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01.08.2020 / 17:09

Orlando Magic player stands for national anthem as teammates, opponents kneel

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (1) is the lone player to stand and not wear a "Black Lives Matter" t-shirt prior to a game against the Brooklyn Nets at Disney's Wide World of Sports' HP Field House in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, on Friday, July ORLANDO, Fla. - According to FOX News, Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac stood during the national anthem on Friday as his teammates and Brooklyn Nets players knelt to protest racial injustice and police brutality.He was said to be the only player out of the first three games of the NBA’s restarted season to stand during the anthem.

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Overnight crash in Pasco County leaves 1 dead, 1 in critical condition

PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that left a man dead and a woman in critical condition.The crash happened Friday around 9 p.m.

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Florida coronavirus cases rise as Hurricane Isaias approaches Florida coast

ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida marks the first day of August with 9,642 new coronavirus cases as emergency management officials are challenged to mitigate a pandemic while bracing for a hurricane.The Florida Department of Health reporting Florida has now seen 480,028 total cases of COVID-19 since the virus was first detected in March. The current positivity rate for those who tested positive for the first time is 11.08% percent.While reporting of coronavirus deaths are delayed by days and sometimes weeks, state public health leaders say 178 people have recently died from the virus.

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Astronauts face final leg of SpaceX test flight: Splashdown off Florida

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A pair of NASA astronauts face the final and most important part of their SpaceX test flight: returning to Earth with a rare splashdown.Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken took part in a farewell ceremony Saturday at the International Space Station, several hours ahead of their planned departure on a SpaceX Dragon capsule.Despite approaching Hurricane Isaias, NASA said the weather looks favorable for a Sunday afternoon splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico near Panama City, Florida. It will be the first splashdown for astronauts in 45 years.

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Trump says he plans to ban TikTok in U.S., opposes Chinese sale

Donald Trump said Friday he plans to ban the social media app TikTok from operating in the country.Reporters accompanying Trump on Air Force One from an event in Florida back to Washington said Trump told them he planned to take action against the popular video-sharing service as soon as Saturday. White House preparing to force Chinese company to sell TikTok: sources “As far as TikTok is concerned we’re banning them from the United States,” Trump said, according to the pool report.Trump said the ban will come through either an executive order or by using executive economic powers.He also made clear that he opposed a deal to let a U.S.

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Harden has 49 to lead Rockets over Mavericks 153-149 in OT

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – James Harden scored 49 points and the Houston Rockets outlasted the Dallas Mavericks 153-149 in overtime Friday night in their first game in the NBA bubble.Harden made 1 of 2 free throws before Trey Burke made a 3-pointer to get the Mavericks within 3 with about 15 seconds left in OT. Harden made 1 of 2 free throws after that, Burke missed a 3, and Harden got the rebound to secure the victory.In regulation, Dallas led by 3 before Harden made the first of two free throws, and Robert Covington tipped in a miss on the second to tie it with 3.3 seconds remaining.Luka Doncic missed a shot at the buzzer to send it to overtime.

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LIVE TRACK: Forecast cone, computer models, updates as Hurricane Isaias approaches NW Bahamas

ORLANDO, Fla. – A hurricane warning is in effect for parts of Florida as Hurricane Isaias approaches the northwest part of the Bahamas.Isaias is still a Category 1 hurricane.The latest forecast cone for Isaias has shifted back west, putting more of Central Florida inside of it.[MORE: Radar | Plan and prepare | Sandbag locations]A hurricane warning is in effect from Boca Raton to the Flagler/Volusia County line.As of 11 p.m. Friday, Isaias had maximum sustained winds of 80 mph with gusts of wind at 100 mph and was expected to remain a hurricane for the next few days, according to the U.S.

