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The FAA lifted its nationwide ground stop, but MCO expects 90 cancellations Saturday

If you're flying out of MCO today, check with your airline before you head to the airport.

The ORLtoday team · 1 min read · 4 sources

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Friday's ground stop hit MCO's evening departures

90
cancellations MCO anticipates for Saturday
220
departures scheduled from 3:30 p.m. to midnight Friday
3,000+
planes in the air or headed to the U.S. when it hit

Sources: WDBO, WESH, Orlando Shine

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  • Kaley StreetOrange County commissioners voted 5-1 this week to move toward demolishing the former work-release center at 130 W.

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  • MoradaA $400 million development called Morada Orlando is planned for 11304 International Drive, with 240 residences priced from $1 million.

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    Orange County has 11 new dengue fever cases in the State Department of Health's latest report. Symptoms appear 3-14 days after the bite of an infected mosquito, according to the health department.

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    The Walmart Supercenter at 10500 W. Colonial Drive in Ocoee now offers drone delivery through Wing to residents within a six-mile radius. Walmart's website says deliveries can take up to 30 minutes.

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ORLtodayto me · Sat., Nov. 146:00 a.m.

FAA ground stop ends, but MCO expects 90 cancellations Saturday

Plus, Orange County's School Board took up the teacher health care fight.

The TLDR

  1. FAA lifts ground stop; MCO expects 90 cancellations Saturday
  2. Orange County School Board takes up teacher health care dispute
  3. UCF hosts Arizona State at 3:30 p.m. with bowl eligibility at stake
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