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Eight new Florida coronavirus confirmed & Biden wins big

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Florida coronavirus update: Eight new confirmed cases announced, officials say

The Florida Department of Health announced Tuesday night there are an additional eight positive tests for coronavirus. Officials say the eight people are being cared for and isolated.

Joe Biden wins Michigan — as well as Missouri and Mississippi — dealing a serious blow to Bernie Sanders' campaign

Joe Biden won Michigan's primary, seizing a key battleground state that helped propel Bernie Sanders' insurgent candidacy four years ago. Follow along for live updates.

Polo maker Ralph Lauren exploited tax loophole that Florida lawmakers refuse to close

Florida lawmakers, who are in the final days of their 2020 legislative session, are suddenly searching for extra money in case the burgeoning coronavirus pandemic pulls the economy into recession. But they have refused to close a corporate income tax loophole that could raise millions.

Her son died in a car crash going to Disney World. Now, she faces scorn for her service dog.

She faces scorn for bringing a service dog at Disney World. Her message: Some disabilities are invisible.

If coronavirus health depends upon Florida politicians, we're doomed | Commentary

On coronavirus fears, ignore Matt Gaetz's gas mask and Marco Rubio's tweets. Listen to health experts who know what they're talking about

How are Amway Center, Dr. Phillips and other Orlando venues preparing for coronavirus?

As the coronavirus spreads, what are venues such as Amway Center, Dr. Phillips and other local theaters doing to take precautions and help prevent the virus?

How will coronavirus affect Florida voters at the polls? Expect masks, hand sanitizer.

Finding poll-workers for next week's elections was already a challenge for Orange County, but the extra problems now posed by the coronavirus is nothing to sneeze at.

NASA's moon rocket launch is delayed another year to 2021, after billions in cost overruns, audit finds

A NASA Office of the Inspector General audit released Tuesday found the agency's SLS moon rocket likely won't launch for the first time until 2021, instead of 2020 as originally planned.

Florida Supreme Court should restore Bessman Okafor's death sentence, attorney general says

The Florida Supreme Court should restore convicted killer Bessman Okafor's death sentence and prevent a trial court from conducting his resentencing trial, Attorney General Ashley Moody's office argued in a petition filed Friday.The fate of Okafor, who was sentenced to die for the 2012 killing of 19-year-old Alex Zaldivar, has been in limbo since January when the state's high court backed away from a 2016 mandate, ruling 4-1 that juries do not need to unanimously agree when recommending a judge impose capital punishment.

Rick Singh seeking 3rd term as criminal probe continues. How he went from auto mechanic to property appraiser

In his office on the 17th floor of Orlando's SunTrust tower, Rick Singh keeps two boxing gloves autographed by legendary fighters Muhammad Ali and Roberto Duran. The gloves are fitting symbols for the Orange County property appraiser, who is seeking a third term while under criminal investigation related to potential official misconduct.

Prosecutors still don't know how Nicole Montalvo was killed, despite indicting husband for murder

Prosecutors say they still don't know how or when Nicole Montalvo was killed, despite having indicted her estranged husband last week for murder in the St. Cloud mother's death.

Magic erase 17-point deficit to beat Grizzlies on road

Michael Carter-Williams scored 20 points, helping the Orlando Magic rally from 17 points down to defeat Memphis 120-115 Tuesday night at the FedEx Forum.

Danny White inks new UCF deal that makes him highest paid AD in state

UCF athletics director Danny White signed a new five-year contract extension that includes a bump in annual pay to $1,081,500, making him the highest paid AD at a public school in the state of Florida.

Carnival slashes prices on future cruises

Carnival's Early Saver Sale cuts deposit costs and more for cruises.

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