Wednesday, January 6, 2021

Georgia's Senate runoff makes history & Florida COVID-19 numbers deteriorate despite vaccine rollout

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Georgia election updates: Raphael Warnock makes history with win as Democrats near control of Senate; 2nd runoff race too early to call

Warnock becomes the first Black senator in Georgia's history. His win puts the Senate majority within the Democrats' reach.

Amid vaccine rollout, Florida's COVID-19 numbers continue to deteriorate

While Gov. Ron DeSantis has turned his focus to vaccine distribution, all COVID-19 metrics -- cases, deaths, positivity rates and hospitalizations -- are worsening for the state, according to a...

Florida coronavirus cases top 15k again, 98 more resident deaths reported

Florida's resident death toll from coronavirus rose to 22,188 with the addition of 98 more reported fatalities on Tuesday while also adding 15,431 more positive COVID-19 cases to bring the total...

Florida's botched vaccine rollout leaving many in the cold | Editorial

Distributing the COVID-19 vaccine was never going to be easy, but the state had months to come up with a plan that minimized problems. It failed. Allowing counties to opt for first-come,...

Authorities investigating after body found in Sanford

The body was discovered close to railroad tracks near the intersection of Glenway Drive and Grove Manor Drive in the Wynwood neighborhood around 3 p.m. Tuesday, Kealing said.

Visit Orlando reveals $395,000 salary for new CEO. Now reveal everything else | Commentary

Visit Orlando agreed to reveal the $395,000 salary for its new CEO. Now the taxpayer-funded nonprofit should agree to reveal everything else. No more secrets with public money.

Mecum Auctions returns to Kissimmee with world's largest collector car auction

Mecum Kissimmee is back in Central Florida Jan. 7-16 with nearly 3,000 collector cars up for auction. Visitors and bidders can find antique off-roaders, classic American muscle cars and...

Orlando Fringe Winter Mini-Fest: 'The 500 List' leads the pack | Reviews

Orlando Fringe's Winter Mini-Fest opens today with its recorded shows available to watch at home or communally in physically distanced groups outdoors at Loch Haven Park. Here's a look at...

Viva la resolution! Stick to your plan, celebrate National Oatmeal Month

January is National Oatmeal Month. Stick to your best-laid plans with this rib-sticking favorite, which works well in both savory and sweet styles.

Pop-up no more: The Foreigner finds a home in Orlando's Audubon Park

Come spring, chef Bruno Fonseca will take his pop-up experience — the Foreigner — into a permanent home in Orlando's trendy Audubon Park neighborhood, laser-focused on the food and...

UCF versus Memphis basketball game postponed due to COVID-19

The UCF men's basketball game against Memphis scheduled to tip off at 9 p.m. Tuesday at Addition Financial Arena has been postponed due to COVID-19 issues among the Knights.

From FOX 35 News: Grady Judd begins historic fifth term as Polk County sheriff

In Polk County, Sheriff Grady Judd made county history when he was sworn in for his fifth term Tuesday.

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