Thursday, July 16, 2020

Florida’s hidden COVID data & jobless to lose $600 checks

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

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July 16, 2020

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Florida's hidden data skews COVID-19 test results

The method used to calculate the "positivity rate" — a critical measure of the coronavirus pandemic — puts more emphasis on negative tests, slanting the results in that direction.

Unemployed are about to lose their $600 checks from the feds

The last of the $600 unemployment payments funded by the U.S. government will come a week early in Florida, The program formally ends on Friday, July 31. But because the last full week of the...

Orlando airport braces for another slowdown because of coronavirus spike

Orlando International Airport's is bracing for a slowdown in the hoped-for summer rebound of theme-park tourists and other passengers because of the record-setting spike in coronavirus cases...

Recruiting bogus candidates is shady politics for scared politician | Commentary

Orange Commissioner Betsy VanderLey claims she had no idea her good buddy recruited a 20-year-old to run against her in election scheme.

DeSantis blames coronavirus testing errors on misunderstanding

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday said the errors in results reported by private labs in the state were the result of a misunderstanding of how the results should be reported.

Florida adds 10,181 coronavirus cases to pass 300K; 112 new deaths, record new hospitalizations

Florida reported 10,181 new coronavirus cases Wednesday to push the total past 300,000, and 112 new fatalities to bring the death toll to 4,521.

3 things we learned from Orlando City's win over NYCFC

Orlando City notched a resounding 3-1 win over New York City FC on Tuesday, earning a spot in the knockout stage of the MLS is Back Tournament. Check out three things we learned from the win.

Gators AD Scott Stricklin: Inconsistent scheduling decisions a hurdle for college football

UF athletics director Scott Stricklin said college football could use someone in charge in light of the Big Ten and Pac-12 moving to conference-only football schedules without seeking input from...

Disney: Epcot quietly reopens with changes

Walt Disney World: Epcot quietly reopens with changes

The Osprey drops the "tavern," but raises the bar

One of Baldwin Park's favorite haunts changes things up with an new menu that's serious for seafood lovers.

These 25 foods have surprisingly long shelf lives

Whether you're prepping for an emergency situation or you just don't want to go shopping more often than you need to, you'll be pleased to know that these groceries have long shelf lives.

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