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NOAA predicts above-normal hurricane season for 2020 with 3 to 6 major hurricanes
FOX 35 meteorologist Jayme King is watching what is happening in the Atlantic. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) gave their initial outlook for the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season on Thursday morning. They predicted an above-average season, with 13 to 19 named storms. 6 to 10 of those would become hurricanes and 3 to 6 of those are forecasted to become major hurricanes (category 3 or higher) with top winds of 111 mph. The outlook includes Arthur, a short-lived tropical storm that passed near the coast of North Carolina. TRACK THE TROPICS: “We're expecting...…FOX 35 meteorologist Jayme King is watching what is happening in the Atlantic. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) gave their initial outlook for the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season on Thursday morning. They predicted an above-average season, with 13 to 19 named storms. 6 to 10 of those would become hurricanes and 3 to 6 of those are forecasted to become major hurricanes (category 3 or higher) with top winds of 111 mph. The outlook includes Arthur, a short-lived tropical storm that passed near the coast of North Carolina. TRACK THE TROPICS: “We're expecting...WW…
Watch out! Florida forecasters warn of falling iguanas on Christmas
(Erik Blake) It's raining iguanas in South Florida! The National Weather Service issued an unofficial warning this week for possible "falling iguanas" due to a cold snap. "Brrr! Much colder temps expected for Christmas. Low temperatures in the 30s/40s and falling Iguanas are possible. Keep up with forecast changes and stay warm," NWS tweeted. Because they're cold-blooded, iguana's bodies can stiffen up and fall out of trees, appearing to be dead. Once temperatures reach the 40s, they become immobile. If you happen to come across one, don't touch them. Eventually, they'll warm...…(Erik Blake) It's raining iguanas in South Florida! The National Weather Service issued an unofficial warning this week for possible "falling iguanas" due to a cold snap. "Brrr! Much colder temps expected for Christmas. Low temperatures in the 30s/40s and falling Iguanas are possible. Keep up with forecast changes and stay warm," NWS tweeted. Because they're cold-blooded, iguana's bodies can stiffen up and fall out of trees, appearing to be dead. Once temperatures reach the 40s, they become immobile. If you happen to come across one, don't touch them. Eventually, they'll warm...WW…
FOX 35 INVESTIGATES: Florida Department of Health says some labs have not reported negative COVID-19 results
The Florida Department of Health released its daily coronavirus testing report showing a statewide positivity rate of 11 percent, but FOX 35 quickly noticed some shocking positivity rates. After FOX 35 News noticed errors in the state's report on positivity rates, the Florida Department of Health said that some laboratories have not been reporting negative test result data to the state. Countless labs have reported a 100 percent positivity rate, which means every single person tested was positive. Other labs had very high positivity rates. FOX 35 News found that testing sites like one...…The Florida Department of Health released its daily coronavirus testing report showing a statewide positivity rate of 11 percent, but FOX 35 quickly noticed some shocking positivity rates. After FOX 35 News noticed errors in the state's report on positivity rates, the Florida Department of Health said that some laboratories have not been reporting negative test result data to the state. Countless labs have reported a 100 percent positivity rate, which means every single person tested was positive. Other labs had very high positivity rates. FOX 35 News found that testing sites like one...WW…
'Unconstitutional and illegal': Florida Rep. announces lawsuit against City of DeLand over mask mandate
He called the mandate both unconstitutional and horrible policy. Florida State Rep. Anthony Sabatini was in DeLand on Monday, trying to strike down the city's ordinance mandating people wear masks in public to fight the COVID-19 infection. He did this all while thousands of Floridians daily are testing positive for the virus and public health officials called for all Americans to wear masks. “This mandate they passed two weeks ago on July 2 is totally and completely unconstitutional and illegal,” Sabatini said. “You look at the history of our state, we’ve never seen...…He called the mandate both unconstitutional and horrible policy. Florida State Rep. Anthony Sabatini was in DeLand on Monday, trying to strike down the city's ordinance mandating people wear masks in public to fight the COVID-19 infection. He did this all while thousands of Floridians daily are testing positive for the virus and public health officials called for all Americans to wear masks. “This mandate they passed two weeks ago on July 2 is totally and completely unconstitutional and illegal,” Sabatini said. “You look at the history of our state, we’ve never seen...WW…
FOX 35 INVESTIGATES: Florida Department of Health says some labs have not reported negative COVID-19 results
The Florida Department of Health released its daily coronavirus testing report showing a statewide positivity rate of 11 percent, but FOX 35 quickly noticed some shocking positivity rates. After FOX 35 News noticed errors in the state's report on positivity rates, the Florida Department of Health said that some laboratories have not been reporting negative test result data to the state. Countless labs have reported a 100 percent positivity rate, which means every single person tested was positive. Other labs had very high positivity rates. FOX 35 News found that testing sites like one...…The Florida Department of Health released its daily coronavirus testing report showing a statewide positivity rate of 11 percent, but FOX 35 quickly noticed some shocking positivity rates. After FOX 35 News noticed errors in the state's report on positivity rates, the Florida Department of Health said that some laboratories have not been reporting negative test result data to the state. Countless labs have reported a 100 percent positivity rate, which means every single person tested was positive. Other labs had very high positivity rates. FOX 35 News found that testing sites like one...WW…
