VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – As the push for law enforcement oversight increases across the country, another Central Florida city has moved towards creating an advisory board.On Wednesday, the Daytona Beach City Commission voted 6-0, approving a July 15 public hearing regarding the creation of a citizen police review board.Commission members said the board would improve transparency.On Thursday, the Orange County Citizens Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet virtually.Russell Kilgore is a member of the committee.

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Orange County parents conflicted about schools reopening amid COVID-19 pandemic

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – As school districts across Central Florida develop reopening plans some Orange County public school parents said they are conflicted with in-person classes resuming in August.Amanda Kern said she wants a safe reopening plan, but is not sure what that looks like for her sons amid a pandemic with a recent spike in cases.“The question is whether putting him at risk of getting COVID or whether giving him the experience of going to school and being back with his peers is more important,” Kern said.On Monday, the state issued an emergency executive order that schools must open in the fall for at least five days a week.

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$39,000 grant buys new cameras for Orange County Sheriff’s Office

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Tuesday afternoon, Orange County commissioners voted to approve a $39,000 U.S. Department of Justice grant to purchase 5 "Starlight cameras" and video analytic software for the A.I.M.

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Coronavirus cases in US, Latin America and the Caribbean rise to over 6 million

The number of coronavirus cases in the United States has risen to over 3 million, after a daily record of 60,209 new cases.

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Trump says he’s ‘flexible’ on size of Republican convention amid COVID-19

coronavirus cases surging in Florida, U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he’s “flexible” on the size of the Republican National Convention in Jacksonville.The president spoke as a growing number of Senate Republicans said they’d skip the event, and even as the White House tried to tamp down nationwide concern about the virus’s spread.Asked in an interview Tuesday whether he’d want to limit the gathering if the state’s coronavirus cases continue to rise, Trump replied that the decision “really depends on the timing.” Trump pushes state, local leaders to reopen U.S.

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Coronavirus: Vernon Public Art Gallery moves fundraiser online

Artist Collective move into new space in Kelowna “It’s such an important event not only for our community but for the operations of the gallery,” said Dauna Kennedy, Vernon Public Art Gallery executive director.“In order to maintain the type of work we do from the gallery we look at raising $80,000 to $90,000 between fundraising and Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts is our big fundraiser of the year.”The event normally raises approximately $60,000 for the gallery. All money is raised through ticket sales and a live auction.

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Edmonton law firm donates office space to Connect Society

Non-profit Connect Society didn’t have a place to perform their speech and language assessments because of the COVID-19 pandemic. That is, until a law firm stepped up and offered them a free boardroom. Julia Wong has the story.

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Silver alert: 92-year-old man with dementia reported missing from Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. – A silver alert has been activated for a missing 92-year-old man who suffers from dementia, according to the Orlando Police Department.Henrique Nogueira was last seen Tuesday around 7 p.m. on Blue Shadow Court in Orlando wearing a red striped shirt and blue shorts.He’s believed to be driving a black 2009 Volkswagen Passat bearing Florida license plate number IN96T.

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MLS to resume season minus 1 team amid growing virus concern

Major League Soccer is about to resume its season — in a state that has seen a huge spike in coronavirus infections, with one team absent because of a COVID-19 outbreak, and with plenty of worry about what will happen next.The MLS is Back tournament starts Wednesday in Florida. The league’s teams are sequestered in resorts for the duration of the World Cup-style tournament, which will be played without fans at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports complex at Walt Disney World.FC Dallas withdrew from the tournament on Monday after 10 players and a coach tested positive for the virus.

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Orange County School Board hears from concerned parents, teachers after state order to reopen schools

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The Orange County Public Schools School Board held a work session meeting to discuss the reopening of schools, the day after the Florida Department of Education commissioner issued an executive order calling for all Florida schools to physically reopen this fall despite the ongoing pandemic.Ahead of the board meeting, a number of parents and teachers took part in a car parade that was organized by the Orange County Classroom Teachers Association.Some teachers and parents voiced their concern about the reopening of schools."There are children who have died; I mean, it's out there, the information is out there, so it's just blatant disregard for students lives and their parents," said Gladys Smith-Mangan.

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Marion County Schools to reopen with two learning options

MARION COUNTY, Fla. – With a unanimous vote by the Marion County School Board, the school district will move forward with reopening schools for the fall semester on Aug. 10.As part of the reopening plan, students won't be required to wear face coverings unless they are in a situation where they can't socially distance, like on a school bus.

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McConnell eyes $1 trillion in coronavirus aid as evictions, benefits cuts loom

Florida teen dies of COVID-19 after maskless church party, taking Trump-touted drugs The GOP leader’s next virus aid package is centred on liability protections, a top priority for Republicans seeking to shield doctors, schools, businesses and others from coronavirus-related lawsuits brought by patrons claiming injuries during reopenings.McConnell is also considering a fresh round of direct payments targeted at those earning $40,000 a year or less. He wants the liability shield to run for five years, retroactive to December 2019.“Liability reform, kids in school, jobs and health care,” he said.

