BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. – Police in Broward County found themselves in the middle of a wild chase Tuesday night.Officers in Cooper City had to tap into their roping skills after a bull got loose and started running up and down residential streets.Police say one officer tried to use a rope to lasso the animal, but it didn’t work.Authorities were eventually forced to call a professional for help.It’s unclear who owns the bull or how it got loose.No bull..

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Coronavirus resurgence in South Korea leaves country running out of sick beds

month after a church cluster spread to a political rally in Seoul, attended by tens of thousands from across the country With the surge in the disease, hospitals in greater Seoul had only 4.5% of their beds available for critical cases as of Friday, down from 22% a week earlier.

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Man who thought coronavirus was hoax begs for forgiveness after wife gets it and dies

A taxi driver who believed conspiracy theories claiming coronavirus was a hoax has urged people not to be foolish like he was after his wife died from the deadly bug.

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U.S. Coast Guard shoots shark to protect swimmers, video shows

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Mike Weir surprises Calgary charity with video call and more

Canadian pro golfer Mike Weir surprised a group from the Calgary charity Carya with a video chat and special presentation. Deb Matejicka reports.

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Video shows huge party at Vancouver’s Wreck Beach

Vancouver Coastal Health has now issued a COVID-19 exposure alert for Wreck Beach on Aug. 15, the same day that video showed people partying and ignoring social distancing at the popular destination.

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More than 1,900 Central Florida hotel employees facing layoffs or temporary layoffs

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – More than 1,900 Central Florida hotel employees are facing layoffs or temporary layoffs, according to letters from Loews Hotels and Co and Marriott amid the COVID-19 pandemic.Loews Hotels and Co and Marriott sent letters this week to Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings and Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer informing them of the news.

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Orange County deputies search for missing 81-year-old man

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County deputies are searching for a missing 81-year-old man.Deputies said Jesse Garcia was last seen Friday at 1:30 p.m. leaving his home in the Conway area.Investigators said Garcia was seen wearing a black hat, a light-colored shirt, and dark blue or gray basketball shorts.The Sheriff’s Office said Garcia suffers from Alzheimer’s.Anyone with information on Garcia is asked to call 911.

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New Jersey approves voting by mail in November election

A mail-in ballot envelope for elections in New Jersey. (FOX 5 NY file photo) TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - New Jersey Democratic Gov.

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Volusia, Orange deputies attempted to conceal stolen guns, FDLE finds

Two deputies have been charged with falsifying a report following a Florida Department of Law Enforcement investigation, according to the state law enforcement agency.FDLE officials said Deputy Brian Calkins, with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, gave Volusia County Deputy Phillip Donaldson two firearms he said he got from a cousin. Calkins asked Donaldson to dispose of the revolver and semi-automatic pistol, according to the FDLE investigation.

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Deadline for Florida businesses to renew liquor license extended to December

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis has extended the deadline for Florida businesses to renew their liquor license to Dec.

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Porzingis out for rest of first round with right knee injury

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Kristaps Porzingis will miss the rest of the Dallas Mavericks' series against the Los Angeles Clippers because of a torn ligament in his right knee.The Mavericks said Friday that Porzingis has been receiving treatment for the injury, which he sustained in Game 1 of the series. They added that further treatment options are being explored and he wouldn't be medically cleared the rest of the series.The seventh-seeded Mavericks trail the Clippers 3-2.Porzingis had missed the last two games.

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Ruling on reopening Florida schools put back on hold

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – In a partial win for Gov.

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Woman drowns after falling off jet ski on Lake Bryan, deputies say

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A woman drowned Friday afternoon when she fell off her jet ski while riding in Lake Bryan, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.The Sheriff’s Office and Orange County Fire and Rescue responded to a drowning at the lake around 2:50 p.m. on Friday.The 49-year-old was taken to Dr.

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March on Washington commemoration held in Orlando

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A March on Washington commemoration is being held in Orlando.Fifty-seven years ago the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom was held and was the same day Martin Luther King Jr.

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Father fatally shoots man who broke into Polk County home, deputies say

POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A man who attempted to get on a school bus with children inside and growled at a driver as he jumped on the hood of their car was fatally shot after he broke into a home with a family inside, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies said 45-year-old Mayson Armando Ortiz-Vazquez, of Orlando, went to Polk County Friday morning to purchase and use drugs.He was driving on Old Polk City Road with a woman from Orlando around 6 a.m.

