Horror Nights canceled, and Magic’s Isaac to play (Ep. 465)
July 27, 2020 11:59 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Monday, July 27, 2020. One in 50 Florida residents have tested positive for COVID-19 as death toll nears 6,000 (:42) Orange County commissioner Betsy VanderLey’s business paid thousands by county contractor. Mayor Demings says she should resign from toll-road board (2:17) Universal Orlando: Halloween Horror Nights canceled for 2020 (7:51) Jonathan Isaac to play in final Magic scrimmage (11:47)
#OSNow: 100 Florida breweries could close in 2 weeks without help, Trump calls off Florida segment of GOP convention, gun sales spike, and lagging COVID-19 test results (Ep. 464)
July 24, 2020 12:22 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Friday, July 24, 2020. Florida coronavirus infections pass 400,000 with 12,444 new cases (:34) COVID-19 test results lag, adding to confusion and worry (2:24) Gun sales spike in Florida, U.S. amid pandemic, weeks of protests (8:59) 100 Florida breweries could close in two weeks without help, Brewers Guild says (12:25) Weekend weather (16:28)
#OSNow: Florida’s coronavirus deaths up by a record 173 in one day, so far most parents choosing virtual schooling, small business relief in Orange, and Disney updates face mask policy (Ep. 463)
July 23, 2020 12:48 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Thursday, July 23, 2020. Florida’s coronavirus deaths up by a record 173 in one day (:43) Most Central Florida parents choosing virtual schooling so far -- but half haven’t made selections (2:32) Millions in relief still available for Orange small businesses (8:50) Disney updates face mask policy (14:40) SeaWorld to debut Electric Ocean Remix (18:17)
Photographing Florida wildlife with veteran photographer Red Huber (Ep. 462)
July 22, 2020 21:21 - 22 minutes - 21.3 MBVeteran photographer Red Huber offers some tips on photographing Florida wildlife with Things To Do reporter Patrick Connolly. Learn about the wildlife you’re going to photograph (2:18) Keep a low profile while shooting, and move on after getting the shot (4:29) Best time of day (5:15) Think about camera and lens choice (6:12) Have a tripod or monopod to use with heavy equipment (7:35) Be ready for the unexpected (10:37) Don’t be afraid of manual mode (12:02) Have fun and enj...
#OSNow: Trump on Florida's coronavirus numbers, schools push learning option that lets them keep student funding, Scott Maxwell on property appraiser election, and Floridian’s lullaby inspires project (Ep. 461)
July 22, 2020 11:41 - 16 minutes - 15 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Wednesday, July 22, 2020. Florida coronavirus update for July 22: Florida adds 9,785 coronavirus cases (:28) Central Florida schools push learning option that lets them keep student funding (1:58) Rick Singh’s criminal case is now closed. An election is coming ... but most of you can’t vote in it. | Commentary (6:30) Floridian’s lullaby inspires musical project for African children (10:56)
#OSNow: Central Florida passes 60K coronavirus cases, protesters shout ‘Shame on you, DeSantis!,' parents face deadline on schooling decision, and political endorsements (Ep. 460)
July 21, 2020 15:39 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Tuesday, July 21, 2020. Florida coronavirus update for July 21: State adds 9,440 cases (:31) ‘Shame on you, DeSantis!’ Protesters shout at governor during Orlando coronavirus update (1:55) Central Florida parents face deadline on schooling decision; 2nd lawsuit emerges to stop reopening (5:56) Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board: 50 interviews to endorse in 50 races (9:44)
#OSNow: The latest on coronavirus cases, Florida unemployment, college students weigh options for return to campus, and Orlando City vs. Philadelphia (Ep. 459)
July 20, 2020 12:16 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Friday, July 10, 2020. Florida coronavirus update for July 20: Florida adds 10,347 new coronavirus cases, 90 deaths (:30) Florida unemployment dips to 10.4%, as Orlando stays worst in the state at 16.5% (2:00) As $600 federal unemployment nears end, some Floridians are still owed thousands (4:15) At least 800 laid off from call centers that were helping Florida field unemployment calls (8:03) Students at UCF, other state universities weigh o...
