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Trump, first lady test positive for COVID-19

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October 2, 2020

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Trump and first lady test positive for COVID-19 as US plunges deeper into uncertainty before election

The president has spent much of the year downplaying the threat of a virus that has killed more than 205,000 Americans.

COVID-19 hospitalizations in Central Florida hit plateau; experts worry people will let down their guard

After two months of steady decline, COVID-19 hospitalizations in Central Florida seem to have leveled off, a welcome news for hospitals, although it's not clear how long this steady state will...

Mayor Demings announces creation of Citizens Safety Task Force to combat spread of violence in Orlando neighborhoods

At a community meeting in Pine Hills Thursday evening, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said he's creating a citizens task force aimed to reduce violence in Orlando by identifying...

Tropical Storm Gamma may form from 1 of 2 systems in Caribbean

Two tropical waves are being monitored in the Caribbean by the National Hurricane Center, with one of them having increased odds of becoming Tropical Storm Gamma today or Saturday.

Orlando Sentinel Publisher Nancy Meyer departs; Paul Pham named interim GM

"For the past two and a half years under Nancy's leadership we have better positioned our newsroom and sales teams for the future," Tribune Publishing CEO Terry Jimenez said in an email...

Walt Disney World crowds are historically low, but ride wait times grow, expert says

You might not see crowds this low at Walt Disney World again. It also doesn't mean you won't have to wait in line.

Universal unveils '3 days free' deals, annual-pass discounts for Floridians

Universal Orlando has announced discount-ticket deals for its theme parks — one that throws in three free days — and extended the purchase deadline on an existing offer.

Florida's unemployment claims hit a pandemic low, but big layoffs loom for airlines and hospitality

Although unemployment claims have eased, employees in the hospitality, leisure and transportation industries girded for massive layoffs between October and December, which in turn could trigger...

UCF cuts athletic budgets by 10%, seeks donors to offset COVID-19 losses

UCF is asking its athletic teams to reduce their respective budgets by 10% across the board for the upcoming 2020-21 season in response to the economic shortfalls associated with the...

Seminole at Lake Minneola headlines Week 5 high school football predictions

No. 4 Seminole plays at No. 9 Lake Minneola and No. 1 Apopka plays at No. 15 Lake Brantley in Sentinel Super 16 matchups in Week 5 of the regular season.

Yes, you can mountain bike in Florida — here's how

Florida's mountain bike community is growing and thriving, despite a lack of elevation change. Fast, flowy trails and manmade features provide challenges for riders of all skill levels.

Oh, hey, Punkin! Orlando-area breweries get fall-seasonal

It's that time of year again, and Orlando's local breweries are out of their gourds for pumpkin and spice and everything nice.

Halloween activities ranked by risk level, according to the CDC

The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we dine at restaurants, shop for groceries and interact with loved ones. But it won't break the fall spirit that comes when Halloween is around...

From FOX 35 News: Puppy dragged into pond by large alligator

Two puppies were running in their backyard towards Lake Kathryn in Paisley, Florida on a sunny afternoon when suddenly an alligator launches itself out of the water and grabs a hold of one,...

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