Sunday, July 19, 2020

DeSantis touts treatment & State officials remember John Lewis

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Gov. Ron DeSantis touts more Remdesivir, says media ignore COVID-19 context

As federal shipments of a promising antiviral treatment for the novel coronavirus are is expected to arrive at Florida hospitals as soon as Sunday, Gov. Ron DeSantis attacked news outlets for what...

Florida officials remember John Lewis: 'Rest in Power'

The longtime lawmaker and civil-rights icon died Friday.

Orlando Magic lay off 31 full-time workers due to COVID-19 impact

The Orlando Magic laid off 31 of about 300 full-time employees Friday due to the adverse financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

Florida adds 10,328 new coronavirus cases; death toll tops 5,000

Florida reported 10,328 new coronavirus cases on Saturday, along with 90 new resident deaths, according to the state health department's latest update. In total, 337,569 people have been...

Man, 28, charged with murder in road rage shooting in Orange County, deputies say

A 28-year-old man was charged in connection to a Friday night road rage shooting, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.

Marco Rubio mixes up John Lewis and fellow late Black lawmaker Elijah Cummings in tweet

Rubio (R-Florida) posted the photo of himself with Cummings, a Black civil rights leader like Lewis.

Three Polk men beaten, 'viciously murdered'

Three beaten, shot on way to fishing trip in Polk County.

Orlando entertainers aim to make industry more equitable

The Central Florida Entertainment Advocacy Forum runs July 21-23.

Interview: Democratic primary candidates Farrell and Thompson in District 44 state House

Interview: Democratic primary candidates for state House, District 44 - Andy Farrell and Geraldine Thompson - were interviewed by the Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board.

UCF football team learns Dr. Richard Lapchick fought for Black Lives Matter before it was a movement | Commentary

UCF athletes learned civil rights legend Richard Lapchick works on their campus and can help support the Knights as they speak out against racism.

Magic forward Gary Clark fishes for a steady spot in team rotation

Gary Clark shows his skills as top Orlando Magic fisherman, but he's more focused now on becoming a valuable part of the team's floor rotation.

Orlando City striker Chris Mueller's love of soccer fuels breakout run in MLS tournament

Orlando City striker Chris Mueller, who broke down in tears when he could no longer play soccer during the coronavirus shutdown, is passionately playing the game he loves again and delivering...

Dress rehearsal: MLB holds first COVID-era exhibitions

Exhibition games in Washington, New York and Pittsburgh on Saturday gave Major League Baseball its first look at coronavirus-era games, fake crowd noise and all.

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