DeSantis asks for coronavirus info & Push for crucial Census count

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View In Browser September 5, 2020 orlandosentinel.com Orlando Morning Report ADVERTISEMENT DeSantis tells counties to send him their coronavirus regulations but won't say why Gov. Ron DeSantis sent letters to leaders of all 67 counties on Friday, asking for information on any coronavirus orders they've issued, and the penalties placed on residents. But the letter... Read More In crucial Census count, Orange County calls on pastors, mobile units to urge responses Prominent pastors in Orlando's historically Black west side neighborhoods are urging their congregations to fill out U.S. Census questionnaires, part of a last-minute push for the national... Read More ADVERTISEMENT SeaWorld says it will permanently lay off some employees who have been on furlough SeaWorld Entertainment revealed Friday that will not bring back some of the thousands of workers it had furloughed earlier on in the pandemic. Read More Florida reports 3,198 new coronavirus infections, 100 resident deaths Florida's resident death toll climbed to 11,750 after the state Department of Health reported 100 new fatalities on Friday while tallying another 3,198 new positive cases of COVID-19. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Experts question Orange deputies' tactics prior to Salaythis Melvin shooting Two policing and use-of-force experts directly questioned the tactics used and the need for lethal force in the fatal deputy shooting of Salaythis Melvin last month outside of the Florida Mall... Read More Heat wave, thunderstorms to hit Central Florida over Labor Day weekend Labor Day weekend in Central Florida might be best spent inside as the weather is forecast to be filled with thunderstorms and hot temperatures. Read More SpaceX keeps Starship tests rolling with another 150 meter hop SpaceX continues to prove out its new Starship rocket design with another test flight from its Texas facility. Read More Hurricane Center focused on 3 potential systems as TD Omar fades away Tropical Depression Omar is expected to fade into a remnant low soon. After it fades, the tropics will remain a busy place as the NHC tracks 3 systems with odds of development in the Atlantic,... Read More Flu season is expected to come fast and strong this year. Here's what you need to know. South Florida is about to experience its first flu season during the COVID pandemic, and that raises all kinds of questions about when to get the vaccine, how to tell the difference between... Read More IAAPA Expo, giant Orlando convention for theme park industry, is called off for 2020 IAAPA Expo, the giant attractions-industry gathering in Orlando, has been canceled for 2020. It's been derailed by the coronavirus pandemic. Read More Orlando City eager to give home fans win over Atlanta United Orlando City eager is to treat home fans to the first win over Atlanta United at Exploria Stadium in club history on Saturday, building on their road victory last week over Atlanta. Read More Orlando area high school football Week 1 scores, upcoming schedules Here are Friday's high school football scores for Orlando area teams and upcoming games for Week 2 and Week 3 of the 2020 regular season. Read More FSU reverses policy, will not allow football tailgating Florida State University announced Friday it is reversing its policy and will not allow tailgating during the Seminoles' home games due to concerns about the spread of COVID-19 in Leon County. 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.