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A lingering boundary draped over Central Florida will continue to provide the elevated risk of showers and storms on Friday. A few of the storms may be on the stronger side during the afternoon, capable of gusty winds and frequent lightning along with more heavy rain.
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Highs: Lower 90s Lows: Mid-70s Rain coverage: 50% |
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Around Central Florida
1. DeSantis appeals decision to lift stay on Florida mask mandate ban
A judge in Tallahassee once again blocked Florida's ban on mask mandates in schools, lifting a stay that blocked his original ruling. Gov. Ron DeSantis filed an official appeal to get the stay reinstated on Thursday.
2. Dr. Phillips Center to require mask and proof of vaccination or negative test
The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts will require masks for all people 2 years old and up attending indoor shows and events starting Oct. 1, the facility announced Thursday.
3. Sediment concerns prompt St. Cloud to flush entire water system for the first time
For the first time, the city of St. Cloud will be flushing its entire water system. In the past, the city has only flushed parts of the system where they’re received complaints.
4. Federal judge: Florida's 'anti-riot' bill violates First Amendment rights
Florida's new "anti-riot" law, championed by Florida lawmakers as a way to prevent violent protests, violates First Amendment rights, according to a federal judge, who blocked HB 1 Thursday.
5. Orlando Business Journal: Buffalo Wild Wings' small format restaurant to open locations in Orlando
Another big U.S. restaurant chain wants to open a small format concept in Orlando, as retail real estate continues to change in response to the pandemic and shifting consumer habits.
6. Lake School Board approves mask mandate on campuses with highest COVID positivity rates
The Lake County School Board on Thursday approved a new mask policy, requiring students and staff at schools with 5% or higher positivity rates of COVID-19 cases to wear masks until the number of cases drops.
7. Shooting leaves 4 injured at Orange County nightclub
An early morning shooting at an Orange County nightclub has left a security officer and three other people with injuries, according to authorities.
Around the Nation
1. FDA delays decision on e-cigarettes from vaping giant Juul
2. Moderna developing a combination COVID-flu booster
3. Biden mandates vaccines for federal workers, large businesses: ‘Our patience is wearing thin’
4. COVID vaccinations for children 11 and under could be approved in November, Dr. Fauci says
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Ever since she was a child, Nancy Murphy has had to carefully manage her Type 1 diabetes. Now, her daughter Grace has also learned to keep a close eye on her own blood sugar.
Things got a lot more serious, though, when Grace caught COVID-19 last June. Her high fever and blood sugar levels eventually evened out, but she remained COVID-positive for a month. And concerns over how COVID-19 could impact Nancy and Grace's diabetes lingered.