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FDC Secretary tests positive for COVID-19 after visit to Columbia Correctional Institution

LAKE CITY, Fla. – The Secretary of the Florida Department of Corrections has tested positive for COVID-19 after a visit to Columbia Correctional Institution.The FDC said Mark Inch has mild symptoms and will self-isolate for two weeks.“Just like the numerous correctional and probation officers and staff who we’ve asked to stay home and recuperate after a positive test, Deputy Secretary Dixon and I are self-isolating as a result of our recent COVID-19 test results. We both look forward to returning to work as quickly as allowed by CDC guidelines,” said Secretary Inch.

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SunRail to suspend service on Monday due to Hurricane Isaias

ORLANDO, Fla. – Officials announced SunRail will suspend service on Monday due to Hurricane Isaias.Sunrail said crews will begin working to prepare the corridor and render it safe before the storm.Crews will secure railroad gates at 127 railroad crossings. This includes the removal of longer railroad gates.Officials said crews will also inspect and store the SunRail train fleet.Sunrail will also secure equipment throughout the corridor.A safety inspection will be conducted after the storm passes, according to SunRail.Hurricane Isaias is projected to be in the Florida area on Saturday.

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Liberty rookie Sabrina Ionescu injures ankle against Dream

BRADENTON, Fla. – New York top draft pick Sabrina Ionescu injured her ankle in the second quarter against Atlanta and did not return to action in the Liberty’s 84-78 loss to the Dream on Friday night. Ionescu, the No.

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Orlando City uses shootout to oust LAFC in MLS tourney

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – João Moutinho scored on a header in the 90th minute to tie the match and Nani scored the deciding goal in a penalty shootout, and Orlando City beat Los Angeles FC in the quarterfinals of the MLS is Back tournament on Friday night.The sides played to a 1-1 draw in regulation thanks to Moutinho’s late goal, and Orlando City was a perfect 5-for-5 in the shootout to advance to the semifinals. Orlando City will face either San Jose or Minnesota United on Thursday.The Lions were decided underdogs against LAFC, the prohibitive favorites to win the tournament among the remaining quarterfinal teams.

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Antetokounmpo, Bucks return with 119-112 win over Celtics

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Giannis Antetokounmpo converted a tiebreaking three-point play with 1:28 left on an overturned call that kept him in the game and helped the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Boston Celtics 119-112 on Friday night.Antetokounmpo had 36 points, 15 rebounds and seven assists in the Bucks' first game in the restart. Milwaukee improved the NBA's best record to 54-12 and moved within a victory of clinching the top seed in the Eastern Conference for the second straight year.Boston overcame a poor start to tie it at 107.

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55 more COVID-19 cases related to Marion County jail facilities

MARION COUNTY, Fla. – Fifty-five more COVID-19 cases are related to the jail facilities in Marion County, according to the department of health.The DOH said earlier in the week 290 cases were from the correctional facilities in the county.[RELATED: Three inmates in state prisons in Marion County die of COVID-19]This week, health officials said three women at two of the prisons had died from complications of the coronavirus.There are now 4,892 cases of COVID-19 in Marion County, according to the DOH.The positive rate for COVID-19 tests in the county was at 15.3 percent on Friday, the target line is usually at 10 percent.

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Hurricane Isaias: What to expect in Brevard County

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – Brevard County is now under a hurricane warning, News 6 partner Florida Today reports.As Hurricane Isaias slowly makes its way toward Florida, a slight model shift to the west has emergency officials upgrading the Space Coast from a watch to a warning.A watch means conditions could be seen while a warning means these conditions are expected[LIVE TRACK: Forecast cone, computer models, updates and more for Hurricane Isaias]The storm is still projected to be a Category 1 storm."It's still fighting some sheer and drier air as it continues to lift northwest," said Derrick Weitlich of the National Weather Service in Melbourne. "We're not expecting it to strengthen to a Category 2.

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McCollum, Lillard help Blazers get past Memphis in OT

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – CJ McCollum scored 33 points, teaming with Damian Lillard for 11 of Portland's 16 in overtime, and the Trail Blazers pulled out a desperately needed victory to resume their season by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 140-135 on Friday.Lillard finished with 29 points and nine assists as the Trail Blazers boosted their hopes for a seventh consecutive playoff appearance. Carmelo Anthony added 21 points as Portland moved within 2 1/2 games of the Grizzlies for the No.

