Friday, July 17, 2020

Deadliest local COVID month & Orange schools reopening plan

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

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July deadliest month so far for COVID-19 in Central Florida

Medical examiners in Central Florida have reported the highest number of COVID-19 deaths this month compared to each month since March, when the first cases of coronavirus death were reported....

Orange school board to vote on reopening plan this morning

The Orange County School Board will meet at 9 a.m. to hash out plans for reopening schools next month, the day after Florida reported a record number of deaths and the county reported...

As $600 federal unemployment nears end, some Floridians are still owed thousands

After workers suddenly and inexplicably stopped receiving federal checks back in May, Florida's unemployment agency told them it would be five business days and then the money should start...

Joel Greenberg stole identities of customers at Seminole tax collector's office, feds say

Former Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg used driver's licenses surrendered to his office by customers to create fake identification cards for himself, according to a newly filed...

White House document shows 18 states including Florida in coronavirus 'red zone'

A document prepared for the White House Coronavirus Task Force but not publicized suggests more than a dozen states should revert to more stringent protective measures, limiting social gatherings...

Students at UCF, other state universities weigh options for return to campus

Challenges come with whatever decision students make, from concerns about how safe campus will be to apartments not willing to budge on breaking leases.

Divided US Supreme Court blocks Florida ex-felons from voting in 2020 elections

The US Supreme Court has declined to hear Florida's felon voting rights case, a move that blocks nearly 600,000 ex-felons from participating in at least the August primary and possibly all the...

Block parties a problem at Kissimmee vacation rentals during pandemic, deputies say

Authorities say block parties at Kissimmee-area vacation rentals have emerged as a problem during the coronavirus pandemic, posing a safety threat to attendees and deputies at a time when...

Publix, CVS, Target all mandate that customers start wearing masks

Shoppers at all of the more than 1,250 Publix stores will be required to wear face coverings starting Tuesday.

UCF AD Danny White asks fans to wear masks, wait for football updates

UCF athletics director Danny White asked fans to wear masks and told them he remains optimistic the Knights will play sports in 2020-21 despite the challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic.

Florida Classic in jeopardy as MEAC suspends fall sports due to COVID-19

The Florida Classic is in jeopardy after the MEAC announced it is suspending all fall sports competition due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Central Florida man walking across the Sunshine State for charity

Riley Nutt, a Central Florida man of faith, is walking from Cape Canaveral to St. Pete to raise money for a children's homeless mission in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and awareness of Florida's...

CDC extends cruise ban from U.S. ports until October

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention extended its No Sail Order for cruise ships from U.S. ports through the end of September in its efforts to battle the coronavirus pandemic.

Study reveals how many adults in each state are high risk for coronavirus complications

The U.S. is continuing to see flare-ups of coronavirus cases while lockdown restrictions are loosened in most states. As travel restrictions are lifted, gyms and restaurants begin to allow...

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