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Jogger finds human head found on side of St. Petersburg road, police say

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Police have shut down a road in St.

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‘Let science guide us’: Former government officials call for science-based approach to coronavirus pandemic

WASHINGTON - Dozens of former U.S. government scientists and public health officials issued an open letter on Monday calling for a science-based approach to combat the coronavirus pandemic in order to avoid “dire” consequences as a country.The statement, signed by 57 officials from the Trump, Obama and George W.

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Hospitalizations up in Arizona, Texas, Florida as US nears 3 million COVID-19 cases

The first week of July saw almost 300,000 new US COVID-19 cases, the Washington Post reports, and 7-day averages in 12 states hit record highs, with marked increases in case detection in West Virginia, Tennessee, and Montana.

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Flagler County offering more COVID-19 testing opportunities throughout July

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – Given the demand, Flagler County is offering additional COVID-19 testing opportunities at four different locations throughout the month of July.Appointments are not necessary at the drive-thru and walk-up sites and results should be available within 10 days.The locations are:Testing is limited to 60 people per event. Patients will receive free cotton face masks while supplies last.In addition, the Flagler County Community testing at Daytona State College’s Flagler Campus will continue to operate.

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Florida’s state of emergency extended as COVID-19 continues posing threat

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‘We’re looking forward to welcoming you back,’ Disney releases safety measures ahead of reopening

ORLANDO, Fla. – Days before Disney will welcome back guests to its theme parks, the company has released details about how it plans to help keep parkgoers safe and healthy from coronavirus.The parks were closed in mid-March as coronavirus cases increased in Florida but guests missing the magic can prepare their Mickey ears to help mark the end to the theme parks longest closure ever. Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom are set to reopen Saturday, with Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Epcot set to reopen July 15.Disney outlined five points it’s committing to as a way to build visitor confidence.

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Orange County deputies investigating triple shooting in Pine Hills

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County Sheriff’s Office deputies were investigating a triple shooting in a Pine Hills neighborhood Tuesday afternoon.Deputies responded to the 3600 block of Powers Ridge Court for a shooting around 2:49 p.m. When deputies arrived they discovered three shooting victims.The victims were taken to the hospital.

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Florida reviews complaints against restaurants, bars amid COVID-19 pandemic

ORLANDO, Fla. – Over a weeklong period in late June, Florida's professional licensing agency received nearly 350 complaints alleging restaurants and bars were failing to protect patrons and employees from COVID-19, records show.Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation, or DBPR, recently set up a web page where citizens can anonymously submit concerns about establishments that may be violating the rules of Florida’s Phase 2 reopening plan.Under the governor's executive order, restaurants must operate at 50% of the establishment's indoor capacity or at full capacity outdoors with appropriate social distancing.Bars and restaurants cannot serve alcohol to patrons for consumption on the premises unless alcoholic beverage

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Ontario business owners on their own when it comes to mask bylaw enforcement

Ontario municipalities enact new measures regarding the use of masks in commercial locations, business owners are on their own when it comes to dealing with customers who refuse to comply.On Tuesday, Toronto and Ottawa joined Kingston in establishing rules requiring a non-medical face covering inside buildings of businesses that are open to the public.The rules come into force amid a handful of social media videos depicting Toronto-area people trying to enter stores or hospitals without masks. In some videos, customers threaten legal complaints.

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State Attorney files charges against man accused of camping on Disney’s Discovery Island

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – State Attorney Aramis Ayala has filed formal charges against the man accused of camping on Disney’s Discovery Island during the coronavirus pandemic.Richard J.

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Volusia County Department of Health offering COVID-19 testing at 2 locations

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – The Volusia County Department of Health announced it would begin offering free COVID-19 testing to the public on Wednesday.According to a news release, testing will be available by appointment only at two locations in Volusia County, weather permitting:Health officials said in a news release that anyone wishing to make an appointment should call the location where they would like to be tested and that appointments are available between 8:15 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.“Anyone may get tested.

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Free mobile COVID-19 testing coming to The Villages

THE VILLAGES, Fla. – Residents in The Villages will now have another option for COVID-19 testing with Statlab Mobile, “a clinical laboratory on wheels working with the State of Florida and Florida’s Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) on bringing mobile COVID-19 testing to vulnerable communities across the state,” according to a news release.Statlab will offer free testing at the following locations on the following dates:Laurel Manor Recreation Center, 1985 Laurel Manor Dr., The Villages - Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Rohan Recreation Center, 850 Kristine Way, Wildwood - Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m.

