Central Florida drug OD deaths up 70% during COVID & Vending machines for the homeless

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View In Browser December 2, 2020 orlandosentinel.com Orlando Morning Report ADVERTISEMENT Central Florida drug OD deaths up 70% during COVID, report shows During the height of the COVID-19 lockdown in Florida, drug overdose deaths rose a staggering 70 percent in Central Florida compared to the same time a year earlier, and state health... Read More Vending machines in Parramore stock free hygiene products for homeless New vending machines filled with essential personal hygiene products for the homeless are being installed across Orlando with the first one in Parramore. Read More ADVERTISEMENT White House COVID report: Florida hospitalizations increase Florida is now having a week-over-week increase in hospitalizations, while experiencing an increase in new cases and test positivity, according to the Nov. 22 White House Coronavirus Task... Read More Boil-water notice issued for city in southwest Lake County Officials are advising residents of Mascotte, in southwest Lake County, to boil their water before consumption until further notice following a water main break Tuesday. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Hip-hop artist and entrepreneur Spectacular Smith arrested for hitting Disney worker: report Spectacular Smith, a member of the hip-hop group Pretty Ricky and social media entrepreneur, was arrested at Walt Disney World Sunday for punching a cast member, according to a report by... Read More Eviction crisis needs attention before New Years Day brings more misery | Editorial With millions of Floridians struggling with finances, the state issued a moratorium on evictions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Gov. Ron DeSantis lifted that in favor of a moratorium from the... Read More 12 ways to help others in Central Florida this holiday season | Commentary Help troubled teens and struggling veterans. Provide meals for lonely seniors. Train the homeless for jobs. Here are 12 ways to help others during the holidays in Orlando, and around Central Florida Read More Entertainment and shopping abound at Orlando Winterfest & Holiday Market Orlando Winterfest and Holiday Market will bring attractions, entertainment and shopping to the Orange County Convention Center Dec. 3-6. Read More Orlando Christmas, holiday events: Light-up nights, festivals, boat parades and more It's the holiday season, so here's a list of Orlando area Christmas events including light-up nights, community festivals, boat parades and more. Read More Florida Symphony Youth Orchestras get a boost from violinist Midori Midori isn't familiar with National Violin Day – which very well could be an occasion invented by one of those "Every day's a holiday" websites. But the world-class violinist doesn't... Read More Young Orlando City stars look to impress at USMNT camp Orlando City stars Chris Mueller, Daryl Dike and Andrés Perea will join the faces of the future for the U.S. men's national team during December camp. Read More Florida remains at No. 6 in latest College Football Playoff rankings Florida remained at No. 6 in the second College Football Playoff rankings released Tuesday evening. The Gators sit on the outside of the top four and behind Texas A&M at No. 5. Read More From FOX 35 News: Video shows dolphin leaping alongside foil boarder off Florida coast A dolphin decided to join in the fun as a man went foil boarding off the coast of southwest Florida over the weekend. Read More advertisement Unsubscribe   |   Newsletters   |   Privacy Policy   |   Terms of Service Copyright © 2020 | Orlando Sentinel | 633 N. Orange Ave. Orlando, FL 32801 ABOUT THIS EMAIL You received this email because you are following the Orlando Morning Report newsletter.