Archive for Friday, July 31, 2020
DeSantis Declares State of Emergency for Isaias
A state of emergency for all counties along Florida’s east coast has been issued in response to Hurricane Isaias, as the storm tracks close to the state's shoreline along its northern journey.
Published in Central Florida News, Storms
Published in Central Florida News, Storms
Preparing For A Hurricane During A Pandemic: What You Need To Know
WMFE is monitoring Hurricane Isaias. Listen to 90.7 WMFE and 89.5 WMFV for updates on the storm. Below is information on Central Florida sandbags and shelters:
Published in Central Florida News
Published in Central Florida News
Isaias Could Delay Astronauts Return From International Space Station
NASA astronauts Bob Behnkin and Doug Hurley are scheduled to return to Earth this weekend, splashing down off the coast of Florida. A tropical system could delay those efforts and the agency is keeping a watchful eye on the weather.
Published in Central Florida News, Space
Published in Central Florida News, Space
Beyonce’s Visual Ode, ‘Black Is King,’ Arrives
The project leapfrogged from last year's Bey-curated soundtrack to The Lion King to now arriving on Disney's new streaming service.
Published in NPR News
Published in NPR News
Your Friday Update: Some HBCUs Take Classes Online, It’s a Big Night for Sports in Orlando, Vaccine Candidate Delivers in Trials
WMFE is following the latest updates on the coronavirus pandemic in Central Florida and around the state.
Published in Central Florida News
Published in Central Florida News
Here’s How Hands-On Nursing Education Went Online During the Pandemic
As a nursing PhD student and teaching assistant at the University of Central Florida, Valorie MacKenna solved an important problem when the pandemic hit. How to move hands-on simulation classes online.
Published in Central Florida News, Health
Published in Central Florida News, Health
3 Months Of Hell: U.S. Economy Drops 32.9% In Worst GDP Report Ever
The coronavirus triggered the sharpest economic contraction in modern history in the second quarter as the pandemic hammered the economy, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
Published in NPR News
Published in NPR News