Thursday, May 6, 2021

Central Floridians falling for COVID-19 misinformation & Legal fight over eviction moratoriums

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

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Good morning, it's Thursday, May 6. Today in Orlando, it will be clear with a high of 87° and a low of 75°. Get hour-by-hour temperatures here.

AdventHealth survey finds Central Floridians falling for misinformation

About 32% of Central Floridians believe COVID-19 is "mostly made up" and exaggerated by the media, while 30% of those surveyed by AdventHealth in Orange, Seminole and Osceola counties...

Federal judge strikes down CDC's national eviction moratorium, appeal immediately filed

A federal judge in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday struck down the national eviction moratorium issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last fall, imperiling millions of...

Despite the governor's order, you'll still need a mask in many places

Although Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered an end to government-imposed masking requirements on Monday, the safety protocols put in place by supermarkets, restaurants, hospitals and theme...

Orlando's tourist count tumbled by half during 2020 pandemic, report finds

Here's new figures on how bad the pandemic hurt Orlando's tourism industry.

SpaceX completes another Starship prototype flight, this time with no explosion

This time SpaceX launched its Starship prototype on a test flight and it landed in one piece.

2 Volusia County restaurants shut down after health inspection

Two restaurants in Volusia County were shut down in the week of April 25-May 1, according to data from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

Charlie Crist was a fine Republican governor. He shouldn't run again as a Democrat. | Commentary

Charlie Crist left Florida's governor's mansion as a Republican in 2010, dreaming of better jobs. Now he wants back in as a Democrat after losing twice. That's not a recipe for success.

Magic no match for high-scoring Celtics, who roll to win behind Kemba Walker, Jayson Tatum

Kemba Walker matched his season-high with 32 points and Jayson Tatum scored 27 as Boston rolled to a 132-96 victory over the Magic on Wednesday at Amway Center.

NCAA aims for less contact in preseason football practice

The NCAA football oversight committee is preparing to recommend changes to preseason camp with an eye on safety.

Rite Season Jamerican Cuisines brings subtle fusion, complex flavor to Sanford | Review

It began as a cute nickname that Jamaican-born Bobby Campbell had for his Jamaican-American wife. They've found it's a fusion that's just as much fun on the plate.

Actor Virginia Light was 'a force of nature' onstage and off | Obituary

For years, Virginia "Ginny" Light reigned as the grande dame of Central Florida's growing theater scene.

Gatorland brings back 2-day Gatorpalooza festival

Gatorland is reviving its Gatorpalooza Fun Fest in mid-May, the animal attraction announced

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Pictures: Star Wars Celebration at Rock Pit Brewery

A "May the Fourth be with You" Star Wars Celebration at Rock Pit Brewing in Orlando on Tuesday, May 4, 2021. many celebrations were held worldwide to commemorate the popular Star Wars...

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