Thursday, October 15, 2020

Dueling Presidential town halls Thursday & Florida sees 2,883 new cases of Covid-19

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No debate, but dueling town halls on Thursday: President Trump to appear on NBC at same time rival Joe Biden is on ABC

President Donald Trump will appear at a town hall event hosted by NBC News' Savannah Guthrie on Thursday at 8 p.m. EST., the network announced Wednesday.

Florida adds 2,883 coronavirus infections, 64 new resident deaths

Florida added 2,883 coronavirus cases Wednesday to bring the statewide total to 741,632 infected. With 64 new virus fatalities reported statewide, 15,595 Florida residents are now dead.

Breast cancer screenings take on new urgency amid COVID

The annual October campaign encouraging women to get screened for breast cancer is taking on a special urgency this year after routine mammograms — like many non-emergency procedures —...

At $266.67 an hour, Florida Senate hires COVID-19 team to make its workplace safe

In about a month, the doors of the Florida Capitol are scheduled to swing open as 160 legislators get back to work, with the looming question of whether the window-free spaces used by lawmakers...

Poinciana High School teacher under investigation by district over racially charged remarks in video

An Osceola County School District teacher was removed from her position and reassigned after video of her making racially charged statements about Black people and criticizing the Black Lives...

Florida House District 44: Thompson, Portigliatti trade barbs over court appointment, assisted living facility violations

Bruno Portigliatti, the head of a chain of assisted living facilities and a local for-profit university, is challenging longtime state representative Geraldine Thompson to represent southwest...

Biden vs. Trump: Florida may decide … again … Lord help us all | Commentary

Florida has picked the winner of every presidential race since 1992 and all but twice since 1936. That means we may decide Biden vs. Trump.

Florida universities getting fewer applications for 2021

Florida universities are receiving fewer applications for 2021, as SAT sessions have been canceled, campus tours have been halted and college fairs have switched to an online format.

Central Florida high school seniors invited to drive-through college fair

High school seniors and their parents are invited to a drive-thru college fair outside the Boys and Girls Club in Parramore Thursday evening. The socially distanced event will feature...

Pompeii's Table is a culinary hot ticket at Orlando Science Center

In conjunction with the Orlando Science Center's Pompeii exhibit, local chefs are bringing ancient culinary practices to "Pompeii's Table."

'Euphoria' actor Jacob Elordi talks heartbreaking and heartwarming '2 Hearts'

"Euphoria" actor Jacob Elordi discusses the "heartbreaking and heartwarming" new film "2 Hearts," in theaters Oct. 16.

Girls volleyball district finals showcase No. 1 ranked Lyman, undefeated Orangewood

Girls volleyball district finals showcase No. 1 ranked Lyman, undefeated Orangewood Christian.

Bianchi: SEC defenses belong in the Arena League | Commentary

Four SEC defenses, including the Florida Gators and Alabama Crimson, are in nation's bottom 10 and show the league is all about offense now.

From FOX 35 News: Disney World's Star Wars hotel appears to show construction progress, photos show

Disney has made progress on its highly-anticipated Star Wars resort in Orlando. Photos captured and shared by Twitter user Bioreconstruct show that the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Hotel...

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