Florida reopening Q&A & SeaWorld hiring after mass layoffs

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View In Browser September 26, 2020 orlandosentinel.com Orlando Morning Report ADVERTISEMENT Florida reopens: DeSantis lifts state's coronavirus restrictions Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order Friday removing remaining capacity restrictions on bars, restaurants and retail stores statewide. The order also prohibits local governments from... Read More Florida reopening: Answers to your questions about DeSantis' order DeSantis's order overrules all local requirements for bars and restaurants. But cities and counties can still impose a minimum 50% capacity restriction as long as they "provide... Read More ADVERTISEMENT Orlando, Orange county mayors urge masks, distancing in spite of DeSantis order Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said they were caught off guard by Gov. Ron DeSantis' decision on Friday to lift coronavirus restrictions on bars, restaurants and... Read More SeaWorld is hiring new employees after mass layoffs On SeaWorld's company career website are advertisements for new jobs in bartending, animal care, theatrical services and other areas where the company laid off furloughed employees this month. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Lake schools, teachers agree to hike base pay to $44,750, short of DeSantis' goal Lake County's teachers would earn at least $44,750 under a new plan their union has worked out with the school district. That falls short of Gov. Ron DeSantis' goal to make base pay $47,500 for... Read More Universal Orlando reveals Jurassic World VelociCoaster is opening in summer 2021 "Feel the rush of the hunt as you race through the jungle alongside raptors on the Jurassic World VelociCoaster, a new species of roller coaster coming Summer 2021," Universal announced Friday. Read More President Trump selects Judge Amy Coney Barrett to succeed Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, sources say President Trump has selected Judge Amy Coney Barrett to succeed Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Read More Big high school football games feature small crowds, plenty of drama | Varsity Football Week 4 In the first full-scale Friday of Orlando area high school football, top-ranked Apopka gets past No. 5 Dr. Phillips, and Edgewater and Seminole also win against good competition. Ocoee upset... Read More UCF football wants to jump out early against East Carolina UCF is eager to set the pace early and overwhelm East Carolina early when the teams face off Saturday. Read More No. 5 Gators aim to hit ground running in season-opening visit to Ole Miss The No. 5 Florida Gators open the 2020 season at Ole Miss, eager to earn a win to kick off the 2020 season they once were unsure would be played due to the coronavirus pandemic. Read More Top-ranked Apopka holds off No. 5 Dr. Phillips in fourth quarter Apopka celebrated senior night in front of a limited audience Friday due to mandated COVID-19 precautions before going on to hold off Dr. Phillips in the fourth quarter. Read More From FOX 35 News: U.S. Navy's newest destroyer named after fallen Florida sailor The U.S. Navy's newest destroyer is docked at Port Canaveral. The ship is named after a Central Floridian and it will be commissioned this weekend. 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.