Friday, April 3, 2020

Florida coronavirus cases surge past 8,000; global death toll passes 50K

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Florida coronavirus update: Cases surge past 8,000 statewide; global death toll passes 50K

As Florida's coronavirus cases surged past 9,000 with 144 deaths, Gov. Ron DeSantis clarified his stay-at-home order that went into effect at 12:01 a.m. Friday. Worldwide, the death toll passed 53,000 while the total confirmed cases top 1 million.

Disney to begin furloughing employees starting April 19

Disney employees are the next wave of workers to be furloughed. The company announced furloughs starting April 19 although details were unclear.

Few tested for coronavirus in Florida's rural areas

While both testing and confirmed coronavirus cases have been skyrocketing in and around Florida's most populated areas, tests in some of the state's more rural areas remain in the double digits.

One cruise crew member dead, 2 evacuated as coronavirus quarantines keep workers at sea

One cruise crew member has died on the Royal Caribbean-owned Celebrity Infinity ship, and two additional crew members have been evacuated "for medical reasons" off the Oasis of the Seas.

I-4 overhaul to get $125 million bailout from state | Exclusive

The Florida Department of Transportation will pay I-4 Mobility Partners, a consortium of construction and finance firms, an extra $125 million for a job priced originally at $2.3 billion.

Most homeowners can skip mortgage payments for up to a year, regardless of what their banks say

Mortgage servicers might have been giving customers mixed messages about coronavirus mortgage relief. New dictates for federally backed loans clearly state that you can skip payments up to a year and repay them at the end of the loan term.

Costco adds another new policy in response to coronavirus pandemic

Updates on Costco policies during the coronavirus pandemic.

Don't believe it! Common coronavirus myths debunked

Whether it be through social media or through word of mouth there has been a fair amount of misinformation spread about the coronavirus. Here is the truth about common myths floating around.

Orlando delivery driver for Amazon tests positive for coronavirus, report says

A driver who delivers packages out of Amazon's South Orange Blossom Trail facility has tested positive for coronavirus, according to a report in Business Insider.

Magic salute healthcare workers fighting coronavirus pandemic

The Orlando Magic took to social media to show their gratitude and support for healthcare workers.

Simple pleasures lost and found: People share what they miss and what they've come to love while in lockdown

Central Floridians discuss what simple pleasures they miss and what they love about the stay-at-home orders.

Friday deadline to notify Dr. Phillips Center about canceled ticket options

Options available for touring Broadway season cancellations.

Tijuana Flats lets kids eat free Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays

Maitland-based chain Tijuana Flats has free kids meals with the purchase of an adult entree Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

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