Wednesday, April 22, 2020

State virus deaths may hit 1,000 by Friday & business loan program's woes

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Florida coronavirus update: Deaths up to 839, on track to hit 1,000 by Friday

The state continues to expand testing, having doled out more than 270,000 to date, which makes it third in the nation, although less than 2% of Florida's overall population.

Altamonte Springs woman recovering after coronavirus put her in coma for 6 days pleads 'stay home'

When Cindy Nieves first became sick, she thought she had allergies. Then she took a turn for the worse and ended up in a medically induced coma.

Maps of Florida coronavirus cases by ZIP code and county

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.

Changes to Florida's bridge loan program allowed some businesses to get multiple loans while 37,000 received nothing

Changes made to the program before the coronavirus outbreak that allowed business owners to ask for more than the typical $50,000 maximum and apply for multiple loans. Meanwhile, more than 37,000 applications were turned away.

Bailout programs meant for 'small' businesses have big problems | Commentary

In Florida, 97% of applicants for 'Bridge' loans got rejected. Nationally, restaurants and hotels want to spend 'Paycheck Protection' money on things other than paychecks

Hurricane window manufacturer PGT is closing its 320,000 square-foot Orlando factory in June

PGT Innovations Inc., one of the nation's largest hurricane-grade window manufacturers, is closing down its 320,000 square-foot Orlando manufacturing facility in June and consolidating work to its other Florida plants.

Amid coronavirus shutdown, SeaWorld says it has enough money to make it through 2021

At the start of this year, SeaWorld's attendance was record-breaking. Now, after the coronavirus shutdowns, the company assures investors it has enough cash to survive through 2021 if the parks stay closed for the rest of 2020.

More coronavirus information in Spanish 'overdue', Orange commissioner says

After weeks of calls for more information about the local coronavirus response in Spanish, Orange County officials, for the first time on Tuesday, held a completely bilingual briefing.In a sometimes tense exchange between Orange officials and journalists representing Spanish-language media, Commissioner Mayra Uribe said she understands the frustration.

Bucs trade for suddenly un-retired Rob Gronkowski, reuniting him with Tom Brady

The Bucs wanted tight end Rob Gronkowski to come out of retirement and play in Tompa Bay as much as Gronk wanted to play football again with star Tom Brady.

UF punter Tommy Townsend embraces uncertainty during NFL draft week

Former Florida Gators punter Tommy Townsend has no idea what's in store for him during the NFL draft, which begins Thursday night and runs through Saturday.

During coronavirus 'distance learning,' Orange County students study arts with the pros

Orlando Ballet, the Orlando Philharmonic and Opera Orlando among local groups working with OCPS.

Azteca D'Oro offers BOGO margaritas for pickup

Azteca D'Oro in Orlando has 2-for-1 margaritas.

Pictures: See who's behind the voices of Orlando radio

Ever wonder what the people you listen to on the radio every day look like? So did we! So here they are...

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