Wednesday, July 8, 2020

Seminole hospitals may fill & what to expect at Disney

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July 8, 2020

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Disney World: What to know before you go back

What to know before you go back to Disney theme parks

Seminole officials warn hospitals may become overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients

Faced with a record number of hospitalizations of patients with COVID-19, Seminole County health officials on Monday expressed concerns that hospitals in the county may soon reach capacity and...

From small eateries to giant firms: businesses that received federal PPP loans revealed

Central Florida businesses ranging from Hawkers Asian Street Fare to companies affiliated with billionaire Joe Lewis' Tavistock Group received millions of dollars in forgivable federal loans...

Orange teachers protest reopening campuses as officials weigh 3 options for new school year

Orange County teachers protest schools reopening with a car parade around school district headquarters. The parade coincides with the Orange County School Board meeting to discuss how to...

Libertarians bring a socially distanced convention to Orlando, with color-coded 'risk bracelets'

Special color-coded 'risk bracelets' will let delegates know how comfortable other delegates are with close contact: red to stay six feet away, yellow for closer conversations without...

DeSantis sends in nurses, other health-care workers to help fight coronavirus surge in South Florida

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday said the state will send 100 health-care workers to Jackson Health System in Miami to help with a surge of coronavirus patients.

Confederate General statue no longer welcome in Lake County

After a two-year fight, Edmund Kirby Smith's future caretakers will have to find a new home for the bronzed Jim Crow-era relic of the Florida-born military leader. Lake County...

Splash Mountain has a long history of racial insensitivity. But re-branding isn't an easy fix.

During a national racial awakening, Disney is seeking to further distance itself from the ride inspired by the 1946 "Song of the South" movie.

Orange County approves $5 million deal with Universal Orlando

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings brushed aside the criticism of the Universal Orlando deal, calling it a sensible agreement.

Orlando Magic player tests positive for COVID-19; Markelle Fultz delays entering NBA bubble

The Orlando Magic entered the NBA bubble Tuesday without an unidentified player, who tested positive for COVID-19, and guard Markelle Fultz, whose entry was delayed due to a personal issue.

If NBA, MLS bubbles burst in Orlando, you can forget football season | Commentary

Football season depends on the NBA's ability to successfully finish its season at Disney World.

3 outstanding Florida bike trails for an active getaway

Some of the best paved bike trails in Florida are rail trails –— repurposed railroad routes –— and there are some two dozen around the state.

Want to predict the weather? Look out for these 17 signs

Even with technology and meteorologists, it's hard to pinpoint exactly when it's going to rain or where it's going to snow. From determining the likelihood of showers to prepping for...

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