Mick's Morning News- Monday

Students At Orange County Public School; 30+ Mins Late; Lack Of Bus Drivers

(Orlando, FL) --Orange County Public School transportation senior director Bill Wen says students will be at least a half hour late to school. The district is short a couple hundred bus drivers this year. Some driver's will be making multiple trips in the morning and afternoon routes. Wen says bus delays and other information will be posted to the school website. 

Pasco County Barber Gives Out Free Haircuts For Students

(Zephyrhills, FL) --Some kids will start the new year with a fresh look thanks to a Pasco County barber. The Gentlemen's Quarters in Zephyrhills gave out free haircuts yesterday. One woman brought five kids with her, and she says the savings have a big impact. This is a tradition that started eight years ago, and other businesses and nonprofits have joined over the years. Carlie Bronson works at The Gentlemen's Quarters. She tells ABC Action News they want to help people who may be struggling these days.

Vigil Held Outside Alligator Alcatraz

(Ochopee, FL) --Religious leaders continue to call for the end of Alligator Alcatraz. A prayer vigil was held outside the immigrant detention facility in the Everglades yesterday. It was the second week in a row. Coral Gables United Church of Christ Reverend Laurie Hafner was there. She tells 7News the issue transcends religion because the greater good is to free people from the pain they're experiencing.       

NASCAR Driver Races To Victory, Breaks Collarbone Celebrating

(Watkins Glen, NY) -- This past weekend was a mixed bag for NASCAR driver Connor Zilisch [[ Zil-Litch ]].The 19-year-old drove his No. 88 Chevy to a win at Watkins Glen International race track in New York. He then went to celebrate by climbing onto the roof of the car and promptly fell, breaking his collarbone as he tumbled onto Victory Lane. He later posted that he'd been treated and released from a hospital with CT scans on his head all clear. Zilisch has won a series-leading six races this season.  

Study Finds Women Are Attracted To Men Who Read

(Undated) -- If you're a man who reads, chances are women may find you attractive. A survey conducted by Date Psychology found that 98-percent of women rated reading as attractive. Following reading to even out the top five hottest male hobbies are learning a foreign language, playing an instrument, cooking and woodworking. Over two-thirds of women rated crypto, comic books and cosplay as unattractive. 

Today in History

2020, Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden announced California Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate.

1997, President Clinton became the first president to use the line-item veto. Congress granted the power for the president one year before.

1945, Allies refuse Japan's offer to surrender on the condition Emperor Hirohito keeps his status.