Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Universal Orlando layoffs & Seminole Tax Collector Joel Greenberg indictment

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

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Universal Orlando lays off unspecified number of workers

Universal Orlando lays off theme park workers after reopening from coronavirus shutdown

Seminole Tax Collector Joel Greenberg indicted, accused of stalking election opponent

Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg has been indicted on a federal stalking charge, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced Tuesday.

Orange schools change dress code, end 'distracting' outfit rules

The Orange County School Board on Tuesday voted to do away with dress code rules some said unfairly targeted girls, keeping them from wearing tank tops in hot weather and blaming them...

Migrant workers are exploited for labor, blamed for coronavirus. Just ask this nun | Commentary

This nun is ticked off. She's watched migrant farmworkers get exploited and demonized in Florida for years. And now they're being blamed for coronavirus infections

Affordable housing company to raise rent, just as Orange County shoots down rent freeze

A Central Florida affordable housing company that faced pushback for trying to raise tenants' rent in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak is again moving forward with increases — at the...

Rally demands Lake County prosecutors charge officer in prisoner death

Dozens of people gathered at the Lake County prosecutors office Tuesday demanding that officials arrest and charge the officer responsible for the death of a 51-year-old inmate at a Clermont...

Winter Park to ban commercial electronic scooters, bikes

Winter Park wants to ban commercially-operated electronic bicycles and scooters within city limits, preventing rental companies like Lime or Spin from operating there.

State OKs fall reopening plans at UCF, other universities

UCF and other state universities got a green light to resume some in-person classes this fall, approving plans intended to limit the spread of coronavirus, including smaller class sizes,...

Orange County moving forward with $700 million convention center expansion

In a presentation to county commissioners Tuesday, Orange County staffers said they may have to split the expansion into two phases. The overall project is involves two physically separate...

At home, two furloughed Disney World musicians keep playing and playing and playing ...

Two furloughed Disney World musicians started playing on Facebook Live when the theme parks and the concert halls shut down in March. They haven't stopped.

If you want sports back, wear a mask | Commentary

The Orlando Pride COVID-19 outbreak should be a lesson to all young people you need to wear a mask and follow coronavirus guidelines if you want sports back.

Florida Gators confirm 11 athletes tested positive for COVID-19 since April

The Florida Gators have had 11 athletes test positive for COVID-19 since April, according to a school spokesman.

From camping to theme parks: How safe are these common summer activities?

From camping to theme parks and restaurants to kids' playdates, public health experts weigh in on how safe popular Floridian summer activities are.

America's most beautiful college campuses

While many prospective college students and their parents think about a university's academic rigor, prestige and price when choosing where to attend, another factor to consider is the beauty of...

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