Monday, April 20, 2020

Florida coronavirus deaths up to 774 & Fire safety insepectors switch roles

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Florida coronavirus update: Deaths up to 774 including Seminole resident as cases pass 26,000

Florida's coronavirus cases reached 26,314 by Sunday evening with a total of 774 deaths reported, including a Central Florida resident. 

Fire safety inspectors take on new roles in coronavirus fight

As many workers find themselves furloughed in light coronavirus shutting down businesses, some Orange County employees are being repurposed, such as inspectors of the fire marshal's office.

Citing coronavirus pandemic, Florida congressmen want crackdown on Chinese live animal markets

U.S. Reps. Alcee Hastings and Vern Buchanan want President Donald Trump to push China to "aggressively" regulate live animal markets or force them to close. The coronavirus may have jumped to humans from animals at a wet market in Wuhan, China.

Rescue loved one from nursing home? Not so fast, expert warns

Before you remove a loved one from a nursing home or assisted living facility, make sure you have a plan. But the site may be just the place your loved one needs to be during the coronavirus crisis.

Pennsylvania homicide suspect arrested on newly reopened Florida beach

The day after a Florida beach was reopened for physical activity, police arrested a Pennsylvania homicide suspect loitering near the dunes on Sunday.

Happy 75th birthday, Steve Spurrier! Thanks for decades of funning, gunning, cunning football | Commentary

Florida Gators legend Steve Spurrier was born 75 years ago in Miami Beach.

NFL GMs think remote draft will alter trading scene

To trade or not to trade

Pictures: Orlando then and now

 See how Orlando and Central Florida have changed over the years.

Beeper, Gatorland celebrate baby emu's 1st birthday

Gatorland celebrates baby emu Beeper's 1st birthday

Orlando Shakes offers free adult classes

First round of classes include brushing up on job-interview skills and learning to tell better stories.

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