Monday, March 2, 2020

Florida's 1st coronavirus cases & more details on arrest of 6-year-old

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Florida coronavirus cases involve two people, governor says; They are the first COVID-19 instances in state

Of the two persons with coronavirus in Florida, one had traveled to Italy while the other's possible source of COVID-19 is unknown at this time, the state said.

Fellow cops shared concerns during Orlando officer's arrest of 6-year-old, report says: 'She looks like a baby'

Fellow officers said they tried to convince Officer Dennis Turner not to arrest a 6-year-old in September, but he insisted. Turner was later fired amid a national furor and a supervisor was suspended.

Pete Buttigieg ends his presidential campaign: 'Today is a moment of truth'

Pete Buttigieg, who rose from being a small-town Midwestern mayor to a barrier-breaking, top-tier presidential candidate, is ending his campaign.

Seminole residents willing to pay higher taxes for parks, land purchases, poll shows

A majority of Seminole residents polled said they are willing to have a slight increase in their property taxes, if the money will go toward buying land for conservation and improving parks facilities.

With two weeks left, Florida lawmakers opt against gun control, alimony, tort bills

There's plenty of decisions yet to be made in the final two weeks of the legislative session, but on some issues, such as closing the so-called gun show loophole, rewriting Florida's alimony laws and overhauling the state's car insurance laws, lawmakers have made up their minds: they won't.

Ask Orlando: Was the original I-4 really a bargain?

What cost more, the original stretch of Interstate 4 through Orange County or two years of service from current Orlando Magic center Nik Vucevic? By today's standards, the road every motorist hates was a bargain.

Mr. Rogers would not find Florida's Aribnb bill very neighborly | Commentary

A lot of Floridians have cashed in renting their homes through Airbnb and platforms, but rowdy renters have caused huge headaches in many neighborhoods. The state's plan to prevent local municipalities from regulating Airbnb will only add to the problem.

Pitbull mix that is 'totally best friend material' seeks furever home

Reggie the pitbull mix — who is "totally best friend material," according to his foster mom's daughter — is looking for his new home with the help of Furever Bully Love Rescue.

Martin Lawrence talks touring, 'Bad Boys' ahead of Orlando show

Comedian and actor Martin Lawrence discusses "Bad Boys" and the Lit AF Tour ahead of the show's return to Orlando.

'Ben Hur' offer fun but is nowhere near epic | Review

'Ben Hur': Review of the Garden Theatre production by Orlando Sentinel critic Matthew J. Palm

Evan Fournier: Magic starters must be better as team chases better first, third quarters

The Orlando Magic fell behind early against the San Antonio Spurs and played from behind nearly the entire game. It's become somewhat of a familiar scene for the Magic this season.

UCF baseball shows toughness during series win over Cal State Northridge

The UCF baseball team showed its toughness and resilience during a series win over Cal State Northridge.

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