Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Local virus cases tick up & Disney guests may need masks

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

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May 19, 2020

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Disney, Universal may require masks, but will tourists comply and how can it be enforced?

Wear a mask at Disney World? Health experts say it's the right thing to do. But it's sparked a fierce debate among theme park fans. 

Florida coronavirus update: Deaths near 2,000, but down week over week

Orange County logged 150 new cases of coronavirus last week, a significant increase over a week earlier, which saw 85 new cases in the county of 1.3 million people.

Interstate 4's soaring 'flyover' ramps with S.R. 408 are complete, Gov. DeSantis says

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declares new "flyover" ramps complete for connecting overhauled sections of Interstate 4 and S.R. 408.

Sheriff releases video of crowd reaction during arrest during massive Central Florida block party

A weekend block party that had an estimated 3,000 people in DeLand was broken up by police and sheriff's deputies resulting in some arrests that drew the ire of some of the attendees.

Lab says 25,000 COVID-19 tests are reliable, disputing AdventHealth claims

The CEO of the laboratory at the center of AdventHealth COVID-19 testing problems says that even though his company fell behind in processing the samples because of issues beyond his control, the results of the tests are reliable.

Lake Highland Prep students offer free online tutoring to younger kids

Lake Highland Preparatory School students offer free, online tutoring to younger children. They wanted to help during the coronavirus pandemic, and were bored with their school and activities shut down.

Trump says he's taking hydroxychloroquine in case he gets coronavirus, even though drug is unproven for fighting COVID-19

Trump spent weeks pushing the drug as a potential cure for COVID-19 against the cautionary advice of many of his administration's top medical professionals.

Orlando Pride star Sydney Leroux pushes to reach peak fitness, care for her family during pandemic

Orlando Pride forward Sydney Leroux, like most parents around the world, is juggling her job and caring for her family during the coronavirus pandemic.

East Carolina plans to cut a sport but will stay in AAC along with UCF

East Carolina, which followed UCF moving from Conference USA to the American Athletic Conference, is cutting at least one sport due to coronavirus pandemic budget issues.

This week at Orlando's 'Fringe Today': Phantasmagoria, 'nuns' and a gorilla in the room

What's ahead from the online "Fringe Today" festival.

Popbar offers a deal on frozen treats

Popbar locations in Orlando are selling 6 bars for $25.

Pictures: Winter Garden Farmers Market

Social distancing and other measures are in place at the market during the coronavirus epidemic.

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