ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County Comptroller Phil Diamond announced Thursday the county’s tourist development tax collection for the month of July was an improvement over the previous months and, as expected, Disney’s reopening appears to have made a positive impact.The latest numbers show that the county collected almost $5.2 million in July of 2020.

But, that’s down 77% compared to July of 2019. Tourist development taxes or TDT, come from hotel and lodging stays within Orange County.

TDT dollars go toward funding county tourism-related projects such as the Orange County Convention Center.“The worldwide pandemic continues to weigh heavily on the tourism industry and the unemployment rate in this area reflects that,” Diamond said.The.

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Prescription drug deliveries by USPS significantly delayed, Senate Democrats say

LOS ANGELES - An investigation by Senate Democrats found significant delays in USPS deliveries of mail-order prescription drugs in recent months.U.S Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Sen.

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Olivia Attwood says she's open to changing her wedding from abroad to the UK because of Covid-19

Since finding fame on Love Island in 2017, Olivia Attwood has become quite the reality regular. As well as becoming a frequent face on TOWIE, the 29-year-old has landed her own ITVBe show Meets Her Match, which follows her and her fiancé, footballer Bradley Dack, 26, as they move into their new home and plan their wedding.

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More than 200 areas in England record huge rises in coronavirus infection rates

England's worst coronavirus hotspots continue to show huge rises in the number of new cases, alarming data shows.

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Coronavirus: Trump admits to ‘playing down’ COVID-19 threat in taped Woodward interviews

U.S. President Donald Trump acknowledged back in March that he was deliberately playing down the threat of COVID-19, even as he publicly claimed that the coronavirus would “disappear” several times over the following days, weeks and months.

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Minor injuries reported in crash involving New Castle County police officer

SKYFOX flew over the scene Tuesday night.

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At home, on the road or at Disney, James is tough to beat

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – LeBron James now has been part of more postseason game victories than any player in NBA history, a record he’s earned over his 14 appearances in the playoffs.Earlier in this postseason, he also became the all-time leader in playoff road wins.

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Prince Edward Island reports two new COVID-19 cases, now has 11 active cases

Prince Edward Island is reporting two new positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of active cases in the province to 11.The province’s chief public health officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, said Wednesday that one case involves a woman in her 30s who is an essential worker not employed in the health-care field, while the other involves a man in his 20s.

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1 new case of COVID-19 in the Kingston region, according to public health authorities

COVID-19 in the region on Wednesday. This brings the total number of active cases to two.Public Health says the 19-year-old female tested positive for the virus after travelling, adding the new case is still under investigation by their contact tracing and case management team.The region’s total number of cases now stand at 113 with 111 resolved.

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Coronavirus: 1 new resolved case for Peterborough area leaves 1 active case

coronavirus on Wednesday and one new resolved case.That keeps the health unit’s overall case total at 106 for its jurisdiction of Peterborough, Peterborough County, Hiawatha First Nation and Curve Lake First Nation.

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How did the NHL consolidate from 2 bubbles to 1 to finish the Stanley Cup Playoffs?

Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Islanders left the familiar confines of the NHL’s Toronto bubble last weekend, they masked up to board physically distanced buses and then flew west across Canada on separate charter flights.They were handed boxed lunches on the planes, got on different buses when they landed and checked into the Edmonton bubble. The Lightning went first Saturday, followed the next day by the Islanders and NHL employees.

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Trump releases list of 20 possible Supreme Court picks, including Tom Cotton and Ted Cruz

WASHINGTON - Hoping to replicate a strategy that has long been seen as key to his appeal among conservative voters, President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced he is adding 20 names to a list of Supreme Court candidates that he's pledged to choose from if he has future vacancies to fill.The list include Republican Sens. Ted Cruz of Texas and Tom Cotton of Arkansas, Christopher Landau, the current ambassador to Mexico, and Gregory Katsas, a Trump nominee to the U.S.

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Gordon Brown launches radical campaign to stop mass coronavirus unemployment

Former PM Gordon Brown is launching a radical UK-wide campaign to stop the coronavirus fallout triggering massive unemployment.

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‘Banner year’ amid coronavirus pandemic for London, Ont.-area beach towns

begin to return to school, albeit a little differently than most years, reports are suggesting an impressive season overall for beach towns in the London, Ont., region.“I’m hearing from retailers and restaurants that they have had a banner year. It has been busier this year than it has been for several summers,” said Susan Mills, manager of the Grand Bend and Area Chamber of Commerce.“Some of them are saying this is like a summer of old.”Mills believes restrictions on international travel, put in place to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, have actually boosted local tourism.“Ontarians are vacationing in Ontario.

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Coronavirus: No new cases for City of Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland and Haliburton counties

coronavirus on Wednesday.The update means the health unit’s overall case total remains at 229, with 205 or about 90 per cent of cases resolved. There were no new resolved cases reported on Wednesday.

