Julianne Murello is an officer supervisor for an airline and works out of Orlando International Airport. As the COVID-19 pandemic has shut down the country and kept many from traveling, she noticed how odd it was for her workplace to be so utterly desolate. “It was really eerie being in the airport that is usually so full of people. There’s always something going on, some … [Read more...]
Face Masks Are Now Required in Orange County and City of Orlando
All Orange County residents are required to wear face masks beginning Saturday, June 20, until further notice. Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings announced in a June 18 press conference that beginning Saturday, June 20, at 12:01 a.m., all Orange County and city of Orlando residents are required to wear face masks when outside and in public spaces, whether working, living or … [Read more...]
Phase 2 of Reopening Florida Unwrapped
Governor Ron DeSantis initiated the second phase to reopen Florida on June 3 and set the phase to officially begin on June 5. Of the state’s 67 counties, all but Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach will move forward to Phase 2 of the coronavirus recovery plan, which was first outlined and implemented over one month ago. As stated by Gov. DeSantis during his June 3 press … [Read more...]
Wild Florida Offering Free Admission to Gator Week for Essential Workers
There is no mystery as to why so many events have been postponed since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, but we are beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel as Florida’s non-essential businesses begin to reopen. After much discussion, Wild Florida has decided to go through with hosting their annual Gator Week. The event is set to run Monday, June 8, through … [Read more...]
Lake Nona’s Young Physicians Graduate and Prepare to Battle Pandemic
COVID-19 did not stop their match. It did not stop their graduation, and now as they take their positions as doctors across our nation, UCF’s newest physicians are helping to stop COVID-19. Last month, 117 UCF medical students became Physician Knights in a virtual graduation personalized with their thanks to family, friends, faculty, and even their patients. COVID-19 … [Read more...]