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Booker scores 27 points, Suns beat Wizards 125-112 in return

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Devin Booker scored 27 points, Deandre Ayton added 24 points and 12 rebounds and the Phoenix Suns beat the Washington Wizards 125-112 on Friday in their first game of the restart.Booker made all nine of his free throws and the Suns hit 30 of 32 from the line. They shot 52% from the field, with Ayton hitting two of three 3-pointers and going 11 of 14 overall.Rui Hachimura scored 21 points and Jerome Robinson added 20 for the Wizards on coach Scott Brooks' 55th birthday.The Wizards entered the bubble without their top two scorers, Bradley Beal and Davis Bertans.

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Shark chomps surfer’s foot in New Smyrna Beach marking 4th bite of the year

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. – A 22-year-old surfer was bit by a shark in New Smyrna Beach Friday afternoon, according to Volusia County Beach Safety Ocean Rescue.The Sanford woman was on her surfboard in chest deep water around 5 p.m. when a shark chomped on her foot, according to Capt.

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Florida halts COVID-19 testing as it prepares for hurricane

MIAMI – Hurricane Isaias’ imminent arrival forced the closure of some outdoor coronavirus testing sites Friday even as the state reached a new daily high in deaths.Meanwhile, the virus was complicating efforts to put contingency plans in place for evacuations and shelters if the storm makes them necessary. Florida Gov.

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Florida faces pressure, sees record high virus deaths

MIAMI – Florida tallied on Thursday a new record high in daily confirmed COVID-19 deaths for the third straight day as the state faces pressure to outline new measures to combat the pandemic.The Florida Department of Health said 253 more deaths were reported raising the state’s total death toll to 6,586.The new deaths bring the average reported deaths per day to 154 for the past week, second only to Texas in the resurgence of the outbreak. Florida’s current rate of deaths is about one-fifth of those logged in New York at the height of its outbreak in mid-April.The head of a congressional coronavirus oversight panel sent letters to Florida Gov.

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Coronavirus: Trump says rate of positive COVID-19 cases in Florida is declining

According to U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday, the rate of positive COVID-19 cases in Florida, one of the hotspot states for the novel coronavirus, is declining.

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Man fatally shoots 67-year-old victim during argument, Brevard deputies say

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – Two men who had been drinking got into an argument that ended with one of the men being fatally shot, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies said 67-year-old Robert Kennedy and 68-year-old Leonard Crosta had been drinking at a local establishment on Sunday then went to Pine Ridge Trail in Micco around 8:30 p.m.While parked there, the two men got into an argument and Crosta shot Kennedy, according to authorities.Kennedy was found in the vehicle suffering from a gunshot wound and was taken to an area hospital, where he died, records show.Crosta was arrested on a charge of second-degree murder with a firearm.

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Three sinkholes open near state park in Volusia, residents may need to vacate homes

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – As if an approaching hurricane and an ongoing global pandemic wasn’t enough, Florida has to throw a few more curveballs for residents in the form of a few sinkholes.Residents who live near DeLeon Springs State Park may be forced to vacate their homes after three sinkholes opened Friday damaging a road, and causing muddy water to come into some indoor plumbing, Volusia County Government officials said.A 40-foot sinkhole opened near DeLeon Springs State Park Friday morning, leading to the discovery of two smaller sinkholes, county officials said.The large sinkhole on Ponce deLeon Boulevard caused the park’s swimming area to become cloudy.

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Magic beat Nets 128-118 in restart opener, move up to 7th

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Evan Fournier scored 24 points, Nikola Vucevic had 22 and the Orlando Magic picked up where they left off before the NBA season was suspended, routing the Brooklyn Nets 128-118 on Friday in their first game of the restart.Playing as the designated road team not far from their arena, the Magic looked right at home at Disney — whose name they wear as their jersey patch. They extended their winning streak to four and moved back ahead of the Nets into seventh place in the Eastern Conference.Players and coaches from both teams knelt during the national anthem except for Orlando's Jonathan Isaac, who also was the only player not wearing a Black Lives Matter warmup shirt.