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‘Contact tracing is not going to be enough,’ Gov. DeSantis says in fight against COVID-19

MIAMI, Fla. – Contact tracing is not the foundation of Florida’s strategy to fight the coronavirus pandemic, Gov.

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Kingery, Hunter among Phillies players recovering from COVID-19

Scott Kingery #4 of the Philadelphia Phillies in action against the Boston Red Sox during a Grapefruit League spring training game at JetBlue Park at Fenway South on February 27, 2020 in Fort Myers, Florida.

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Central Florida’s largest hospitals out of ICU beds but say they can scale up if COVID-19 demand increases

ORLANDO, Fla. – Some of Central Florida’s largest hospitals are out of adult intensive care unit beds and running low on regular hospital beds, according to the Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration hospital bed dashboard.

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Gov. Ron DeSantis reiterates commitment to curbing the spread of COVID-19 in long term care facilities

MIAMI, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news briefing Monday in Miami to discuss COVID-19 updates and said he would continue to allocate resources to long term care facilities across the state to help prevent the spread of coronavirus in vulnerable demographics.“Today we’re at the site of the old Pan American Hospitals, now the Miami Care Center, and we’re doing that to highlight a new partnership between the Miami Care Center the Avante Group Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Centers in the state of Florida to create 150 bed COVID-19 dedicated nursing home,” DeSantis said.

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Teen dies of coronavirus days after attending church party without wearing mask

A 17-year-old girl died from coronavirus after going to a large event held by her church where she did not wear a mask or follow social distancing rules.

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President Trump heading to Florida this week

President Trump is planning to travel to Florida later this week.During his trip on Friday, Trump will focus on drug trafficking in South America.A White House official said Trump will visit the U.S.

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WATCH LIVE: Seminole leaders provide update as county sees record number of COVID-19 hospitalizations

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – In Seminole County, the number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients reached a new record high on Tuesday, according to a news release from the county.Official figures show there are 203 coronavirus patients hospitalized -- an increase of 40 compared to the previous record set over the weekend -- and hospital bed availability is down to 13%.According to The Agency For Health Care Administration, there are 874 total hospital beds in Seminole County. It also reports that Central Florida Regional, Orlando Health South Seminole, AdventHealth Altamonte Springs and Encompass Health Rehabilitation hospital of Altamonte Springs, all have 0% ICU beds available.

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Florida teen dies of COVID-19 after maskless church party, taking Trump-touted drugs

COVID-19 attended a large church party without a mask just a few weeks earlier, then took unproven drugs touted by U.S. President Donald Trump before her parents brought her to a hospital, according to a newly-released medical examiner’s report.Carsyn Leigh Davis, 17, died on June 23 after a lifetime of battling various medical challenges, including cancer and a rare autoimmune disorder that contributed to her death, according to the Miami-Dade County medical examiner’s report.

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Lake County to inform governor that it no longer wants controversial Confederate statue

LAKE COUNTY, Fla. – Lake County commissioners decided Tuesday to make it official that they no longer want a controversial Confederate statue by penning a letter to the governor informing him of the decision.The commission previously endorsed moving a statue of Confederate General Edmund Kirby Smith to the Lake County Historical Society from the National Statuary Hall at the U.S. Capitol.Then, in a surprise move in June, commissioners made the decision to reverse course and ask that leaders find a different home from the Confederate statue, which is being replaced in the U.S.

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Virus loans helped entities tied to Trump evangelical allies

NEW YORK – Churches connected to President Donald Trump and other organizations linked to current or former Trump evangelical advisers received at least $17.3 million in loans from a federal rescue package designed to aid small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic.Those receiving loans include City of Destiny, the Florida church that Trump’s personal pastor and White House faith adviser Paula White-Cain calls home, and First Baptist Dallas, led by Trump ally and senior pastor Robert Jeffress.

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Human head found on side of St. Petersburg road, police say

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COVID-19 latest information for Orlando, Florida

PublisherClickOrlando.comLocationOrlando, FloridaLast reviewed7/7/2020 12:30 p.m. EDTOverviewThe state of Florida reported 7,347 new confirmed cases of coronavirus, bringing the total to 213,794 since COVID-19 was detected in the state on March 1.

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CDC says schools can minimize risk of COVID-19 when students return

recently supported a goal of having students physically present in school for the coming school year."We do believe there are a variety of different strategies that schools can adopt that really minimize the risk in opening these schools quite safely," Redfield said.Ultimately, the decision for reopening rests in the hands of state and local officials.On Monday, Florida Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran issued an executive order requiring school districts to offer the option for in-person learning in the fall.Administration officials said support would be offered on the federal level for schools to follow best practices for reopening safely.“Our goal right now is to work hand in hand with the local jurisdictions now to help let them

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Here’s what we know about how Central Florida schools plan to reopen in August

ORLANDO, Fla. – With a freshly issued executive order making it official, schools across Florida will reopen their doors come fall and resume in-person learning beginning at the start of the 2020-21 academic year.Florida Department of Education Secretary Richard Corcoran signed the order Monday mandating that schools be open at least five days a week starting in August.The order does not, however, lay out plans for how education leaders should bring students back to campus. Instead, that will be up to each individual district to decide.Students transitioned to online learning in March as the coronavirus pandemic began to grip the Sunshine State.

