Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Coronavirus stimulus package deal made & Orange County stay-at-home order begins Thursday

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White House, Senate reach agreement on unprecedented $2 trillion stimulus package as coronavirus throttles economy

The White House and Senate reached a historic agreement on a $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package to jumpstart the economy.

Orange County stay-at-home order given, starts Thursday

The Orange County order will take effect Thursday and covers all 13 municipalities in the county, and is seen as a way to "flatten the curve" of coronavirus

Florida coronavirus update: Governor asks people 65 and older to self-isolate 

DeSantis said a health order by Florida Surgeon General Scott Rivkees recommends anyone 65 or older and anyone with an underlying medical condition to remain in their homes for 14 days. 

What you need to know about living through the coronavirus crisis in Central Florida

Efforts to stop the spread of coronavirus are disrupting daily life in Orlando. Here's what you need to know in going about life through this pandemic.

'Wishy-washy' coronavirus response from DeSantis draws comparisons to Trump

"It sounds like Gov. DeSantis is listening to Trump, which is not good for any of us," Democratic state Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith said Tuesday in a phone interview. "The reality is we need sober, Winston Churchill-style leadership in this state and country and we don't have it. What we have is wishy-washy policies that will have minimal impact on transmission of COVID-19 and may ultimately cost lives."

DeSantis considers a moratorium on evictions as rent deadline nears

Thousands of Floridians recently laid off due to the coronavirus' shutdown of the tourism industry are facing looming rent payments on Apr. 1, but Gov. Ron DeSantis hasn't placed a moratorium on evictions or monthly rental or mortgage payments despite pressure from Democratic state lawmakers.

Space Force set for first launch Thursday as national security missions take top priority during coronavirus

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket will launch the sixth Advanced Extremely High Frequency satellite for the U.S. Space Force's Space and Missile Systems Center from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's launch complex 41 during a two-hour launch window that opens at 2:57 p.m. Thursday.

Florida's budget to take big hit as sales taxes collapse

When consumers stop spending, the consequences are immediate and severe for Florida's budget. That's because sales tax is — by far — the state's most important revenue source. Critics say the state has become too dependent on it.

New UCF president's contract likely to be worth more than $1 million yearly

UCF trustees approved a contract for incoming President Alexander Cartwright Tuesday morning that's likely to be worth more than $1 million per year.

Orange schools cancel prom and 'grad bash' events

The Orange County school district announced Tuesday that 2020 proms and "grad bash" events have been canceled because of the coronavirus.

Winter Springs couple isolated in cruise ship cabin and stranded at sea because of coronavirus

A Winter Springs couple's dream cruise vacation around South America has turned into a nightmare as they are now stuck at sea because of the coronavirus.

Winter Park teacher, coach rally 'Army of Angels' to provide family meals during school shutdown

Winter Park High School teachers Craig Russell and Kate Demory will organize food drops for families in need through April 15, when schools are tentatively scheduled to reopen for students throughout the state.

Laid off? Bad news: Florida's unemployment system was set up to hose you | Commentary

Newly laid-off Floridians are learning Florida's unemployment system was designed to stiff them. Benefits are some of the lowest in America - and hard to access to boot.

Jittery about your investments? Coronavirus financial strategy should be to stay the course, experts advise

Financial advisers' advice during coronavirus? Stay the course and play the long game.

Orlando airport plunges into silence from coronavirus response

Orlando's airport nosedives into inactivity because of the coronavirus.

Universal Orlando: Theme parks now staying closed through April 19 due to coronavirus

Universal Orlando: Theme parks now staying closed through April 19 due to coronavirus

Orlando social media stars engage audiences stuck at home over coronavirus

As social distancing becomes more widely practiced amid the global coronavirus outbreak, Orlando social media stars do the same and are adjusting their content in the new indoor-bound world.

Wild Florida keeps its drive-thru safari open amid coronavirus shutdowns

Wild Florida in Osceola County is still offering its drive-thru safari experience while shutting down airboat tours and animal encounters.

Left vulnerable by coronavirus, Orlando's smaller arts groups quickly turn to online fundraising

Without income, some groups wasted no time seeking financial help.

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