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And so it begins: Sporadic looting in the United States underway:
Cops in California and South Carolina have charged a number of people with looting as the nation battles the COVID-19 crisis.
https://www.the-sun.com/news/626544/coronavirus-looters-face-masks-shops-lockdown/
Shocking scenes in Orlando where half-mile line of cars wait for food bank after theme parks' shutdown put thousands out of work - as government reveals coronavirus has so far cost 10 million Americans their jobs.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8180859/Half-mile-line-food-bank-Orlandos-cratered-economy-struggles-feed-newly-unemployed.html
Hundreds of families have been flocking to the parking lot of Mount Olive Seventh-day Adventist Church in Florida to collect food during the coronavirus pandemic.
Is Florida the next epicenter of the coronavirus in the US? The mix of an elderly population, a shortage of tests and teens still flocking to beaches over Spring Break leave the Sunshine State primed to become a new hotspot.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8161561/Is-Florida-epicenter-coronavirus-US.html
With millions of Americans heading down to Florida to escape winter or for spring break - and drive-thru testing sites running out of kits - it makes the state prime to become the new coronavirus epicenter.
Stunning Visualization Reveals Where Spring Break Covidiots Traveled After Flooding Florida Beaches:
https://www.zerohedge.com/health/stunning-visualization-reveals-where-spring-break-covidiots-traveled-after-flooding-florida
"At the end of the day, I'm not gonna let it stop me from partying..."
US government deliberately crashing the economy in order to save lives:
As COVID-19 crashes the economy, workers and business owners wonder If anything can save them from financial ruin.
https://time.com/5805526/coronavirus-economy-layoffs/
Huge theme parks to haircutting salons are being hit, but economists say there are ways the government can help
What is the deal with toilet paper?:
Man arrested for allegedly stealing 66 rolls of toilet paper from Orlando hotel, police say.
https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/man-arrested-for-allegedly-stealing-66-rolls-of-toilet-paper-from-orlando-hotel-police-say
Deputies said that the man admitted to taking the toilet paper and said that it was for a woman who was poor and had no job.
Orlando's restaurant industry is in great peril. Here are ways to help:
https://www.orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/archives/2020/03/20/orlando-restaurants-struggle-to-survive-the-covid-19-pandemic
Reality bites.
Orange County announces coronavirus curfew starting Friday night:
Orange County Government announced Friday afternoon that all business, recreation and other activities will cease from 11 p.m. until 5 a.m. on Saturday morning.
https://www.orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/archives/2020/03/20/orange-county-announces-coronavirus-curfew-starting-friday-night
Orange County Government announced Friday afternoon that all business, recreation and other activities will cease from 11 p.m. until 5 a.m. on Saturday morning. The...
Orlando Airport Chili's asks servers to come in and clean, then fires them:
https://www.orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/archives/2020/03/20/orlando-airport-chilis-asks-servers-to-come-in-and-clean-then-fires-them
Update, March 21 | Readers and workers at the Chili's location have noted the restaurant is operated by franchisee HMS Host, not the parent company...
'Irresponsible' Disney World is slammed for holding huge Magic Kingdom 'farewell' party before coronavirus shutdown:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8115883/Abigail-Disney-slams-tweet-showing-huge-crowds-Magic-Kingdom.html
Abigail Disney wrote 'are you f****** kidding me' in response to pictures of massive crowds at Sunday night's event, which was labelled a 'special farewell at the Magic Kingdom' as the park
Disney World Raises Prices On Annual Passes:
The "happiest place in the world" has become a bit more expensive to enter. https://patch.com/florida/orlando/disney-world-raises-prices-annual-passes
The "happiest place in the world" has become a bit more expensive to enter.
A Nintendo theme park is bringing Mario-mania to Orlando:
https://www.timeout.com/usa/news/a-nintendo-theme-park-is-bringing-mario-mania-to-orlando-fl-013020
The next few years are shaping up to be good ones for fans of video games who are planning to travel. First, there was the announcement for an Atari-branded hot
DEAL: Magical Vacation Cottages - Kissimmee, FL. From $179/night.
https://www.groupon.com/deals/ga-bk-magical-vacation-cottages
Cottages at New Resort near theme parks with access to a plaza with a movie theater, an arcade, and restaurants
DEAL: CoCo Key Hotel & Water Park - Orlando, FL:
Stay for two. Kids 17 and under stay free. From $65 night.
https://www.groupon.com/deals/ga-bk-coco-key-hotel-water-park-5
Orlando hotel features a massive water park, onsite restaurants, and shuttle service to Universal Orlando Resort and other attractions
Trespasser at Orlando theme parks under investigation after posting YouTube videos:
https://www.orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/archives/2020/02/19/trespasser-at-orlando-theme-parks-under-investigation-after-posting-youtube-videos
A series of YouTube videos showing Central Florida theme park trespassers after-hours is being investigated by law enforcement. The videos, posted by content creator Matthew...
