Start your day with a quick digest of today's top Central Florida headlines.
 The Orange County Convention Center is preparing to open back up next month with an expected gathering of 30,000 people for a high school-age national volleyball tournament as the center goes after a new safety seal of approval for big venues prompted by the coronavirus pandemic. |   | |
 Florida on Wednesday reported 48 new deaths and 479 cases for a total of 1,827 fatalities among 42,402 cases. Statewide, 84% of coronavirus fatalities have been among those ages 65 and up, Gov. Ron DeSantis said. | | | |
 St. Cloud police said the 9-year-old was stabbed repeatedly in the face and upper body by Jah'Sean Hodge inside the family's Georgia Avenue apartment. | | | |
 The first tropical event of 2020 could form weeks ahead of schedule as forecasters monitor a disturbance that has high odds of becoming a subtropical storm near the Bahamas. | | | |
 Interstate 4's $2.4 billion overhaul design lacks fire protection for toll lanes, warns Seminole County's fire chief, who will meet with state officials. | | | |
 More businesses at Disney Springs could be open starting May 27, a union leader says. | | | |
 Operators of the Wheel at ICON Park, Fun Spot America and other smaller Orlando attractions are pleading for Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings' help in seeking approval to reopen their gates ahead of their larger counterparts, Disney and Universal, which also remain closed. | | | |
 Gov. Ron DeSantis wants all professional sports teams to come to Florida during the coronavirus pandemic, offering a haven for those in other parts of the country under stay-at-home orders. | | | |
 The Orlando Magic are waiting for COVID-19 testing results on asymptomatic players and staff to come back before reopening facilities for voluntary workouts. | | | |
 What do Amazon, the Mormon Church, Wells Fargo and comedy fans have in common? All have made hefty donations to Central Florida's food banks, low-wage worker relief efforts and charities serving the elderly during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has triggered unprecedented demand for help. | | | |
 An emerging market is bringing more inflatable, foldable and packable kayaks to the market, appealing to the increasing number of recreationists who drive small cars or live in apartments but still want to get out. | | | |
 Drinking games, song requests -- and don't forget to tip your dancer in the virtual club nights popping up around the Internet. | | | |
 The 125th Fighter Wing flew over Orlando Wednesday as a salute to healthcare workers and first responders. | | | |
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