ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – After taking a downturn in January, Orange County’s tourism development tax collection from hotel and resort stays was back on the rise in February, the latest report shows.

Comptroller Phil Diamond delivered the good news during a coronavirus briefing Thursday afternoon, saying the county’s monthly collection for February totaled $10,317,000.

Orange County Comptroller Phil Diamond announced today that TDT tax collections received by Orange County for the February 2021 collection month were $10,317,000.

That is a 63.3% decrease from February 2020.To read the press release go to:https://t.co/IJqKj1JvIL That’s a $2,638,900, or 34%, increase from January’s collection of $7,678,100, which marked the first time the

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White House: Intel on Russian 'bounties' on US troops shaky

WASHINGTON – The White House said Thursday that the intelligence community does not have conclusive evidence that Russian intelligence operatives encouraged the Taliban to attack American troops in Afghanistan.

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COVID-19 vaccines coming to Silver Star Gymnasium, appointments available

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County announced the next site for the mobile COVID-19 vaccination program will be at the Silver Star Park Gymnasium.

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COVID-19: 132 new cases, 1 additional death confirmed in Simcoe Muskoka

COVID-19 cases and one additional death on Thursday, bringing the local total number of cases up to 9,059, including 215 deaths.Local public health also confirmed 148 new variant cases, bringing the total up to 2,081, 443 of which are active.

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San Antonio airport on lockdown after police shooting

SAN ANTONIO, Texas - San Antonio’s airport was placed on lockdown Thursday after a reported police shooting, but authorities said there was no "active threat to the public."The San Antonio Police Department said the airport was locked down as a precaution Thursday afternoon after a "confirmed officer-involved shooting" on airport property.

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College sports already adapting to new NCAA transfer rules

As spring practice winds down, Arkansas coach Sam Pittman sees some potential holes in his roster.

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Man threatens to kill SEPTA bus driver when asked to wear mask, officials say

The suspect was captured on surveillance video on April 10. UPPER DARBY, Pa. - A man is wanted for threatening a SEPTA driver in Upper Darby when asked to wear a mask, according to officials.The incident happened on the 700 block of Long Lane around midnight on April 10.A SEPTA bus driver reported to police that a man tried to board the Route 108 bus without wearing a mask.Officials say when the driver told the man that face coverings are required on SEPTA, he covered his face with a handkerchief, threatened to kill the driver, and flashed a handgun from his waistband.

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‘The cathedral is saved’: Construction continues on 2-year anniversary of fire that engulfed Notre Dame

PARIS - Reconstruction continued on Paris’s famed Notre Dame Cathedral on April 15, two years to the day after a devastating fire engulfed the iconic church.Despite predictions that full reconstruction and restoration of one of France’s most historic buildings won’t be complete for another 15 or 20 years, the progress made so far is a hopeful reminder that not all was lost.Video shared of the church on Thursday showed cranes and scaffolding against the French capital’s skyline as bystanders stood and stared at the massive cathedral."We’re seeing here how, in two years, a huge job has been accomplished," French President Emmanuel Macron said during a visit to the church on Thursday, recalling the "emotion" throughout France at the images of

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Shedding COVID-19 stress

A growing number of people are seeking forms of stress relief as the number of covid-10 cases rises amid the third wave of the pandemic. Global’s Shelley Steeves reports.

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Adam Toledo Video: Chicago police release police shooting video of 13-year-old

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23-year-old Florida man wins $235 million Powerball jackpot

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Gucci celebrates 100 years with Michele's 'Aria' collection

MILAN – Gucci creative director Alessandro Michele is celebrating the fashion house’s 100th anniversary this year, giving historic sweep to a collection unveiled virtually Thursday that embraced its equestrian heritage, borrowed references from the Tom Ford era and outright stole from the French sister-brand Balenciaga.

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Pfizer CEO says third dose ‘likely’ needed within 1 year: report

ORLANDO, Fla. – Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla told CNBC Thursday people will most “likely” need another dose of the COVID-19 vaccine within a year of their full vaccination.

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Michael Jordan will present Kobe Bryant for Hall induction

Michael Jordan will present Kobe Bryant for induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame next month.

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N.B. business owner says more people taking solo trips to woods for COVID stress relief

COVID-19 stress is taking a toll on moms The solo cabins are booking up fast as more people seek a different kind of quarantine for the soul, “even if you are isolated you feel free.”He said that many visitors who are overcome with stress amid the pandemic are seeking time away from isolation at home with their families and time away from stressful work environments.“There is more fear there is more all kind of emotions and problems with families because people do not all believe all same things,” he said.Monique LeBlanc of Dieppe, N.B.

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COVID-19: New Brunswick moves parts of Edmundston region to orange level

During Thursday’s COVID-19 briefing, New Brunswick’s chief medical officer of Health Dr.

