Tuesday, February 9, 2021

Vaccinations in Walmart and Sam's Club stores & Homeless man suing Orange sheriff, deputies

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February 9, 2021

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Good morning, Central Florida. I'm Roger Simmons, the Sentinel's managing editor. Unfortunately, there were 1,228 new COVID cases reported across Central Florida yesterday, but we got some good news, too. Starting this week, 17 Walmarts and Sam's Club stores in Orange County will offer about 300 vaccinations per store, for a total of 5,100 a day. Here's a list of the Walmarts and Sam's Clubs in Orange offering the COVID vaccine and how to get on their shot list. We know you have questions about all of this, and we've put together a team of reporters to get you answers. Check out the latest COVID vaccine questions and answers here. Also, make sure you are among the first to know when we get more info about vaccination locations and other breaking news by signing up for our news alerts. It's fast and free – and you can do it here. Now, here's the rest of today's news …

Good morning, Central Florida. I'm Roger Simmons, the Sentinel's managing editor. Unfortunately, there were 1,228 new COVID cases reported across Central Florida yesterday, but we got some good news, too. Starting this week, 17 Walmarts and Sam's Club stores in Orange County will offer about 300 vaccinations per store, for a total of 5,100 a day. Here's a list of the Walmarts and Sam's Clubs in Orange offering the COVID vaccine and how to get on their shot list. We know you have questions about all of this, and we've put together a team of reporters to get you answers. Check out the latest COVID vaccine questions and answers here. Also, make sure you are among the first to know when we get more info about vaccination locations and other breaking news by signing up for our news alerts. It's fast and free – and you can do it here. Now, here's the rest of today's news …

Homeless man arrested for breaking COVID-19 curfew sues Orange sheriff, deputies

Roosevelt Davis, a homeless man arrested for violating Orange County COVID-19 curfew after a struggle with deputies in April, is suing Sheriff John Mina and the arresting deputies.

Winter Park mayor candidate apologizes for confronting chamber president over debate question

The Winter Park Chamber of Commerce is calling for a public apology from mayoral candidate Phil Anderson, alleging that he heatedly confronted chamber President Betsy Gardner Eckbert on Friday...

Domestic violence suspect wounded in shootout with deputy faces attempt murder charge, records show

A domestic violence suspect fired two shots at an Orange County sheriff's deputy before the deputy returned fire, hitting the man late Friday night, according to an arrest affidavit.

Seminole School Board to pick a new superintendent today

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Report: 2 Florida men, one in hot pink swimsuit, rushed field during Super Bowl

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Daily horoscope for February 9, 2021

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From FOX 35 News: Bucs' Super Bowl merchandise hits the shelves at Florida stores

Hours after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the Super Bowl, local sporting goods stores, like Academy Sports and Outdoors, are rolling out their Bucs merchandise.

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