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Habitat for Humanity GTA looking for volunteers in Durham

Habitat for Humanity GTA is continuing its push for more volunteers in Durham. As Aaron Streck reports, the charity says it needs additional help to complete projects for several local families.

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Excited for Halloween? LA County health officials say no trick-or-treating, parties or haunted houses

LOS ANGELES - What's Halloween without trick-or-treating? Los Angeles County residents are about to find out. Citing the coronavirus, the county Department of Public Health has banned door-to-door or car-to-car trick-or-treating for Halloween, along with Halloween parties, carnivals and haunted houses. RELATED: Stay up to date on all coronavirus-related informationIn the latest update to the county's coronavirus health orders, the Department of Public Health states that such activities pose too much of a risk for spreading COVID-19. "Since some of the traditional ways in which this holiday is celebrated (do) not allow you to minimize contact with non-household members, it is important to plan early and identify safer alternatives,"

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YMCA announces near-complete reopening of London-area facilities

City announces timeline for reopening of London recreational facilities As of Tuesday, London’s two remaining branches — Bob Hayward and Centre — and branches in Goderich, Lambton Shores, and St. Thomas, have now reopened to the public.Several branches had been offering outdoor group activity sessions and limited-window indoor workout times since the start of August.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]YMCA members in Windsor and Woodstock will have to wait a bit longer.

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Trump admits to ‘playing down’ coronavirus threat in taped Woodward interviews

Donald Trump acknowledged back in March that he was deliberately playing down the threat of COVID-19, even as he publicly claimed that the coronavirus would “disappear” several times over the following days, weeks and months.“I wanted to always play it down. I still like playing it down because I don’t want to create a panic,” Trump told veteran journalist Bob Woodward in an interview recorded on March 19.Trump also acknowledged that he knew in March that the virus was a threat to different age groups, though he has publicly claimed children were “virtually immune” as recently as August.“Now it’s turning out it’s not just old people, Bob.

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Laurent Duvernay-Tardif to study at Harvard while working at Quebec long-term care home

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The 29-year old first revealed he would try to take classes in nutrition, biostatistics and epidemiology in an article with Sports Illustrated released Wednesday.The lineman also says he intends on returning to the long-term care facility where he worked at the height of the pandemic.

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FAR Chemical, site of Palm Bay explosion, has history of safety violations

PALM BAY, Fla. – Tuesday’s blast at FAR Chemical Inc. is the second time an explosion at the site has rocked the neighborhood, and comes after a litany of safety violations in recent years, News 6 partner Florida Today reported.Palm Bay Fire Rescue Assistant Chief Gaius Hall said no injuries were reported from Tuesday’s explosions at the company’s 220 Wilhelmina Court location off U.S.

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Serena Williams into US Open semifinals, closer to 24th Slam

NEW YORK – They were just two particular points from Serena Williams’ latest three-set comeback at the U.S.

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Steve Nash eager to get started on new career as Nets coach

NEW YORK – Steve Nash was a leader, a guy who loved to get the best out of his teammates on the court and build relationships with them off it.Those qualities helped him become a Hall of Fame player.Now he thinks they can make him a successful coach.Nash was introduced Wednesday by the Brooklyn Nets, who picked him to guide Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and the rest of a team with high expectations despite him having no coaching experience.“I love to compete. I love to teach, to lead and to be a part of a team.

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Small-Business Owners' Optimism Up From April, Below COVID-19

For more information about Wells Fargo Works for Small Business, visit https://wellsfargoworks.com/. Follow us on Twitter @WellsFargoWorks.Learn more about how the Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index works.

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‘He says it’s big:’ Gator in Florida storage shed turns out to be pool floatie

POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A 911 call about an alligator in a storage shed turned out to be full of hot air when the deputy who responded figured out that the reptile in question was actually just a discarded pool floatie.Records show a woman called 911 around 1:50 p.m. on Aug.

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Florida man accused of forcing his way into home to steal expensive shoes

YULEE, Fla. – A 23-year-old Yulee man was arrested Saturday in connection with a home invasion that centered around expensive shoes, according to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office.Amos Hopper is charged with home invasion robbery, aggravated assault, theft and resisting without violence, News 6 partner WJXT reports.Hopper is accused of forcing his way into a home on Worthington Drive inside the Paige Hill subdivision in Yulee on Saturday night to steal expensive shoes that are sold online.Deputies said Hopper got into the home through a sliding glass door.

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3 new coronavirus cases reported in London-Middlesex, 3 in Perth County

coronavirus, health officials with the Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) reported Wednesday.That brings the region’s total case count to 742, of which 673 people have recovered. Fifty-seven people have died, most recently on June 12.The new cases mean there are at least 12 known active cases in the health unit’s jurisdiction.

