Start your day with a quick digest of today's top Central Florida headlines.
 The Senate late Wednesday passed an unparalleled $2.2 trillion economic rescue package steering aid to businesses, workers and health care systems engulfed by the coronavirus pandemic. |   | |
 As coronavirus cases approach 2,000 in Florida, including an additional 500 on Wednesday alone, Osceola County joined Orange in issuing a stay-at-home order for two weeks starting at 11 p.m. Thursday in hopes of slowing down the spread of the infectious virus. | | | |
 Osceola County told its residents to stay at home starting Thursday, following a similar measure put in place by its Orange County neighbors to the north, county officials announced Wednesday.The order is slated to start tomorrow evening and lasts two weeks to fall in line with Orange County's guidelines. It allows residents to make essential medical appointments, go shopping for groceries, at pharmacies and other businesses deemed essential. | | | |
 "We're being impacted because of the lack of uniformity and consistency in the approach across the state," Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said. "We can't say on the one hand that we don't want people coming in from New York or coming in from China coming in from other countries. And then we won't restrict the movement of our very own people who now can infect and spread the disease throughout our communities." | | | |
 Orange and Osceola County will enforce stay-at-home orders beginning on Thursday. But Seminole and Lake counties aren't convinced such a drastic measure is the answer. . | | | |
 As the coronavirus has transformed much of day-to-day life in Central Florida, law enforcement agencies have seen a drop in 911 calls and new bookings at local jails have decreased in recent days. | | | |
 As the sun rose Wednesday, Central Floridians considered most at risk for coronavirus infection streamed anxiously into an Orange County Convention Center parking lot for a drive-through mouth swabbing to show if they have the contagious virus. | | | |
 Between March 12 and March 22, there was more than 87,600 criminal background checks for gun sales and transfers, up from more than 30,400 during the same period last year. | | | |
 The COVID-19 pandemic has been life-altering for most everyone, but for Central Florida's homeless population — especially those living on the streets and in the woods — it has been devastating. | | | |
 The Republican-controlled Florida Legislature committed to the corporate tax refunds – which will total $543.2 million – two years ago, long before lawmakers had any idea how big they would be. But the state hasn't distributed them yet and doesn't have to until May 1. Some activists want the governor to stop them amid the coronavirus crisis. | | | |
 Orlando's 'shelter in place' order is about to take effect. Long walks, stiff drinks and Funyuns have helped me keep my sanity so far. | | | |
 The only time most people notice truckers like Tony Roddy is when they are trying to get around an 18-wheeler on the highway. But the coronavirus has raised awareness of truckers and the vital role they serve. | | | |
 Orange health official Raul Pino said random tests are underway in local assisted living facilities. | | | |
 Many Florida universities, including UCF, will allow students to complete their spring semester courses on a pass/fail basis amid concerns about how the coronavirus pandemic and an unexpected switch to online-only courses might affect GPAs. | | | |
 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. | | | |
 Incoming UCF President Alexander Cartwright is set to take on his new role next month after clearing his final official hurdle on Wednesday. | | | |
 Here are a few tips from experts about how to care for your pets amid the coronavirus. | | | |
 It's a weird time for everyone, and an especially terrible one for small businesses. As coronavirus continues to change the landscape for Orlando restaurants, we're going to feature some each week — places offering take-out, delivery, curbside pickup, places who need support more than ever to survive. It's time to #OrderUpOrlando! | | | |
 Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon said his contribution to the Orange County Public Schools' Homeless Education fund is about helping students realize their potential regardless of their economic background. | | | |
 Publix plans to install plexiglass at registers, customer service desks and pharmacies at every one of its grocery stores. | | | |
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