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Orlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Friday, April 1, 2022. DeSantis calls for end to Disney’s ‘special privileges’ in Florida (:33) Florida Trail thru-hikers, class of 2022, share adventures and tales from the trail (5:15)

Orlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Thursday, March 31, 2022.   Disney vs. DeSantis: Florida Republicans bash the Mouse, but is it just bluster? (:42) New Ruth’s Chris Steak House headlines Winter Park Village makeover (4:58) Packing District food hall will focus on immigrant cuisine when it opens next year (6:52) Weather presented by Premier Sotheby’s International Realty (8:30)

Orlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Wednesday, March 30, 2022.   ICON Park Free Fall victim TyreSampson was turned away from other rides, cousin says (:34) Fake fur of ‘Cats’ might hide something a little deeper | Review (3:37)

Orlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Tuesday, March 29, 2022. DeSantis signs Florida ‘don’t say gay’ into law (:34) Pay legislators more? What a gross idea. We should do it. | Commentary (4:39)  

Orlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Tuesday, March 15, 2022. Columnist Scott Maxwell on the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ fight Disney helped create | Commentary (:45) Orlando officials signal support for Demings’ sales tax plan for transportation (4:43)

Orlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Friday, March 11, 2022. Meet the James Beard Award semifinalists. “This is Orlando’s time to shine.” (:41) Manatee’s prolonged suffering looks endless as seagrass fails to revive (5:48)

Orlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Wednesday, March 9, 2022. Florida officially issues guidance against COVID-19 vaccines for kids without underlying conditions (:41) CFCArts’ canceled ‘Ragtime’ finds new venue, adds special events (5:28)

Orlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Federal vaccine deadline for about 60,000 local hospital workers passed Monday (:35) Moving Out: A population boom in coming to Apopka. Long timers worry about losing community | Special Report (5:39)

Orlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Tuesday, March 1, 2022. CPAC 2022: DeSantis stuck playing the waiting game with Trump over 2024 (:39) Florida’s anti-gay crusade is funding by the Disneys of the world | Commentary (4:46) Already rising Florida gas prices could surge after Ukraine invasion (9:59)

Orlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022.   Native Florida yaupon ‘tea’ business sprouts into $1 million business with new cafe (:42) When heading outdoors, it’s important to always be prepared (5:09) Weather presented by Premier Sotheby’s International Realty (10:39)

Orlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022.   Orange County approves new commission district boundaries (:33) Orlando museum director: ‘Absolutely no doubt’ Basquiats are genuine (5:04) Orlando Museum of Art’s downtown expansion is called off (8:52)

Orlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022. New Wekiva River bridges: sculptural, storied, ready to open (:37) Parramore prepares to be Orlando’s next main street (5:02)

Orlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022.   Parents of kids under 5 in limbo after COVID vaccine review delayed (:42) What is Spanish moss, and how did it earn its name? (4:48) Weather presented by Premier Sotheby’s International Realty (9:18)

Orlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Tuesday,  Feb. 15, 2022. Metro Orlando rents rise the fastest in the Sun Belt, sparking frustration and fear (:32) Revamped Interstate 4 set to open. $14 tolls lowered to 50 cents and $3 ‘introductory rate’s | Commentary (7:17)

Orlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Friday, Feb. 11, 2022. Amid book challenges, parents and censorship foes raise alarms (:43) Expect to pay an arm and a leg for chicken wings this Super Bowl Sunday (4:58) Columnist Scott Maxwell’s Hate Mail (8:40)

Orlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022.   Orange County’s tougher fertilizer rules aim to protect lakes, wildlife from lawn chemicals (:42) Solomon’s Castle: 50 years since opening, artist Howard Solomon’s shimmering legacy lives on (9:08) Weather presented by Premier Sotheby’s International Realty (14:16)

Orlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022. Celebrate Black History Month on Central Florida stages (:32) One bill’s answer to corruption: More secrecy | Editorial (5:56)

Orlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022. Spirit, Frontier merger could have big impact in Orlando (:34) Wekiva Hunt Club draws iBuyers, rental home investors in hot real estate market (4:30)

Orlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Friday, Feb. 4, 2022.   Orlando, can’t you hear the train whistle blow? Not anymore (:41) With a new cookie, Orlando Girl Scouts hope for sweeter sales after pandemic slump (6:06)

Orlando Sentinel Now afternoon update for Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022.   Omicron is waning in Orange County, but 1 in 4 tests still positive (:39) Florida National Guard remains in Ukraine as troops sent to nearby countries (6:33) Weather presented by Premier Sotheby’s International Realty (10:05)