Saturday, August 1, 2020

The latest on Isaias & Universal cuts workforce

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Hurricane Isaias gains strength, takes aim at Florida's east coast with winds at 85 mph

Hurricane Isaias remains on track to skirt up Florida's east coast as it gains strength entering the Bahamas Saturday morning, according to the National Hurricane Center's 8 a.m. update.

Universal cuts workforce as theme parks face major hurdles from pandemic

"We have again made the difficult decision to reduce our workforce to reflect current priorities and needs," a Universal Orlando spokesman said Friday.

Florida sets another coronavirus death record with 257 reported fatalities

Four days has seen four morbid records as the Florida Department of Health reported another 257 coronavirus fatalities to bring the state death toll for its residents to 6,843.

UCF-area apartment complexes 'placed profit over safety' as coronavirus spread, suit says

The privately-owned apartment complexes that house thousands of college students in east Orange County are still demanding their residents pay rent months after the coronavirus pandemic...

Orange County ready for Hurricane Isaias, officials say

Orange County leaders aren't expecting Hurricane Isaias to pack much of a punch here, but they're ready if it does. Orange is among 18 counties including Brevard, Osceola, Seminole and...

Tropical Depression 10 forms, 2nd disturbance in Atlantic improves odds

The Atlantic grew more crowded as Tropical Depression 10 took form Saturday morning and the second disturbance in the mid-Atlantic improved its odds of development.

Masks until spring? Orange reluctant to ease up on COVID-19 measures as cases trend down

New cases of coronavirus are trending down for a fifth straight week in Orange County, an optimistic trend officials hope will continue over the coming months until a vaccine for COVID-19...

SunRail to suspend service on Monday because of Hurricane Isaias

SunRail will not be running starting on Monday as Hurricane Isaias hurdles toward the state.

Fewer than 50% of students will be on most Central Florida campuses when classes start in August

Many Central Florida parents plan to keep their children at home when school starts in August. Less than 50% of students expected on campuses, district figures show.

Orlando Sentinel offering free, unlimited access to Hurricane Isaias coverage

As a public service, the Orlando Sentinel is now offering free, unlimited access to hurricane coverage on our website.

Trump says he'll act to ban TikTok in the US soon: 'It's going to be signed tomorrow'

The popular Chinese-owned video app has been a source of national security and censorship concerns.

COVID-19: Opera Orlando delays fall shows, but collaboration could brighten holidays

Opera Orlando announced Friday that it would delay its two fall productions because of the recent surge in coronavirus cases across Florida.

Orlando City stuns LAFC in penalty kicks, advances in MLS tournament

Orlando City stunned powerhouse LAFC in penalty kicks Friday night at ESPN Wide World of Sports, advancing to the MLS is Back Tournament semifinals.

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac explains why he stood during national anthem

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac was the only player who chose to stand for the national anthem and did not wear a Black Lives Matter shirt ahead of the team's matchup with the Brooklyn...

12 Florida wrestlers crack preseason national rankings

Florida is represented by 12 wrestlers in the FloWrestling preseason national rankings that were revealed on Friday.

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