TRAVEL: Bahama House at Daytona Beach, FL. From $79 a night. Has great reviews. Book at:
http://www.cobbonline.com/daytona-beach.html
WonderWorks Orlando:
All-Access Tickets to WonderWorks Orlando (Up to 47% Off). Three Options Available.
https://www.groupon.com/deals/wonderworks-orlando-all-access-tickets
Families play and learn about physics and the natural world with hands-on exhibits; exciting activities are fun for people of any age
Aerophile: One Characters in Flight Tethered Balloon Ride for One Person:
Tethered gas balloon soars 400 ft. for a 360-degree scenic view of Central Florida and the Walt Disney World® Resort.
https://www.groupon.com/deals/aerophile-13
Tethered gas balloon soars 400 ft. for a 360-degree scenic view of Central Florida and the Walt Disney World® Resort
30 of the best chicken wings places in Orlando:
https://photos.orlandoweekly.com/30-of-the-best-chicken-wings-places-in-orlando/?slide=1&bonchon-4
Chicken wings are a ubiquitous bar and party food, but some Orlando restaurants are elevating the game. From Korean to Southern these are the best.
One Adult or Child Orlando Flex Passes with 2, 3, or 5 Attractions from The SightSeeing Pass Orlando:
https://www.groupon.com/deals/the-sightseeing-pass-orlando
Participants can enjoy the experience of sightseeing and visit selected attractions during custom sightseeing tours
Admission for One Child or Adult to SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium (Up to 34% Off). https://www.groupon.com/deals/sea-life-orlando-10
Dive deep. The SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium offers the chance to come face-to-fin with sharks, sting rays, sea turtles and more.
Avanti International Resort - Orlando, FL. Starting at $56 a night. Check calendar for the best rates days.
https://www.groupon.com/deals/ga-bk-avanti-international-resort-1
A family-friendly resort with a sprawling pool and recreation complex, and shuttle service to theme parks
Persimmon Hollow Brewing Co. adding second brewery at Lake Eola in Orlando bit.ly/2B0vxeh
DeLand’s Persimmon Hollow Brewing Co. is opening its second brewery near Lake Eola in Orlando.
FBI: No charges to be filed against woman who boarded plane without ticket, ID bit.ly/2OLGOat
The woman who snuck onto a plane at Orlando International Airport without a ticket or ID will not be facing criminal charges at this time, an FBI spokeswoman said.
Florida’s newest voucher program hands out 18,000 private-school scholarships bit.ly/32838in
All 18,000 Family Empowerment Scholarships, which allow students to use public funds to pay private school tuition, have been claimed. Families with annual incomes of up to $80,000 were eligible for the controversial vouchers. In six Central Florida counties, more than 3,200 students are using the s...
Orlando co***ne trafficker sentenced to more than 10 years in federal prison, feds say bit.ly/2MzeHs7
An Orlando man was sentenced to about 10 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to trafficking hundreds of kilograms of co***ne by mail, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Friday.
Orlando bids to host NFL Pro Bowl again in 2021 bit.ly/338IWwL
Orlando, which has hosted the NFL Pro Bowl game since 2017, is hoping to keep the pro football all-star game in the City Beautiful through 2021.
Orlando utility to launch $9 million hydrogen system and more than double solar energy bit.ly/30QjuL3
Orlando Utilities Commission will test hydrogen system for generating electricity, while doubling its solar energy.
Cinemark offers $5 movies Tuesdays for club members bit.ly/2Vn738h
Movies at Cinemark theaters in Orlando will be $5 on Tuesdays with a free Movie Club membership.
Mike Bianchi: Ho hum, Orlando City fires another coach
bit.ly/2IxMWz4
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Chaos erupts at Orlando Airport after a man who tried to breach checkpoint reaches into his pocket prompting onlooker to yell 'he has a gun' sending panicked travelers fleeing in terror: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6712741/1-man-arrested-security-incident-Florida-airport.html
Horror on the highway: At least seven killed after two big rigs collide and ignite a massive fireball on Florida freeway that engulfs four vehicles, including a 'van full of children on their way to Disney World': https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6555937/6-killed-fiery-crash-fuel-spill-Florida-highway.html
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