Saturday, October 24, 2020

Trump in The Villages & SpaceX launch

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

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Trump blasts Biden before thousands crowded together in The Villages

President Trump returned to Florida for another outdoor rally, this time in The Villages, a crucial part of the state.

SpaceX reschedules scrubbed Starlink launch for Saturday

SpaceX will try to launch the company's next batch of Starlink satellites on Saturday, after an issue with a camera forced it to scrub an attempt earlier this week.

Why is Florida the only state requiring SAT/ACT for 2021 college admissions? A popular scholarship may be one reason

Florida's popular Bright Futures Scholarship program could be behind a controversial decision that has left the state as the only one in the country insisting students sit for ACT or SAT...

Florida reports 3,689 new coronavirus cases, 73 new resident deaths

Florida added 3,689 coronavirus cases Friday to bring the statewide total to 771,780 infected. With 73 new virus fatalities reported statewide, 16,340 Florida residents are now dead.

As White House task force warns Florida of possible COVID-19 uptick, state tries to keep report from public

The White House Coronavirus Task Force report, sent to states every week, summarizes case and testing trends but also shares a series of recommendations to the governors to mitigate the spread of...

Caribbean system near Florida now at 70% chance to develop; Hurricane Epsilon swells, rip currents to affect East Coast

A Caribbean low pressure system had its chances of becoming the next tropical depression or tropical storm escalate Friday afternoon to a 70% chance of developing in the next two days.

Charges dropped against Orange teacher who left child in hot car

The Orange-Osceola State Attorney's Office dropped manslaughter and child abuse charges against a woman who left a one-year-old boy in a hot car, causing him to die, court records show.

New coalition of Florida businesses backs Amendment 2 to raise minimum wage to $15

Business for a Fair Minimum Wage, which includes restaurants, manufacturers, hoteliers and clothing boutiques, was formed in the months before the Nov. 3 election when Floridians will decide on...

Souls to the Polls, #walkthevote plan 'massive' weekend events throughout Central Florida

Two nonpartisan voter-turnout efforts, Souls to the Polls and #walkthevote, have events throughout Central Florida Saturday and Sunday. Here's who is behind them and how you can participate.

Bishop Moore falls to Bishop Verot | Football Roundup

Bishop Moore lost in the final minute in high school football on Friday night. Week 8 winners from the Orlando area included Wekiva, Winter Park, Lake Minneola and Celebration, which posted its...

Orlando City chases third win over Inter Miami, boost in table

Orlando City is pushing for a third win in the chippy rivalry series with Inter Miami Saturday, helping the Lions move up in the playoff standings.

Frustrated UCF, Tulane enter showdown hungry for a win

UCF and Tulane may have drastically different styles of play on the football field, but they enter their showdown Saturday recovering from heartbreaking losses.

FSU pushes to build on momentum, earn win at Louisville

Florida State is pushing to sustain momentum and confidence during a road game against the Louisville Cardinals Saturday.

From FOX 35 News: Student suing after school revokes parking pass due to Trump display

A Florida high school student is suing his school after he said he was wrongly punished for a display showing support for President Donald Trump.

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