Wednesday, September 2, 2020

Coronavirus in schools & guardianship lawsuit

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

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September 2, 2020

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More than 400 in quarantine because of COVID cases at Central Florida schools

Nearly 450 Central Florida public school students and staff are in quarantine this week after positive COVID-19 tests were reported from their schools, officials said Tuesday.

Judge dismisses AdventHealth from lawsuit by family of man at center of guardianship scandal — for now

A judge has dismissed AdventHealth Orlando from a lawsuit filed by the family of a man who died under the care of a private guardian paid by the hospital company, finding that the plaintiffs...

Florida cuts ties with Quest over data dump of nearly 75,000 'stale' coronavirus results

Gov. Ron DeSantis severed all state ties to Quest Diagnostics after learning of a massive data dump of nearly 75,000 unreported coronavirus cases dating to April.

3 charged in connection with deaths of Central Florida couple found burned in car

Six people have been charged in connection with the deaths of three people, including a Longwood couple, found burned inside a car in Buffalo, N.Y. last year, and federal prosecutors say three...

Prosecutors: Sanford resident who killed teen during burglary won't face charges

Prosecutors have decided not to pursue criminal charges against the Sanford resident who fatally shot a 17-year-old burglarizing his vehicle. Seminole County State Attorney Phil Archer said he...

Hurricane Dorian destructive force still an enigma 1 year later

On Aug. 19, 2019 a large tropical wave moved off the coast of Africa and began slowing brewing in the Atlantic. Thirteen days later, it would grow into the historic and monstrous Category 5...

5 more Universal Orlando hotels announce layoffs; 1,291 workers affected

Universal Orlando, still reeling from the months when the coronavirus outbreak made ghost towns of its theme parks, announced more layoffs at five of its hotels.

Video released of manhunt at abandoned Disney park

Orange County Sheriff's Office released body camera footage involving the arrest of a 42-year-old man in April for trespassing on an abandoned Disney park.

UCF football loses 10 players who opted out due to COVID-19

UCF coach Josh Heupel announced Tuesday 10 players have opted out of the 2020 season due to concerns about COVID-19.

Jeff Weltman, Steve Clifford praise Markelle Fultz strong 'rookie' season

The Orlando Magic are encouraged Markelle Fultz was able to move past his injury history to play at a high level, establishing himself as the team's starting point guard.

10 short books to read on National Read a Book Day

For National Read a Book Day, here are 10 selections from Hemingway to Claudia Rankine that can be read in a single day.

Chuck E. Cheese extends summer fun pass through Sept. 13

Parents can grab a Summer Fun Pass to Chuck E. Cheese for weekly deals through Sept. 13.

How to grill the perfect steak every time

Backyard burgers are delicious and grilled chicken is good too, but the king of the cookout is a perfectly grilled steak. And, believe it or not, steak is one of those foods you've likely...

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