Saturday, November 14, 2020

Teacher welcomed home after Covid & Vaccination effort in Central Florida

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Local teacher receives welcome home parade after 58 days fighting COVID-19 in hospital

David Theobald left the hospital for the first time on Friday 58 days, including 40 on a ventilator, after he fell ill with the coronavirus.

Central Florida plans for large-scale coronavirus vaccination effort

With the announcement this week from drug giant Pfizer that a coronavirus vaccine could be near, Central Florida health officials said planning for distribution of the vaccinations to millions...

Lake Correctional officer killed inmate by 'blunt force trauma,' indictment says

The former corrections officer facing a second-degree murder charge in the June death of a Lake Correctional Institution inmate is accused of killing the man by "blunt force trauma" to his...

Space Coast expects 500,000 spectators for Sunday's astronaut launch

Amid a worsening global pandemic, half a million people are expected to swarm the Space Coast for a chance to witness SpaceX's next crewed mission, only the second time in almost a decade...

Tropical Storm Iota forms in Caribbean for record 30th storm

Tropical Storm Iota formed in the Caribbean on Friday afternoon, becoming the 30th storm of a record-breaking hurricane season, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Florida reports 73 more coronavirus deaths, 6,933 more cases

Florida's resident death toll from coronavirus rose to 17,445 with the addition of 73 more reported fatalities on Friday, while the state added 6,933 more positive cases for a total to date...

ULA launches military spy satellite from Cape Canaveral

The rocket is carrying a classified national security satellite known as NROL-101 built by and for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office.

Longwood man fled to Costa Rica using brother's passport to avoid molestation charges, feds say

Over 20 years after using his brother's name to illegally obtain a passport and fleeing to Costa Rica to avoid a child molestation charge, a Seminole County man was sentenced to federal...

Supporters, activists set expectations for Osceola's 1st Hispanic sheriff

With Marco López set to make history as the new leader of the Osceola County Sheriff's Office, many in the majority-Latino community are looking to him to set a blueprint for future...

Help bring Christmas to families living in Kissimmee motels

A small grassroots ministry in Osceola County is working to bring Christmas to struggling families who live in Kissimmee motels — many led by parents who've have lost their jobs in the theme...

Orlando Pride coach Marc Skinner optimistic club can thrive in 2021 after brutal season

Orlando Pride coach Marc Skinner is confident the club can thrive in 2021 after a series of setbacks haunted the team this season.

FSU coach Leonard Hamilton, Seminoles push for ACC title

Leonard Hamilton is known for taking on a fixer upper, rebuilding programs at Oklahoma State, Miami and now Florida State. He is in his 19th season at Florida State and enjoying sustained excellence.

Bishop Moore, Mount Dora Christian knock out unbeatens | Football Roundup

Bishop Moore, playing for the first time in three weeks, went on the road knocked out an undefeated team in a Class 5A football playoff game on Friday night. Mount Dora Christian did the same in...

From FOX 35 News: New Christmas pop-up at Gaylord Palms lets guests walk through holiday movie scenes

How would you like to join Buddy the Elf and Mr. Narwhal in the North Pole? Or maybe you'd like to join the Griswold's as they light up their home this Christmas.

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