Orlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.

• Florida home insurance premiums set to rise amid hurricanes, lawsuits
• Property Appraiser Rick Singh sues his office for legal fees, accuses PAC of libel
• Dazzling Nights lights up Leu Gardens

Orlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Friday, Dec. 4, 2020.

• Scott Maxwell: DeSantis proposal to make ‘Stand Your Ground’ a license to kill vandals was just plain nuts | Commentary (:42)
• Mike Bianchi: McKenzie Milton loves UCF so much, he’s leaving for the good of the program | Commentary (5:58)
• Amy Drew Thompson: Orlando chefs do their own spin on a fast food cult classic: the McRib (11:32)
• Weekend Weather presented by On Top of the World (15:12)

Orlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Wedneday, Dec. 2, 2020.

• Central Florida drug OD deaths up 70% during COVID, report shows (:30)
• Mental health counselors could begin responding to some Orlando police calls in February (4:28)
• SpaceX’s Starlink internet web undergoes ‘better than nothing’ tests; no word on Florida service (9:53)

Orlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Monday, Dec. 1, 2020.

• Florida schools can continue online learning next semester, DeSantis says (:35)
• Florida leaders look for revenue (but don’t call them tax hikes) to fill $2.7B budget hole (4:56)
• Legislators promised – on video – they would help the unemployed. Now keep your promise | Editorial (9:03)

• 2020 tracks to be hottest in Orlando and Florida on record.

• How much less are we driving? U.S. burns 50 million fewer gallons of gas per day.
• Orlando City magical playoff run ends with loss to New England.

Orlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020.

• Columnist Scott Maxwell on 101 things to love about Central Florida.
• Flying this Thanksgiving week? Here’s what you need to know
• FusionFest will look a bit different but still brings critical message
• Holiday weekend weather forecast

Orlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020.

• Celebrate outdoors in small groups this Thanksgiving, Orange officials say (:42)
• 1st-degree murder trial restart at Orlando courthouse prompts rift over COVID-19 protocols (6:17)
• Gov. DeSantis needs to stop state from using dirt from unpermitted mine | Editorial (10:20)

Orlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Monday, Nov. 23, 2020.

• Holiday shopping changes with coronavirus pandemic (:50)
• Florida’s first snow park, Snowcat Ridge, open in Dade City (2:51)
• Orlando City earns wild playoff win over NYCFC in penalty kicks (7:23)

Orlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Friday, Nov. 20, 2020.

• Orlando’s airport looks for plate-half-full Thanksgiving despite spiking COVID-19 cases (:41)
• State won’t talk about the investigation DeSantis ordered 6 months ago into woeful unemployment system (4:52)
• Puttanesca: For anchovy lovers, this sauce is risqué business (10:37)
• Weekend weather forecast (13:45)

Orlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020.

• AdventHealth Orlando among 1st Florida hospitals to receive COVID-19 vaccine (:42)
• Corcoran: ‘Full parental choice’ for online or campus education expected for next semester (5:29)
• Longwood Arts and Craft Festival brings 200 exhibitors to Central Florida (9:27)
• ‘Van Gogh Alive’ brings multi-sensory art experience to the Dali Museum (10:37)