Balancing COVID-19 with hurricane threat & Restaurant closings

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View In Browser June 22, 2020 orlandosentinel.com Orlando Morning Report ADVERTISEMENT Preparing for the big one: Orange County emergency chief balances COVID-19 with hurricane threat Orange County's new emergency management division chief has her work cut out for her as 2020 presents the difficult challenge of working through a global pandemic and a busy hurricane season. Read More Gator's Dockside in Waterford Lakes closes after employee tests positive for coronavirus The Gator's Dockside restaurant in Waterford Lakes Village announced Sunday it is closed indefinitely after an employee tested positive for the coronavirus. Read More ADVERTISEMENT First Florida teen dies from coronavirus, state health department says A 17-year-old boy from Pasco County is the first reported fatality of a minor from coronavirus in the state of Florida, according to the state health department. Read More Florida reports highest amount of cases in one week since coronavirus pandemic began; statewide total tops 97,000 From Sunday to Sunday, Florida saw 21,723 new reported cases, the highest amount in a one-week period since the pandemic began. Sunday's update brings the statewide case total to 97,291, with... Read More ADVERTISEMENT 2 dead, 7 wounded in shooting at North Carolina block party Two people were killed and seven others were wounded in a shooting in North Carolina's largest city, police said, while five others were hit by vehicles afterward. Read More Trump poses 'danger for the republic' if reelected, John Bolton charges President Donald Trump poses a "danger for the republic" and would be an even greater threat if he wins a second term this fall because he would be unconstrained by future... Read More National Hurricane Center keeps an eye on system in Atlantic The National Hurricane Center is watching a low-pressure system Sunday that formed over the Atlantic Ocean and has determined the chances are low that it will form a cyclone. Read More Man charged with murder in shooting death of wife, son in Orange County's Whisper Lakes A 59-year-old Orlando man was charged Sunday with two counts of first-degree murder for the shooting deaths of his wife and 21-year-old son, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office. Read More FSU stadium and UF arena names questioned due to racist ties Current and former Florida State and University of Florida students are pushing to rename two major sports venues — Doak Campbell Center in Tallahassee and the Stephen C. O'Connell Center... Read More A noose was found in Black NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace's garage stall at Talladega A noose was found in the garage stall of Black driver Bubba Wallace at the NASCAR race in Alabama on Sunday, less than two weeks after he successfully pushed the auto racing series to ban... Read More Save some green: Experts give advice to medical marijuana shoppers Dr. Mark Moore of Medcan Florida in Tallahassee offers advice for patients looking to save money on their medical cannabis treatments. Read More Disney turns wedding dreams into real-life fairy tales From a Disney Plus show to a new line of gowns and a yearly showcase, find out what goes into planning a wedding at Disney. Read More T-Mobile Tuesdays gives away free Starbucks and more for summer T-Mobile Tuesdays will include free coffee at Starbucks, plus offers from Burger King, Popeye's and more. Read More advertisement Unsubscribe   |   Newsletters   |   Privacy Policy   |   Terms of Service Copyright © 2020 | Orlando Sentinel | 633 N. Orange Ave. Orlando, FL 32801 ABOUT THIS EMAIL You received this email because you are following the Orlando Morning Report newsletter.