Saturday, March 14, 2020

Florida coronavirus update for Saturday, March 14: 25 new cases, all schools close & U.S. House passes aid package

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Florida coronavirus update for Saturday, March 14: First positive cases in Orange, Osceola counties; Orange woman dead in California

Orange County's first coronavirus death is a 68-year-old woman, who died in California after a trip to Asia.

Florida schools closing for an extra week due to coronavirus fears

All Florida public schools told to shut down for a week, extending their Spring Breaks, because of the new coronavirus, officials said late Friday.

Universal employees will still be expected to show up to work at empty theme parks despite closures

 

Expect 6-8 weeks of coronavirus disruptions, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings says: 'We will get through this together.'

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings says one local resident died in California from the virus.

Disgraced guardian Rebecca Fierle, AdventHealth Orlando face lawsuit from man who died while under DNR order

Disgraced guardian Rebecca Fierle and AdventHealth Orlando are being sued by the family of an incapacitated client whose death sparked the scandal that landed Fierle behind bars and prompted a push to reform Florida's guardianship system.

Ex-Florida governor candidate Andrew Gillum was in Miami Beach hotel room where drugs were found

Former Florida governor candidate Andrew Gillum was in a Miami Beach hotel room where an apparent drug overdose took place, according to a police report. Gillum says he was drinking, but not using drugs, and the incident happened after a wedding.

School safety, child arrest bills fail as Florida Legislature breaks before passing budget

School districts shut down, courts suspended jury trials and Gov. Ron DeSantis stressed the need for more test kits as the coronavirus pandemic brought most of Florida to a standstill Friday, but the Legislature still forged ahead with its business. But lawmakers still didn't get closer to a final deal on the budget the only bill they are constitutionally required to pass each year – even as the 60-day session drew to a close, leaving Florida's finances up in the air as the state's tourism industry grinds to a halt.

Seminole leaders furious over legislative bill that would strip county's power over rural area

Seminole County commissioners are furious over a legislative bill awaiting Gov. Ron DeSantis' signature that would take away the county's land use decisions within the rural area.

Bojangles' celebrates Pi Day with deal on sweet potato pies

For Pi Day on March 14, Bojangles' fried chicken restaurants are offering three sweet potato pies for $3.14.

Orlando area high school scores and top performers for March 13

Results from the Charlie Harris Relays track and field meet and other Orlando area results.

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