Tuesday, August 18, 2020

Orange schools reopening & today's key local races

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

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August 18, 2020

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Orange school board won't delay start date for middle, high schools

The Orange County School Board late Monday voted not to delay the start of its middle and high schools, deciding the recommendations of its medical advisors would cause too much upheaval and not...

Here are the key Central Florida races to watch in today's primary

Voters today head to the polls for a primary election in Florida that features federal, state and local offices. Here are the key Central Florida races to watch.

Rate of coronavirus deaths finally declining in Orange County, health official says

After nearly two months of declining infection rates, a health official said Orange County is finally seeing the death rate also begin to drop.

ORMC patient leaves hospital, stabs 'cherished' attorney to death during robbery, arrest affidavit says

William Franklin, 33, was arrested and faces charges of first degree murder and burglary with a battery therein in the death of Erin Hartigan, who was an assistant attorney for Orange...

40 cats rescued from Orlando hoarder; officials seek adopters

Officials are looking for adoptive homes after rescuing 40 cats — mostly Siamese —from an Orlando home filled with trash and waste, Orange County Animal Services announced Monday. Many of...

Finding a job even tougher for former inmates during pandemic

The crisis has halted some reentry programs entirely, limited the resources available to their clients or forced them to operate virtually. Advocates say some returning citizens will find the...

Disney World's Saratoga Springs Resort renovation woes spur lawsuit, claims of bullying

A fire code violation found at Disney World's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa caused major construction delays and inflated costs during the hotel's $48 million renovation, according to a...

Orlando bars and breweries pitch ideas for reopening with state, but there's no date in sight

Sec. Halsey Beshears is "considering options for a sensible plan forward" after meeting with bar and brewery owners across Florida to discuss ideas on reopening.

SpaceX to launch another batch of Starlink satellites, after early tests of internet speed revealed

SpaceX is targeting Tuesday morning to launch the next batch of Starlink satellites, following the unofficial release of results from beta tests of the system that gave a peek into how fast...

Here's how hurt Magic can upset top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks

The Orlando Magic know they need to play perfect basketball to upset the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks. Here is what else they need to do to win.

Gators' 2020 schedule released; Georgia game moved to Nov. 7

The Florida Gators hopes for an SEC East title will begin against Lane Kiffin at Ole Miss, end at rival Tennessee and feature plenty of compelling matchups in between during the league's...

Central Florida theme parks debuting little additions, expansions

The theme park hits kept coming, so let's recap a few developments that will carry us into fall which arrives in Florida about 10 to 12 grueling weeks from now.

Disney Springs: Get free food at City Works by joining rewards program

People who sign up for the rewards programs through City Works Eatery and Pour House in Disney Springs will get a free appetizer.

Missing stadium foods? 29 recipes to make the staples at home

Because of the coronavirus pandemic, you may not be able to make it to a stadium or major sporting event this year. While rules vary across states, cities and sports, you don't have to let...

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