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Orange County varsity football players need to learn from home or with teammates, district says

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Student-athletes who wish to play varsity football at any Orange County Public Schools amid the coronavirus pandemic will either need to learn from home or with a learning pod of their teammates, according to a new policy with the school district.The decision was made after recommendations made from the OCPS medical advisory committee, according to the school district, and only applies to varsity football players.“OCPS is committed to safely and successfully launching fall sports.

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Florida unemployment ‘over payment’ leaves unemployed chef without benefits for 5 months

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Joshua Arroyo is a chef without a job, unemployment benefits or his own place to live and he blames the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity for his predicament.The 30-year-old Ocoee man was furloughed from his job as executive chef at the Wyndham Hotel on March 20 and said he filed for unemployment benefits the same day.“I’m a working man, I should be working but nobody’s hiring,” the frustrated chef said.

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NHL investigating ex-Panthers GM for alleged racial comments

first reported by FloridaHockeyNow.com.The publication cited a unidentified person in reporting Tallon used “racially charged language” during the Panthers' time in the Eastern Conference's playoff hub. After 10 years with the Panthers, Tallon was let go Aug.

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Boli Bolingoli hammered by SFA as Celtic defender hit with 5 game ban for coronavirus breach

Boli Bolingoli has been hit with a five game ban after flouting coronavirus protocols. Two of the five matches have been suspended pending any potential future breaches.

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DA: Philadelphia man charged with rape after investigation into Instagram video

MEDIA, Pa. - A Philadelphia man has been charged with rape and several related felonies after prosecutors say he was filmed having sex with a young teenage girl.Ibrahim Johnson, 19, was arrested Friday following an investigation into a video posted on Instagram that allegedly showed Johnson and a 12-year-old girl engaging in sexual activities.District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer says the investigation began in July when the victim's mother and two siblings became aware of the explicit video. The victim's mother provided investigators with a copy of the video during an interview with detectives. The victim was also interviewed and confirmed that she was in the video, but prosecutors say she would not reveal the suspect's name.

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NBA to form social justice coalition as playoffs resume following walk-off protests

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - The NBA playoffs will resume Saturday, Aug.

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Airlines say transmission of COVID-19 in flight is rare but so is data to prove it

ORLANDO, Fla. – The largest international airline association and Florida’s governor say passengers on commercial flights are at low risk for contracting coronavirus but with no contact tracing in place for airlines and little data it’s really unclear what is the risk of transmission on planes.Florida Gov.

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Former Flagler deputy arrested on more stalking charges

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – A Flagler County sheriff’s deputy who resigned earlier this month following his arrest in July on aggravated stalking charges has been arrested on additional charges, according to authorities.Dedorious Varnes, who resigned while facing termination, is accused of making more than 50 threatening phone calls to a 67-year-old Palm Coast man, who was the victim of a battery, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office said.An arrest warrant was signed Thursday for the re-arrest of Varnes, who was taken into custody on more charges of aggravated stalking.

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Florida couple accused of chaining daughter to bed

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. – A southwest Florida couple landed in jail after being accused of chaining their 17-year-old daughter to a bed, sheriff's officials said.Lee County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Jose Samuel Gonzalez, 35, and Yessica Sabala Funes, 37, of Bonita Springs, on child abuse charges Wednesday night, arrest records show. They each face charges for cruelty toward a child.Deputies found the crying teen inside the home, chained to a bedpost, news outlets reported.

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Harmony Middle School to close after 10 staff members test positive for COVID-19

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – Harmony Middle School will shut its campus down for in-person learning for the next two weeks after 10 staff members tested positive for COVID-19.School District of Osceola County Superintendent Dr. Debra Pace sent a message to parents notifying them of the upcoming closure.“The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted multiple staff members at Harmony Middle School during this past week.

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Bunnell Elementary School employee tests positive for COVID-19

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – A Bunnell Elementary School employee has tested positive for COVID-19 and in the coming days, it’s possible that students and other employees could be asked to quarantine. On Friday, letters from principal Marcus Sanfilippo were sent to students and staff members to let them know about the case on campus.“The Flagler County Health Department will be notified and conduct contact tracing to determine who has been in close contact with this individual.

