Friday, November 6, 2020

Biden takes lead in Georgia & Tropical Depression Eta

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Election 2020 live updates: Biden takes lead over Trump in battleground state of Georgia

By Friday morning, Biden overtook Trump in Georgia, a state that has long been a GOP stronghold. Here's the latest.

Orange deputy who punched handcuffed man used excessive force, agency finds

An Orange County deputy sheriff was recently suspended after the agency found he used excessive force when he punched a handcuffed man in the face after the man spit on him, records show.

Trump supporters gather at Lake Eola for 'Stop the Steal' rally as states continue to count votes

About 70 supporters of President Donald Trump rallied at Lake Eola in downtown Orlando on Thursday night to promote baseless claims that Tuesday's election is being stolen with fraudulent ballots...

Tropical Depression Eta turning toward Caribbean; could approach Florida as tropical storm

Tropical Depression Eta is expected to end up near Florida as a tropical storm, according to the National Hurricane Center.

'Get those kids in classrooms,' Florida education commissioner says

Florida's education commissioner wants more students on campus in January, convinced online classes are a "tier-two education" that isn't serving many of them well.

Central Florida COVID hospitalizations remain mostly stable, even with rise in new cases

COVID-19 hospitalization numbers across Central Florida continue to remain stable, with a slight uptick in some counties. It's too soon to tell how the early signs of rise in infections...

Disney: Guardians of Galaxy ride vehicles will sport a back-from-space look

Imagineer Zach Riddley has posted a peek at the ride vehicles for Guardians of the Galaxy: Comic Rewind, the indoor roller coaster under construction at Epcot.

Josh Heupel: UCF dismissed players who didn't meet expectations

UCF coach Josh Heupel said the decision to remove four football players from the team following a traffic incident last week was one of the "worst days as a coach," adding those who...

Why is UCF's dismissal of gun-carrying, cop-berating players controversial? | Commentary

UCF coach Josh Heupel should not be considered controversial for dismissing players caught with guns and captured on camera cursing at police during a traffic stop.

Screw it, we're staying in! (But I'm still not cooking)

Thanksgiving can be stressful. Especially in 2020. Orlando area restaurants have options.

National Nachos Day: 6 places to celebrate in Central Florida

Celebrate National Nachos Day (Nov. 6) at these Central Florida eateries.

From FOX 35 News: Fern Park mom & daughter create 'Free Little Library' to encourage reading during pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic is inspiring dozens of people to give back to their communities. A Fern Park mother and daughter got creative and used a recycled newspaper dispenser to create a library...

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