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05.05.2021 / 22:29

New counselor-deputy team called out nearly 400 times since January

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – In January, mental health counselors from Devereaux Advanced Behavioral Health hit the road with Orange County deputies.

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3 children among 6 injured in Orange County crash

ORLANDO, Fla. – Six people, including three children, were injured Wednesday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash in Orange County, officials said.

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Data shows more than half of US travelers are considering visiting Orlando

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – More than 200 Orlando tourism industry leaders met for the first time in-person since the pandemic at the Orange County Convention Center with an update from VisitOrlando on their plan to take Orlando’s $75 billion tourism industry from recovery back to record-breaking.

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Orange County libraries offer free English, Spanish courses for all levels

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The Orange County Library System offers English and Spanish courses for all skill levels, free of charge.

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New Orlando-area community COVID-19 vaccination sites see low turnout

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The COVID-19 vaccine shots are now available in four new spots in Orange County.

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Amway Center vaccine event aimed at making shots available to downtown residents

ORLANDO, Fla. – A COVID-19 vaccine event will be held at the Amway Center on May 13 to make shots more accessible to people living and working in downtown Orlando.

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Man faces attempted manslaughter charges in shooting at International Drive hotel, deputies say

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A shooting at a hotel on International Drive in Orange County sent one man to the hospital and another to jail.

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Orange County mayor: Gov. Ron DeSantis attempting ‘to usurp’ leadership in Democrat-led urban counties

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – After Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order revoking all local pandemic-related mandates, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings says he believes the governor’s actions are part of a bigger partisan plan to undermine Democratic-led urban counties and cities.

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Former State Attorney Aramis Ayala exploring run for US Senate

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Former state attorney Aramis Ayala is exploring a run for U.S. Senate in an attempt to flip one of Florida’s two seats currently held by Republicans.

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Health officials must sway people reluctant to get vaccine in order to reach herd immunity

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Herd immunity to the coronavirus is within reach, health officials say, but the struggle is trying to educate people who have already decided against getting the vaccine and encourage them to change their minds.

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State reports 3,155 new COVID-19 cases as Central Florida leaders step up efforts to vaccinate young people

ORLANDO, Fla. – Central Florida leaders are putting a focus on increasing vaccination rates among the younger population.

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Body found near Clermont ID’d as missing Orange County woman

LAKE COUNTY, Fla. – A body discovered last week in Lake County has been identified as a missing Orange County woman, deputies said.

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More than 1,500 students turn out for vaccinations at 3 Orange County high schools

More than 1,500 students total turned out to receive COVID-19 vaccinations at Colonial, Evans and Jones High Schools on Wednesday and Saturday, according to Orange County Public Schools.

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Florida reports 5,425 new COVID-19 cases as first doses wrap up at Orange County Convention Center

ORLANDO, Fla. – As the Orange County Convention Center winds down its operations to close at the end of May, the vaccination site offered its last first doses Saturday.

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Barnett Park now offering COVID-19 vaccines

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County opened a new vaccination location at Barnett Park, which has been previously used for COVID-19 testing.

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UCF Lake Nona Medical Center offering first doses of Moderna to community next week

ORLANDO, Fla. – First doses of the Moderna vaccine will be offered to the community at the UCF Lake Nona Medical Center for two days next week.

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Pedestrian dies after Orange County crash involving pick-up truck, troopers say

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A pedestrian died after getting hit by a pick-up truck on John Young Parkway near State Road 408 Friday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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Shots administered at Orlando bar to get more young people vaccinated

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – An aggressive effort has been made to bring the COVID-19 vaccine to young people.

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Parents of Salaythis Melvin break silence 8 months after deputy shot and killed their son

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – In the days after an Orange County deputy was accused of fatally shooting 21-year-old Salaythis Melvin, his mother Michelin McKee and father Ryan Findley have been trying to make sense of his death.

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Kodak Black concert to bring thousands to outdoor Orlando venue

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Driving around Orange County, you’ll notice signs promoting Kodak Black’s concert at the Orlando Amphitheater Saturday.

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State senator, Farm Share distribute food for nearly 500 families in Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. – People in Orange County were able to get some relief as free food and supplies were given out on Vineland Road at Live Church, next to Holy Land Experience, Friday.

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Florida expands vaccine eligibility as state sees 5,311 new COVID-19 cases

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health announced the state’s surgeon general expanded vaccine eligibility to non-residents providing goods and services in the state.

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51 oak trees planted at Orange County park to celebrate 51 years of Earth Day

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Volunteers got a chance to connect with the Earth on Friday by planting 51 native oak trees at Independence Park.

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Orange County to bring mobile vaccine unit to businesses

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – To ramp up COVID-19 vaccinations in Orange County, crews have been bringing doses directly into neighborhoods.

