Monday, May 25, 2020

Ex-felons can vote despite fees & Officials 'slammed' with Memorial Day crowds, shooting

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Federal judge rules Florida ex-felons can vote despite fines or fees

A federal judge's ruling released Sunday opens the door for hundreds of thousands of ex-felons to be able to vote in Florida despite owing fines and fees.

Authorities 'slammed' in Daytona Beach during Memorial Day weekend with shooting, massive crowds

Six people were wounded Saturday in a Daytona Beach shooting as massive crowds gathered during Memorial Day weekend.

Florida coronavirus death toll up to 2,237, nearly 51k cases

Florida's coronavirus case total approaches 51,000 while 4 new reported deaths bring the toll up to 2,237 on Sunday, according to the state health department.

Osceola deputies investigating Kissimmee shooting

Osceola County deputies are investigating a shooting that happened Saturday morning in the 2900 block of Bonita Circle in Kissimmee.

White House imposes coronavirus travel ban on Brazil

The White House on Sunday broadened its travel ban against countries hard-hit by the coronavirus by denying admission to foreigners who have been in Brazil during the two-week period before they hoped to enter the U.S.

After death of boy with autism, Miami special needs group sees rise in crisis calls

One Miami-Dade nonprofit says it is experiencing an uptick in calls from parents of children with special needs who are in crisis after the death this week of a 9-year-old boy who had autism.

As cultural institutions reopen, Orlando Museum of Art seeks public's input

Orlando Museum of Art, Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens will both re-open June 2.

Cheers to these deals for National Wine Day

Got the urge to raise a glass? May 25 is National Wine Day. Celebrate the mighty grape with these deals and discounts.

UCF football players Jeremiah Jean-Baptiste, Tatum Bethune hand out food to homeless

UCF football players Jeremiah Jean-Baptiste and Tatum Bethune put on masks and gloves, then headed to Miami's Overtown neighborhood to hand out meals Tatum's mother cooked and bottled water to the homeless.

Tiger Woods, Tom Brady deliver jokes and clutch shots to highlight entertaining golf charity match

Tom Brady delivered the shot of the match that made it easy to forget the rest of his swings. Tiger Woods didn't miss a fairway and earned a small measure of revenge against Phil Mickelson.

UCF football could turn feature tight ends more in 2020

New UCF co-offensive coordinator Alex Golesh spent much of his career working to develop the tight end position, but he'll have his work cut out for him because the Knights return just one experienced tight end.

Florida coach suspended, probed for practice during pandemic

A Florida high school football coach was suspended as administrators investigate whether he held practice against rules and stay-at-home orders during the coronavirus pandemic, officials said.

Pictures: Central Florida beaches during coronavirus

Photos of Central Florida beaches during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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