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Florida justices to take up redistricting, won’t solve before 2024 qualifying
Read full article: Florida justices to take up redistricting, won’t solve before 2024 qualifyingThe Florida Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to take up a challenge to the constitutionality of a congressional redistricting plan, but it appears the case will not be resolved before a candidate-qualifying deadline for the November elections.
More schools are adopting 4-day weeks. For parents, the challenge is day 5
Read full article: More schools are adopting 4-day weeks. For parents, the challenge is day 5Hundreds of school systems around the country have adopted four-day weeks in recent years, mostly in rural and western parts of the U.S. Districts cite cost savings and advantages for teacher recruitment.
Florida bill could shield whites from ‘discomfort’ of racist past, lawmaker says
Read full article: Florida bill could shield whites from ‘discomfort’ of racist past, lawmaker saysA bill pushed by Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis that would prohibit public schools and private businesses from making white people feel “discomfort” when they teach students or train employees about discrimination in the nation’s past received its first approval.
Florida woman accused of helping suspect in Nassau County deputy murder
Read full article: Florida woman accused of helping suspect in Nassau County deputy murderA Jacksonville woman accused of helping a man suspected in the murder of a Nassau County deputy was arrested Tuesday, according to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office.
Orlando restaurant manager receives outpouring of support after using secret note to help rescue abused boy
Read full article: Orlando restaurant manager receives outpouring of support after using secret note to help rescue abused boyORLANDO, Fla. – Support for an Orlando restaurant manager is pouring in from all over one day after she shared her story of how she helped rescue an abused boy. [RELATED: ‘Do you need help?’ Orlando restaurant manager uses secret sign to help rescue abused boy, police say]She is the manager of the Mrs. He was charged with one count of third-degree child abuse. Wilson was arrested on multiple counts of aggravated child abuse and child neglect. Trust Accountc/o The Northern Trust Company600 Brickell Avenue, Suite 2400Miami, Florida 33131Attn: Michael VillasanaFor the benefit of the minor children of Wilson/Swann
Orlando International Airport sees busiest day since pandemic began
Read full article: Orlando International Airport sees busiest day since pandemic beganORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orlando International Airport is projecting to see its highest number of passengers depart from the airport since the pandemic began on Sunday. “Just to get away and see some family and it was sunny all the days we were here,” Hunter said. Airport officials are projecting 44,347 travelers will fly out of OIA on Sunday with Monday close behind. According to the airport, the Sunday after Thanksgiving last year almost 163,000 travelers flew in and out of the airport. OIA is seeing about half the crowds from last year, but the airport is still among the busiest in the country right now.
Central Florida union rep for postal workers is concerned about proposed changes
Read full article: Central Florida union rep for postal workers is concerned about proposed changesA union representative for postal workers told News 6 he is concerned about proposed changes to the United States Postal Service. Joe Paul serves at the president for the Central Florida chapter of the American Postal Workers Union. This is the United States postal service. United States Post Master General Louis DeJoy testified in front of the House Oversight Committee on Monday. The Postal Workers Union is planning a nationwide Save the Post Office rally on Tuesday.
Central Florida counties weigh recommending or adopting mandatory mask orders
Read full article: Central Florida counties weigh recommending or adopting mandatory mask ordersIn the midst of a surge in coronavirus cases across Central Florida some counties have enacted mandatory mask orders, while others strongly encourage face coverings. Every person working, living, visiting, or doing work in Seminole County is required to wear a facial covering or mask, Harris said. Seminole County Chairman Jay Zembower had strong words during the news conference about many against wearing a mask. ORANGE COUNTYA week prior, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings has already issued a face mask mandate. The Orange County health order was supported by Dr. Raul Pino with the Orange County Health Department, who has been following the data of new coronavirus cases.
5,474 people in Florida test positive for coronavirus antibodies
Read full article: 5,474 people in Florida test positive for coronavirus antibodiesORLANDO, Fla. More than 5,400 people have tested for the coronavirus antibodies in Florida, according to the department of health. The DOH said 5,474 people have tested positive for the antibodies and 118,053 people have tested negative for the antibodies. These numbers show there is a 4.43% positive rate for the antibody coronavirus test in the state. The CDC said it is possible a patient could currently have COVID-19 and test negative for the antibodies. The antibodies take 1-3 weeks to develop after a patient gets COVID-19, according to the CDC.
SeaWorld settles class action lawsuit over ‘Blackfish’ for $65 million
Read full article: SeaWorld settles class action lawsuit over ‘Blackfish’ for $65 millionORLANDO, Fla. – SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. has settled a class-action lawsuit for $65 million related to the 2013 documentary “Blackfish.”The lawsuit, filed by a group of shareholders in 2014, accused SeaWorld executives of violating the Securities Exchange Act by making false or misleading statements about how the film was impacting park attendance. BREAKING: SeaWorld settles class action lawsuit related to #Blackfish film for $65 million for alleged Securities Exchange Act violations. The company does not admit any wrongdoing. A jury trial was scheduled to begin next week. Despite reaching a settlement, SeaWorld did not admit any wrongdoing.