Archive for Monday, February 28, 2022
Florida is already seeing climate change. New global report says it could worsen
Climate change has already changed places like Florida permanently and irreversibly — affecting coral reefs, leading to higher property values and increasing inequality for vulnerable populations in the state, according to a new global report from the world’s top scientists.
Published in Central Florida News, Environment
Published in Central Florida News, Environment
For Orange, Osceola, Lake and other counties, the CDC still recommends mask-wearing indoors in public
For several counties, the COVID-19 Community Level remains high and mask-wearing is recommended. Those are Orange, Osceola, Polk, Lake, Sumter and Marion.
Published in Central Florida News
Published in Central Florida News
Camping World Stadium testing site will close on Monday
The COVID-19 test site at Camping World Stadium will permanently close today after 5 pm as COVID cases continue to drop in the area.
Published in Central Florida News, Health
Published in Central Florida News, Health
Orange County Public School teachers, staff don’t have to mask up anymore in the classroom
The CDC on Friday changed its recommendations for mask wearing. Those new rules say that people can take masks off indoors, including in schools, in states with low to moderate risk of transmission.
Published in Central Florida News, Health
Published in Central Florida News, Health
Hurray for the Riff Raff’s Alynda Segarra, a ‘recovering lone wolf,’ in conversation
NPR Music's Ann Powers moderates the first-time meeting of far-flung soulmates. Hurray for the Riff Raff's new album was inspired, in part, by adrienne maree brown's book Emergent Strategy.
Published in NPR News
Published in NPR News
At CPAC, Trump delivers keynote speech and wins straw poll
The Conservative Political Action Committee wrapped up Sunday. Former President Donald Trump spoke for about an hour and a half over the weekend during a keynote speech to a packed ballroom at the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel in Orlando.
Published in Central Florida News
Published in Central Florida News
‘Belfast’ views The Troubles through a child’s eyes
Belfast is nominated for seven Oscars, including best picture and best director for Kenneth Branagh.
Published in NPR News
Published in NPR News