Results 2020, voters across Central Florida are deciding several key races that will put candidates on the November ballot. This comes as many election supervisors across Florida said they're seeing record number this primary election compared to previous primary elections.

Orange, Seminole and Volusia counties, for example, have already surpassed the voter turnout numbers compared to the primary election in 2016.

There has also been a large increase in people taking advantage of the vote-by-mail option. [VOTER GUIDE: Everything you need to know ahead of Florida’s primary election]“More people have voted by mail than have ever voted before in a primary election by mail,” said Orange County Supervisor of Elections Bill Cowles.

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Days before start of school year, 5,500 Brevard students still not registered, district says

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – Brevard Public Schools on Friday reported 500 fewer students were not registered for the first day of school on Monday, but 5,500 students still had yet to notify their schools about their plans for the upcoming semester.A district spokeswoman said lots of families are making last-minute decisions."We've actually seen a lot of issues with just parents not being sure about different options," Katherine Allen said.[READ MORE: Everything you need to know about Brevard County’s back-to-school plan]Rockledge High School Spanish teacher Lucha Hunt said returning to face-to-face learning during the coronavirus pandemic will bring uncertainty."One day at a time, I think all of the teachers are very preoccupied," Hunt

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Judge slated to rule on Florida teachers union lawsuit next week

With more than 150,000 Florida children already in their desks, the state and teachers unions squared off Friday in a legal battle over Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran’s mandate that local school officials resume in-person instruction this month amid the coronavirus pandemic.Leon County Circuit Judge Charles Dodson, who is slated to issue a ruling early next week, heard closing arguments in lawsuits filed by the Florida Education Association and the union that represents Orange County teachers.The unions allege that a July 6 emergency order issued by Corcoran requiring brick-and-mortar schools to reopen five days a week in August violates the state Constitution’s guarantee of “safe” and “secure” public education.

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Flagler County closes applications for coronavirus financial relief

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – Flagler County is closing its online portal for individuals to apply for coronavirus financial assistance now that it has met its quota.The county allocated $5 million in federal CARES Act money to help residents who are struggling to pay their bills as a result of the ongoing pandemic.“We have reached our quota for the $5 million allocated for the grants,” Health and Human Services director Joyce Bishop said in a news release.

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UCF graduate donates $500 to widow, 25-year-old with rare disease

Dr. Ahmad Abualsamid, a PHD graduate from the University of Central Florida, donated $500 to fill in the financial void that the end of Cares Act stimulus payment left in the lives of a widow and her 25-year-old daughter with special needs.Abualsamid said when he saw the recent “Make Ends Meet” report on News 6 featuring Donna Demarco and her daughter, Danielle, it was personal to him.

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Netflix Cancels 'The Society' & 'I Am Not Okay With This,' Despite Previously Renewing Them, Due to Pandemic

Netflix has announced some unfortunate news – two shows that had previously been given renewals for more seasons have now been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Lake County announces upcoming COVID-19 testing locations

LAKE COUNTY, Fla. – Lake County officials on Friday provided a list of several locations that will offer COVID-19 testing for residents during the upcoming week.The list includes both private and government sites so anyone who would like to get tested should check the requirements first.Testing sites can change so residents are encouraged to check the county’s testing site locator here before showing up at a site.Florida Department of Health in Lake CountyThe sites open at 9 a.m. each day through Friday and offer testing as long as kits are available on a first come, first served basis.

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Gov. Murphy: Too many residents refuse to cooperate with contact tracers

TRENTON, N.J. - Gov. Phil Murphy is urging New Jersey residents to cooperate with the state's coronavirus contact tracers as part of the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

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'The Society,' 'I Am Not Okay With This' Canceled at Netflix Amid Pandemic Issues

Netflix is pulling the plug on two previously renewed scripted series amid an array of issues brought on by the novel coronavirus pandemic. The second seasons of both The Society and I Am Not Okay With This have been scrapped.

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Sophia Bush Talks Mental Health & Self-Care In 4-H Interview

Sophia Bush is a 4-H alum and paid a virtual visit to young 4-H member Micah Palacios for a discussion on mental health.

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NCAA eligibility ruling solves some problems, creates others

recommendation made by the Division I Council earlier this week, and approved by the Board of Directors on Friday, mimics what was done in the spring after the pandemic canceled seasons in sports such as baseball, softball and lacrosse.Seniors will be permitted to return next year and not count against a sport's roster or scholarship limits. Underclassmen will get access to a waiver they can use to extend their careers, but beyond the 2021-22 academic year, those athletes will count against scholarship and roster limits.

