Sunday, December 6, 2020

SpaceX resupply mission & Coronavirus holiday surge

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

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December 6, 2020

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SpaceX resupply mission to space station moves to Sunday

The 24-hour delay was caused by poor weather conditions in the Atlantic Ocean that would hinder the recovery of the rocket booster.

US coronavirus cases continue to climb during holiday season, with numbers surging after Thanksgiving

Coronavirus infections across the U.S. continue to rise as the country moves deeper into a holiday season when eagerly anticipated gatherings of family and friends could push the numbers even...

Florida reports 10,431 new COVID-19 cases, over 19,000 total resident deaths

The Florida Department of Health reported 90 more resident deaths from COVID-19 to push the toll past 19,000, along with 10,431 new positive cases on Saturday. It's the third day in a row that...

At Georgia rally, Trump assails vote integrity while urging turnout for GOP senators facing runoff election that will decide Senate majority

Trump spread baseless allegations of misconduct in last month's vote, even as he pushed supporters to cast ballots for a pair of Republican Senate candidates.

Troopers hunt for red Jeep involved in fatal hit-and-run crash in Orlando

The Florida Highway Patrol is looking for a red Jeep Wrangler that fled the scene after a fatal hit-and-run crash. The SUV would have "heavy front damage" with parts of the front grill missing.

Deltona couple arrested in stabbing death of Sanford man

A Deltona couple was arrested Friday on charges of first-degree murder in the stabbing death of a 30-year-old man found dead on the side of a Seminole County road in August, according to the...

President Trump signs bill allowing Oviedo veteran to receive Medal of Honor

President Donald Trump on Friday gave the final approval on bill that now gives his administration the authority to award Oviedo army veteran Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn Cashe the Medal of Honor, a...

In their closest alignment in 800 years, Jupiter and Saturn will create a wonder: A Christmas Star

A planetary alignment will offer a light at the end of this long, dark tunnel.

GoFundMe efforts help Will's Pub avoid last call

The GoFundMe wasn't Will Walker's idea, but after months of COVID-related financial wrangling, friends of this beloved music mainstay convinced him to ask for help. And man, did Orlando come through.

Zip line adventures offer bird's eye views of Florida, wildlife and more

Experience Florida from a different view at zip line courses, such as Crocodile Crossing at Alligator Farm Zoological Park in St. Augustine, throughout the Sunshine State.

UCF researchers will keep working at the Observatory of Arecibo, despite telescope's collapse

The collapse of the radio telescope at the Arecibo Observatory does not mean the end of scientific development, says the NSF.

Orange County Animal Services offering free pet food for owners affected by COVID-19

Pet owners in need this holiday season can receive free pet food through a giveaway hosted by Orange County Animal Services in southeast Orange County on Dec. 9.

UF coach Dan Mullen brushes off Texas coaching rumors

Florida coach Dan Mullen was tied to Texas job, if it were to open, and could draw NFL interest, but the Gators coach brushed off rumors and kept his focus on leading the Gators to the SEC title.

Sarah Rapp repeats as OUC Half Marathon women's winner

Sarah Rapp of Raleigh, N.C., repeated as the OUC Half Marathon overall female winner, while Adam Wollant traveled from Bozeman, Mont., to finish first among all male runners.

Orlando area high school scores, top performers from Saturday, Dec. 5

The Sentinel Super 16 boys No. 1 and No. 2 teams won on Saturday as OCP captured the Rotary Tip-Off Classic title and Oak Ridge won at the Breast Cancer Awareness Classic in Tavares.

Gators win SEC East by rolling past Tennessee

The Gators clinched the SEC East title during a win at Tennessee Saturday, moving a step closer to honoring UF coach Dan Mullen's promise to win national championships.

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