#OSNow: July deadliest month so far for COVID-19, Numbers on the rise in nursing homes, Disney park openings (Ep. 458)
July 17, 2020 16:44 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Friday, July 17, 2020. Medical examiners in Central Florida have reported the highest number of COVID-19 deaths this month compared to each month since March. More nursing home workers in Florida are now infected with COVID-19 than are residents All of Disney's four major Orlando theme parks have reopened
#OSNow: Florida Schools return plans, coronavirus reporting discrepancies, union pulls endorsement of Sheriff John Mina (Ep. 457)
July 16, 2020 16:34 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Thursday, July 16, 2020. Florida coronavirus numbers update for July 16 State won’t change in-person, 5-day-a-week school order Some labs weren’t reporting negative coronavirus cases in Florida Police union pulls endorsement of Sheriff John Mina
#OSNow: Ron DeSantis should lead or get out of the way, Florida needs COVID-crisis plan, AAU volleyball a go in Orlando despite concerns (Ep. 456)
July 15, 2020 16:51 - 16 minutes - 15.8 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Florida coronavirus numbers update for July 15 Ron DeSantis should lead or get out of the way on coronavirus Checkpoints without checks? Secret price tags? Florida needs COVID-crisis plan, not security theater AAU volleyball nationals are a go in Orlando despite coronavirus concerns
#OSNow: Orange County closes CARES Act portal for COVID-19, Rate of coronavirus cases in Orange drops below 11%, Orange County commission race (Ep. 455)
July 14, 2020 17:06 - 16 minutes - 38.7 MB VideoOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Tuesday, July 14, 2020. After 11 minutes, Orange County closes CARES Act portal for COVID-19 financial aid Rate of coronavirus cases in Orange drops below 11% Candidate maneuver moves Orange County commission race to primary, when fewer people vote
#OSNow: School boards to vote on return to school, area restaurants struggle and NBA/MLS players are inside Disney "bubble" (Ep. 454)
July 13, 2020 17:29 - 19 minutes - 18.4 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Monday, July 13, 2020. Florida adds 12,624 coronavirus cases Orange, Seminole school boards to vote on reopening plans Orlando restaurants continue to adjust as coronavirus cases rise NBA and MLS players adjust to life inside the Disney "Bubble"
#OSNow: Florida’s deadliest day with 120 COVID-19 fatalities, inside Disney World parks, New food series ‘Leaning in’ on social issues and weekend weather (Ep. 453)
July 10, 2020 13:19 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Friday, July 10, 2020. Florida coronavirus update for July 10, 2020: Florida adds 11,433 coronavirus cases for 2nd-highest daily increase (:45) Florida reported 120 COVID-19 fatalities on July 9, its deadliest day of pandemic (3:34) Annual passholders preview Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom ahead of Disney's reopening (7:18) Leaning In: Talking Floyd, fatherhood, food with Chef Venoy Rogers III (15:21) Orlando Sentinel’s new Facebook Group:...
#OSNow: Florida coronavirus death toll passes 4,000, Orange deputies feelings over Sheriff Mina, voting by mail, and Orlando City’s win (Ep. 452)
July 09, 2020 16:37 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Thursday, July 9, 2020. Florida coronavirus update for Thursday, July 9: State reports 120 new deaths; toll passes 4,000 (:38) Most Orange deputies want to pull endorsement of Sheriff John Mina, union survey says (4:10) Vote by mail has a long history in Florida, but in 2020 it’s a coronavirus salvation and battleground (7:52) Orlando City beats Inter Miami as MLS returns to play at Disney (13:56)
#OSNow: Seminole hospitals worried about becoming overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients, federal PPP loan recipients, and Scott Maxwell on Visit Orlando (Ep. 451)
July 08, 2020 11:59 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Wednesday, July 8, 2020. Florida coronavirus update for Wednesday, July 8, 2020: State adds 9,989 cases (:32) Seminole officials warn hospitals may become overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients (3:21) From small eateries to giant firms: Businesses that received federal PPP loans revealed (7:04) Columnist Scott Maxwell: Visit Orlando: Too much public money, too many secrets about how it’s spent (12:28)
#OSNow: Coronavirus update, 5 area hospitals hit ICU capacity, Florida school mandate, Bank of America closes 50 Central Florida branches, and Orlando Police change policies (Ep. 450)
July 07, 2020 13:41 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Tuesday, July 7, 2020. Florida coronavirus update for Tuesday, June 7, 2020: 63 new deaths takes toll to 3,841 (:34) 5 Central Florida hospitals hit ICU capacity, but region still has beds available for any COVID-19 surge (2:08) Florida’s public schools must reopen, offer 5-day-a-week, on-campus option, state says (7:30) Bank of America temporarily closes 50 Central Florida branches amid coronavirus pandemic (13:45) Orlando Police Department...
