Wednesday, June 3, 2020

Orlando protesters tear-gassed & LGBTQ leaders' town hall

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Orlando protesters tear-gassed, arrested after throwing rocks, bottles near City Hall

A large, mostly peaceful fourth day of protests in downtown Orlando over the death of George Floyd ended Tuesday night with police using tear gas after protesters threw bottles and rocks.

George Floyd protests: 13 arrested after curfew Monday night, Orlando police say

A man from the Jacksonville area whose backpack held a hammer, crowbar, spray paint and fireworks, among other items, was among those arrested during Monday night's protests against police brutality, according to the Orlando Police Department.

Florida LGBTQ leaders organize national virtual town hall on racial violence

Equality Florida is hosting a national virtual town hall of black LGBTQ leaders Wednesday evening to address the killing of George Floyd amid a wave of deadly acts against black Americans.

Siegels countersue ex-chef who alleged 'Queen of Versailles' Jackie Siegel sexually harassed him

Westgate Resort's parent company is countersuing a former chef for "Queen of Versailles" Jackie Siegel who accused her of sexual harassment in a federal lawsuit.

Central Florida coronavirus cases pass 6,000; deaths hit 2,530 statewide

Florida reported 617 new coronavirus cases and 70 more deaths Tuesday, for a new total of 57,447 cases and 2,530 fatalities statewide.

Florida educators want staggered school schedules amid virus

Florida's largest association of educators called Tuesday for changing how schools operate in the era of the coronavirus — including staggering school schedules, suspending active-shooting drills and imposing social distancing rules on buses and campuses.

Black lives matter and need to be supported by white voices like Stan Van Gundy and Richard Lapchick | Commentary

George Floyd's death has unified the sports world against racial injustice, but it's important white people with influence such as coaches and team owners push for real change.

MLS working through dispute with players, likely will avoid lockout

Major League Soccer and its players association have worked through their labor dispute and are on track to avoid a lockout that could have been catastrophic for the league.

Margaritaville Orlando reopens with 'Stay in Paradise' deal

Guests who book stays at Margaritaville Resort Orlando through June 30 can get a $50 daily credit and other perks with a promo code.

Pictures: 2020 Seminole County Valedictorians and top students

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

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