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Safe at home? Off-field behavior will be decisive for MLB

MIAMI – Reliever Nick Vincent signed last week with the Miami Marlins and settled in for two days of quarantine in his hotel room while awaiting clearance to join workouts.“That was a little bit different,” he said. “In 48 hours, you're definitely a little stir-crazy."Vincent spent a lot of time watching TV, including the news, which reinforced that it was wise to lay low with the coronavirus crisis worsening in Florida and much of the country.And as Major League Baseball attempts to salvage the 2020 season, behavior away from the ballpark will help determine the outcome.

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Edmonton law firm steps up to help non-profit during COVID-19 uncertain times

COVID-19 pandemic, thanks to an Edmonton law firm.The Connect Society works with children and families impacted by hearing loss, whether it is themselves or a loved one in their life. The speech and language assessments are done every spring to ensure the children between the ages of three and six years old have a program to attend in the fall Marnee Cebula, program manager for early childhood services for Connect Society, said.

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Protective gear for medical workers begins to run low again

A nurse evaluates a coronavirus COVID-19 patient in the intensive care unit at Regional Medical Center on May 21, 2020 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)“We’re five months into this and there are still shortages of gowns, hair covers, shoe covers, masks, N95 masks,” said Deborah Burger, president of National Nurses United, who cited results from a survey of the union's members.

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WATCH LIVE: Sky 6 flies over charred Lake County home where 2 bodies found

LAKE COUNTY, Fla. – Two women were found dead inside a burning mobile home Tuesday, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies were responding to a shooting call around 8:41 a.m. on East Dale Street near Leesburg.

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Massive fish pulls 2 Florida anglers off boat and into the water during struggle to reel it in

Chancey told Fox News that this was the first time he saw two men get pulled into the water by the same fish. Weighing in at 450 pounds, the captain described it as an “upper echelon” catch.

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NJ expands travel restrictions to 3 more states, including Delaware

TRENTON, N.J. - New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut have extended their mandatory self-quarantine to travelers from three more states, including Delaware, bringing their total to 19.On Tuesday, Governor Murphy announced residents who have traveled to or from the Delaware, Oklahoma and, Kansas will also be asked to self-quarantine for 14 days upon returning or arriving in New Jersey.New York, New Jersey and Connecticut had previously restricted access to travelers from 16 states including Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nevada, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Utah.The states under the travel advisory have seen a significant spread of COVID-19 in recent

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Florida continues to report thousands of new COVID-19 cases as rate of infection rises

coronavirus pandemic, according to a statewide executive order issued Monday.Florida Department of Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran signed the order Monday, with the stated goal of reopening all brick-and-mortar schools for at least five days a week for all students beginning in August, according to the executive order.Before Florida schools reopen they must submit a plan to the school district detailing plans for health and safety precautions as well as how to monitor learning gaps amid the pandemic, according to the order.

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How will the City of Toronto enforce mandatory masks?

City of Toronto spokesperson Brad Ross explains why the city is making masks mandatory in indoor public spaces and how they will be enforced.

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Orange County cancels in-person graduations due to increase in COVID-19 cases

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – All in-person graduations for Orange County high schools have been canceled due to an increase of coronavirus cases, according to Tuesday’s announcement from the district.Orange County Public Schools cited the decision was due to the strong resurgence of COVID-19 within the county and was in the interest of student safety.As of Tuesday morning, more than 14,000 cases of coronavirus have been reported within the county. Orange County has seen hundreds of new cases over the last five days, according to Florida Department of Health numbers.OCPS announced the decision was made with guidance from the county’s top public health official Dr.

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Human head found on side of Florida road

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – A human head was found Tuesday morning on the side of a Florida road, police said.The head was found in St.

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Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson to hold Florida social event amid coronavirus

BALTIMORE – Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson announced he will hold his annual “Funday with LJ” event in Florida amid the state's spike in coronavirus cases.Jackson's third annual event will be held Saturday and Sunday in his hometown of Pompano Beach, Florida, according to a flyer shared on his Instagram page Monday. Social gatherings in groups of more than 10 people is currently not allowed in Pompano Beach, according to the city’s website.The flyer, which says “come have some fun in the sun,” advertises flag football, and water slides among other activities.

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India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
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Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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