Monday, June 1, 2020

Mayhem at Orlando protests & state virus deaths hit 2,451

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Mayhem marks Orlando protests after dark; police use tear gas to disperse crowds

Several hundred protesters demanding justice for George Floyd gathered in downtown Orlando and marched toward City Hall on Sunday night as about a dozen motorcycles and dirt bikes revved their engines, showering them with exhaust.

Florida coronavirus death toll hits 2,451 out of 56k cases; global case total tops 6 million

Florida reported four new fatalities from coronavirus on Sunday, along with 739 new confirmed cases, while the health department works to fix the web dashboard that provides the latest COVID-19 data for the state. 

Watch replay: Orlando, Orange County implement curfew after George Floyd protests

Mayor Buddy Dyer and Police Chief Orlando Rolón discuss George Floyd protests in Orlando.

Orlando woman struck, killed by car along SR-19 in Lake, troopers say

A 39-year-old Orlando woman was pronounced dead at the scene of a crash along SR-19 near Lake Smith Road on Saturday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

SpaceX docks at the International Space Station with two NASA astronauts for the first time

SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule eased its way to the International Space Station Sunday morning, autonomously docking with the station and marking the first time an American commercial capsule with humans aboard performed the feat.

George Floyd protests: Josh Heupel, Alex Morgan, Alex Martins and more sports leaders call for change

George Floyd's death and protests nationwide prompted UCF football coach Josh Heupel, Orlando Pride star Alex Morgan, Orlando Magic CEO Alex Martins and many other Florida sports figures to call for change.

Orlando area black high school football players react to protests, looting after George Floyd's death

Orlando area black high school football players say they are upset by George Floyd's death, but they expect little to change as protests spread nationwide.

Winter Park teen's radio station raises over $30K for first responders

Winter Park native and Lake Highland Preparatory School junior founded D100 Radio in 2014. He started a fundraiser through the radio station to benefit first responders amid the coronavirus pandemic.

'The Highwaymen' movie prepares for production in Florida

A new movie about the famous group of Florida artists called the Highwaymen will begin filming soon in the Sunshine State.

Pictures: 2020 Orange County Valedictorians and top students

Here are the 2020 Orange County schools' Valedictorians and other top students. Please check back as more students are added as we receive them.

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