Florida has 3,356 new COVID-19 cases & Unemployment claims in state rise again

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View In Browser October 16, 2020 orlandosentinel.com Orlando Morning Report ADVERTISEMENT Florida coronavirus: 3,356 new infections, 141 more residents dead Florida added 3,356 coronavirus cases Thursday to bring the statewide total to 744,988 infected. With 141 new virus fatalities reported statewide, 15,736 Florida residents are now dead. Read More More people laid off; Florida's unemployment claims rise for second straight week Without federal COVID relief for the unemployed, layoffs are mounting and the economy could stagnate in coming months, economists say. Read More ADVERTISEMENT East Seminole residents call for action on 'extremely dangerous' flooded roads near Lake Harney After Hurricane Irma, Tropical Storm Fay and Hurricane Charley, east Seminole residents look for solutions to solve chronic flooding near Lake Harney. They say their flooded roads force them to... Read More Teen raped newborn girl in Central Florida foster home, lawsuit says A law firm that targets child-abuse cases alleges in a suit that two organizations knew a baby girl was being placed in a home with a sexually aggressive teen who ended up raping her. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Endorsements: Voting early? Some Sentinel recommendations worth repeating, starting with Joe Biden With early voting getting underway in Florida on Monday, here are some Sentinel endorsements worth repeating: Joe Biden, Patricia Sigman, Stephanie Murphy, Lee Constantine and Bob Dallari. Read More Original Broadway cast of 'Hamilton' reunites for Joe Biden fundraiser "Hamilton" — the story of the founding of our nation — is diving into current politics. Read More Florida's constitutional amendments: When to vote yes, when to say no | Commentary Florida constitutional amendments for 2020: The pros and cons. Who supports and opposes each one. When to vote yes, when to say no. Read More Bobby Bowden leaves hospital after COVID-19 treatment Legendary former Florida State football coach Bobby Bowden was released from a hospital Thursday after being treated for COVID-19. Read More Legoland Florida re-introduces $99 annual pass, announces 2021 additions Legoland is introducing throwback pricing on annual passes as the theme park starts celebrating its 10th birthday early. The Play & Party Pass costs $99. Read More Former Orlando Sentinel food writers celebrate National Cookbook Month Think cookbooks are old school? Maybe so, but we love them, so for National Cookbook Month, we turned to Orlando Sentinel food pros past, Scott Joseph and Heather McPherson, for recommendations... Read More Disney World: Rise of the Resistance hopefuls have mere seconds to catch the ride In Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance roulette, winners board one of Walt Disney World's newest, most in-demand rides. Read More Greg Sankey: It's not SEC's job to monitor Texas A&M crowd | Bianchi Commentary SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey says TV camera angles can be deceiving and Texas A&M did not overload its stadium for the Aggies' win over Florida Saturday. Read More UCF expects Memphis to be fired up to snap losing streak in series The UCF football team expects to face off against a fired up Memphis team after the Knights have dominated their high stakes season series. Read More From FOX 35 News: Animatronic goose malfunctions at Magic Kingdom's Splash Mountain ride An animatronic goose on Disney's Splash Mountain was caught malfunctioning on Monday at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. 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.