Thursday, October 1, 2020

Eviction moratorium & voter registration

Start your day with a quick digest of today's top Central Florida headlines.

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October 1, 2020

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DeSantis lets eviction moratorium expire, saying it's no longer needed after CDC issued freeze

Ignoring calls from renter advocates, Gov. Ron DeSantis decided Wednesday not to extend the state's eviction moratorium, arguing it was no longer needed because the Centers for Disease Control...

Want to vote on Nov. 3? In Florida, that means registering by Monday

Floridians have until Monday, Oct. 5, to register to vote for the Nov. 3 election this year.

Disney World layoffs: 6,700 non-union employees are losing their jobs

The notice to the state is the first indicator of how many Orlando employees are affected as part of the massive layoffs the company announced Tuesday when the market closed. The layoffs begin...

FDLE probe into Frank Kruppenbacher's work at FLVS ends with no criminal charges

Former Florida Virtual School general counsel Frank Kruppenbacher falsified his own performance evaluation so he could get a raise at the Orlando-based school, according to witness accounts in...

2 tropical waves form in Caribbean; one has 70% chance to develop

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring two tropical waves in the Caribbean Sea. The first wave emerged on Wednesday morning and is expected to produce a broad area of pressure with...

Local leaders tell DeSantis they've imposed $2 million in coronavirus fines, but none in metro Orlando

Only a handful of local governments have issued fines to citizens or businesses related to the coronavirus orders they issued, according to data and documents received by Gov. Ron DeSantis'...

Publix, RaceTrac claim tax breaks meant to boost manufacturing

State officials have ruled the bakery- and deli-display cases in grocery stores qualify as manufacturing equipment and are eligible for the sales-tax break. One beneficiary? Publix Super...

SpaceX resets Starlink launch for this morning, GPS satellite on Friday

After multiple delays this week. SpaceX will attempt to launch the next batch of Starlink satellites on Thursday and a GPS satellite for the U.S. Air Force on Friday.

Florida CFO's hunt for businesses owned by 'Communist Party of China' is coming up short | Commentary

CFO Jimmy Patronis sent letters to 100,000 Florida businesses that do business with the state, asking if they are owned by Communist China. So far, none have said yes.

UCF QB McKenzie Milton works out in pads, inspires Knights

UCF quarterback McKenzie Milton worked out in pads during a practice this week, inspiring his coaches and teammates with the optimism and joy he brings to a lengthy recovery process.

Dan Mullen surprised, disappointed tickets available for Gators' home opener

Florida Gators coach Dan Mullen said a combination of COVID-19 and confusion has left plenty of tickets for UF to sell before Saturday's home opener against South Carolina.

Orlando Science Center: Augmented-reality Pompeii, volcano replica ready to see

Orlando Science Center is rolling out eye-catching promotions for its upcoming exhibit "Pompeii: The Immortal City." One mixes the ancient city with augmented reality, and the other features...

Scream n' Stream and Tunnel of the Damned: First look at 2 new Orlando Halloween attractions

At Scream n' Stream, a new haunted drive-thru attraction, visitors take a ride through a "Night at the Die-In" and find themselves a part of a horror film. Tunnel of the Damned, also new for...

Cheese please: 25 gooey, melty mac and cheese recipes

Some like it baked, some like it strictly stovetop but everyone likes it hot, creamy and oh-so cheesy. Here are 25 gooey, melty, irresistible recipes for our favorite comfort food — macaroni...

From FOX 35 News: Sen. Rick Scott says he 'absolutely' has confidence in Florida mail-in ballot

Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., on Tuesday said he "absolutely" has confidence in Florida's vote-by-mail option for the 2020 presidential election, but is skeptical of other states where they...

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