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NBA playoffs resume Saturday as sides detail new commitments

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – The NBA playoffs will resume Saturday after the league and the National Basketball Players Association detailed the commitments that made players comfortable continuing.In a joint statement released Friday, the sides said they would immediately establish a social justice coalition, made up of players, coaches and owners, that would focus on issues such as voting access and advocating for meaningful police and criminal justice reform.Play stopped Wednesday when the Milwaukee Bucks didn't take the court for their playoff game against Orlando, showing their frustration with the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin and acts of racial injustice.Games were postponed the last two days before a meeting between owners

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OCPS Medical Advisory Committee meets to discuss spread of COVID-19

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The Medical Advisory Committee for Orange County Public Schools met on Friday to discuss the current health concerns in the classroom and guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19.After a week of face-to-face learning, district officials said 36 students or staff have tested positive for the virus, which has resulted in a total of 117 people who have been advised to quarantine.So far, eleven schools have had at least one positive case, but Superintendent Barbara Jenkins said there will likely be more.“We’ve got a couple of questionable,” Jenkins said.

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SeaWorld’s Discovery Cove adds bonus offer for Florida residents

ORLANDO, Fla – Florida residents making reservations at SeaWorld’s Discovery Cove will save 20% on tickets and now get a complimentary premium drink package.The complimentary drink package, valued at 40 dollars, will give guests at the all-inclusive resort-style park a list of mixed drinks, classic cocktails, draft and bottled beers as well as a selection of wines.The limited-time offer for the drink package is only eligible till Sept.

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Person killed as sidewalk collapses in Seminole County, firefighters injured during rescue

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – A person was killed when a sidewalk collapsed in the Lake Mary area and three firefighters were left injured during the rescue efforts, according to the Seminole County Fire Rescue.The incident was reported around 11 a.m. on the 200 block of Chiswell Place.Three firefighters involved in the confined space rescue were taken to an area hospital to be treated for possible shock.

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Hurricane Laura: Florida Tech-trained Hurricane Hunter flies missions through eyewall

Florida Today reported.“It was intense. It was a very, very strong hurricane.

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2 South Florida women accused in sex-trafficking operation

LAKE WORTH, Fla. – Two South Florida women have been arrested on federal charges in connection with a sex-trafficking operation involving minors, investigators said.Kiara Nunez, 21, of Hollywood, and Alexandra Ramirez, 19, of Coral Springs, were taken into custody by the Broward County Human Trafficking Task Force, the FBI announced.The women are accused of renting at least five Airbnb locations in South Florida for the purposes of selling two teenage girls for sex, the Palm Beach Post reported.

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Florida health officials report close to 4,000 new COVID-19 cases, 88 deaths

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health on Friday reported 3,815 new COVID-19 cases. The new cases bring the state’s running total since March to 615,806 cases.As of Friday morning, there were 3,993 patients currently hospitalized with coronavirus in Florida, according to the state Agency for Healthcare Administration.The Florida Department of Health reported 311 new hospitalizations on Thursday, bringing the overall total to 38,029 since March.On Friday, the state announced 88 new fatalities, bringing Florida’s death toll from the virus up to 11,099.

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Man arrested in connection to 2019 fatal shooting in Orange County

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Authorities have arrested a man connected to a shooting where a woman was found injured in her car in January 2019 and later died.The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said Tabitha Tavernier, 33, was gravely injured in the shooting and never recovered. She died in October 2019 due to her injuries.After a year of investigating, detectives arrested Marcus Ryan Dallas, 30,for his involvement.[RELATED: Deputies identify woman found shot in her car near Orlando]Dallas is facing multiple charges including third-degree felony murder, deputies said.His bond has been set at over $100,000.According to deputies, they originally found the 33-year-old with a gunshot wound in her car.

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Edgewood High moves to retire longtime Indian mascot

MERRITT ISLAND, Fla. – Edgewood Jr/Sr High School has taken the first step toward replacing its longtime mascot, the Edgewood Indian, reports News 6 partner Florida Today.In a letter to parents Thursday, officials at the Merritt Island school said a review committee formed of students, teachers, administrators and community members unanimously agreed to change the mascot, which has come under renewed scrutiny from local critics amid heightened racial tensions around the nation.“Since our founding, Edgewood has honored the indigenous peoples of Florida with our mascot,” the letter said. “In that great tradition of reverence, Edgewood is proud to announce that ...

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Bill Kelly: Election reform is coming, and it’s about time

first-past-the-post method of counting votes isn’t going to change any time soon.But, because of COVID-19, the way in which we vote is going to have to change, especially if this minority government falls and throws us into an election during the pandemic.Elections Canada is suggesting that the next election be held on a weekend, when more people would have time off to vote. Elections Canada looking into safe way to hold possible federal election amid coronavirus I like the idea.

