Thursday, August 13, 2020

Mall shooting video sought & DeSantis downplays virus data

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

Orlando Sentinel

View In Browser

August 13, 2020

orlandosentinel.com

Orlando Morning Report

Demands grow for body cam video of Orange deputy shooting man at Florida Mall

About two hours after one of his deputies shot and killed 22-year-old Salaythis Melvin in the Florida Mall's parking lot Friday, Orange County Sheriff John Mina confirmed that a body-worn...

DeSantis blames 'data dump' for spike in coronavirus cases and orders a 'fix' to reporting numbers

Gov. Ron DeSantis touted the return to school for some districts across the state, but warned against being swayed by negative data reported by the Department of Health during a coronavirus...

Orlando VA reports highest number of COVID-19 cases in Florida, but few deaths

The Orlando VA has reported more than 1,000 COVID-19 cases since March, the most number of infections among the VA health systems in Florida, according to a dashboard by the Department of...

Tropical Storm Josephine expected to form today, hurricane center says

Meteorologists are expecting Tropical Depression 11 to become the tenth tropical storm of the year sometime today as the system strengthens, according to the National Hurricane Center's 5...

Endorsements: Here are six primary election recommendations that bear repeating

The Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board has chosen six races in Central Florida where its endorsements bear repeating either because of their importance or because of questionable campaign tactics.

Another ugly headline? Time for Osceola clerk Ramirez to go | Commentary

Time for Osceola Clerk Armando Ramirez to go. The latest findings - in a report commissioned by Ramirez himself - cited "a pervasive pattern of inappropriate activity" in the office

COVID-19 pandemic causes estimated $800 million hit to Winter Park economy, survey says

Winter Park's economy is projected to take at least an $800 million revenue hit from the pandemic this year, which has caused business closures, job losses and a drop in the city's tax...

Can eviction court hearings held virtually be fair? Some housing advocates say no

With eviction and foreclosure filings expected to start pouring into Florida courts, the way hearings will be conducted is going to be vastly different than before the coronavirus pandemic...

Red Lobster faces its 'most challenging time,' big loan payment amid pandemic

Red Lobster CEO Kim Lopdrup said in a statement that this is "the most challenging time Red Lobster has faced in our 52 years of operation."

Orlando Sentinel to leave downtown office building after 69 years

Publisher Nancy Meyer said, "Amid a pandemic that prevents us from safely returning to the office for an undetermined period of time, the company decided to formally close the Orange Avenue office...

Orlando gets its first 'small format' Target

The store, at 11619 Daryl Carter Parkway, is about 65,000 square feet.

Disney World will host COVID-19 tests, paving way for performers to return

Disney's Equity-represented actors had been out of work for months.

Magic set for final seeding game as Bucks loom in playoffs

As the Orlando Magic get set for their final seeding game, their focus already is on preparing for the Milwaukee Bucks and the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

UF QB Kyle Trask finds voice, wants Gators to play in 2020

UF quarterback Kyle Trask has never been a big talker, but he has increasingly found his voice as he approaches his final college season.

5 places to get hooked on smoked fish dip in Central Florida

Smoked fish dip may be the most Florida appetizer around, as fit as key lime pie to be named Florida's Official State Food. Here are a few fine venues in which to sample some.

Halal Guys in Orlando offer buy-2-get-1-free platters

Through Aug. 31, customers can buy two platters and get a third free at The Halal Guys in Orlando.

Need rent relief? Here's how to apply

Stacker scoured the websites of charities, government offices, and a variety of federal, regional, state, and local organizations to create a guide for securing rent relief. For more galleries visit...

No comments:

Post a Comment