Ruth Bader Ginsburg & 'COVID parties' reports near UCF

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View In Browser September 19, 2020 orlandosentinel.com Orlando Morning Report ADVERTISEMENT Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a towering women's rights champion, dies at age 87 Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died Friday at her home in Washington. She was 87. Read More Mitch McConnell says Senate will vote on Trump's Supreme Court pick to replace Ruth Bader Ginsburg Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will vote on President Trump's pick to replace Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the Supreme Court, even though it's an election year. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Coronavirus death toll in Central Florida nears 2,000 as global infections pass 30 million Florida added 3,204 coronavirus cases Friday to push the statewide total to 677,660 infected. With 139 new virus fatalities reported statewide Friday, 13,225 Florida residents are now dead. Read More Health officials hear reports of 'COVID parties' near UCF, but school has 'no indication' they've happened State health officials in Orange County are following up on reports of so-called COVID-19 parties at the University of Central Florida, but haven't yet been able to find direct evidence that... Read More ADVERTISEMENT Florida unemployment falls to 7.4%, dropping into single digits for the first time since March Unemployment in Florida fell to 7.4% in August, a significant drop from previous months when joblessness was still in the double digits. But the Orlando area, where mass layoffs have displaced... Read More After warm, stormy weekend, temperatures cool slightly next week After a tumultuously stormy and warm weekend, get ready to open up a window for a nice cool breeze as temperatures dip into the low 70s in Central Florida next week. Read More Hurricane season has gone Greek as Tropical Storm Beta forms after Tropical Storm Wilfred and Subtropical Storm Alpha The last name in the "2020 hurricane season name list" has been used as Tropical Storm Wilfred officially formed Friday morning in the east Atlantic as the earliest "W" named storm on record... Read More Endorsement: After his upset primary win, Marco López remains the best candidate for Osceola sheriff Marco López surprised many when he pulled off an upset win in the primary over the incumbent sheriff, Russ Gibson. Facing a no-party affiliation candidate, López remains the best choice for... Read More Florida corrections department enters controversial immigration agreement with ICE The Florida Department of Corrections will begin carrying out certain federal immigration enforcement tasks in a new partnership with ICE, becoming the latest agency to join a controversial... Read More Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort is laying off 1,100 employees The Marriott International hotel in between Epcot and Hollywood Studios called the economic impact "historic, swift and devastating" as it alerted the state as a requirement under federal law... Read More Florida school enrollment drops; leaders urge state to keep funding the same With fewer students enrolled, Florida's public schools fear budget cuts and appeal to the state for help. Read More Semi-masked and silly, 'Spamalot' gets the job done | Review "Spamalot," at the Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center, is reviewed by Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm. Read More Orange County reverses policy, will allow marching band, other performers at football games After weeks of pushback by Orange County students and parents, the school district has reversed course and will allow band, cheer, dance and ROTC to perform at football games. Read More West Orange High shuts down after COVID cases; 2nd in OCPS to close West Orange High School is shutting down because of COVID-19 cases, Orange County Public Schools announced Friday. It is the second OCPS campus to be shuttered because of the coronavirus. Read More No. 14 UCF football pushes to kick off season with win over Georgia Tech The No. 14 UCF football team's season opener at Georgia Tech on Saturday appears to be another statement game opportunity for the Knights. Read More Orlando Pride thrilled to play after nearly a year of delays It's been 343 days since the Orlando Pride last took the pitch for a match. For players who battled cancer and recovered from pregnancy, the wait lasted longer. It ends Saturday. 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.