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2 girls missing for nearly 1 year found in Florida; search continues for brother

MIAMI – Police in South Florida say they have found two young girls who had been missing from Memphis, Tennessee, for nearly a year, and arrested their 45-year-old mother.Authorities said a search is underway for their 15-year-old brother.On Tuesday, Biscayne Park police officers found a confused and barefoot girl wandering the streets. She told them her name and the agency asked Miami-Dade police dispatchers if there was a missing persons case for anyone matching her description, the Miami Herald reported.

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Mom wakes up to find her boys dead; man arrested on murder charges

MELROSE, Fla. – A man was charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of two northeast Florida boy, sheriff's officials said late Thursday.The mother of Robert Baker, 12 and Tayten Baker, 14, found their bodies when she woke up on Wednesday morning, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office said in a Facebook post. A younger sibling was not harmed.Mark Wilson Jr., who is well-known to the family, was taken to jail and is awaiting a first appearance hearing, officials said.

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Gov. Wolf, Republicans at odds over Pennsylvania election law

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Florida man, woman accused of seeking coronavirus loans for nonexistent businesses

MIAMI – A South Florida man and woman are accused of trying to obtain $1.1 million in federal coronavirus relief loans for businesses that didn't exist.Latoya Stanley, 38, and Johnny Philus, 33, who are neighbors in Miami, were charged in a complaint unsealed Wednesday with wire fraud and making false statements, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida said in a news release.The complaint alleges that Stanley claimed to employ 18 people for a beauty supply business and five for a farm at her Miami home.

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OCSO Advisory committee finalizes recommended use of force changes

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – On Thursday evening, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office Citizens Advisory Committee approved the recommendation letter to the agency following the death of George Floyd.

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Central Florida crews help with recovery after Hurricane Laura hits Louisiana

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Hurricane Laura hammered southwestern Louisiana with fierce winds and torrential rain.As it weakened an elite team of roughly 40 highly skilled firefighters from Central Florida were deployed from Orlando and arrived near Lake Charles, Louisiana.The Urban Search and Rescue Taskforce 4 arrived early Thursday morning.“We are running our operations right now out of an airport near Lake Charles. Looking around one whole neighborhood is completely destroyed, the neighborhood next door not quite damaged,” Lt.

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Sport-by-sport snapshot of racial injustice protests

Moved by the videotaped shooting of Jacob Blake, many professional athletes — some who had previously donned Black Lives Matter T-Shirts and knelt for the national anthem to protest racial injustice — made a more dramatic statement. They refused to play.

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Jaguars' Conley calls on NFL QBs to lead charge for change

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Chris Conley called on “figures who are the face of the league” to do more to help fight social injustice.The sixth-year pro made it clear Thursday he was talking about the NFL’s top quarterbacks, the ones who have the most influence in games, in locker rooms and in communities. Think Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Patrick Mahomes, Deshaun Watson, Russell Wilson and Lamar Jackson, for starters.“Until the people in the NFL who are irreplaceable decide that they’re going to step back and going to hang it up for a week, two weeks, whatever it may be, but I don’t foresee that happening,” Conley said during a video call with reporters.

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News 6 hosts Real Talk town hall on equality in schools

ORLANDO, Fla. – Many Central Florida students returning to the classroom this semester will have to come to grips with the fact that their learning experience may not be the same as some of their peers.Racial disparities show up in several ways in the academic setting, whether it be Black students receiving harsher punishments than that white counterparts, being less likely to be recommended for gifted programs or in some cases, they can be the victims of microaggressions that put a spotlight on their educator’s implicit bias.While scholars have known about these racial disparities and achievement gaps in the classroom setting for some time now, only recently has research been conducted to find out how exactly they affect Black students in

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Who is Kyle Rittenhouse? Accused Kenosha shooter loves police, guns, Trump

Kyle Rittenhouse, the 17-year-old accused of fatally shooting two people and injuring a third during protests over police brutality in Kenosha, Wis., is a fan of law enforcement and a gun lover who sat in the front row at a rally for U.S. President Donald Trump, according to reports and his own social media posts.Rittenhouse was charged with first-degree intentional homicide on Wednesday after allegedly shooting protesters with an AR-15-style assault rifle on Tuesday night.

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So far, Orange County’s theme parks haven’t had any COVID-19 outbreaks

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orlando’s major theme parks have had some COVID-19 cases in the past few months since they reopened but as of Thursday, Orange County’s leading doctor says they haven’t had any outbreaks.Dr.

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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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