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Mascotte city manager called council member ‘white trash’ as he battered her, police say

MASCOTTE, Fla. – A contentious city council meeting in which the Mascotte city manager did not have his contract renewed ended with him chest bumping a councilwoman and calling her a “white trash (expletive),” according to the Mascotte Police Department.Police said the altercation took place Wednesday night outside the Mascotte Civic Center after council members voted to not reinstate Jim Gleason’s contract as city manager.Records show Gleason was visibly upset and took his anger out on the councilwoman by yelling at her, threatening her, “poking her on her shoulder in an aggressive manner,” calling her a “white trash (expletive)” and bumping her with his chest while screaming profanities at her.The victim’s husband had to step in to stop

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COVID-19 testing site at Barnett Park delayed due to Tropical Storm Laura

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The coronavirus testing site at Barnett Park will open one day later than originally planned next week due to the threat of Tropical Storm Laura.The site at 4801 W. Colonial Dr.

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COVID-19 Parental Resources Kit

Early Childhood (0-5y) | Childhood (6-12y) | Adolescence (13-17y) | Young Adults (18-24y)Explore different types of resources available to help you support young people’s social, emotional, and mental well-being across the lifespan.These ready-to-print door hangers can serve as reminders for children, young people, and adults alike to remember some COVID-19 prevention and mitigation practices.

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COVID-19 Parental Resources Kit – Early Childhood

COVID-19 Parental Resource Kit: Ensuring Children and Young People’s Social, Emotional, and Mental Well-being can help support parents, caregivers, and other adults serving children and young people in recognizing children and young people’s social, emotional, and mental challenges and helping to ensure their well-being.In addition to everyday steps to prevent COVID-19, physical or social distancing is one of the best tools we have to avoid being exposed to the virus and to slow its spread.

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World Humanitarian Day - No one should get sick seeking care: the critical role of infection prevention and control during the COVID-19 outbreak

Preventing health care associated infections has never been as important as it is now with the COVID-19 global pandemic. The highly infectious disease impacted everyone, everywhere in the world - in and outside health facilities - and established a new normal that includes wearing masks, carrying a hand sanitizer and keeping physical distance.

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Siakam scores 26, Raptors trounce Nets for 3-0 series lead

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Pascal Siakam scored 26 points and the Toronto Raptors beat the Brooklyn Nets 117-92 Friday to take the first 3-0 lead in a playoff series in franchise history.The defending champs now can eliminate the patchwork Nets on Sunday. Fred VanVleet scored 22 points, shooting 6 of 10 from 3-point range.

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PIAA board votes to permit fall sports to resume Monday, Aug. 24

HARRISBURG, Pa. - The board of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association has voted to permit fall sports to begin on Monday, Aug. 24 based on local school decisionsThe decision comes after weeks of discussions over resuming practices and competitions amid the coronavirus pandemic and Governor Tom Wolf's recommendation that sports not resume until Jan.

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Party canceled: Indy hosts saddest Carb Day in race history

INDIANAPOLIS – It was the saddest Carb Day in Indianapolis 500 history. The Snake Pit sat silent in the empty infield, no sign of any rowdy revelers who turn an important day at the track into Indiana's biggest party.

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Bar owners urge state regulator for relief on liquor license renewals

ORLANDO, Fla. – Bars and breweries face a new hurdle as they continue to struggle due to Florida’s current COVID-19 rules, which keep many of those places closed. News 6 has learned letters from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation were sent out to bar owners throughout Central Florida as part of the annual liquor license renewal process. Aaron Dudek, who was among those who received a letter, co-owns three bars in the downtown Orlando area: The Lodge, The Woods and Burton’s in Thornton Park. “Every year you need to renew that license with the state,” he explained.

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Postmaster General Louis DeJoy: No pre-election return of mail boxes, equipment

In this screenshot from U.S. Senate's livestream, U.S.

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Coronavirus: Ford says response to call for PPE produced in Ontario ‘overwhelming’

Speaking beside Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at a 3M Canada facility in Brockville, Ont.

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Coronavirus: City of Kawartha Lakes estimating $500,000 pandemic-related costs for 2020

coronavirus pandemic-related closures, restrictions and losses of revenue, the budgeting process for 2021 will likely look much different than any years prior.Personal protective equipment (PPE) is a cost that is fixed into most emergency services budgets (police, fire and paramedics), but for most other departments within a municipality, it is not.

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Coronavirus: Trudeau lauds deal with 3M, Ontario government to produce PPE domestically

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau helped announce a partnership with 3M and the government of Ontario to produce Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to fight the COVID-19 pandemic in Brockville, Ont. on Friday.

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Judge sentences 'Full House' star Lori Loughlin to 2 months in prison for college bribery scheme

Lori Loughlin and her husband Mossimo Giannulli, right, leave the John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse in Boston on Aug. 27, 2019.

