Wednesday, June 17, 2020

Record new virus cases & DeSantis eschews shutdowns

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Gov. Ron DeSantis: 'We're not rolling back,' despite jump in coronavirus cases

Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday the state would not shut down again or scale back the reopening of businesses despite record numbers of new daily cases of coronavirus being reported in Florida.

Coronavirus hits NOAA hurricane hunter base in Florida

Five employees of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Operations' hurricane hunter reconnaissance base in Lakeland tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday.

SeaWorld has fallen behind on millions of dollars in construction bills, including Iron Gwazi and Ice Breaker roller coasters

The companies that built Iron Gwazi and the Ice Breaker roller coasters are among a growing list of vendors putting pressure on SeaWorld to pay its bills. Vendors filed about $16 million in liens...

Florida coronavirus cases pass 80k; death toll nears 3,000

Florida reported another record day for positive coronavirus cases passing 80,000 statewide on Tuesday along with 55 new reported deaths to close in on 3,000 total.

Questions remain about when state offices will reopen, but Health Department has a plan

More than a month after Gov. Ron DeSantis began restarting Florida's economy, his administration has not issued guidance for how state agencies should reopen offices to workers and the public.

Val Demings stresses police experience, personal history with racism as vice presidential credentials

In a conference call along with Democratic National Committee chair Tom Perez and state party chair Terrie Rizzo marking the five-year anniversary of President Donald Trump's 2016 campaign,...

Trump administration refuses to say who got taxpayer-backed loans meant to help small businesses

The Trump Administration has so far refused to publicly disclose PPP recipients — and it might not do so at all.

Black Lives Matter. What it means. Why here. And why now. | Commentary

From Trayvon Martin in to George Floyd: The story of the 'Black Lives Matter' rallying cry and why it's worth hearing

Man suspected in Tallahassee killings fled to Orlando on bus, police say

The man suspected in the killings of two women in Tallahassee — activist Oluwatoyin Salau and community volunteer Victoria Sims — fled to Orlando on a bus before being apprehended, police...

Dan Mullen: Gators remain focused on preparing for season opener

UF coach Dan Mullen acknowledges it is difficult to focus on football with so much going on in the world, but he said Tuesday he is proud of the Gators for pushing to prepare for the season opener.

Orlando City holds first full team training session since coronavirus shutdown

Orlando City players took the pitch Monday and played competitive soccer for the first time since March.

Road Rave drive-in music festival provides a socially distanced party at fairgrounds

After being postponed, the Road Rave drive-in music festival is bringing a socially distanced party to Central Florida Fairgrounds June 20.

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Pictures: Sports figures who have reportedly tested positive for coronavirus

As the coronavirus spreads across the world, sports figures haven't been spared and have tested positive for the novel virus. They appear in order of most recently reported.

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