Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Biden's big win & coronavirus shutters schools until April 15

Start your day with a quick digest of today's top Central Florida headlines.

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Joe Biden pummels Bernie Sanders in Florida primary

Joe Biden won a commanding victory over Bernie Sanders in Tuesday's Florida Democratic presidential primary, one of the biggest so far in a string of wins for the former vice president over the last few weeks.

Florida coronavirus: Three field hospitals slated to open; K-12 schools to close through April 15; state announces 7th death, 216 positive tests

Florida coronavirus updates including K-12 schools closing until at least April 15, the state closing bars and nightclubs, state now tracking 192 cases with 6 deaths while polls open for election day.

Florida closes public schools until April 15; cancels state testing because of coronavirus

Florida plans to keep students off public school campuses until April 15 and cancel its standardized testing season this spring because school closures likely will make it impossible to get the exams administered, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday.

Orlando TSA worker quarantined for COVID-19 feeling better, asks people to take virus seriously

It's day four of TSA agent Andrea Silas' quarantine after testing positive with coronavirus, and she's already feeling stir crazy. But more importantly, the Orlando International Airport employee. said she feels her health has improved significantly since when she was diagnosed on Saturday with COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus

Outdoor recreation can still provide a respite from coronavirus fears

Despite the spread of the coronavirus, it's possible to enjoy outdoor recreation in Central Florida when taking the right precautions.

Coronavirus Q&A: Can my kids go on a play date? Can I get a haircut?

As coronavirus restrictions change, here are answers to frequently asked questions about people should and should not do while trying to help slow the spread of the pandemic.

SpaceX gets another chance to launch its sixth mission carrying Starlink satellites Wednesday

SpaceX will get another chance to launch a set of its internet satellites from Kennedy Space Center Wednesday morning after a last-minute abort stalled its plans on earlier this week.

Incumbents win in Apopka and two new commissioners win seats in Winter Park

Results from Tuesday night's municipal elections in Orange and Lake counties.

Casselberry voters: City can borrow up to $24M to pay for park improvements

Casselberry voters approve referendum asking if city should borrow up to $24 million over the next two decades to pay for park improvements and renovations.

Groveland voters keep Randolph Waite on City Council

Groveland voters to choose between Randolph Waite and Margie Jones to fill unexpired City Council term.

UCF's presidential mystery candidate an insult to open government | Editorial

UCF's search committee may add a mystery candidate to its field of candidates for president. It's an insult to the principle of open government in Florida.

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