Friday, August 20, 2021

DeSantis' Regeneron push & Orange schools mull masks

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August 20, 2021

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Good morning, it's Friday, August 20. Today in Orlando, it will be cloudy with afternoon thunderstorms and a high of 93° and low of 77°. Get hour-by-hour temperatures here.

While DeSantis touts free Regeneron COVID treatment, feds pick up the bill

Much of Gov. Ron DeSantis' push to offer free monoclonal antibody treatment to Floridians sick with COVID-19 is being paid for by the federal government, which has spent billions of dollars on...

Orange schools to consider mask mandate, legal challenge to DeSantis order

Orange County School Board could mandate masks and challenge Gov. Ron DeSantis. Some board members called governor's mask ban illegal.

Woman paid to front group behind 'ghost' candidates says consultant used signature without permission

More evidence in the criminal case against ex-lawmaker Frank Artiles was made public by prosecutors on Thursday.

What's causing the worst die-off of manatees? Starvation from Florida ecosystem collapse

Florida manatees suffered their worst known die-off during a period from late last year through this spring caused by largely starvation in the Indian River Lagoon where seagrass eaten by the...

Judge lets charges stand against Parkland deputy Scot Peterson

Scot Peterson, the former deputy accused of taking cover while dozens were shot at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, will have to convince a jury that he's not guilty of criminal...

Luma on Park, ex-landlord reach 'amicable' agreement over lease, lawyer says

Shuttered Winter Park restaurant Luma on Park settled a legal battle with it's ex-landlord, but failed to reclaim its prime spot on Park Avenue.

Bahamas issues emergency order requiring cruise passengers to be vaccinated: report

Cruise lines that seek to bring passengers to the Bahamas, even private islands, will only be allowed if all their passengers 12 and older are vaccinated after the country updated its...

Proposal: UCF football stadium would grow in Athletics Village expansion

UCF athletics director Terry Mohajir has proposed an expansion of the Kenneth G. Dixon Athletics Village that would include expanding the current 44,000-seat Bounce House Stadium. Part of...

Former Miami Hurricane Rashaun Jones arrested for 2006 murder of teammate Bryan Pata

Former Miami Hurricanes defensive back Rashaun Jones has been arrested and charged with the murder of his former UM teammate, defensive lineman Bryan Pata, who was shot to death nearly 15 years...

Florida Fresh Air: Airport Lakes Park in Orlando provides green space for locals, travelers

Set on 56 acres, Airport Lakes Park provides a green space for disc golf, soccer and passive recreation right near Orlando International Airport.

Things to do this week and weekend in Orlando and Central Florida

There are so many things to do in Central Florida on any given weekend that it can be overwhelming. Here's a guide to help you decide what to do. This list is updated weekly with events and...

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