Sunday, March 8, 2020

Florida lawmakers worry about looming coronavirus costs & Vice president pushes cruise lines to step up coronavirus prevention

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Florida lawmakers agree on teacher raises, Visit Florida and affordable housing but worry about looming coronavirus costs

Even as lawmakers near a final deal on a state budget of about $92 billion, legislative leaders are keeping an eye on how the global spread of the coronavirus, which has already led to cancellations of major events throughout the state, could disrupt the anticipated revenues needed for major items in the spending plan.

Vice president pushes cruise lines to step up coronavirus prevention; Gov. DeSantis details new Florida cases

On Saturday at Port Everglades, a round table that included Vice President Mike Pence and Governor Ron DeSantis convened along with cruise line officials to discuss ways state and federal governments can work with the industry to slow the rate of new infections of the coronavirus — particularly among vulnerable seniors.

Worried about coronavirus? Here are less-crowded entertainment options

With the coronavirus spreading, tourists and locals may be worried about the impact the virus will have on Orlando's theme parks. But there are local options that keep people entertained and away from crowds.

Shots fired in downtown Orlando apartment complex, OPD says

A dispute between a woman and her ex-boyfriend resulted in gunfire on Saturday night at an apartment complex in downtown Orlando, according to the Orlando Police Department.

Sen. Kamala Harris endorses Joe Biden for president

California U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris became the latest prominent former Democratic presidential rival to endorse former Vice President Joe Biden for president.

Orange overlay would blight Winter Park | Letters

The proposed redevelopment of the Orange Avenue area of Winter Park is the latest example of the forces of growth and greed taking over, one letter-writer said.

2020 Bike Week in Daytona Beach

Bikers fill Main Street during Bike Week in Daytona Beach on Saturday, March 7, 2020. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Bethune's long battle for justice to be honored with Capitol statue

An 8-foot-tall figure of the great Floridian Mary McLeod Bethune will represent the state in the U.S. Capitol's National Statuary Hall in Washington, D.C. The marble figure will culminate a long process.

Rickie Fowler nipped by Bay Hill's sixth hole

Rickie Fowler entered the third round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational in contention at the top of the leaderboard, but he more than likely tanked his chances to win the tournament on the dreaded sixth hole.

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