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Sturgis biker rally with Smash Mouth was ‘superspreading event,’ report says

COVID-19 pandemic in South Dakota last month, where the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally likely spread thousands of new coronavirus cases across the United States, according to a report.Cellphone and coronavirus case data suggest that the 10-day rally held in Sturgis, S.D., last month was a “superspreading event” that may have caused up to 260,000 new infections in the United States, according to the report from researchers at San Diego State University’s Center for Health Economics & Policy Studies.It’s the largest estimated case toll yet from the rally, and the findings have not yet been verified by health officials and experts who have been trying to map the spread for weeks.

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At 23,816, Maharashtra sees biggest single-day spike in Covid-19 cases; tally past 9.6 lakh

Mumbai: Maharashtra reported a single-day highest spike of 23,816new coronavirus cases on Wednesday which took its tally to 9,67,349, a health department official said.The death toll rose to 27,787 with 325 patients succumbing to the viral infection, he added.The number of recovered COVID-19 patients increased to 8,86,462 with 13,906 patients being discharged from the hospitals during the day.As per the state government's data, Mumbai also recorded its highest single-day spike of 2,227 which took its coronavirus tally to 1,60,744, while the death toll in the state capital rose to 7,985 with 43 new fatalities.Maharashtra's recovery rate is 70.96 per cent.Over 48.83 lakh COVID-19 tests have been conducted so far in the state, of which

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Suspended driver charged with fatal hit-and-run on Garden State Parkway

TOMS RIVER, N.J. - Authorities say a man driving with a suspended license struck two men who had been standing on the shoulder of the Garden State Parkway to exchange insurance information after a minor crash of their own.One of the men on the shoulder died in Saturday night's crash in Toms River, and the other was injured.Authorities say 50-year-old Daniel Cintron, of Ossining, New York, was thrown onto the highway and run over by several vehicles.The second man was treated for moderate arm injuries.The accused driver, Roberto Sandoval-Guerrero, of Toms River, is charged with vehicular homicide and other counts.___AdvertisementFor the latest local news, sports and weather, download the FOX 29 News app.DOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS APPSign up for

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Rene re-strengthens into tropical storm, still on track to become hurricane

MIAMI - Rene has re-strengthened to a tropical storm far out over the Atlantic.The storm's maximum sustained winds increased to near 40 mph (65 kph) Wednesday morning with additional strengthening expected over the next few days, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.RELATED: 2 tropical storms: Rene becomes earliest ‘R’ named storm on record in Atlantic after Paulette formsRene was centered about 510 miles (815 kilometers) west-northwest of the Cabo Verde Islands and was moving west-northwest near 13 mph (20 kph).

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Republicans propose 'targeted' COVID-19 relief aid package, but Democrats say it's not enough

FILE - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell R heads toward the Senate Chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.

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'Halloween is cancelled' – LA's famous costume parties scrapped amid Covid crisis

Halloween is a major festival in the US, kicking off the holiday season that continues until the New Year.But this year, Halloween will be a very different affair.

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Truck clips wing of airplane making emergency landing on Alligator Alley in Florida

BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. – A small plane made an emergency landing Wednesday morning at Mile Marker 40 on Alligator Alley, officials from the city of Weston confirmed via Twitter.According to Federal Aviation Administration spokeswoman Arlene Salac, the single-engine Mooney M20R made the emergency landing at 9:50 a.m.According to WPLG-TV, officials said the plane landed safely and no one was injured, however a landscaping truck clipped the wing of the plane, causing it to spin into the grassy area on the side of the highway.Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue officials responded to the scene and authorities shut down the right southbound lane.According to Florida Highway Patrol Lt.

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‘A true hero:’ Flagler dispatcher saves 2 lives through CPR one hour apart

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – Dispatchers often talk to people in the worst moments of their lives but the help provided over the phone can mean the difference between life and death. Flagler County Sheriff’s Office Communications Specialist McKenzie Davis was able to provide that life-saving support to a baby and a man with Parkinson’s Disease all in the course of an hour.On Sunday around 3:30 p.m., Davis took a 911 call from a mother in Palm Coast who was frantic because her 6-month-old baby was not breathing.

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Ottawa Public Health reports 17 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa on Wednesday

OTTAWA -- Ottawa Public Health is reporting 17 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa, one day after more than 30 cases were reported.

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Orlando Police give update on deadly shooting at credit union

ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando police have released new details about a shooting that left a woman dead outside an Orlando credit union.During a news conference on Wednesday, investigators said Sylvester Ofori, 35, was taken into custody late Tuesday and is accused of killing his wife, Barbara Tommey, 27.According to detectives, the couple was in the process of filing for a divorce and had been estranged for about three months.Police said Ofori is a pastor at Flood Gates of Heaven Ministries in Orlando.He did have a pretty big online following" Lt. Frank Chisari said.