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Deltona man arrested, charged with 35 counts of possessing child pornography

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – A 30-year-old Deltona man is behind bars after detectives said was in possession of child pornography.According to Volusia County detectives, James Glass was arrested Thursday on a warrant for possessing photos and videos containing child sexual abuse material.“Detectives with the Sheriff’s Office Child Exploitation Unit began investigating Glass in early July after being notified by the FBI of an active undercover investigation,” investigators said.Detectives executed a search warrant in July at Glass’s home and seized multiple electronic devices for further examination.

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2 tropical systems may make landfall in US -- and history

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The year 2020 has been one for the history books in many ways and the tropics are about to add another record to an already remarkable season, News 6 partner WJXT-TV reported.Residents along the Gulf Coast from Texas to Florida are preparing for not one but two tropical systems to make landfall early next week.The Weather Authority continues to track two tropical systems. The first being Tropical Depression Fourteen which is currently located in the northwestern Caribbean Sea, moving west-northwest at 12 mph.

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Scientists achieve fastest-ever internet speed that could download entire Netflix library in 1 second

LONDON - Engineers from University College London have achieved the fastest-ever internet speed, a fifth faster than the previous record and one that is double the capacity of any data transmission system currently deployed in the world.Researchers said the connection is so fast that it would be possible to download the entire Netflix library in less than a second.The research team, led by Dr. Lidia Galdino with UCL Electronic & Electrical Engineering, created a data transmission rate of 178 terabits per second.

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Some of the best MLS-rivalries take center stage on FOX Sports

Joe Corona #15 of LA Galaxy plays the ball out of the air during a game between Los Angeles Galaxy and Los Angeles FC at ESPN Wide World of Sports on July 18, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Photo by Roy K.

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How to cast your ballot without using USPS ahead of the 2020 election

offer some form of early voting, according to the nonprofit, bipartisan voting information site Vote.org. Some offer in-person voting as early as 45 days before the election.Some states, including Maryland, New York and Ohio, even allow some early voting on weekends.Ten states — Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina — do not offer early in-person voting options.

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'Mulan’ to premiere Sept. 4 on Disney Plus for $29.99, according to reports

LOS ANGELES - After previous delays due to the coronavirus pandemic, “Mulan” is now slated to premiere on Disney Plus on Sept. 4 on a “premiere access basis” for $29.99 in the U.S.According to Deadline, the film will release theatrically in markets where there are no announced launch plans for the streaming service “and where theaters are open.” Disney Plus is not available in all countries as of yet.RELATED: Regal Cinemas announces reopening of U.S. theaters on Aug. 21First slated to premiere this past May, Mulan was pushed back to July 24, then delayed again until Aug.

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Brick-or-treat returns to Legoland Florida

ORLANDO, Fla – Legoland Florida is bringing back its Brick-or-Treat event this October.The event, included with admission, allows kids to safely enjoy trick-or-treating, characters, spooky shows and much more.Officials said the park will have six themed trick-or-treat locations that have been planned out to allow extra spacing for families and contactless distribution of candy.All employees at the stations will wear face coverings and gloves, which is part of the park’s new health and safety initiatives during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.After taking a ride on some of the park’s attractions, families can also enjoy fan-favorite shows, like the Groovin’ Graveyard and a Candy-Coated Curse.Guests can also snap photos of characters,

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Florida Mall closes early ahead of planned protest over death of man shot by Orange County deputy

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Florida Mall shut down early on Friday ahead of a planned protest in the area where a man was fatally shot by an Orange County deputy earlier this month.According to a Facebook post from the Crayola Experience Orlando, which is located inside the Florida Mall, the mall closed at 1 p.m. on Friday.[ORIGINAL STORY: Orange County deputy shoots armed man at Florida Mall, sheriff says] “Annual Passholders, we wanted to make you aware of an update for today Friday, August 21.

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Indy 500 does its best to shine as show goes on in pandemic

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis 500 has been stripped almost to the bone for the 104th running of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” The iconic test of man and machine is too important to new owner Roger Penske to cancel in the year of the coronavirus pandemic. Its importance to the survival of IndyCar teams meant the race had to be staged even if the gates at Indianapolis Motor Speedway will be closed to fans for the first time in its long, storied history.“Virtually every sponsorship you have is tied to this event.

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Coronavirus: It’s important to ‘understand the language of youth’ amid pandemic, health minister says

Health Minister Patty Hajdu addressed the recent COVID-19-related death of a 19-year-old in Quebec, saying it is a “difficult time” for young Canadians amid the pandemic, and that it is important to “understand the language of youth.” Hajdu added they are looking at “how best to reach Canadians of all different kinds” using the appropriate messaging and channels.

