Tuesday, July 28, 2020

Orange students to start school Aug. 10 & Mars rover mission set to launch

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All Orange students to start new school year on Aug. 10 with online classes

Because of coronavirus concerns, the district had previously pushed the Aug. 10 start date to Aug. 21. But that change had upset teachers and their union, who said it unfairly delayed their...

Mars rover set to launch from Florida in search of ancient life on the Red Planet

In early March, when out of thousands of name ideas for NASA's new Mars rover 13-year-old Alexander Mather's suggestion of "Perseverance" was chosen, no one foresaw the prescient message...

Accused family-killer Anthony Todt claims wife killed their kids, then herself

Anthony Todt, the man arrested after the bodies of his wife and children were found at a Celebration home in January, blamed his wife for the killings in a recent letter — claiming she poisoned...

Hurricane center eyes system that could become Tropical Storm Isaias

The hurricane season is moving through the alphabet quickly with the next potential named storm set to form in the Atlantic that could grow into Tropical Storm Isaias.

Orange County commissioner Betsy VanderLey loses contract with engineering firm

The announcement comes after the Orlando Sentinel reported that Orange County Commissioner Betsy VanderLey failed to disclose income from Orlando-based DRMP — a company that holds contracts...

Pets get extra medical care amid coronavirus lockdown, increasing the need for vets

With more people staying home during the coronavirus pandemic, the need for veterinary care is booming right now. That and other factors which arose before the virus emerged are fueling the need...

As coronavirus trends improve in Orange, 'far too risky' to reopen bars, Demings says

As virtually all coronavirus indicators trend in the right direction, Orange County leaders on Monday said they're reluctant to risk the progress by relaxing restrictions on bars, ahead of...

One in 50 Florida residents have tested positive for COVID-19 as death toll nears 6,000

Florida's coronavirus totals continue to surge with the latest update from the state Department of Health reporting 8,892 new cases and 77 more deaths. The resident death toll is approaching...

Florida adding back work requirements for food stamps despite pandemic

Florida officials quietly restarted work requirements for food-stamp recipients at the beginning of July despite dismal employment opportunities during the coronavirus pandemic. Without...

Joel Greenberg's attorney calls stalking, identity theft charges against former tax collector unconstitutional

"The government has charged Mr. Greenberg for his speech," Greenberg's attorney Vincent A. Citro wrote in the court filing, arguing Greenberg's actions were protected under the...

Judge approves $65 million SeaWorld settlement with investors over 'Blackfish' lawsuit

The lawsuit stems from 2014 after a group of investors accused SeaWorld executives of ignoring and denying the film's backlash as attendance tumbled at the theme parks.

Orlando City to face LAFC in quarterfinals after 4-1 victory over Seattle

Orlando City will face powerhouse LAFC during the quarterfinals of the MLS is Back Tournament Friday.

Jonathan Isaac shines as Magic top Nuggets in scrimmage finale

The Orlando Magic close out scrimmage play with a win over the Denver Nuggets but the biggest story was the return of forward Jonathan Isaac.

Universal coaster hasn't been announced, but it's making noise with fans

Unannounced Universal Orlando roller coaster changes theme-park skyline

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