#OSNow: NBA in Orlando, MLS delays games, coronavirus numbers, and Orlando airport update (Ep. 449)
July 06, 2020 13:27 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Monday, July 6, 2020. Florida coronavirus update for Monday, July 6, 2020: State adds 6,336 cases (:34) NBA teams reporting to Orlando this week, and MLS delaying some games due to COVID-19 (1:16) Orlando airport coronavirus rebound is slow with uncertainty ahead (9:18) Park, Bark and Fly’s legacy of wetlands violations set for less contentious era with Orlando annexation (13:52) Professor uninvited to UCF in 2017 after comments about police ...
#OSNow: Florida adds 10K coronavirus cases in one day, restaurant and store cases, some still waiting on unemployment checks, and Fourth of July celebrations (Ep. 448)
July 02, 2020 15:12 - 21 minutes - 20.2 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Thursday, July 2, 2020. Florida coronavirus update for July 2: State adds over 10,000 cases in one day (:41) Publix confirms 20 more Orlando-area stores have had workers test positive for coronavirus, totaling 30 (2:37) Restaurants, stores balance transparency and privacy when disclosing coronavirus cases (4:22) Coronavirus took hold 4 months ago, and some Floridians are still waiting on unemployment checks (6:51) July Fourth fireworks celeb...
#OSNow: Number of children getting COVID-19 rising, Disney tax fight, and Moonlight Players update (Ep. 447)
July 01, 2020 13:22 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Wednesday, July 1, 2020. Florida coronavirus update for July 1, 2020: State adds 6,563 cases (:29) Number of children getting COVID-19 growing, but illness mostly mild (1:59) Disney ruling could save hotel companies millions in taxes (7:44) Glimmer of hope in the saga of the homeless Moonlight Players (11:10)
#OSNow: Latest coronavirus numbes, Seminole’s mask order, DeSantis slashes budget, and statue protests (Ep. 446)
June 30, 2020 16:30 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Tuesday, June 30, 2020. Florida coronavirus update for June 30: State cases pass 150,000 with over 6,000 new infections (:32) Seminole County orders everyone to wear masks as virus cases rise (1:48) Gov. Ron DeSantis slashes $1 billion from state budget amid coronavirus outbreak (5:50) Some statues need to go, but leaders should stand against wanton destruction | Editorial (11:39)
#OSNow: Coronavirus numbers, hospitalizations, state response, and MLS players testing positive (Ep. 445)
June 29, 2020 16:29 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Monday, June 29, 2020. Florida Coronavirus update for June 29: State adds 5,266 cases (:33) Hospitalizations rise in Central Florida (2:33) Central Florida needs more coronavirus contact tracers, officials say (5:04) MLS says 18 players, 6 staff members have tested positive for COVID-19 since early June (9:02) All NWSL players kneel during national anthem as Challenge Cup kicks off (12:10)
#OSNow: Florida coronavirus record with 9,000 new cases, evictions coming soon, Disney’s redo of Splash Mountain, ‘Black Lives Matter’ mural in Orlando (Ep. 444)
June 26, 2020 13:40 - 22 minutes - 21.2 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Friday, June 26, 2020. Florida coronavirus update for June 26: New record with 9,000 new cases (:45) Over 2,600 evictions filed in Florida since April, a harbinger of what’s to come once moratorium ends (1:50) Disney’s Splash Mountain: ‘Princess and the Frog’ in, ‘Song of the South’ out (8:45) Disney World fans sweep up passes for reopening theme parks (14:12) City of Orlando to paint ‘Black Lives Matter’ across Rosalind Avenue near Lake Eol...
#OSNow: Rising coronavirus cases and hospitalizations, officers who beat Markeith Loyd cleared, some teachers to get raises, and Orlando City preps for tournament (Ep. 443)
June 25, 2020 15:51 - 22 minutes - 21.1 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Thursday, June 25, 2020. Florida coronavirus update for June 25, 2020: Florida adds over 5,000 cases in one day, again (:46) Agency clears Orlando officers who beat, kicked accused cop-killer Markeith Loyd during arrest (1:54) Seminole Tax Collector Joel Greenberg resigns day after indictment (6:13) Gov. Ron DeSantis signs teach pay bill to boost minimum salaries, put Florida 5th in nation (9:11) Orlando City preps for MLS is Back tournament...