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The sickening racist abust people have suffered in Oldham during the pandemic

there were particularly high incidence of cases in central Oldham areas, where there is a high proportion of people from the south Asian community."There are people who are racist, they think 'because of them, we have to be in lockdown'. The next Bangladeshi person you see could then become a target", Mr Mahmood said.Mufti Helal Mahmood MBE, an officer from Oldham Mosque Council, agreed."There's been a huge spike in Islamophobic hate crime and racial tension within the community.

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How Freeform Produced 'Love in the Time of Corona' Mid-Pandemic

As some showrunners continue to grapple with the decision to write the coronavirus pandemic into their series, Joanna Johnson took a different approach: writing a new series about the pandemic. Freeform's Love in the Time of Corona is a four-episode miniseries about the struggles of connecting with other people in a time where safety mandates six feet of separation.

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Max Healthcare shares hit upper circuit on debut as firm eyes more acquisitions

NEW DELHI : Max Healthcare Institute Ltd will look to acquire stressed hospital assets, its chairman and managing director said on Friday, as shares of India’s second-largest hospital chain surged on the first day of listing.“I think M&A (mergers and acquisitions) and turnarounds have been intrinsic to our growth, and we intend to stick to our knitting. Due to the current financial distress, a lot of hospital chains and balance sheets have been impacted in India.

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Second lawsuit from Democrats claims USPS changes will harm mail-in voting this November

HARRISBURG, Pa. - Democratic attorneys general in six more states and the District of Columbia sued the Postal Service on Friday over changes they say have undermined mail-in voting ahead of the November election.The lawsuit was filed against Postmaster General Louis DeJoy just as he was answering questions about the policies at a U.S. Senate hearing in Washington.

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Coronavirus: Public Health will have role in monitoring how illness spreads in young Canadians, officials say

Chief public health officer of Canada Dr. Theresa Tam and Health Minister Patty Hajdu on Friday discussed a campaign targeting young people amid the COVID-19 pandemic, saying that as colleges and schools reopen, Public Health will have a role to play along with researchers in closely monitoring how illnesses spread.

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AO creates 650 new jobs in Bolton and Manchester as Covid pandemic drives sales

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The Recovery Room: News beyond the pandemic

MNT‘s exclusive analysis of how climate change may have driven the rapid spread of West Nile virus across the United States. We also looked at how cannabinoid products interact with scores of prescription drugs, and why people in ‘blue states’ may live longer than those in ‘red states.’If you’ve ever considered going without food for 2 days, we reveal the risks, benefits, and how you might stay the course.

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Coronavirus pandemic will last less than two years: WHO chief

GENEVA : The World Health Organization hopes the coronavirus pandemic will be shorter than the 1918 Spanish flu and last less than two years, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Friday, if the world unites and succeeds in finding a vaccine.The WHO has always been cautious about giving estimates on how quickly the pandemic can be dealt with while there is no proven vaccine.Tedros said the 1918 Spanish flu "took two years to stop"."And in our situation now with more technology, and of course with more connectiveness, the virus has a better chance of spreading, it can move fast because we are more connected now," he told a briefing in Geneva."But at the same time we have also the technology to stop it and the knowledge to stop it.

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Sen. Carper caught cursing on open mic during hearing

PHILADELPHIA - A technical snafu during a virtual U.S. Senate hearing ends in an expletive meltdown that was broadcast live.It happened at the start of Delaware Democratic Sen.

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World Health Organisation 'hopes coronavirus pandemic will be finished in two years'

The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxThe World Health Organisation chief hopes the coronavirus pandemic may end in less than two years.WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus made the prediction today.He said: "Our situation now with more technology, of course with more connectiveness, the virus has a better chance of spreading, it can move fast.

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Medical personnel meet as Orange County students return to classroom

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – As Orange County students returned to the classroom on Friday, the district's medical advisory committee met to discuss changes in policies and procedures for in-person learning.Committee members returned to the issue of mask requirements in schools and recommended that neck gaiters, masks with valves and bandannas should not be considered acceptable face coverings."There is some data suggesting that gaiters could actually be worse than nothing," Committee Chair Vincent Hzu said.When it comes to medical exemptions for masks, the committee said there should only be rare cases, which would require certification from a medical provider and go before the committee for approval.Procedures were also reviewed for scenarios

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Covid-19 pandemic could end in less than two years - WHO

The World Health Organization hopes the coronavirus crisis will be over in less than two years, according to WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.

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Nova Scotia reports no new cases of COVID-19 Friday, state of emergency extended

coronavirus remains at five, as no new cases were reported Friday.Nova Scotia completed 641 tests on Thursday and there have been 70,315 negative cases to date.There is one person in hospital as a result of COVID-19 at this time, the province says. N.S.

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Tony Awards 2020 Going Virtual Due to Pandemic

The 2020 Tony Awards are making a big change.

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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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