Orange County Task Force approves phased reopening of Universal Orlando, public allowed on June 5th

Universal Orlando Resort will enact several safety protocols, including temperature checks at every entrance, mandatory masks for both guests and employees, a touchless experience, mobile food ordering, increased use of the Universal app on mobile devices, and more.

Amazon reportedly delays Prime Day event until September

The two-day shopping event is typically held in July, but keeping up with demand amid COVID-19 has led to the delay, according to a report.

Universal to present reopening plans to Orange County on Thursday

Disney World and SeaWorld will also need to submit their reopening plans to the task force. A projected opening date is expected to be included in the presentations. 

Rolling 50/30 day cycle of lock down, relaxation proposed
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Researchers in England have devised a plan for fighting COVID-19 while reducing economic impacts using a rolling 50/30 day cycle of lock down and relaxation.

Theme parks to present plans to reopen
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Orlando's big three theme parks are expected to make presentations before an Orange County task force, detailing plans and dates for reopening.

Vice President Mike Pence talks tourism, delivers PPE to nursing home during Orlando visit

Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, and SeaWorld Orlando will present plans for reopening this week. On Wednesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was joined by Vice President Mike Pence in Orlando where they hosted a round table discussion on how to safely reopen the hospitality and leisure industry.

Vice President Pence visits Orlando nursing home
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Vice President Pence visited an Orlando-area nursing home on Wednesday as part of an initiative to deliver personal protective equipment (PPE) to more than 15,000 nursing homes across America.

Vice President Pence visits Orlando
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Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, and SeaWorld Orlando will present plans for reopening this week. On Wednesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was joined by Vice President Mike Pence in Orlando where they hosted a round table discussion on how to safely reopen the hospitality and leisure industry.

Home gardening blooms under COVID-19 pandemic
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Home gardening is growing nationwide. Many see the coronavirus pandemic as a catalyst to eat better and improve health.

Father wants to donate late son's stimulus check to charity
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After receiving a $1200 stimulus check for his late son, a Longwood father is asking the federal government to allow that money to go to charity rather than back in the coffers.

Florida prison coronavirus cases continue increasing

Gov. Ron DeSantis said last week the Department of Corrections would continue to expand testing for inmates.

Alachua County reinstates mandatory mask requirement

Just hours after the Alachua County Commission voted to relax its mandatory mask requirement, it reversed its earlier decision and voted to keep the requirement in place.