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Preparations underway in Volusia County ahead of Hurricane Isaias

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Volusia County is preparing for Hurricane Isaias that could make an impact this weekend. Volusia County Beach Safety Patrol said it has already packed up non-essential items like trash receptacles and playground canopies but leaving behind some traffic signs, cones and lifeguards until Saturday afternoon.Capt.

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UPDATE: 1,200 Floridians receive suspicious seeds through mail

ORLANDO, Fla. – More than 1,200 people have received suspicious seed packages through the mail, according to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.[RELATED: Maitland woman receives ‘mystery seeds’ in mail, USDA warns not to plant them]State officials say the packages could be bearing Chinese characters.[RELATED: Florida officials warn of mystery seeds popping up in mail]The suspicious seeds have been reported in most states, according to Florida officials.UPDATE: @FDACS has 1,209+ reports from Floridians on suspicious seeds.❎Don't open packet, plant seeds, or throw in trash✅Place all in plastic bag✅Unopened: report to @USDA_APHIS 800-877-3835✅Opened w/seeds: report at https://t.co/9c1kx7dDzz for pickup or @UF_IFAS

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Prepping for a hurricane offers new challenges for nursing homes during coronavirus pandemic

ORLANDO, Fla. – With the threat of Hurricane Isaias approaching Florida’s coast, a Central Florida senior living community said it’s been a challenge revising time-tested plans to incorporate protocols for COVID-19.Bryce Robinson is the Senior Regional Director of Operations for Sonata Senior Living, in Orlando, and said they’ve initiated Phase I of their Emergency Preparedness Plan."This is where we start preparing for the worst, but we're still hopeful for the best," said Robinson.Officials with Sonata Senior Living said their Emergency Preparedness Plan now includes having personal protective equipment at the ready, and preparations for keeping residents socially distant.Robinson said they have personal protective equipment for all

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Florida lawmaker questions company providing contact tracing

ORLANDO, Fla. – A Central Florida Congressman is demanding answers from one of the companies the state of Florida pays to provide contact tracing.It comes after a woman says she was paid for weeks as a contact tracer, but never got one assignment.Contact tracing is tracking down everyone a person positive with a virus has come in contact with.State Rep.

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Magic's Jonathan Isaac is lone player to stand for anthem

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Jonathan Isaac of the Orlando Magic stood for the national anthem before his team’s game against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday, the lone player or coach in that game who did not kneel.Isaac stood with his hands behind his back. He wore his Magic jersey and not the Black Lives Matter T-shirt that other players have had on for the anthems so far in the NBA’s season restart at Walt Disney World.

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Here’s how to build your hurricane kit on a budget

As Central Floridians prepare for Hurricane Isaias, many families are struggling to make ends meet because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Experts say you can still be prepared for this hurricane season without breaking your budget. As Florida braces for Hurricane Isaias, Gov.

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Orange County prepared to handle both hurricane and pandemic, mayor assures

ORLANDO, Fla. – With Hurricane Isaias slated to brush up against Florida’s east coast this weekend, Orange County emergency management officials are preparing the area to prevent flooding but do not plan to open hurricane shelters as of Friday afternoon.Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings assured the community the county can handle the ongoing coronavirus pandemic along with an impending hurricane.“Orange County has a capacity to really deal with both. We have some of the most experienced crisis managers anywhere.

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What it’s like to be part of the largest coronavirus vaccine trial in the US

DeLAND, Fla. – As the world continues to battle COVID-19, there are thousands of vaccine trials taking place right now all over the U.S, including at research clinics in Central Florida.The clinical research clinic, Accel Research Site, in DeLand, is administering the vaccine trial produced by two major pharmaceutical companies.Christine Murphy, 56, received her first shot and in 28 days she said she’ll have to return for a second shot.“It was simple, didn’t hurt, didn’t burn or nothing. It was good,” Murphy said.