FOX 35 INVESTIGATES: Florida Department of Health says some labs have not reported negative COVID-19 results
The Florida Department of Health released its daily coronavirus testing report showing a statewide positivity rate of 11 percent, but FOX 35 quickly noticed some shocking positivity rates. After FOX 35 News noticed errors in the state's report on positivity rates, the Florida Department of Health said that some laboratories have not been reporting negative test result data to the state. Countless labs have reported a 100 percent positivity rate, which means every single person tested was positive. Other labs had very high positivity rates. FOX 35 News found that testing sites like one...…The Florida Department of Health released its daily coronavirus testing report showing a statewide positivity rate of 11 percent, but FOX 35 quickly noticed some shocking positivity rates. After FOX 35 News noticed errors in the state's report on positivity rates, the Florida Department of Health said that some laboratories have not been reporting negative test result data to the state. Countless labs have reported a 100 percent positivity rate, which means every single person tested was positive. Other labs had very high positivity rates. FOX 35 News found that testing sites like one...WW…
Walt Disney World sues Orange County over property taxes
One thing that is not magic to Walt Disney World is the property taxes it must pay to a Florida county. Disney is once again suing the Orange County property appraiser over 2019 tax assessments for its theme parks, resorts, employee buildings and other structures. The company has filed similar lawsuits in past years. The Orlando Sentinel reports that Property Appraiser Rick Singh says the Disney complex has been undervalued for years. Disney says it is challenging errors in the assessments. According to the Disney lawsuits, Singh listed the assessed value for the Magic Kingdom — the world’s...…One thing that is not magic to Walt Disney World is the property taxes it must pay to a Florida county. Disney is once again suing the Orange County property appraiser over 2019 tax assessments for its theme parks, resorts, employee buildings and other structures. The company has filed similar lawsuits in past years. The Orlando Sentinel reports that Property Appraiser Rick Singh says the Disney complex has been undervalued for years. Disney says it is challenging errors in the assessments. According to the Disney lawsuits, Singh listed the assessed value for the Magic Kingdom — the world’s...WW…
Application portal for Orange County $1,000 stimulus checks closes one hour after opening
This the third time that Orange County has opened the portal for stimulus applications. Orange County has closed the application portal for residents to apply for $1,000 stimulus checks just one hour after opening on Monday. The portal opened at 8 a.m. and 25,000 users were allowed to access the website and submit their documentation. The portal closed by 8:59 a.m. This is the third time the portal has opened since the Orange CARES program started. The amount of documents needed to register has been cut down to make the application process faster. MORE NEWS: More...…This the third time that Orange County has opened the portal for stimulus applications. Orange County has closed the application portal for residents to apply for $1,000 stimulus checks just one hour after opening on Monday. The portal opened at 8 a.m. and 25,000 users were allowed to access the website and submit their documentation. The portal closed by 8:59 a.m. This is the third time the portal has opened since the Orange CARES program started. The amount of documents needed to register has been cut down to make the application process faster. MORE NEWS: More...WW…
Central Florida's True Crime Files
River Flood Warning is in effect, Lake County, Volusia County Rip Current Statement until THU 4:00 AM EDT, Coastal Volusia County, Coastal Flagler County Authorities are seeking a person of interest in the decades-old murder of a woman who was only recently identified through advanced DNA technology and genealogy research. Late breaking news events and top stories of the day are updated by the FOX 35 Nightly News Team along with the latest weather and tomorrow's forecast. It has been 19 years since Susan Perkins was killed after jumping out of her car that she and a friend were being...…River Flood Warning is in effect, Lake County, Volusia County Rip Current Statement until THU 4:00 AM EDT, Coastal Volusia County, Coastal Flagler County Authorities are seeking a person of interest in the decades-old murder of a woman who was only recently identified through advanced DNA technology and genealogy research. Late breaking news events and top stories of the day are updated by the FOX 35 Nightly News Team along with the latest weather and tomorrow's forecast. It has been 19 years since Susan Perkins was killed after jumping out of her car that she and a friend were being...WW…
Tracking Coronavirus: 2,016 new cases reported by Florida health officials in last 24 hours
Below is a log of the day's events as it relates to the global coronavirus pandemic. 3:00 p.m. -- A Walmart store is reimagining the shopping experience during the coronavirus pandemic by using self-checkout counters only, in lieu of cashiers. Find out where this is happening . 1:30 p.m. -- Months into the outbreak, no one really knows how well many of the screening tests work, and experts at top medical centers say it is time to do the studies to find out. Details on the research .1:00 p.m. -- Orange County has cut down on the number of documents needed to apply for the CARES...…Below is a log of the day's events as it relates to the global coronavirus pandemic. 3:00 p.m. -- A Walmart store is reimagining the shopping experience during the coronavirus pandemic by using self-checkout counters only, in lieu of cashiers. Find out where this is happening . 1:30 p.m. -- Months into the outbreak, no one really knows how well many of the screening tests work, and experts at top medical centers say it is time to do the studies to find out. Details on the research .1:00 p.m. -- Orange County has cut down on the number of documents needed to apply for the CARES...WW…