Saturday, June 20, 2020

Orange mask mandate begins & LGBTQ teachers in religious schools

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

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June 20, 2020

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People infected by virus are younger in Central Florida as Orange begins mask mandate Saturday

The coronavirus pandemic is aging in reverse in Central Florida and across the state, growing younger as the economy reopens and the public health emergency drags toward its fifth month.

Supreme Court ruling likely won't protect LGBTQ teachers in religious schools

LGBTQ advocates cheered Monday's Supreme Court ruling that banned employers from discriminating against gay workers, but the decision may not extend to Florida religious schools, including...

Hundreds march through downtown Orlando amid Juneteenth events across Central Florida

It was a solemn remembrance of lives lost, a raucous march, a jubilant celebration and a call to action: More than a thousand people gathered in downtown Orlando on Friday to mark...

Inmate dies at Lake Correctional Institute after use-of-force incident

An inmate at Lake Correctional Institute died Friday after a confrontation with a guard, according to the Florida Department of Corrections.

DeSantis won't order statewide mask use but says local mandates are OK with him

As new cases of COVID-19 rise in Florida, leaders of the state's largest cities and counties are requiring masks be worn in public, something Gov. Ron DeSantis has recommended but not...

Disney World reveals details about park reservations, suspends park-hopping for now

Disney unveils some facts about its reopening reservation system.

Florida coronavirus cases rise by 3,822 as number of infections nears 90K

Florida reported an additional 3,822 coronavirus cases Friday, yet another record-shattering increase as the number of infections statewide approaches 90,000.

Unemployment in metro Orlando jumps to 22.6% in May, the worst in Florida

The unemployment rate in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford area, home to theme park giants and countless attractions and hotels that for months have been closed to tourists, was the highest in the...

Mills 50 bars Will's Pub, Lil Indies, Dirty Laundry closed 'at least' this weekend after customer tests positive for COVID-19

Will's Pub, Lil Indies and Dirty Laundry won't be open as cleaning and testing are done in the facilities.

Trump administration abruptly drops insistence on secrecy for $600 billion coronavirus aid program for small businesses

The unexpected move came after Democratic lawmakers, government watchdogs, ethics advocates and news organizations called for the administration to make the information public.

Cruise lines to suspend sailing from U.S. ports into September

Cruise lines have agreed to suspend sailing from U.S. ports until September 15, trade group Cruise Lines International Association announced Friday.

Civilian employee at Orange County Sheriff's Office arrested on child pornography charge, agency says

An Orange County Sheriff's Office civilian employee was arrested Friday on possession of child pornography charges, the agency said.

Is it still safe for NBA, MLS to come to Orlando?

Health officials, CEOs of Orlando's NBA and MLS teams and the leagues' commissioners all say it's still safe to host games at ESPN Wide World of Sports despite an increase in COVID-19 cases.

3 things that will be radically different if MLB returns

The sport will be very, very different very, very soon. We break it down.

Twins remove statue of racist owner Calvin Griffith from Target Field entrance: 'We cannot remain silent'

The Twins finally acknowledged Griffith's role in their history and place in their future.

Magic games will be available on Fox Sports Florida when season resumes

Orlando Magic CEO Alex Martins has confirmed that the team's eight seeding games – to be played at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney World – will be available on Fox...

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