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WATCH LIVE: Flagler County officials provide update ahead of Hurricane Isaias

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – Officials with Flagler County’s Emergency Operation Center are expected to provide an update Friday ahead of Hurricane Isaias.A state of emergency has been declared along Florida’s east coast.[LIVE TRACK: Forecast cone, computer models, updates and more for Hurricane Isaias]Gov. Ron DeSantis made the announcement Friday morning during a brief press appearance in Tallahassee.

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A Florida district’s school reopening video is going viral for all the wrong reasons

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. – As Florida schools plan to reopen in just a few weeks -- even as the coronavirus continues to spread -- one school district’s video showing what classrooms could look like this fall is gaining attention online.The School District of Manatee County posted the promotion video to Facebook on July 21 showing teachers wearing lab coats, masks, gloves and face shields as they teach students who are seated at spaced-out desks.A narrator explains that social distancing will be adhered to, face coverings will be required and random health screenings will take place.Reopening Schools 2020 | Here's an informative video from Manatee Schools Television“We look forward to welcoming your children to the new school year,” the video

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State of emergency declared on Florida’s east coast as Hurricane Isaias approaches

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – With Hurricane Isaias on a projected path to start impacting Florida as early as Saturday, a state of emergency has been declared along Florida’s east coast.Gov. Ron DeSantis made the announcement Friday morning during a brief press appearance in Tallahassee.

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‘Anyone can catch this:’ Volusia County sheriff in quarantine after testing positive for COVID-19

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood is out sick for the first time in his 33-year law enforcement career thanks to the novel coronavirus.The sheriff himself confirmed his positive COVID-19 test Friday on social media in an update on the county’s virus total.“COVID-19 update for Volusia County - and a positive COVID test for me,” Chitwood wrote.The sheriff said he is experiencing mild symptoms from the virus. He said he will quarantine for 14 days with no contact with others.Chitwood has been updating the community daily on how many residences in the area are being monitored for possible COVID-19 cases.

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Pending weather, NASA astronauts still ‘Go’ for Sunday splashdown in SpaceX Dragon Endeavour

ORLANDO, Fla. – Two NASA astronauts are preparing to become the first to complete their spaceflight on SpaceX’s new Dragon spacecraft nicknamed Endeavour but Hurricane Isaias may foil those plans.Unfazed by the weather woes, NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken told reporters Friday if their planned splashdown off Florida’s coast in Dragon Endeavour gets delayed they have plenty of “chow” and work to do on the International Space Station.The astronauts joined their fellow NASA crew member Chris Cassidy on the ISS at the end of May following a historic launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center, the first human launch there since 2011.

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WATCH LIVE: Gov. Ron DeSantis gives Hurricane Isaias update

ORLANDO, Fla. – With the month of July almost in the rear-view mirror, Florida prepares to begin a new school year and conduct a presidential primary election during the ongoing pandemic.With a new month ahead, Florida reported 9,007 new cases on Friday, bringing the state’s overall total of COVID-19 cases to 470,386 since March 1. For the past six days, the state has reported under 10,000 new cases.

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Bahamas, Florida brace as new Hurricane Isaias bears down

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) - Hurricane Isaias kept on a path early Friday toward the U.S. East Coast as it approached the Bahamas, parts of which are still recovering from the devastation of last year's Hurricane Dorian.Isaias had maximum sustained winds of 80 mph (130 kph) Friday morning and was centered about 340 miles (545 kilometers) southeast of Nassau in the Bahamas, the U.S.

