Thursday, December 10, 2020

Florida looking to overturn election results & Orlando airport starting COVID-19 tests

Start your day with a quick digest of today's top Central Florida headlines.

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Florida joins Texas in seeking to overturn election results, in support of President Trump

Florida state government is joining the attempt by Texas to overturn election results in four key battleground states. It's a show of support for President Donald Trump from Florida's...

Orlando airport to start COVID tests as more passengers travel

Orlando International Airport approved implementation of COVID testing at two places in the sprawling airport, serving all passengers, airport workers and members of the public who want to go...

Central Florida's homeless coalition gets $2.5 million grant from Jeff Bezos' Day 1 fund

Billionaire Jeff Bezos' Day 1 Families Fund is giving $2.5 million to the Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida — a grant considered critical as the region braces for a tidal wave...

Orange sheriff to test sending mental health experts on some calls

The Orange County Sheriff's Office plans to begin a pilot program in the coming weeks that will send mental health clinicians out with deputies on certain calls, Sheriff John Mina said...

Despite progress, problems linger in Central Florida jails' pandemic response, attorneys say

Nine months into the COVID-19 pandemic, Central Florida's jails are still struggling to consistently enforce pandemic protocols, from making sure inmates and guards properly wear masks to...

Florida man finds dead body in trash can he says he was holding for owner: report

A Florida man contacted authorities Tuesday after finding a dead body in a trash can he was holding for a friend.

Police investigating apparent shooting between homes near Lake Mann

Orlando police are investigating a shooting involving the occupants of two homes in the Lake Mann area, and police say the people involved appear to have shot at each others' residences from...

Yet another problem with Florida's unemployment system: Overpayments some say the state won't take back | Commentary

Another problem with Florida's messed-up unemployment system: Some people get too much money and say the state won't let them give it back

Orlando Theater Best of 2020: Touring Shows

Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm looks at the best of the touring shows of 2020.

Reindeer Run still dashing into Central Florida — but at a new location

This year's Reindeer Run is still taking place but not at SeaWorld Orlando. Find out more about this and other holiday races taking place in Central Florida.

Beyti Mediterranean Grill offers Turkish delights in Casselberry

The folks behind Beyti Mediterranean Grill had grand plans when they rented the space before COVID-19 hit. They still do. But for now, the modest eatery is a Turkish delight for takeout...

Orlando City star Chris Mueller dazzles in USMNT debut

Orlando City star Chris Mueller delivered a dominant debut performance with the U.S. men's national team, scoring twice and contributing to five of the team's six goals during a 6-0 friendly win...

Montverde alum Scottie Barnes sinks OT winner as No. 20 FSU prevails at home over Indiana

Montverde Academy alum Scottie Barnes banked in a runner with with two seconds left in overtime to give No. 20 Florida State a 69-67 victory over Indiana on Wednesday night in the ACC/Big...

From FOX 35 News: Flagler Palm Coast principal dies after fight with COVID-19

A Central Florida high school principal who tested positive for COVID-19 last month has died, according to Flagler Schools Superintendent Cathy Mittelstadt.

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