Tuesday, May 26, 2020

UCF researchers focus on coronavirus & Weather looks bad for SpaceX launch

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

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With their labs closed, UCF researchers focus on coronavirus projects

Dozens of research groups at UCF have shifted their focus to COVID-19 research as they have had to halt their existing projects because they can no longer go to their labs at the university.

Stormy weather puts damper on SpaceX's 1st astronaut launch

 Stormy weather is threatening to delay SpaceX's first astronaut launch.

Coronavirus derails SunRail plans for local control

SunRail's route to a new era of local control was thrown off track by the coronavirus outbreak. Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer said a handover of control by Florida DOT to local governments could be a year or two away and should hinge on when Orange County voters have a chance to vote in a sale-tax increase for transportation.

Florida coronavirus case total approaches 52k, death toll hits 2,252

The number of positive COVID-19 cases in Florida went up by 5,279 last week, marking the end of a three-week streak where reported cases were under 5,000. 

OUC digs deep near Lake Highland at site of future substation

OUC has dug up 20,000 cubic yards of dirt and stacked it into a mountain at its former power-plant site just north of downtown Orlando and alongside the Urban Trail.

Daytona Beach police shoot carjacker who pointed rifle at officers: report

A man was shot by police Monday morning in Daytona Beach after he attempted to carjack a woman and pointed a rifle at officers, authorities said, following an already hectic Memorial Day weekend that saw six injured in a separate shooting and crowds flocking to the beach.

Joe Biden, wearing mask, appears in-person for 1st time in 2 months

 Joe Biden made his first in-person appearance in more than two months on Monday as he marked Memorial Day by laying a wreath at a veterans park near his Delaware home.

Orlando Shakes, WUCF team to air children's play as Shakes workers return

Orlando Shakes' production of "Jack and the Beanstalk" will air on TV.

Sets from 'Friends' and 'That '70s Show' coming to Orlando

Recreations of sets from "Friends" and "That '70s Show" are coming to Orlando, courtesy of Fourth Wall.

UCF football coaches try to forge bonds with recruits via videoconference

New UCF co-offensive coordinator Alex Golesh has tried to make the most of videoconference tools to help build relationships with recruits.

Pictures: 12 best beaches in Florida

The 12 best beaches in Florida according to 'Dr. Beach'

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