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‘It’s concerning:’ Up to 40,000 Orange County residents have skipped second COVID-19 vaccine dose

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County residents who are overdue on their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine are encouraged to complete the series as quickly as possible, especially as the two largest sites in the region wind down operations.

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Barnett Park testing site to stay open, adding vaccine lane

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County is once again extended the COVID-19 testing efforts at its Barnett Park site.

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FEMA COVID-19 vaccination site at Valencia College to stop offering first doses soon

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The FEMA COVID-19 vaccination site at Valencia College’s West Campus is winding down operations as it plans to shut down in a few weeks. To get ready for the closure, first doses will stop being administered soon.

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Epidemiologist says Orange County could reach final phase of mask mandate by end of summer

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A day after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention loosened mask guidelines for outdoor activities, Orange County leaders announced they would ease restrictions on mask coverings in three phases.

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OOPS: Misspelled word painted in Orange County school zone

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Let the “Florida education” jokes begin.

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Orange County deputies locate missing man with mental capacity of a child

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – UPDATE: Joseph Herrera was found safe on Wednesday.

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Florida sees 5,145 new COVID-19 cases as Orange County announces plans to ease mask guidelines

ORLANDO, Fla. – Central Florida counties are continuing to iron out mask policies as the Centers for Disease Control on Tuesday updated its guidance for use.

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Orange County mayor announces 3-phased plan to roll back mask mandate

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – One day after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that fully vaccinated people no longer had to wear a mask outdoors except in crowded settings, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings announced the county’s three-phased plan for rolling back its mask mandate.

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Health leaders bring vaccines to Orange County communities

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Dorothy Hobbs, 72, and her husband Sam are relieved now that they received the coronavirus vaccine.

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WATCH LIVE: Orange County mayor announces updated mask guidelines

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Three Orange County high schools will host vaccine events Wednesday as part of the county’s initiative to offer more locations and reach all populations.

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Man arrested more than 6 months after deadly shooting in Orange County

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County deputies say they now have the man responsible for a deadly shooting from October.

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Fatal crash closes Orange County road

ORLANDO, Fla. – A fatal crash has prompted the Florida Highway Patrol to close a major roadway in Orange County.

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Orange, Volusia schools to require heart screenings for student-athletes

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – School leaders in both Orange and Volusia counties on Tuesday voted to require heart screenings for high school student-athletes who plan to play sports during the upcoming academic year.

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19-year-old motorcyclist killed in Orange County crash

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A 19-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash and afterward, someone removed his motorcycle from the scene, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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Orlando shooting puts nearby Washington Shores Elementary on secure status

ORLANDO, Fla. – Washington Shores Elementary School was temporarily placed on secure status Tuesday afternoon while officers investigated a shooting in the area, according to the Orlando Police Department.

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Orange County Convention Center to stop providing first doses of COVID-19 vaccine

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Those who’d like to get their first dose at the Orange County Convention Center COVID-19 vaccination site only have a few days left to do so.

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Central Florida leaders debate mask rules as state reports nearly 5,300 new COVID-19 cases

ORLANDO, Fla. – Orange County leaders are working on a phased approach to easing the county’s mask mandate and Mayor Jerry Demings plans to make a first announcement on what that could look like on Wednesday.

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Orange County mayor to announce first step to easing mask rules Wednesday

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County leaders are working on a phased approach to easing the county’s mask mandate and Mayor Jerry Demings plans to make a first announcement on what that could look like on Wednesday.

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Orlando police searching for missing endangered 40-year-old man

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The Orlando Police Department is searching for a missing endangered 40-year-old man.

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Attorney for Salaythis Melvin’s family to meet with state attorney as they call for officer to be charged

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County Deputy James Montiel shot and killed Salaythis Melvin in August 2020. Video from a body camera shows Melvin running in the parking lot before falling to the ground after Montiel fired his gun.

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‘We should not deny ourselves:’ Descendants of Black experiment victims encourage people to get vaccinated

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Some of the descendants of victims of the study near Tuskegee, Alabama are speaking out and encouraging others to trust the medical experts and get vaccinated — all as they’re working to dispel myths and tell the untold stories from that 40-year study.

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WATCH LIVE: Orange County doctors host town hall to thwart COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County health leaders want to help educate and inform those who may be hesitant to get the COVID-19 vaccine, so they’re hosting a town hall Monday evening to help build trust.

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Another mobile site opens in Orange County as demand drops

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Eli Hernandez, 47, received his first dose of the Pfizer vaccine at Meadow Woods Rec Center in South Orange County.

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Paving of on-ramp to State Road 417 causing overnight closures

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Paving operations are set to cause overnight closures of the on-ramp to State Road 417 from John Young Parkway in Orange County.

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COVID-19

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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