Friday, May 15, 2020

CityWalk reopening begins & 80% chance of storm

Start your day with a quick digest of today's top Central Florida headlines.

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May 15, 2020

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Universal CityWalk partial reopening begins

What is it like as select restaurants and stores at Universal CityWalk reopen, thus signaling the beginning of the end of Universal Orlando's coronavirus-pandemic shutdown? The shopping and dining complex now has limited operations from 4-10 p.m. daily.

Hurricane center warns of strong winds, rain as season's first storm has 80% chance of forming off Florida's coast

The National Hurricane Center is getting to work early with a potential tropical system off the Florida coast that's already producing gale-force winds.

Florida coronavirus update: 48 new deaths brings toll close to 1,900

Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to announce as early as today that Florida gyms and fitness centers can reopen and indoor seating at restaurants could grow to 50% as part of his plan to restart the economy during the coronavirus pandemic.

Man who recorded himself running red light on Snapchat before St. Cloud crash that killed 2 arrested on vehicular homicide charges

The victims were on their way home from delivering for UberEats on Oct. 26 when St. Cloud police said the driver sped past a red light at 72 mph while recording a video on Snapchat.

Rollins College is eliminating 8% of workforce as budget shrinks

Anticipating drops in enrollment and revenue next year, Rollins College is reducing its workforce by 8% and implementing pay cuts for many others.

Carnival Corp. announces layoffs and furloughs in Florida

Carnival Corp., the world's largest cruise company, announced 820 positions in Florida would be eliminated out of a workforce of roughly 3,000 employees, with another 537 Florida employees placed on furlough.

Florida Blue CEO: Some fundamental health-care changes coming

Pat Geraghty, the CEO of Florida Blue, predicted some fundamental changes in health care would result from the coronavirus outbreak.

UCF co-offensive coordinator Alex Golesh misses close contact with players during shutdown

New UCF co-offensive coordinator Alex Golesh said it has been especially challenges working a distance from players after just joining the Knights in January.

Major Central Florida hospital system uses hydroxychloroquine for coronavirus despite concerns about effectiveness

One of the two major hospital systems in Central Florida is continuing to treat COVID-19 patients with the controversial anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine, taking its cue from a cautious advisory by the Food and Drug Administration.

Heading (online) to the Fringe this weekend? Here's what's up

Watch for these weekend highlights during the online "Fringe Today."

Disney selling face masks with profits going to charity

Disney is donating profits up to $1 million from the sales of the face masks to charity. For more information on the Disney face masks, go here.

Grab 75 cents off FatBoy Ice Cream products for National Chocolate Chip Day

FatBoy Ice Cream Sandwich has a digital coupon for their products worth 75 cents off for National Chocolate Chip Day.

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