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Few Florida prisoners granted early release & state deaths near 1,000

Few Florida prisoners granted early release for serious medical conditions — even during coronavirus pandemic

As other states across the nation have identified and released groups of inmates, such as those considered low-risk, nearing their release date or especially vulnerable to COVID-19, like the elderly or immuno-compromised, Florida has yet to inch in that direction.

Florida coronavirus update: State death toll nears 1,000 out of about 30K cases

Feeling the crunch of the coronavirus, leaders of Florida industry on Gov. Ron DeSantis' task force on reopening the state say they're ready to get back to work and are urging him to repeal some of the prohibitions put in place to slow the spread of the virus.

As coronavirus batters the economy, Florida leaders may have to slash budget

The Republican-controlled Florida Legislature faces tough choices in balancing the $93 billion state budget decimated by the coronavirus crisis, decisions that could wipe out or drastically reduce teacher raises, road work, affordable housing projects and more.

Independent doctors feel coronavirus pressure

Medical practices across the nation have suffered as a result of the pandemic. The worry about the virus has kept doctors and patients apart from each other. Cancellation of elective surgeries has almost brought some specialties like orthopedics to a halt. Some experts worry that smaller practices, especially in primary care, might shut down for good or become part of health systems.

List of mobile coronavirus testing sites in Central Florida by county

Here's a list of coronavirus mobile testing sites in Central Florida.

Orlando man spat on officers after saying he had coronavirus, police say

After stealing from a 7-Eleven, a 26-year-old man told police officers who arrived to arrest him he had coronavirus and coughed and spat on them, according to an arrest affidavit.

After infamous Disney World theft case, 'I've learned my lesson,' Patrick Spikes says

It was a bizarre case that gave a look into the hidden, lucrative market for stolen Disney World items. Patrick Spikes tells his side in an interview.

New $310 billion for PPP small-business loans likely already gone, banks say

Banking groups say the volume of Paycheck Protection Program applications already sent to the Small Business Administration makes it likely that much, if not all, the new money will go to those already in the queue. Any new applicants would likely miss out on this funding round.

Dolphins add QB Tua Tagovailoa, OT Austin Jackson and CB Noah Igbinoghene in NFL draft

The Miami Dolphins select Tua Tagovailoa, the talented Alabama quarterback with injury and durability concerns, with their fifth pick in the first round of the 2020 NFL draft. The Dolphins added offensive tackle Austin Jackson and cornerback Noah Igbinoghene later in the first round.