Monday, September 7, 2020

Olympia High School closes after 6 COVID-19 cases & Activists call to cut policing in Orange schools

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Olympia High School closes campus after 6 COVID-19 cases, Orange district says

OIympia is the first Orange County public school to shut down because of virus cases. Harmony Middle School in Osceola County announced its two-week closure on Aug. 28 after 10 staff members...

Activists call to cut policing in Orange schools, echoing national debate

Activists on Tuesday plan to urge the Orange County School Board to cut back how much it spends on police officers. They say schools need more counselors, not more on-campus officers.,

Florida reports 2,564 new coronavirus infections, 38 resident deaths

The Florida Department of Health reported 2,564 new coronavirus cases and 38 new fatalities on Sunday. To date, 646,431 people have been infected statewide, and 11,849 residents have died from...

Man killed, woman injured in crash along State Road 429 in Orange County, FHP says

A 26-year old man was killed and a 25-year-old female passenger was seriously injured in a single-car crash along State Road 429 near Winter Garden on Saturday evening, according to the...

Titusville woman dies in fiery crash along Space Coast, FHP says

The woman was driving on U.S. Highway 1 near Rocket Road, according to Florida Highway Patrol.

Bird Island party-goers on Lake Butler create a nest of problems, authorities say

Orange County hopes to hatch a plan to deal with problems around Bird Island, a popular spot for boaters to drop anchor in Lake Butler.

On Labor Day, labor unions work to pass HEROES Act | Commentary

A guest columnist writes of workers' struggles and pushed for passage of the HEROES Act for more unemployment benefits and hazard pay.

Florida stuntman Doug Danger attempts to break world record in telecast event benefitting cancer research

Oak Hill resident Doug Senecal, aka Doug Danger, is working with Bloodline Sports Production to document his world record-breaking motorcycle jump attempt, which will serve as a fundraiser for...

SeaWorld Orlando launches free admission cards for Florida teachers

SeaWorld Orlando is issuing cards for unlimited entry to K-12 teachers through Aug. 31, 2021.

International Manatee Day: How to help Florida's beloved sea cows

International Manatee Day is Sept. 7; here are some ways to learn about and help Florida's beloved sea cow.

Lake Nona resident Jennifer Brady advances at U.S. Open

Lake Nona resident Jennifer Brady clasped her hands, threw back her head, closed her eyes and soaked in the biggest moment of her tennis career with Sunday victory at the U.S. Open.

Census Bureau ordered to temporarily stop plan to wind down operations

The judge's order stops the Census Bureau from winding down operations until a court hearing is held on Sept. 17.

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