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Sport minister: OHL return to play would be ‘irresponsible’ right now

Ontario Hockey League right now.Sports Minister Lisa MacLeod said Thursday that the province was days away from approving the OHL’s plan to return to play in late March when the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic began in earnest in Ontario.

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Concerns raised about Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccination patient data after information breaches

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Ontario cabinet to debate imposing additional COVID-19 restrictions as cases hit new high

COVID-19 variant cases that are putting immense pressure on hospitals.Solicitor General Sylvia Jones would not say what measures the cabinet would consider or if a curfew – similar to the one enforced in Montreal – would be among them.“Premier Ford has said from the very beginning of this pandemic, that all options are on the table,” Jones said.

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Hamilton reports over 150 new COVID-19 cases and single case of variant first detected in South Africa

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Pfizer CEO says third dose of vaccine 'likely' needed within 1 year

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Daunte Wright's family calls for 'highest accountability' for ex-officer

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Venice Film gives lifetime achievement to Roberto Benigni

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NBA says injury rate this season down slightly from normal

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VIDEO: SUV jumps Daytona Beach bridge, smashes through traffic arms

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UN warns COVID-19 is `roaring back' as Yemen faces famine

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Networks Demand Audit of Nielsen Ratings During Pandemic

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S Carolina Republicans give expanding voting a brief hearing

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Plane safely lands next to road in Polk County, police say

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US opens more distance in worldwide race against coronavirus

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COVID-19 pandemic ‘crashed’ Ontario nursing home staffing; operators say ‘crisis’ has only grown

long-term care has exacerbated what was already a critical staffing shortage before the COVID-19 onslaught, representatives of the sector said on Thursday.The critical lack of personnel, they said, makes it difficult to use the 6,000 empty nursing home beds as a safety valve for hospitals struggling with an influx of patients.

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Alberta-made COVID-19 vaccine begins clinical trial with first participants receiving a jab

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Berks County cop won't be charged in deadly officer-involved shooting of knife-wielding man, DA says

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To Begin Again: Zayn Malik & Ingrid Michaelson paint a hopeful picture amid a pandemic ridden world; WATCH

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At least 42 people will be present at Prince Philip's funeral but it's within Covid regulations

Prince Philip's funeral but the fairly large number is within Covid regulations. Buckingham Palace shared a list of the 30 guests who will attend the late Prince's funeral at St George’s Chapel in Windsor at 3pm on Saturday.

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Leroy Keyes, gold standard of Purdue football, dies at 74

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Daily covid-19 cases in India reach 2 lakh, many states impose 'stricter' curbs

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Vaccines that can protect against many coronaviruses could prevent another pandemic

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Homicide investigation underway after shooting near Valencia College, deputies say

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Punjab sees record daily rise of 4,333 Covid-19 cases

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Virtual graduations all but certain, return to classrooms unclear: TVDSB

Ontario students move to virtual learning indefinitely amid record-high COVID-19 cases “I can’t see a scenario where we’re doing face-to-face graduations. And I think our community needs to be prepared for any and all eventualities,” he says.“I’d love to say that we’ll be open in another four or six weeks, but the reality is that we may be remote learning for the rest of this year.

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US average mortgage rates fall again; 30-year loan at 3.04%

WASHINGTON – Mortgage rates fell for a second straight week amid signs of economic improvement.

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Nova Scotia reports 3 new COVID-19 variant cases in individuals outside the province

COVID-19 on Thursday and said all three cases are the B.1.1.7 variant.The cases are residents of Nova Scotia but are currently out of province, according to public health.“These cases have no known close contacts in Nova Scotia,” read a release.As of Thursday, the total number of cases of the B.1.1.7 variant, first identified in the U.K., in Nova Scotia is 44. The number of cases of the B.1.351 variant identified in South Africa is still 10.

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Princes William, Harry won't walk side-by-side at Prince Philip's funeral Saturday

LONDON - Prince William and Prince Harry won’t walk side-by-side Saturday as they follow their grandfather’s coffin into the church ahead of Prince Philip’s funeral, minimizing the chances of any awkward moments between the brothers who are grappling with strained relations since Harry’s decision to step away from royal duties last year.Buckingham Palace on Thursday released the broad outlines of the funeral program for Queen Elizabeth II's husband, who died April 9 at 99. The palace revealed that William and Harry’s cousin, Peter Phillips, will walk between the princes as they escort the coffin to St.

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Florida revokes Orange County’s access to COVID-19 database after release of vaccine information

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County health officials no longer have access to a critical statewide database that gives local decision-makers information including on COVID-19 vaccine distribution rates.

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United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

1 year into pandemic, Orange County tourism tax dollars back on the rise after taking dip in January

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