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Disney World suspends FastPass, cancels dining reservations as part of reopening plan

Walt Disney World is moving forward in its preparations for reopening its theme parks by suspending its FastPass+ reservation system and by canceling all of its dining reservations for the rest of the year, the resort said Thursday.

Mid-Atlantic disturbance has 30% chance to develop into storm, NHC says

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a disturbance located in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.

Seminole Tax Collector Joel Greenberg says he tested positive for coronavirus

Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg — who last month urged residents on social media to disobey the state's stay-at-home orders put in place to stop the spread of the coronavirus — announced Thursday that he has tested positive for the virus.

Judge rejects ordering fixes to state unemployment system

Pointing to the constitutional separation of powers, a Leon County circuit judge Thursday refused to order the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity to take steps to "fix" the state's much-maligned unemployment compensation system to process and pay claims.

Lake County woman gets federal prison for 15 years of Social Security fraud

A Lake County woman was sentenced to one year and one day in federal prison for theft of government property, as well as the forfeiture of $173,619.40.

Veto this bill, Gov. DeSantis, and keep the faith with Seminole County voters | Editorial

Gov. Ron DeSantis has at times been an advocate for the environment and for respecting the will of voters. He would do both for Seminole County voters by vetoing Senate Bill 410.

UCF athletics director Danny White optimistic college football season will start on time

UCF athletics director Danny White is hopeful the college football season will start on time.

Chase Elliott ends week of misery with overdue NASCAR Cup triumph at Charlotte

Chase Elliott ended a week of miserable finishes with an overdue NASCAR Cup victory at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Dr. Phillips Center cuts execs, furloughs staff in coronavirus fallout

The downtown arts center's staffing changes begin June 1.

No word from DeSantis on permission for Walt Disney World and SeaWorld to reopen, Mayor Jerry Demings said

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said Thursday he's yet to hear from Gov. Ron DeSantis on if he'll sign off on Walt Disney World and SeaWorld's reopening plans, though the mayor received state confirmation that a dozen small attractions in the county are cleared to open.

'Friends' brunch coming to Orlando

A "Friends"-themed brunch is coming to Orlando.

Pictures: World's largest sports stadiums

From Ann Arbor, Michigan to Pyongyang, North Korea, there are colossal sports venues around the world. These are the largest sports stadiums, ranked by capacity.

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