#OSNow: Scott Maxwell on migrant workers being blamed for coronavirus, $700M convention center expansion moving forward, and Seminole Tax Collector Joel Greenberg indicted (Ep. 442)
June 24, 2020 13:14 - 19 minutes - 18.5 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Wednesday, June 24, 2020. Florida coronavirus update for June 24: Florida blows past record with more than 5,500 coronavirus cases while deaths approach 3,300 (:33) Columnist Scott Maxwell: Migrant workers are exploited for labor, blamed for coronavirus. Just ask this nun | Commentary (2:41) Orange County moving forward with $700 million convention center expansion (7:04) Seminole Tax Collector Joel Greenberg indicted, accused of stalking elec...
#OSNow: Central Florida hospitalizations rising, Disney World workers’ petition urges against reopening, and coronavirus closing Orlando restaurants, bars (Ep. 441)
June 23, 2020 15:41 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Tuesday, June 23, 2020. Florida coronavirus numbers for June 23, 2020: Florida reports 64 more coronavirus deaths, nearly 3,300 new cases (:31) Disney World workers start petition urging theme park to delay reopening (1:10) Central Florida coronavirus hospitalizations rising (1:32) Coronavirus closes Orlando restaurants and bars from Mills 50 to UCF to Doctor Phillips (5:54) Sentinel endorsements are on the way, and here’s how we do them (10...
#OSNow: Florida’s new COVID-19 cases are asymptomatic young people, Trump’s GOP convention in Jacksonville, unemployment in metro Orlando and Disney World reopening details (Ep. 440)
June 22, 2020 15:39 - 22 minutes - 21.4 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Monday, June 22, 2020. Gov. Ron DeSantis: ‘Vast majority’ of Florida’s new COVID-19 cases are asymptomatic young people (:33) President Trump’s GOP convention in Jacksonville carries big risks amid coronavirus and protests (3:00) Unemployment in metro Orlando jumps to 22.6% in May, the worst in Florida (7:51) Disney World reveals details about park reservations, suspends park-hopping for now, and cancels some events (12:52)
#OSNow: Masks mandatory in Orange County, 28 Orlando firefighters test positive for COVID-19, and should NBA and MLS think twice about coming to Orlando? (Ep. 439)
June 19, 2020 15:41 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Friday, June 19, 2020. Orange mayor requires all people to wear masks in county (:45) 28 Orlando firefighters test positive for COVID-19 – 87 quarantined (8:02) With the increase case numbers in the area, will MLS and NBA still come to Orlando (11:28) A look at weekend weather (18:47)
#OSNow : DeSantis’ alarming airport comment, plan to rework Florida budget could violate constitution, and Universal’s new Jason Bourne show (Ep. 438)
June 18, 2020 12:08 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Thursday, June 18, 2020. Gov. Ron DeSantis said recent worker tests at Orlando International had 52% positive rate. Airport says it was 0.4% (:48) DeSantis’ plans to rework state’s $93.2B budget could violate constitution (6:07) First look: Universal births new Jason Bourne show (12:22)
#OSNow: DeSantis won’t roll back reopening, coronavirus cases rising near UCF, to wear a mask or not, and Breakthrough Theatre closing (Ep. 437)
June 17, 2020 13:00 - 18 minutes - 17.8 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Wednesday, June 17, 2020. Gov. Ron DeSantis: ‘We’re not rolling back,’ despite jump in coronavirus cases (:41) Coronavirus cases rising among young people near UCF (2:22) To wear a mask or not: Central Floridians grapple with idea (6:29) Breakthrough Theatre in Winter Park closing (11:23)
#OSNow: Orange mayor wants to avoid second shutdown, SeaWorld has fallen behind on millions of dollars in construction bills, and Florida should follow Supreme Court’s lead on LGBTQ rights (Ep. 436)
June 16, 2020 15:12 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Tuesday, June 16, 2020. Central Florida virus cases keep rising. Orange mayor wants to avoid second shutdown – for now (:40) SeaWorld has fallen behind on millions of dollars in construction bills, including Iron Gwazi and Ice Breaker roller coasters (6:04) Florida should follow Supreme Court’s lead on LGBTQ rights | Editorial (10:46)
#OSNow: Hospital beds exceeds 80% in Orange and Seminole, tourism businesses want taxpayers to pay people to travel, and do local cops have a duty to stop excessive force? (Ep. 435)
