Tuesday, December 22, 2020

COVID-19 task force report has Florida in red zone & Data manager sues state over police raid

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Latest White House COVID-19 task force report has Florida in red zone; Court hears Orlando Sentinel case

Florida remains in the red zone for cases, with a 12% increase from the previous week, according to the Dec. 13 White House COVID-19 Task Force report, which continues to urge the public to...

Sacked data manager Rebekah Jones sues state over police raid on home

Rebekah Jones, formerly a COVID-19 data manager for the state of Florida, says the raid violated her constitutional rights. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement was investigating...

Pressure mounts on doctors as COVID-19 hospitalizations climb again

A counseling hotline for doctors launched this month after being in the works for several years. It couldn't have come at a better time, and it joins other national groups and health...

Second stimulus check updates: Congress passes $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill, authorizing long-sought aid that includes $600 direct payment to most Americans

The bill combines coronavirus-fighting funds with financial relief for individuals and businesses, including a $600 direct stimulus payment to most Americans.

Winter Garden man killed wife, fled to West Palm Beach before killing self, police say

A Winter Garden man killed his estranged wife before fleeing to Palm Beach and killing himself as law enforcement tried to apprehend him Monday, according to the Winter Garden Police Department.

Florida prison officer accused in inmate's death had been transferred after 'above average' use of force

A review of newly released records from the officer assault that killed Lake Correctional inmate Christopher Howell give new details in the brutal encounter that left Howell bloodied and...

Couple gets credit rating back as politicians seek answers on deferred mortgage mixup

Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis and U.S. Representative Stephanie Murphy have each launched investigations into how recipients of CARES Act deferments had their credit scores lowered after a story in...

David King, the Orlando 'legal legend' behind Fair Districts in Florida, dies at 79

David King, the Orlando attorney who spearheaded the fight for Fair Districts in Florida, was "the David who really took down Goliath" in that battle, his son Chris King said Monday.

Looking for a last-minute present? Give the gift of the outdoors with these ideas

When looking for presents in a pinch, an outdoor enthusiast would enjoy the gift of a clear kayak tour, a state parks annual pass or a gift card to a climbing gym.

New attractions, approaches forced changes in theme parks in 2020

Our happy-go-lucky theme-park industry weathered layoffs, furloughs, shutdowns, health scares and uncertainty in 2020. But there were still fresh additions.

For 2021: Orlando Shakes changes, Philharmonic plans and United Arts grants

Even with vaccines rolling out, coronavirus continues to affect Central Florida arts groups into 2021. Here are updates on significant United Arts grants and plans by Orlando Shakes and the...

UCF hopes to use Boca Raton Bowl as a springboard for next season

UCF gets one more opportunity to play a football game during a season dramatically altered by the coronavirus pandemic, this time against No. 16 BYU in the Roofclaim.com Boca Raton Bowl...

Magic sign Markelle Fultz, Jonathan Isaac to contract extensions

Orlando Magic point guard Markelle Fultz and forward Jonathan Isaac have reached contract extensions with the team.

From FOX 35 News: High school football player helps win state championship hours after his mother died

Seminole High School brought home a state championship title for the second time in its history. But for one player, even with a win, his heart is still heavy as he lost his mom just before the...

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