Wednesday, September 15, 2021

COVID deaths by county in Florida & SpaceX all-civilian launch tonight

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How many people are dying of COVID in your Florida county? New White House data releases details

The Florida Department of Health stopped updating its COVID-19 data. A newly released report shows the detailed death toll over the summer.

SpaceX aims to launch tonight with all-civilian Inspiration4 mission

The first all-civilian mission on a multiday trip to space looks to launch from Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday night.

Despite objections, Mad Cow director remains on grant panel

A letter-writing campaign designed to keep Mad Cow Theatre executive director Mitzi Maxwell from judging local theaters seeking state funding did not have any effect.

Florida to end high-stakes FSA exams, replace with progress monitoring, DeSantis says

Florida to scrap the FSA, replace high-stakes exams with frequent "check-in" tests, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Tuesday.

Nicholas, now a tropical depression, remains a flood threat; odds up for 3 other Atlantic disturbances

After briefly becoming a hurricane, Nicholas downgraded to a tropical storm as it moved inland in Texas, leaving thousands in the dark and making its way to Houston.

Amazon plans to hire 8,000 employees across Florida; to have Orlando job fair Wednesday

With an average starting pay of more than $18 per hour, Amazon announced they are looking to hire around 125,000 employees across the United States, 8,000 of them in the state of Florida for jobs...

Maxwell: Loomer vs. Webster: The fringe fight Florida Republicans have been courting | Commentary

Daniel Webster has worked for Florida Republicans for 40+ years. Yet Laura Loomer, self-described "Proud Islamophobe," wants to take him out. And GOP Party leaders have helped her.

Close Medicaid gap so others don't suffer like me | Commentary

A guest columnist who doesn't qualify for Medicaid under Florida rules discusses her struggles with a debilitating illness and little help to pay for health care.

UCF's Trillion Coles could see more 'prime time' playing time

UCF running back Trillion Coles scored twice Saturday night, but he still considers himself an underdog.

Upset-minded Gators hope to be unwelcoming hosts to coach Nick Saban's Alabama juggernaut

The No. 11 Florida Gators are 15.5-point underdogs Saturday in the Swamp to coaching legend Nick Saban's top-ranked Alabama team.

Disney World at 50: Hand in hand with Partners statue

As statues of characters are added to Disney World, another sculpture remains secure at Magic Kingdom. Partners featuring Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse, has been near Cinderella Castle since 1995.

Halloween Horror Nights splatters the plates with fun

Halloween Horror Nights fans were hungry for its return. But what about when they're just hungry?

Generations collide in 'Overdue Bills,' a Central Florida original play

Lake County resident Tom Kline's fifth play to be staged in Central Florida, "Overdue Bills," opens Sept. 24.

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