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‘Don’t point it at me:’ Correctional officer accused of pulling gun during fight about loose dog

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – An Orange County correctional officer pulled a gun during a fight with her neighbors about their loose dog, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.The victim called 911 Saturday night saying that her family’s new German shepherd puppy got loose from their backyard and ran down the street toward Sandra Inoa’s house.As the victim, her mother and her brother were chasing after the dog, Inoa began yelling that the puppy had attacked her dogs and that if she had a gun, she would shoot the German shepherd, records show.Deputies said Inoa was irate and yelling at her neighbors, who were struggling to wrangle the dog due to its size.Eventually, all three family members were able to gain control of the dog and were

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DA: Man charged with rape after 2 women recount years of sexual abuse as children

CALN TOWNSHIP, Pa. - A Chester County man is facing charges after prosecutors say two women came forward and recounted horrific stories of sexual abuse that took place when they were children.Claude Edwards Jr, 63, was arrested following a joint investigation by Chester County detectives and the Caln Township Police Department. Prosecutors say some of the allegations of sexual assault dates back nearly 20 years. In late June, investigators say a woman told detectives she had been sexually assaulted by Edwards in 2009 when she was between the ages of 6 and 7.

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Police close Benjamin Franklin Parkway as deadline to vacate homeless encampment passes

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police have closed the Benjamin Franklin Parkway from City Hall heading north towards the Art Museum as the deadline for homeless encampment residents to clear out has passed.Last week, the city posted formal notice, for the third time, requiring the encampments on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and Ridge Avenue to close by Wednesday.Businesses around the Parkway also took precautions ahead of the deadline. Whole Foods Market has boarded up its windows and hired security in case the situation becomes unruly.Keeley reports that that several members of local clergy arrive at the homeless encampment around 7:30 a.m.

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DRWC selects Durst Organization for Penn's Landing redevelopment, passing on 76ers arena

PHILADELPHIA - The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation voted unanimously to select the Durst Organization, a real estate agency, as the lead developer for the redevelopment of Penn's Landing.The Durst Organization proposal was one of four voted on by the board during a hearing on Wednesday morning.Among the other bidder was Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE), the owners of the Philadelphia 76ers.HBSE's proposal sought to build the team a new arena to play in when their lease at the Wells Fargo Center expires in 2031.

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Coronavirus: School bus routes cancelled across Ontario as COVID-19 worsens driver shortage

COVID-19 pandemic are compounding an existing bus driver shortage across the industry.Twelve bus routes were cancelled in both the Grey-Bruce and Thunder Bay regions as of Wednesday, with providers citing the pandemic and related health concerns as reasons for keeping drivers off the job.

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COVID-19 consulting: Ontario business provides best tactics for safe reopenings

COVID-19 pandemic.Many companies, small and large, have sought out the advice of infectious disease experts to design ways to keep customers and their staff safe.“I went to the professionals and said, ‘I need you to design a program for me,'” said Aubey Yaphe, owner of Forest Hill Village Gym in Toronto. A Toronto woman contracted coronavirus in March.

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As the Arctic thaws, Indigenous Alaskans demand a voice in climate change research

Richard StoneClimate scientist Darcy Peter is Gwich’in Athabascan and hails from the Yukon River village of Beaver, Alaska, population 25. There, she says, “The concept of a grocery store is overwhelming.” She laments that climate change threatens the village’s subsistence economy.

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Ontario reports 16 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa

OTTAWA -- Ontario health officials are reporting 16 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa, one day after more than 30 cases were reported.

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Ottawa Public Health reports 36 new COVID-19 cases in Ottawa on Tuesday

OTTAWA -- Ottawa Public Health is reporting 36 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa on Tuesday.

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DRWC selects Durst Organization for Penn's Landing redevelopment

PHILADELPHIA - The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation voted unanimously to select the Durst Organization, a real estate agency, as the lead developer for the redevelopment of Penn's Landing.The Durst Organization proposal was one of four voted on by the board during a hearing on Wednesday morning.Among the other bidders, was Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE), the owners of the Philadelphia 76ers.HBSE's proposal sought to build the team a new arena to play in when their lease at the Wells Fargo Center expires in 2031.

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Jalen Ramsey gets 5-year, $105 million extension from Rams

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – Jalen Ramsey will become the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history after agreeing to a five-year, $105 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Rams.The extension announced Wednesday includes $71.2 million, the most guaranteed money ever given to a defensive back, according to Ramsey's agent, David Mulugheta.Ramsey will average $21 million per season, another record for a cornerback or safety. Ramsey will make $13.7 million this season in the final year of his rookie contract.Los Angeles acquired Ramsey in a trade with Jacksonville midway through last season, giving up two first-round draft picks to secure one of the NFL's elite cornerbacks.

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Disney gave Orange County tourism tax dollars a boost but there’s still a long way to go

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