Friday, July 3, 2020

Vote by mail history in Florida & Orlando coronavirus hot spot

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

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Vote by mail has a long history in Florida, but in 2020 it's both a coronavirus salvation and a battleground

Elections supervisors across the state are preparing for major increases in voters choosing to vote by mail, with several mailing every voter an application. But Democrats and liberal groups...

Florida sets coronavirus record with 10,000 new cases; Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa cited as hot spots

Jacksonville -- where the GOP convention is slated to be held next month -- is the fastest-growing metro area in the nation for coronavirus cases, followed by the Orlando and Tampa metro...

Orlando police officers blast chief in union survey, accuse agency of 'pandering' to public outcry

Many Orlando Police Department officers are unhappy with the way the agency's leadership responded, lambasting Chief Orlando Rolón in a survey conducted by their union for "pandering" to...

Professor uninvited to UCF in 2017 after comments about police brutality, former students say

A Columbia University neuroscientist's invitation to speak at UCF was rescinded in 2017 after he made controversial comments about the police, a stark contrast to the university's refusal to...

DeSantis won't take responsibility for rising coronavirus cases, cites low death rate

Gov. Ron DeSantis would not take any responsibility for Florida's skyrocketing coronavirus numbers Thursday, just hours after the state recorded its highest single day of new cases with more...

Mina tasks sheriff advisory board to review agency's use of force policies

Orange County Sheriff John Mina has tapped his Citizens Advisory Committee to review the agency's use of force policies, following weeks of nationwide protests, including in Orlando, over...

Sole surviving plaintiff in Supreme Court's LGBTQ ruling: The fight isn't over

Gerald Bostock was almost 50 when he lost his dream job and his health insurance while fighting cancer. That was seven years ago. Now he's the sole surviving plaintiff in the U.S. Supreme...

Man videotaped flinging water at protesters near Black Lives Matter mural in downtown Orlando

Jake Ramsey and Rucsandra Bitere were standing outside the Black Lives Matter street mural in downtown Orlando holding signs in support of the movement on Tuesday afternoon when a man in a...

Park, Bark and Fly's legacy of wetlands violations set for less contentious era with Orlando annexation

With annexation by Orlando, which is scheduled for a decision by city council Monday, the private provider of airport parking will no longer be required to restore those wetlands.

Orange County property appraiser asks court to reconsider ruling that could save Disney and other hotel owners millions in taxes

Attorneys and appraisers say the sweeping ruling could help other hotel owners challenge their own tax assessments. Disney alone is already contesting the appraisals of more than 10 of its...

Traveling to Puerto Rico? Pack negative COVID-19 test results, governor says

Under an executive order expected to be signed by Puerto Rico Gov. Wanda Vázquez Garced, visitors to the island will have to prove they tested negative for the coronavirus upon arriving or...

Prepping for fall return amid virus adds up to $4.6M bill for UCF

The University of Central Florida has spent roughly $4.6 million to outfit its campus with features intended to prevent the spread of coronavirus when in-person classes resume next month,...

MLS is Back schedule could be altered due to new COVID-19 cases

Major League Soccer may reschedule FC Dallas' tournament opener due to a wave of COVID-19 positive cases. Around the league, anxiety continues to rise as Florida coronavirus cases surge.

Magic players have a message: Racism needs to stop

Orlando Magic players say they feel strongly about joining the NBA's fight against racism and social injustice.

French Open to allow fans in stands at the tournament when Grand Slam is played starting in late September

The French Open will allow fans to attend this year's postponed tournament.

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