SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. – Parents in Sumter County lined up Wednesday morning at Webster Elementary School to grab packets assigned for their children during their upcoming virtual learning schedule.

The school district provided lessons of math, science and reading for students in kindergarten through 5th grade. Norma Lopez said her kids are running out of activities to do at home. “I have a 7-year-old grandson and it’s hard to help him do his homework with no instructions.

I don’t think it’s going to work, but oh well, that’s what they want,” Lopez said. The change comes after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that schools will stay closed until April 15 in order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

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Fourth dose for Sri Lankans planning to go overseas

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BREAKING: Ex-Police Chief Pujith Jayasundara acquitted & released from easter case

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Colombo Permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar ordered to acquit and release Ex-Police Chief Pujith Jayasundara from all charges filed against him with regard to the case filed over the Easter Sunday attacks. Earlier, the Colombo Permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar unanimously ordered to acquit and release Ex-Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando.The Colombo Permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar on Friday (18) met to announce the decision on whether Ex-Police Chief Pujith Jayasudara and Ex-Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando will be released from the Easter Attacks cases, without calling for evidence from the Defence.The Attorney General filed the cases against Fernando and Jayasundara on charges of criminal dereliction of duty for failing to take action to prevent the Easter attack despite receiving specific intelligence.The cases were called up in the presence of Justices Namal Balalle, Aditya Patabendige, and Mohamed Irshadeen.A total of 855 charges of criminal negligence were levelled against Pujith Jayasundera and Hemasiri Fernando, individually.

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RCMP investigating a ‘calculated and violent’ attack at Coastal GasLink pipeline near Houston, B.C.

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Police in Ottawa begin removal of blockades and protesters

21 days after the so-called “Freedom Convoy” arrived in Ottawa, police are now setting up checkpoints and making arrests to end the blockade. Kamil Karamali reports.

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Customers upset lease of longtime Granville Island newsstand not being renewed

The Smoke Shop has been a fixture near the entrance of the Granville Island Public Market for 30 years. But now it has 60 days to leave the premises.

Feds focus on security concerns as MPs debate necessity of Emergencies Act

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Ottawa police begin making arrests as occupiers face stronger warnings

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Olympics chief criticizes Kamila Valieva’s entourage, offers sympathy to Russian skater

Kamila Valieva crumble under pressure at the Beijing Olympics as a doping scandal continued to swirl, hitting out at the 15-year-old’s entourage.The saga has opened a debate on the suitability of the Olympic environment for minors, but Bach said the International Olympic Committee had limited means of action.Valieva, who had been leading the women’s figure skating event after the short program, cracked in her free skate on Thursday night, and stumbled down to fourth place as compatriot Anna Shcherbakova skated to gold. Kamila Valieva finishes 4th as Russian teammates win gold, silver in figure skating “I must say I was very, very disturbed yesterday when I watched the competition on TV,” Bach told a news conference.“How high the pressure on her must have been.”Valieva failed a doping test at her national championships last December but the result was only revealed on Feb.

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Employers no longer required to let staff work from home

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Covid shielders who fear end of restrictions: 'I'm kind of left behind'

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Coronavirus: Gov. DeSantis puts up stop sign for Louisiana travelers, bans new vacantion rentals

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74,000 Floridians seek jobless benefits, a tenfold increase, amid coronavius outbreak

ORLANDO, Fla. – More than 74,000 Floridians applied for unemployment benefits last week, a tenfold increase from the previous week, as the spread of the novel coronavirus shut down the state's theme parks and visitors stayed away from its hotels and airports, officials said Thursday.

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Here’s how Central Florida schools plan to tackle distance learning during the coronavirus outbreak

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President Trump approves Florida Disaster Declaration

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Florida governor's coronavirus dilemma: health vs. economy

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Logistics response center operating in Orlando 24/7 to fight spread of coronavirus

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Florida coronavirus cases rise above 1,400, state remains open amid calls for lock down

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Florida cities order people to stay home amid coronavirus pandemic, but governor resists

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Gov. DeSantis requests Major Disaster Declaration from President Trump amid spread of coronavirus

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Coronavirus: Florida governor bans all restaurant dining, orders gyms to close

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Florida Keys closing to visitors by Sunday, March 22; reports first coronavirus case

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Amid coronavirus threat, Florida lawmakers OK $93.2B budget

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Social distancing: What to do and what not to do to slow the spread of COVID-19

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Coronavirus: Florida governor explains why he isn’t closing day cares

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Coronavirus around the world: March 18, 2020

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Florida coronavirus cases surge to more than 300 Wednesday

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Police patrol Florida beaches to enforce new coronavirus rules

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Florida students won’t return to school until at least mid-April, governor says

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Number of Florida coronavirus cases swells to 216, governor says

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Central Florida breweries adapt after Florida bars ordered to close amid coronavirus pandemic

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Florida universities move to online learning for spring semester; cancel in-person commencements

Florida universities were instructed Tuesday to move courses to online-only instruction for the rest of the spring semester by the State University System Board of Governors.

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UF classes will be online only for spring semester after 4 students test positive for coronavirus

University of Florida students will not return to campus after spring break, UF President Kent Fuchs said Tuesday, after four students tested positive for the respiratory illness known as the novel coronavirus or COVID-19.

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Florida COVID-19 latest: 5 deaths, some counties with zero confirmed cases

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Florida governor suspends all nightclubs and bars for 30 days due to coronavirus

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Driver’s license renewals extended amid coronavirus pandemic

ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida residents are getting an extension on expiring driver’s licenses amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Gov. Ron DeSantis says more coronavirus testing kits coming to Florida

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis gave an address Sunday evening to provide an update on coronavirus in the state.

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Gov. Ron DeSantis suggests limiting domestic travel amid coronavirus concerns

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will broaden its European travel ban, adding Britain and Ireland to its list, and during a news conference Saturday afternoon, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis expressed his support for a domestic travel ban as well.

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Leesburg Bikefest canceled due to coronavirus concerns

ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis recently announced that large gatherings should be canceled or postponed due to concerns about the spread of coronavirus, and Central Florida has been quick to react.

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Orange County Convention Center parking lot will be used as coronavirus testing zone

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The parking lot of the Orange County Convention Center will be used as a testing zone for coronavirus, according to convention center officials.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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