June 15, 2020 13:46 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Monday, June 15, 2020. Hospital bed usage exceeds 80% in Orange and Seminole, but officials say no cause for concern yet (:31) Do local cops have a duty to stop excessive force? Here’s what their policies say (4:23) Tourism businesses want taxpayers to pay people to travel (10:10)
#OSNow: Central Florida coronavirus numbers rising, thousands of Floridians abruptly stopped getting $600 federal unemployment, and when will movie theaters open? (Ep. 434)
June 11, 2020 12:04 - 16 minutes - 16 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Thursday, June 11, 2020. Central Florida coronavirus numbers rising; officials aren’t worried -- yet (:40) Thousands of Floridians abruptly stopped getting $600 federal unemployment; state blames ‘technology concerns’ (5:20) Most Central Florida movie theaters aren’t open yet befause of coronavirus, lack of new films (11:36)
#OSNow: Scott Maxwell calls convention center plans irresponsible, Common Core replacement deemed ‘weak,’ and Orlando Shakes to stream shows online (Ep. 433)
June 10, 2020 13:22 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Wednesday, June 10, 2020. Scott Maxwell: Another million square feet and $700 million debt for giant convention center? No freaking way. | Commentary (:42) Florida’s Common Core replacement ‘weak,’ in need of revisions, new study says (4:39) Orlando Shakes to stream shows online for first time (9:23)
#OSNow: Orange County sees rise in coronavirus cases, a look at how The Villages are keeping coronavirus numbers low, the demise of malls, and cops and body cameras (Ep. 432)
June 09, 2020 16:01 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Tuesday, June 9, 2020. Cases of the coronavirus are on the rise in Orange County (:38) Coronavirus numbers at The Villages remain low, but experts worry (3:01) ‘The demise of malls’ accelerates with coronavirus and as JCPenney, other retailers close stores (7:37) Make every cop in Florida wear a body camera | Editorial (11:05)
#OSNow: Tornado strikes Orlando neighborhoods and what the numbers tell us about coronavirus as Central Florida enters Phase 2 of reopening (Ep. 431)
June 08, 2020 15:56 - 13 minutes - 12.9 MBOrlando Sentinel Noew afternoon update for Monday, June 8, 2020. Tornado strikes neighborhoods southeast of downtown Orlando (:35) As Central Florida reopening enters Phase 2, here’s what the numbers tell us | Special Report (4:03)
#OSNow: DeSantis reopens bars, movie theaters, concert halls, protests continue across Central Florida, and schools, universities plan for fall reopening (Ep. 430)
June 04, 2020 12:31 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Thursday, June 4, 2020. DeSantis reopens bars, movie theaters and concert halls in most of Florida after coronavirus shutdowns (:50) Are there signs a second wave of coronavirus cases could be coming? (2:33) Mostly peaceful protests continue in Orlando area after new charges filed against officers in George Floyd’s death (6:05) Police targeting journalists during protests is an assault on the First Amendment | Editorial (8:59) Seminole paren...
#OSNow: More protests in Central Florida, moratorium on evictions extended, and restaurants report frustrations, success as they reopen amid coronavirus (Ep. 429)
June 02, 2020 14:06 - 14 minutes - 13.9 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Tuesday, June 2, 2020. ‘Justice for George’: Hundreds protest in downtown Orlando, police lead march through Kissimmee (:18) George Floyd: DeSantis reacts, saying he has ‘zero tolerance’ for violence (3:37) After thousands demonstrated in Orlando over the weekend, city commissioners call for action (4:24) Orange officials warn protests could lead to more virus infections (6:29) DeSantis extends moratorium on evictions, foreclosures until Jul...
#OSNow: Mayhem marks Orlando protests after dark, could protests spark COVID-19 outbreaks, Legoland reopens today, and new federal program extends unemployment pay for some (Ep. 428)
June 01, 2020 14:56 - 14 minutes - 13.8 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Monday, June 1, 2020. Mayhem marks Orlando protests after dark; police use tear gas to disperse crowds (:17) Florida coronavirus update for June 1 (6:11) Floridians who have exhausted state unemployment may be eligible for more weeks of pay under new federal program (7:58) Legoland reopens today, first big theme park in Florida to come back after coronavirus shutdowns (9:33) Florida’s antibody tests suggest little disease spread, with 4.4% t...
