Friday, April 10, 2020

Florida coronavirus death toll passes 370 & Universal parks extend closures

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Florida coronavirus update: State death toll passes 370 including 42 in Central Florida

As Florida's death toll passed 370 — including two new deaths in Orange County — the number of coronavirus cases in the state reached 16,826, including a U.S. Representative from Panama City. The state has seen nearly 50 new deaths and 1,200 new cases since Wednesday night.
 
As Florida's death toll passed 370 — including two new deaths in Orange County — the number of coronavirus cases in the state reached 16,826, including a U.S. Representative from Panama City. The state has seen nearly 50 new deaths and 1,200 new cases since Wednesday night.
 

Universal: Parks will be closed at least through May 31, many employees' pay cut to 80%

Universal Orlando closes parks through May due to coronavirus cuts workers to 80%

Orange deputy who pointed gun at Lyft driver wants case dismissed under 'stand your ground' law

An Orange County deputy who was arrested last November after he allegedly pointed a gun at a Lyft driver is seeking to have the case dismissed under Florida's "stand your ground" law, court records show.

Coronavirus quarantine violators can be jailed without bond in some Florida counties; could increase infections

Under judicial order issued for Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Brevard counties, among others across the state, people who leave home after being ordered to isolate or quarantine could be held at the jail on a second-degree misdemeanor — without the chance to immediately post bail for release.

AdventHealth to start drive-through testing in Daytona Speedway

AdventHealth is setting up drive-through coronavirus testing sites, which will offer more daily tests and wider eligibility criteria than what's been available, as an effort to expand capacity and identify infected individuals and hotspots in Central Florida.

Seminole considers another incentive deal for Deloitte, this time for nearly $500K

Deloitte Consulting LLP, a subsidiary of one of the largest companies in the world, is seeking nearly half-a-million dollars from Seminole County to hire 400 workers at its Lake Mary facility.

Publix makes aisles one direction because of coronavirus

Publix has added directional markers to keep customers going one way down aisles and farther apart because of coronavirus.

Delivering food during coronavirus is a 'calculated risk.' But what choice do drivers and restaurant owners have?

Restaurants across Orlando are relying on delivery orders to keep the lights on. But how long can they keep it up and at what personal cost?

Jimmie Johnson throws himself into iRacing training, hopes racing will resume this season

The final season and much-anticipated retirement tour of Jimmie Johnson, one of NASCAR's greatest champions, has been stopped in its tracks by the coronavirus pandemic.

Magic broadcast team joins effort to help others during coronavirus outbreak

The members of the Orlando Magic broadcasting team each have pledged to donate to both the Christian Service Center and Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, the nonprofits that will benefit from the group's online donation drive.

Orlando Ballet latest arts group to cancel rest of season

Coronavirus shutdown scuttles the ballet's planned performances.

From ukulele to drama to tap, Orlando's arts classes move online

Here's a look at Central Florida online arts learning for children and adults.

Huey Magoo's serves up fresh discounts

Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders is taking 20 percent off family meals, catering and gift cards of $100 or more.

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