Small business relief portal & Domestic violence arrests drop

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View In Browser August 8, 2020 orlandosentinel.com Orlando Morning Report ADVERTISEMENT Relief portal to reopen Monday for some Orange small businesses Orange County government will give away $3 million in "micro-grants" beginning Monday to qualifying small businesses. Read More Domestic violence arrests drop during COVID-19 pandemic, officials say Domestic violence cases have dropped in Orange County and the city of Orlando since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, law enforcement officials reported late Friday, but authorities said... Read More ADVERTISEMENT It's 'a little bit early to claim victory,' doctor warns as COVID numbers improve in Central Florida Even though Orange County reported a record number of 25 COVID-19 deaths on Thursday, the number of new cases and hospitalizations are showing hopeful signs, but the region is yet to achieve... Read More After outcry from parents, Mount Dora to allow school exceptions to mask order After parents at a Christian school said they worried requiring their children to wear masks throughout the day would harm their education, Mount Dora agreed Friday to allow campuses to apply... Read More ADVERTISEMENT Many who have died of COVID-19 in Florida's prisons were eligible for parole | Exclusive As deaths linked to COVID-19 continue to climb in Florida's vast prison system, an analysis by the Orlando Sentinel found at least 14 of the inmates who have died were parole eligible -- but had... Read More DeSantis says he opposes $110 million contract for company that built flawed unemployment system "If you look at the law, as governor I'm not allowed to be involved in that in any way," DeSantis said Friday at the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort. "There's a good reason for that.... Read More Amid controversy and worry, Orange County schools start academic year Monday Orange County's public schools start the new year Monday, with online classes and plans to open campuses nine days later. The first day of school comes amid worries about COVID-19, legal... Read More Lake schools get $1.7 million for COVID-19 prep Lake schools will get $1.7 million for COVID-19 preparations, such as desk partitions, enhanced cleaning and more. Read More Hurricane Center begins tracking new system in Atlantic The National Hurricane Center puts chances of formation at only 10% in the next two to five days. Read More Suspects arrested in fatal July shooting in Rosemont Days after arresting his accomplice, Orlando police have arrested an 18-year-old they say shot and killed a man during a July 29 fight in the parking lot of a 7-Eleven on North Orange Blossom... Read More Orange deputy shot man near Florida Mall; sheriff says he was armed An Orange County deputy shot an armed man during a confrontation near The Florida Mall on Friday, Sheriff John Mina said. Read More Two UCF alums help Knights take over ESPNU on Saturday UCF alums Sean Barakett and Paul Muia have delivered the ultimate gift to Knight Nation. Read More First-place Marlins' start is baseball's best turnaround since 1899 The Marlins are in first place in August, a first for the franchise. At 6-1 they have the best record in baseball, staging a one-year turnaround not seen since the 1899 St. Louis Perfectos. Read More Magic stumble against 76ers but clinch playoff spot after Wizards lose The Orlando Magic struggled during the fourth quarter and lost to the Philadelphia 76ers Friday night, missing a chance to clinch a playoff berth on their own. Read More advertisement Unsubscribe   |   Newsletters   |   Privacy Policy   |   Terms of Service Copyright © 2020 | Orlando Sentinel | 633 N. Orange Ave. Orlando, FL 32801 ABOUT THIS EMAIL You received this email because you are following the Orlando Morning Report newsletter.