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'Get used to it': Guests flock to Universal Citywalk on reopening weekend

On Friday, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a "full Phase 1" reopening of the economy, which include gyms, starting Monday. Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure remain closed along with other theme parks.

Tropical Storm Arthur forms off Florida, expected to strengthen

Tropical Storm Arthur, first named storm of the 2020 hurricane season, was located off Cape Canaveral and expected to strengthen in the next 60-72 hours.

Florida coronavirus update: 1,964 deaths reported as case total approaches 45,000

Florida's coronavirus cases rose to 44,811 Saturday and 47 new reported deaths brought the death toll up to 1,964, as the reliability of tens of thousands of Central Florida test results is brought into question by the AdventHealth system. Six new deaths were reported in the region.

Disney Springs: Reopening rules announced (wear a mask); more businesses ready later

Disney Springs reopening rules: Face masks required when shutdown ends May 20

Orlando area gyms make changes to assure members can safely resume workouts Monday

Orlando area gym owners have implemented new cleaning protocol and other changes to assure members they can safely resume workouts Monday.

AdventHealth says 25,000 of its COVID-19 test results unreliable

The results of more than 25,000 COVID-19 tests performed by AdventHealth in Central Florida are unreliable because of concerns with a third-party lab that has been processing the tests, the health system announced on Saturday morning.

Victim named in Mount Dora Lowe's shooting; no suspect yet, police say

Officers arrived at the home improvement store in Mount Dora just before 9 p.m. Friday after witnesses reported gunshots in the parking lot.

Deltona man charged with killing boyfriend with blunt object

Victor M. Mercado is charged with killing his boyfriend with a blunt object, Volusia deputies said.

Trump repeatedly tweets support for 'great people' who harassed Long Island TV reporter at rally

Trump tweeted his support of the angry Long Island protesters who harassed a local TV reporter at a reopen rally.

Airline passengers find confusion, change in coronavirus era

As some sectors of public life start to emerge from the coronavirus shutdown, airlines are trying to persuade reluctant travelers that commercial flights are "as safe an environment as you're going to find." Yet passengers report widespread confusion over rapidly evolving safety rules and their uneven enforcement.

Dr. Raul Pino, from plastic surgeon to public health official, a face of the pandemic response in nation's tourist capitol

The nation has Dr. Anthony Fauci. Orange County has Dr. Raul Pino. Only in a pandemic can public health officials who often toil in obscurity take on the sort of following that would make most politicians envious.

Blake Snell could learn humility from NASCAR's Ryan Newman | Commentary

Rays pitcher Blake Snell's arrogance and insistence he shouldn't play for less than his full salary makes NASCAR and its humble drivers look better.

Daytona track president hopes NASCAR enjoys smooth racing restart at Darlington on Sunday

Daytona International Speedway track president Chip Wile is confident NASCAR will run a smooth race at Darlington Sunday, setting the tone for the sport's restart after a coronavirus shutdown.

LB Evan Thompson heartbroken Florida Tech dropped football, elated to find new home at FAU

After Florida Tech shut down it's football program Monday, linebacker Evan Thompson quickly rebounded and is committed to play football at FAU.

Jar yourself out of culinary complacency with a fun, new skill: pickling

Jar yourself out of culinary complacency with a new skill: pickling! In celebration of National Pickle Week, some local pros showcase the ease of this ancient practice with tips and recipes.

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