Sunday, August 9, 2020

Disney World slashes hours & UCF pauses camp

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Walt Disney World slashes park hours for fall

Walt Disney World will cut its theme-park operating hours this fall, with Epcot closing two hours earlier than normal despite hosting the Taste of Epcot Food & Wine Festival.

Caylee Anthony would have turned 15 years old on Sunday

Caylee Marie Anthony was born on Aug. 9, 2005. But 12 years after her death, there are still many unanswered questions including whether her mother, Casey Anthony, was some how involved.

UCF students move in, look forward to new semester despite COVID concerns

Students had to set an appointment before arrival to avoid crowding. They also took COIVD-19 tests and have to undergo "relative quarantine" until they get results, UCF officials said.

Florida reports 182 coronavirus deaths, 8,502 new cases

With 182 new coronavirus fatalities reported Saturday, 8,109 Florida residents are now dead. The state health department also reported 8,502 new coronavirus cases to push the statewide total...

UCF pauses football camp after players reportedly voice COVID-19 safety concerns

UCF has reportedly paused its football fall camp after players voiced their concerns over safety protocols and hazard pay in a document circulated among several American Athletic Conference...

Tropical wave in Atlantic has slim chance to develop, hurricane center says

A system that formed off the coast of Africa in the Atlantic had a low potential to form into the next tropical depression or tropical storm, and still holding to its low chance of formation.

Masks will be encouraged but not required at Florida polling places

Election offices have seen a surge in vote-by-mail requests and are making plans for voters who do opt to go to the polls. Mask requirements, plexiglass shields for poll workers, more spread...

Orlando police seek suspect in 2019 block-party killing

The Orlando Police Department is offering a reward for information leading to the suspect in a block-party killing from November 2019.

Coronavirus aid updates: Trump bypasses Congress and signs executive orders on $400-a-week unemployment benefit, deferral of payroll tax, federal student loans

The executive orders could face legal challenges questioning the president's authority to spend taxpayer dollars without the express approval of Congress.

Gators encouraged by football players' COVID-19 test results

No UF players have tested positive for COVID-19 since mandatory workouts began July 14 or been quarantined due to contact with infected individuals, a source close to the program told the...

Orlando City unveils first wave of home matches after MLS tournament

Orlando City will resume regular season play with a series of six matches against regional opponents after the MLS is Back Tournament concludes.

UCF player rebellion is latest reason college football season will likely be canceled | Commentary

After some UCF players raised concerns about COVID-19 safety conditions, it's clear there will be a college football season only if the players say there will be a college football season.

3 things we learned from Orlando City's 3-1 win over Minnesota United

Check out three things we learned from Orlando City's 3-1 win over Minnesota United that sent the Lions to the finals of the MLS is Back Tournament.

Playoff spot clinched, Magic now look to get healthy

The Orlando Magic are focused on making sure injured players Aaron Gordon and Michael Carter-Williams are healthy for playoffs.

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