Saturday, November 21, 2020

Florida in midst of COVID-19 ‘viral resurgence’ & Mayors' power to control it

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Ahead of Thanksgiving, Florida in midst of COVID-19 'viral resurgence,' White House task force says

Florida is in the midst of a "viral resurgence" and the number of counties in the red zone has doubled in the last week, according to the most recent weekly White House Coronavirus Task...

Gov. Ron DeSantis doesn't want to shut down Florida. What power do mayors have to control the virus?

Across the country, states are ordering residents to hunker down or wear masks as governors brace for another surge of coronavirus cases. But in Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis has prohibited nearly...

Universal Orlando lays off 1,123 employees amid coronavirus pandemic

Universal Orlando is laying off 1,123 salaried employees at its creative division, theme parks and resorts, the company disclosed Friday in a federally required notice of mass layoffs.

Long lines at Orlando coronavirus testing sites again

People waited in vehicles often for more than two hours to get an uncomfortable nasal swabbing at the state-run site in a parking garage outside the Orange County Convention Center, spokesman...

Advocates observe 'deadliest year on record' for violence against transgender people

During the annual Transgender Day of Remembrance Friday, advocates gathered state- and nationwide to remember the 37 transgender and gender-nonconforming people who died because of...

73-year-old Lake County man convicted on charges of child pornography

A 73-year-old Lake County man is facing 20 years in federal prison after a jury found him guilty on charges of possessing child pornography.

Orlando cops probe Christmas event promoted by man once charged with anti-gay threats

A man who has previously been accused of threatening gay people online and promoting fake or unauthorized events has caught the attention of Central Florida law enforcement agencies, after...

In 'Matilda,' a girl-power message both muffled and loud | Review

Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm reviews "Matilda the Musical" at the Garden Theatre.

FSU players hopeful they can rally, shock No. 4 Clemson

The FSU football team is bracing for the toughest test of the season and remains hopeful the Seminoles can find a way to shock No. 4 Clemson.

Scouting Report: Breaking down Orlando City's matchup with NYCFC

Take a closer look at the Orlando City vs. NYCFC playoff matchup.

From FOX 35 News: Orlando City vs. NYCFC playoff game - coverage begins at 11

Orlando City Soccer Club is in the playoffs for the first time ever, and you can watch their round one matchup against New York FC - Saturday on FOX35PLUS WRBW! Evan Fitzgerald will preview...

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