Orlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Friday, Dec. 18, 2020.

• Coronavirus infections ‘point in the wrong direction’ as holidays approach (:42)
• Orange County slashes convention center rent to draw shows (4:48)
• Three Orlando cottage bakeries thrive in the face of pandemic (9:21)
• Weekend weather forecast presented by On Top of the World (13:37)

Orlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020.

• Restaurants and retailers adapt to an online takeout world accelerated by the pandemic (:43)
• First COVID-19 vaccines given to Florida nursing home residents (5:21)
• Dezerland Park attraction begins previews, preps for big auto collection (10:00)
• Tall order: What’s going up at Icon Park (12:48)

Orlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Wednedsay, Dec. 16, 2020.

• Central Florida gets 1st shipments of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine (:44)
• Moody disgraces Florida and herself in failed bid to overturn presidential election | Commentary (7:33)
• A festive intro to Dr. Phillips Center’s Frontyard Festival | Review (11:57)

Orlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020.

• Orange prepares to vaccinate 500 long-term care residents and employees each day (:44)
• Holiday travel expected down by 30%, but Orlando hotels hope for small bump in business (4:44)
• We apologize for endorsing U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz, who.wants to overturn the election | Editorial (9:03)

Orlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Monday, Dec. 14, 2020.

• Officials hope body-building competition signals rebound for Orlando conventions (:30)
• GrowthSpotter: Major expansion plans for Legoland Florida are in the works with new rides and attractions (4:27)
• Orlando Magic ready for two preseason games at home (7:50)

Orlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Friday, Dec. 11, 2020.

• COVID deaths likely to increase in Orange County despite vaccine hopes, health official says (:42)
• Booze-to-go law draws cheers from Florida restaurants (8:02)
• Beautiful hot chocolate orbs are the bomb – literally (11:04)
• Weekend weather forecast presented by On Top of the World (14:50)

Orlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020.

• Orange County tax district siphons millions for I-drive corridor, tourism industry could get more | Special Report (:39)
• Gatorland’s first annual Holiday Ho Ho Ho-Down Christmas event (7:36)

Orlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020.

• Minor marijuana convictions could be ‘erasesd’ in Florida by new bill (:45)
• Columnist Scott Maxwell: Florida candidates increasingly skip debates, forums. A tactic for the cowardly and unprepared … that sometimes works (3:42)
• Breakthrough Theatre rebrands, but Christmas tradition endures (7:39)

Orlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020.

• OUC’s clean-energy plan criticized for rushed timeline, lack of transparency (:44)
• Jerry Demings takes charge as state officials whistle past the pandemic graveyard | Editorial (4:24)
• GoFundMe efforts help Will’s Pub avoid last call (10:03)

Orlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Monday, Dec. 7, 2020.

• Orange County mayor to begin fining businesses if they don’t enforce masks (:31)
• Orange County CARES portal for $1,000 stimulus checks reopening on Tuesday (6:04)
• Seminole leads in prosecuting overdose deaths as murder. Some fear tactic will backfire (7:13)
• Gators win SEC East by rolling past Tennessee (11:24)