Wednesday, July 29, 2020

System could bring Florida wind and rain & 32,000 urge school reopenings canceled

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Florida could see wind, rain from what may become Tropical Storm Isaias

Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine in the Atlantic is expected to spin into Tropical Storm Isaias today, but the long-range track is unclear as it lacks a well-defined center, the National...

DeSantis should cancel school opening order, says petition signed by 32,000

The teachers union said it sent the petition to DeSantis on Tuesday, asking him to provide "thoughtful leadership" and not require schools to open when there is still "high risk"...

Orange's change in school start date frustrates many parents

The Orange County school district changed its calendar late Monday so that school starts in just two weeks — ensuring teachers get paid on time but setting off a firestorm from angry parents.

Demonstrators call for Orange to reject sheriff budget increase, declare racism a public health crisis

A group of demonstrators called Tuesday morning for Orange County leaders to declare racism a public health crisis as well as deny a $15 million budget increase to the sheriff's office ―...

4 Democrats seek chance to replace Orange-Osceola State Attorney Aramis Ayala

Four Democrats are vying to replace Orange-Osceola State Attorney Aramis Ayala after the region's top prosecutor announced she would not seek a second term because of her continuing opposition...

DeSantis' new Supreme Court pick hasn't been a lawyer long enough to serve. So he's being sued | Commentary

Gov. Ron DeSantis' latest pick for a Supreme Court justice doesn't have the 10 years legal experience mandated by state law. So an Orlando legislator is suing him over it.

Florida coronavirus deaths surge past 6,000 with record 186 new reported fatalities

Florida reported its biggest day of coronavirus fatalities on Tuesday as the death toll among residents blew past 6,000. That includes 50 new reported deaths in Central Florida. Tuesday's...

DeSantis says record deaths are 'tough things to see,' but he contends coronavirus trends are improving

Gov. Ron DeSantis participated in a coronavirus discussion from AdventHealth in Orlando on Tuesday and hammered home the point that hospitals are safe places, especially for those putting off...

Orange County job retraining, food programs to get CARES Act millions

Orange County unveiled a plan Tuesday to distribute $36 million in federal COVID-19 relief aid to social service agencies and non-profits to provide food, job training and programs for people...

NBA bubble is a blueprint; MLB plan is a shot in the dark | Commentary

The NBA bubble is too strong to burst thanks to great planning by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and his staff, while Major League Baseball is struggling one week into its restart.

Jonathan Isaac soaks up Magic return, focused on improving

Magic forward Jonathan Isaac played for the first time in nearly seven months and looked good in his debut. But how much will the Magic use him going forward?

Drive-thru Halloween event coming to Orlando this fall

The Haunted Road is a drive-thru Halloween experience that event producers bill as completely contactless and horrifying.

Applebee's, Hooters and more celebrate National Chicken Wing Day

Get deals on wings at Applebee's, Hooters and WingStop on July 29 for National Chicken Wing Day.

24 great dog breeds for families

When adding a pup to your family, it can be difficult to decide which breed is right for you. To find the best dog breeds, The Active Times consulted the American Kennel Club on what breeds...

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