Friday, June 5, 2020

What the virus numbers reveal & window shattered at traffic stop

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June 5, 2020

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As Central Florida reopening enters Phase 2, here's what the numbers tell us | Special Report

To get a better sense of how far the region has come and how far we have to go, the Sentinel analyzed a variety of data points — from the amount of movement registered through cell phones of local people to the number of flights at Orlando International Airport and even bookings at the Orange County Jail.

Deputy smashes driver's window at George Floyd protest; agency says orders ignored

The Orange County Sheriff's Office has said it is reviewing a traffic stop near one of George Floyd protests Wednesday where a deputy shattered the window of a woman's car during a stop her a traffic violation, according to agency spokeswoman Michelle Guido.

UCF professor's tweets called racist; school investigating

UCF is reviewing a psychology professor's tweets after others called the racist and urged the university to dismiss him.

Florida's reported coronavirus cases jump 1,419 in biggest daily increase yet

The number of Florida coronavirus cases surpassed 60,000 Thursday as the health department logged 1,419 new cases, the largest single-day increase in reported cases on record.

Rick Singh says he has coronavirus, expects to recover

Orange County Property Appraiser Rick Singh announced on Facebook he has COVID-19, the respiratory illness spawned by a novel strain of coronavirus.

Universal Orlando reopens its theme parks today, so wear a mask and stand 6 feet apart

Universal Orlando reopens its theme parks to the general public on Friday, with new rules because of the coronavirus pandemic.

JCPenney at Orlando Fashion Square mall slated to close

It will be the only Orlando-area JCPenney to shut its doors during the first phase of 154 closings.

Mike Bianchi: My apology to Colin Kaepernick

"America owes Colin Kaepernick an apology. Join me in telling him I'm sorry for not understanding he was trying to save George Floyd's life by taking a knee."

Magic excited after NBA approves plan to resume play in Orlando

The NBA's Board of Governors voted 29-1 to approve the league's proposal for a return to play in Orlando, where the Magic will be in the eighth spot in the Eastern Conference standings.

Wild Florida offers free admission to essential workers for Gator Week

Drive-through safari Wild Florida in Kenansville will let grocery store employees, first responders and other essential workers.

Pictures: Universal Orlando opens to passholders

Universal Orlando opened its theme park doors to passholders on June 3, allowing masked visitors to wander around and experience attraction in Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure.

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