Friday, May 8, 2020

What travelers can expect at OIA & limited testing at prisons

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

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May 8, 2020

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Orlando airport: What travelers can expect on next trip

Orlando International Airport's rebound from the coronavirus pandemic will begin with mandatory face masks, window shields for ticket agents, fewer airlines and destinations, and half as many passengers in the airport.

Coronavirus testing at most Florida prisons remains limited, especially at privately run facilities

While the state corrections department has recently expanded testing to include some asymptomatic inmates at the three prisons with the largest confirmed outbreaks, testing remains limited beyond those facilities — especially at some privately run prisons.

Disney Springs to reopen in phases beginning May 20

Walt Disney World's reopening process will begin with parts of Disney Springs on May 20

Florida coronavirus update: Death toll reaches 1,600 with 38,828 cases

But local hospital officials said the number of patients admitted because of the virus has remained low in recent days — a sign the pandemic is waning, at least for now, in Central Florida.

Thousands of owners of McDonald's and other big franchises get PPP loans; independent eateries fight back

The U.S. Small Business Administration has processed more than 3.8 million loans through the "Paycheck Protection Program" so far, but the Trump administration has refused to disclose a list of recipients. That makes it all but impossible to evaluate how successful the program has been in tossing a coronavirus lifeline to the nation's smallest businesses.

Maitland police investigating shooting that left 1 dead

A shooting Thursday night left one person dead inside a home, according to the Maitland Police Department.

Family of stabbed 9-year-old claims St. Cloud cops shot wrong person

The family of the child who was stabbed repeatedly inside a St. Cloud apartment said police killed an innocent man as the St. Cloud Police Department released names and 911 calls from that incident.

Winter Park event for Mother's Day will test comfort with crowds

An outdoor Mother's Day event that begins Friday afternoon on Winter Park's Park Avenue could serve as the first major indicator of how comfortable people are returning to the crowded festivals.

UCF QB McKenzie Milton says there's a 50-50 chance he'll play this season

Injured UCF quarterback McKenzie Milton said Thursday there is a 50-50 chance he'll be able to play football again during the 2020 season.

Bucs' Tom Brady to face Saints' Drew Brees in opener as NFL unveils 2020 schedules

New Tampa Bay quarterback Tom Brady will face Saints star Drew Brees in New Orleans to kick off the 2020 season, the NFL announced while unveiling upcoming schedules for all 32 teams.

CrimeCon heads for Orlando, but it first offers 'at-home' edition this weekend

CrimeCon, a true-crime event, aims for Orlando but offers 'at-home' edition Saturday

United Arts smashes annual fundraising campaign's goal

United Arts raises nearly a million dollars more than in 2019.

Pollo Tropical thanks nurses with free Tropichops

For National Nurses Week, Pollo Tropical is offering nurses free Classic Chicken Tropichops 6-8 p.m. through May 12.

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