Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Florida coronavirus update: New deaths, search cases near you

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Florida coronavirus update: 42 new deaths raise state toll to 296; Orange County has 10th death

Florida coronavirus deaths keep doubling about every four days as the state's total passed 290 on Tuesday at what could be the beginning of a surge that doesn't relent until summer.

Florida coronavirus cases near you: Search by ZIP code

Search for Florida coronavirus patients by ZIP code using this interactive map. Also see hourly updates on confirmed cases, the number of tests conducted and details of each patient. 

Slimy: Legislator's mom gets denied unemployment … so NOW he's mad. | Commentary

Florida's unemployment system has been a dumpster fire for years. But now, thanks to the coronavirus crisis, Sen. Joe Gruters own mom can't get her check. And suddenly, he's mad.

Records detail hostage standoff inside Orange County Jail booking center

Summaries of interviews conducted after an inmate with a hidden gun held a deputy at gunpoint inside the Orange County Jail reveal new details of how the incident played out.

Autopsies for Todt family: 'Unspecified violence,' Benadryl overdose killed wife, 3 kids

The complete autopsies for the wife and three children of Anthony Todt, who were found dead in their Celebration home in January, determined they were killed by "unspecified violence" combined with overdoses of Benadryl.

Federal stimulus checks may start arriving this week. Here's who gets what and how.

Most taxpayers will get federal stimulus payments of up to $1,200 per adult and $500 per dependent child. But not everyone, and there are no solid estimates of how many people will get the cash.

Orlando airport passenger traffic down 97 percent

As the COVID-19 outbreak has shuttered the region's tourism industry, its main hub for travelers has taken an unthinkable blow. The airport, crowded beyond capacity a few months ago, is now largely vacant.

Florida high school athletes hoping for extra year of eligibility face hurdles

A survey of high school athletic directors and coaches shows mixed feelings about giving a fifth year of athletic eligibility to students whose 2020 seasons have been impacted by coronavirus.

Disney, musicians' union agree to terms for April 19 furloughs

Disney and the union that represents musicians who perform at its theme parks reached a deal Tuesday night that extends the company's coronavirus-inspired furloughs to union workers for the first time.

Coronavirus marooned 5 Disney World workers in Peru for 22 days

5 Disney World workers were stuck in Peru, cornered by coronavirus, canceled flights, closed borders

April 8 deadline to apply to Performing Arts Relief Fund, watch musical showcase

The new fund is designed to provide quick relief to out-of-work entertainers.

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