Thursday, June 11, 2020

Gun at Mall at Millenia & Sanford fiancée killed

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

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Online video shows man brandishing handgun before Mall at Millenia panic

After video surfaced online of a man brandishing a handgun inside the Mall at Millenia on Sunday, police released new details about the chaotic situation that caused shoppers to flee in fear.

Police: Sanford man confessed to strangling fiancée: 'I have to pay for it'

A Sanford man was arrested last week after police found his fiancee strangled to death at their home, according to Sanford Police.

Central Florida coronavirus numbers rising; officials aren't worried — yet

Although hospitalizations, which are among the key indicators of COVID-19 trouble in a community, have also risen since hitting a low in mid-May, they continue to be below their peak in early April, according to local health systems.

UCF to say which fall classes will be in-person by July 1

UCF is planning to resume some activities on campus this fall, including in-person classes on a limited basis, and intends to tell students which courses will meet face-to-face by July 1.

Hundreds gather in Orlando to 'amplify' black LGBTQ victims, as community feels left out of recent protests

Local activists are looking to maintain the momentum in driving a conversation on systemic racism, but a perceived lack of support from the broader black community kept many black LGBTQ people away from recent demonstrations.

SeaWorld Orlando reopens today with hopes for a comeback

A look at SeaWorld's financial challenges ahead — and what it's like to wear a mask on the Mako coaster.

Thousands of Floridians abruptly stopped getting $600 federal unemployment; state blames 'technology concerns'

For thousands of out-of-work Floridians, the abrupt stop to their weekly $600 federal unemployment checks was a mystery. They had been approved for and been collecting Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation for weeks, on top of their state benefits, but around Memorial Day week, the checks inexplicably ceased.

Starbucks to close 400 stores as company accelerates transformation because of coronavirus

Starbucks plans to close as many as 400 stores in the next 18 months according to a Securities and Exchange Commission document.

NBA, Orlando Magic will use resumption of play at Disney as forum to fight racism | Commentary

The NBA will make the most of its platform when it resumes play at ESPN Wide World of Sports, bringing its fight against racial injustice to Orlando.

MLS, Orlando City officials confident in tournament safety

Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber is confident players and staff will be safe during an upcoming tournament at ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando despite an increase in coronavirus cases in the region.

The city of Weeki Wachee is no more

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Tuesday to dissolve the city of Weeki Wachee, population 13, and have it absorbed into Hernando County.

Seana's Caribbean Soul Food wants to "bring everyone together"

Orlando native Joshua Johnson has traveled the world seeking connections. Now he's helping folks make them at home, over food.

Orlando's Icon Park slashes prices for Florida residents

Icon Park in Orlando is offering Florida residents 40 percent off admission to some attractions.

Pictures: SeaWorld Orlando reopens

SeaWorld Orlando reopens on today after shutting down for months because of coronavirus.

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