#OSNow: U.S. coronavirus deaths surpass 100,000, Orange and Seminole small business relief money, and social distancing with Gatorland Skunk Ape (Ep. 427)
May 28, 2020 16:54 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Thursday, May 28, 2020. U.S. deaths from the coronavirus surpass jarring 100,000 milestone (1:25) Orange and Seminole counties launch small business grant programs (3:39) Legoland can reopen June 1 after coronavirus closure, governor says. This time for real (6:25) Social Distancing Skunk Ape promotes safety at Gatorland (7:18) Could rivers have rights just like people? Seminole commissioner wants to know (8:28) Orlando law enforcement lea...
#OSNow: Walt Disney World, SeaWorld present reopening plans, SpaceX launch, Cheez-It Bowl in Orlando, and how are breweries serving again? (Ep. 426)
May 27, 2020 14:44 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Wednesday, May 27, 2020. Walt Disney World and SeaWorld present reopening plans to Orange County task force (1:25) Coronavirus numbers for May 27: Florida reports 60 new coronavirus deaths; infections have now killed 2,319 (5:23) With nation watching, NASA and SpaceX prepare to make history with first astronaut launch in 9 years (7:02) OK, you found a job in Florida. So how do you stop unemployment benefits? (8:24) Some Orlando craft breweri...
#OSNow: Floridians face evictions even with DeSantis’ moratorium in place, unemployment surges to 16.2% in metro Orlando, and crowds slam beaches over holiday weekend (Ep. 425)
May 26, 2020 17:16 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Tuesday, May 26, 2020. SpaceX’s Wednesday launch of astronauts could be delayed because of weather (1:31) Federal judge rules Florida ex-felons can vote despite fines or fees (2:33) Florida coronavirus numbers for Tuesday, May 26: Few new reported state coronavirus deaths, but Central Florida toll tops 200 (3:29) Central Florida attractions open doors or plan reopening (4:58) Even with DeSantis’ moratorium in place, Floridians face evictions...
#OSNow: Hispanic deaths linked to coronavirus, VP Pence visit, theme park plans, UCF plans, unemployment and vacation rentals (Ep. 424)
May 21, 2020 13:37 - 19 minutes - 18.5 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Thursday, May 21, 2020. Coronavirus disproportionately killing Hispanics in Central Florida (1:25) Vice President Mike Pence visits Orlando (3:14) Angry governor defends firing of state coronavirus data analyst, citing insubordination and a messy criminal case (5:12) Universal Orlando to present plans to Orange task force as first step to reopening (8:15) Could Fun Spot, Gatorland open this weekend? Orange mayor says maybe (9:53) Thriving ...
#OSNow : CDC, Florida report vastly different coronavirus testing numbers, Orange County offering $10,000 grants to small businesses and $1,000 to households, and Disney Springs reopens today (Ep. 423)
May 20, 2020 14:45 - 19 minutes - 18.4 MBOrlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Wednesday, May 20, 2020. CDC, Florida report vastly different coronavirus testing numbers (1:15) Small businesses can get $10,000, households $1,000 from Orange from federal coronavirus relief (4:49) Disney Springs: Reopeing begins today with 44 shops and restaurants – and new rules (7:03) Visit Orlando, Experience Kissimmee cut international teams as coronavirus changes travel industry (8:47) Florida has cases of child illness linked to cor...
#OSNow: Coronavirus uptick in Orange County, small attractions reopening plans, DeSantis blames applicant errors for unresolved unemployment claims, and survey lets parents have a say in school reopenings (Ep. 422)
May 19, 2020 16:43Orlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Tuesday, May 19, 2020. Orange coronavirus cases tick up, but officials still optimistic (1:17) Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried: DeSantis froze me out of coronavirus plans (2:08) Designers of Florida’s coronavirus data dashboard removed from position: report (3:49) Group of small attractions urges Orange County to allow them to reopen (4:30) Disney Springs announced 44 businesses opening tomorrow (7:07) DeSantis again blames ap...
#OSNow: Coronavirus uptick in Orange County, small attractions reopening plans, DeSantis blames applicant errors for unresolved unemployment claims, and survey lets parents have a say in school reopenings (Ep. 422)
May 19, 2020 16:43Orlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Tuesday, May 19, 2020. Orange coronavirus cases tick up, but officials still optimistic (1:17) Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried: DeSantis froze me out of coronavirus plans (2:08) Designers of Florida’s coronavirus data dashboard removed from position: report (3:49) Group of small attractions urges Orange County to allow them to reopen (4:30) Disney Springs announced 44 businesses opening tomorrow (7:07) DeSantis again blames ap...