Archive for Thursday, April 30, 2020
Central Florida Tech Companies Adapt During The Pandemic
A conversation with three tech entrepreneurs who’ve had to radically rethink what they do in the pandemic- autonomous shuttles that have switched to food delivery, a manufacturer that’s now building ventilators, and an events and marketing platform dealing with the surge in online demand.
Published in Central Florida News, Intersection
Published in Central Florida News, Intersection
What Reopening Business Means For Central Florida
Governor Ron DeSantis has outlined his step by step plan for getting businesses reopened- starting with restaurants and retail stores next week. But what does reopening safely actually mean- and what about businesses that have to keep their doors closed for now?
Published in Intersection
Published in Intersection
Winter Park Bookstore Rethinks its Business Model During the Pandemic, Plans for Recovery
Starting on Monday, retail stores in Florida will be able to operate at 25 percent of their indoor occupancy under Governor Ron DeSantis’ plan to reopen the economy.
Published in Central Florida News
Published in Central Florida News
Some Central Florida Restaurant Owners Say It’s Not Necessarily ‘Back to Business as Usual’ on Monday
Restaurants will be allowed to open at 25 percent of their occupancy starting on Monday under Governor Ron DeSantis’ phase one recovery plan.
Published in Central Florida News
Published in Central Florida News
NASA Selects Three Companies To Develop Agency’s Next Lunar Lander
NASA has selected three companies to build the next lunar lander, part of the agency’s efforts to return humans to the moon by 2024. Elon Musk’s SpaceX, Alabama-based Dynetics and a team lead by Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin will each design new spacecraft to land humans on the moon for NASA’s Artemis program. The combined $967 million dollar contracts are the last step in developing the agency’s next moon shot. “Let’s make no mistake about it. We are now on our way,” said NASA’s human spaceflight chief Doug Loverro. “There are no hurdles left, there are no more puzzle pieces to add. We’ve got all the pieces we need.” The agency is in the final stages of testing SLS, the rocket ...
Published in Space
Published in Space
From the Pages of Orlando Weekly: Medications to be Delivered by Drones in The Villages
A new service being offered in The Villages could give a whole new meaning to catching a buzz. Drugstore chain CVS and the United Parcel Service will start medication delivery by drone in Florida’s largest retirement community May 4. The Federal Aviation Administration granted permission last year to use drones that can carry up to 5 pounds as far as 12 miles for commercial applications. The service has been in testing phase since October, but it could be invaluable to people in quarantine now. Much is being made of the convenience of this healthcare innovation. Deservedly so. But as with all technological leaps forward, it’s a good idea for users to stop and consider the unintended, or undesirable, consequences. Ingenious ...
Published in Commentaries, From the Pages of Orlando Weekly
Published in Commentaries, From the Pages of Orlando Weekly
Univeral’s New Theme Park Delayed; Orange County Mayor Charts Careful Reopening; County COVID-19 Victims Skew Younger: Your Coronavirus Update For 04/30
WMFE is following the latest coronavirus stories from Central Florida and around the state.
Published in NPR News
Published in NPR News