Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Thursday, September 30th includes Port Canaveral Officials moving forward with the construction of a new aquarium, The State Board of Education meeting to consider action against schools with mask mandates, and Orange County receiving a new grant to help save the Wekiva river.

Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Wednesday, September 29th includes a Florida student arrested and accused of bringing multiple weapons to school, Orlando voting rights activist Desmond Meade wins prestigious MacArthur Fellowship Genius grant, and Gov. Ron DeSantis sues the Biden administration to force migrants to be detained.

Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Tuesday, September 28th includes the search for missing Miya Marcano continues as a ‘person of interest’ in the 19-year-old’s disappearance was found dead, Governor Ron DeSantis’ administration threatens Orange County with fines for vaccine mandate, and Orlando signs off on 1.4 billion-dollar budget.

Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Monday, September 27th includes a search for a missing 19-year-old woman near University of Central Florida area, downtown bars hold fundraiser for Pet Alliance Orlando after devastating fire, and plans for 2 new downtown Orlando parks take shape—plus historical markers at Creative Village.

Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Friday, September 24th includes a former Oviedo High janitor sentenced to 60 years in prison for filming in girls bathroom, the father-in-law convicted in Nicole Montalvo’s murder dies in prison, and Universal Orlando changes employee dress code to allow visible tattoos and makeup for all genders.

Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Thursday, September 23rd includes a Florida leader filing a legislation that would introduce Texas-style abortion restrictions, Florida Surgeon General letting parents decide wether to quarantine their children or not after being exposed to the virus, and Florida now occupying a spot in the top ten states with the highest Coronavirus death rates.

Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Tuesday, September 21st includes the latest restaurant emergency shutdowns in Central Florida, Stephanie Murphy fires back at progressives blasting her over Biden’s $3.5 trillion plan, and Disney pays $46 million for 60 acres that will become Lake Nona campus.

Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Monday, September 20th includes four civilians arrived home safely after SpaceX mission Inspiration4 splashed down off Florida coast, UCF quarterback Dillon Gabriel breaks collarbone in throwing arm in loss to Louisville, and the Florida Puerto Rican Parade had its comeback after a hiatus last year due to COVID-19.

Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Friday, September 17th includes a late-night fire at Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando killed 17 cats from the nonprofit shelter, Governor Ron DeSantis’ political account soars to $53 million with hefty contributions from out-of-state donors, and Florida passes 50,000 total coronavirus deaths.

Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Thursday, September 16th includes an update on the impact of COVID-19 across Florida counties, a request to delay the murder trial of the physical therapist accused of killing his wife and three children at their Celebration home, and a new florida law for business and governments becoming effective today.