Sunday, May 24, 2020

Memorial Day kickoff at the beach & Central Florida class of 2020

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

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May 24, 2020

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Despite resurgence worries, people kick off Memorial Day weekend at the beach

At Cocoa Beach on Saturday, where people kicked off the Memorial Day weekend, there were few clues that the coronavirus pandemic remains at the forefront of the global conversation.

Central Florida class of 2020 celebrations: Car parades, virtual ceremonies

School districts across the state have been wrestling with how to honor the class of 2020 in the age of the coronvirus pandemic. Among the other events scheduled: virtual ceremonies, football field graduations and car parades.

Florida coronavirus cases surpass 50,000 with 2,233 deaths

The state department of health announced 43 new reported deaths pushing the death toll to 2,233 Saturday, with the case total surpassing 50,000.

President Trump calls on governors to reopen churches, declares them essential services

President Donald Trump said he has deemed churches and other houses of worship "essential" and called on governors to allow them to reopen this weekend despite the threat of the coronavirus.

2 adults die, children thrown from SUV in 417 crash

Six people, including three children, were thrown from a vehicle on Saturday in a crash that killed two of the adults.

Mother charged with killing 9-year-old autistic son in Miami-Dade

Patricia Ripley, 47, is charged with first-degree murder for the death of her 9-year-old son Alejandro Ripley, after telling police he was kidnapped.

Family demands justice for 'gentle giant' as investigation of teen's Sanford killing continues

Adrein Green's family says the official explanation of the teenager's Sanford killing doesn't make sense and his shooter's account doesn't square with the "gentle giant" they knew.

Sheriff's worker charged with hiding camera in roommate's bedroom

An Orange County Sheriff's employee hid a camera in his roommate's bedroom, authorities said Saturday.

NBA confirms talks with Disney about resuming season in Orlando

The NBA is in talks with the Walt Disney Company on a single-site scenario for a resumption of play in Orlando in late July.

Patriots owner Robert Kraft will get Zoom court hearing — and the public can watch it live

Robert Kraft's attorneys cited potential shortcomings with using Zoom videoconferencing for an upcoming appeals court hearing on his massage parlor prostitution case. They said a traditional court hearing would better "protect, control, and ensure the integrity of the proceedings."

Out of the Woods: Tiger emerges for TV match with Lefty, QBs

The purpose is to raise $10 million or more for COVID-19 relief efforts, and provide entertainment with four of the biggest stars from the PGA Tour and NFL.

Brodeur culpable for unemployment problems | Letters

Letter writers weigh in on unemployment, Gov. Ron DeSantis and freedom of the press.

Pictures: Vice President Pence's full day in Orlando

Vice President Mike Pence and Florida governor Ron DeSantis visit the Westminster Baldwin Park retirement community, in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, May 20, 2020, before having lunch at Beth's Burger Bar and holding a roundtable discussion on the Florida economy with local business leaders at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort.

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