Saturday, September 12, 2020

Leaders urge responsibility at bars & COVID-19 tests for healthcare workers

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September 12, 2020

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As bars ready to reopen, Orlando leaders urge patrons, owners to act responsibly

Local officials expressed cautious optimism Friday that the region's bars, shuttered since COVID-19 cases spiked in June, would reopen responsibly Monday. Florida's top regulator Halsey...

AdventHealth expands COVID-19 antigen testing for staff

A study of about 500 AdventHealth health-care workers showed that about 2% of asymptomatic workers tested positive for COVID-19 after an antigen test, which took about 15 minutes to produce results.

Pastor who shot, killed wife threatened to kill her during argument the day before, police say

A pastor and self-proclaimed prophet who shot and killed his estranged wife outside her job at a bank near the Mall at Millenia Tuesday morning threatened to kill her during an argument the...

Florida reports 3,650 new coronavirus cases, 176 more resident deaths

Florida added 3,650 coronavirus cases Friday to push the statewide total to 658,381 infected. With 176 new virus fatalities reported statewide Friday, 12,502 Florida residents are now dead.

Tropical Depression 19 forms off Florida's coast; parts of state under tropical storm watch

Tropical Depression 19 developed off the coast of Florida on Friday evening prompting the southeast coast of the Sunshine State to be put under a tropical storm watch, the National Hurricane...

Federal court rules felons cannot vote in Florida if they owe fines or fees

In a 6-4 decision, an appeal court ruled that the fines and fees placed on felons are not a "tax" as described by federal Judge Robert Hinkle in his May 26 decision.

1-year-old dead after being left in car, Orange County deputies say

A 1-year-old child died Friday afternoon after being left inside of a car in Pine Hills, a spokesperson for the Orange County Sheriff's Office said.

Orange schools district 4 runoff pits incumbent Pam Gould against Prince Brown

The runoff election for the Orange County School Board's district 4 seat pits incumbent Pam Gould against challenger Prince Brown. The district includes Horizon West, Windermere and other west...

Endorsement: Demings and Soto should return to Congress, but Posey should not

The House of Representatives races in Central Florida show how incumbency has advantages. We're endorsing Val Demings and Darren Soto because their track records and experience over their...

4Roots Cafe: Orlando Science Center's remodeled dining area will mix in new food exhibits

Orlando Science Center remodels its restaurant area to double as exhibit with 4Roots, a nonprofit founded by restaurateur John Rivers.

OCPS will use federal CARES money to give COVID tests to football players

The Orange County school district will use up to $2 million of its federal CARES Act money to give coronavirus tests to its high school football teams.

Orlando Christian Prep opens season with shutout win at Orangewood Christian

OCP went 97 yards late in the first half to pull away from host Orangewood Christian in a season-opening win.

Foundation, OCP roll to Week 2 football wins

Orlando Christian Prep plays at Orangewood Christian, Foundation Academy travels to meet Mount Dora Christian, Legacy Charter plays at Ocala Christian, Deltona Trinity Christian plays host to...

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