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Your Florida Daily: FDA says ground cinnamon sold at discount stores is tainted with lead, PGA Tour returns to Orlando
Read full article: Your Florida Daily: FDA says ground cinnamon sold at discount stores is tainted with lead, PGA Tour returns to OrlandoOne of the cinnamon distributors is based in Apopka.
DeChambeau outlasts Westwood with big drives, big putts
Read full article: DeChambeau outlasts Westwood with big drives, big puttsHe holed a 40-foot birdie putt on the fourth hole to regain a share of the lead. Westwood tied him with a 30-foot birdie putt on the par-5 12th, only to give it back with a three-putt on the 14th. DeChambeau took the one-shot lead to the 18th and hit his most important drive of the day — in the fairway. DeChambeau's birdie putt slid by some 5 feet and he shook his arms in celebration when the par putt dropped. With a bogey on the final hole, he shot 74 to finish alone in third.
Westwood has career-low at Bay Hill and takes 1-shot lead
Read full article: Westwood has career-low at Bay Hill and takes 1-shot leadHe might not be able to contemplate driving a par 5 — that sideshow Saturday at Bay Hill belonged to Bryson DeChambeau. You've got to be top 50 in the world,” Westwood said. He grabbed the lead by holing a 30-foot eagle putt on the 16th hole (DeChambeau made birdie) and a 30-foot birdie putt on the closing hole (DeChambeau made par) to reach 11-under 205. Conners, who started the third round with a one-shot lead, could only manage a 71 on a cool, breezy day at Bay Hill with only a few drops of rain. Sunday was shaping up as another thriller at Bay Hill.
Will it rain this weekend in Central Florida?
Read full article: Will it rain this weekend in Central Florida?ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Central Floridians saw a great couple of March weather days this week. Wednesday had a high of 75 degrees, Thursday afternoon Central Florida hit 74 degrees. Central Florida will end the day with high of 78 degrees and lots of sunshine. During the day Saturday, Central Floridians will watch the showers overrun Central Florida. The early arrival of the rain will make for a daytime high of only 64 degrees on Saturday afternoon.
McIlroy, DeChambeau put on a show for fans at Bay Hill
Read full article: McIlroy, DeChambeau put on a show for fans at Bay HillThe fans were limited in numbers but they all wanted the same dose of entertainment provided by Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau. Defending champion Tyrrell Hatton shot a 77, while past Bay Hill winner Francesco Molinari took a step back from his progress with a 78. He made three of his birdies on par 3s, the strength of Bay Hill. Through it all, it was the activity outside the ropes at Bay Hill that stood out. The tournament is allowing 25% of capacity — roughly 5,000 fans a day — and when most are watching some of golf's bigger draws such as McIlroy, DeChambeau and Spieth, it feels even larger.
DYP: Arnold and Winnie Palmer Foundation serve Central Florida
Read full article: DYP: Arnold and Winnie Palmer Foundation serve Central FloridaORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The last PGA Tour event to be completed was the Arnold Palmer Invitational in Orlando in early March. Now, in the face of the coronavirus crisis, The Arnold And Winnie Palmer Foundation is stepping in, doing its part to help those in need in Central Florida and around the country. The Palmer Foundation has provided person protective equipment, or PPE, to Orlando Heath hospitals. It’s also partnered with Florida Citrus Sports to address children’s educational needs in West Lake. Additionally, The Palmer Foundation is assisting the charities typically sponsored by the PGA Tour events that were canceled because of coronavirus.