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Port Canaveral cuts 115 jobs through layoffs, furloughs, attrition

PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. – Port Canaveral this week implemented a massive staff cut, largely the result of the continuing shutdown in cruise ship sailings because of the coronavirus pandemic, News 6 partner Florida Today reports.As of Friday, the port is cutting 115 positions through a combination of layoffs, unpaid furloughs and leaving vacant positions unfilled, according to Steve Linden, the port's director of communications and public affairs. That represents about 43% of the port’s pre-coronavirus staff level of 268, and leaves the port with 153 employees on the payroll.Linden said the cuts extend through all departments at the port, unlike a previous coronavirus-related furlough that affected only employees in the cruise and recreation

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Officer injured, 2 others wounded in Florida shooting spree

TAMPA, Fla. – A Florida man is in police custody after he went on a 40-minute shooting spree on a Tampa highway and city streets where he fired on at least 11 people, wounding two adults, and injuring a police officer when he shot into his squad vehicle, authorities said.None of the injuries were life-threatening, Tampa police officials said.The Tampa Police Department started getting reports of someone shooting from a moving car on Interstate 275 on Thursday evening. A Tampa police officer responding to the shootings spotted the 31-year-old suspect’s car and attempted to pull him over, the Tampa Police Department said in a news release.Antonio Cruz Ortiz got out of his car and fired on the officer’s squad car, police said.

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President Trump visits Florida as COVID-19 deaths shatter records

ORLANDO, Fla. – President Trump is expected to make a trip to the Sunshine State on Friday.The president will take part in an event with Florida sheriffs in Tampa, as well as participating in a COVID-19 roundtable in Pinellas County.Florida continues to see record-breaking deaths as a result of COVID-19. RELATED: Florida continues to report record number of COVID-19 deathsTrump’s visit comes a day after he floated the idea of delaying the November elections.In a tweet, the president said that it would be the most inaccurate and fraudulent election in history because of a sharp rise in the number of mail-in ballots.“I don’t want a delay.

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Union jump to early lead, oust Sporting KC 3-1

ORLANDO, FL - JULY 30: Philadelphia Union forward Sergio Santos (17) scores his 1st goal of the game during the MLS Is Back Tournament Quarterfinal between the Philadelphia Union v Sporting Kansas City on July 30, 2020 at the ESPN Wide World of Sport (Getty Images)LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - Jamiro Monteiro and Sergio Santos scored two minutes apart midway through the first half, Santos added a second goal just before halftime and the Philadelphia Union reached the semifinals of the MLS is Back tournament with a 3-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City on Thursday night.Philadelphia’s perfect run in the tournament continued thanks to its first-half scoring blitz.

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Motorcyclist run over, killed on I-95 in Brevard County

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – A 33-year-old St. Augustine man was run over and killed Friday morning in a crash on I-95 in Brevard County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.The fatal wreck was reported at 5:35 a.m.

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Bahamas braces as newly formed Hurricane Isaias bears down

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) - New Hurricane Isaias kept on a path early Friday expected to take it to the U.S. East Coast by the weekend as it approached the Bahamas, parts of which are still recovering from the devastation of last year's Hurricane Dorian.Isaias had maximum sustained winds of 80 mph (130 kph) Friday morning and was centered about 15 miles (25 kilometers) south-southwest of Great Inagua Island in the Bahamas, the U.S.

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Fauci to testify before US House Covid-19 panel after being blocked by White House

The top infectious disease expert in the US will testify before a coronavirus subcommittee in Congress, weeks after President Donald Trump's administration first refused to let him address the panel.

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Virus testing turnaround times reveal wide disparity

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Cameron Settles was swabbed for COVID-19 in mid-June at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando and it took him eight days to get the results.

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James' layup late lifts Lakers past Clippers, 103-101

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers showed some rust.They knocked it off with time to spare.Anthony Davis scored 34 points, James had the go-ahead basket with 12.8 seconds left and the Lakers moved closer to clinching the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference playoffs by topping the Los Angeles Clippers 103-101 on Thursday night in the second game of the NBA’s re-opening doubleheader.James had 16 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists to help the Lakers move 6 1/2 games ahead of the Clippers in the West with seven games remaining.

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