July 2021 – Barbara Weaver

Number of COVID-19 hospitalizations among 18-and-under group aren’t concerning yet, experts say

As the school year approaches, the hospitalization rate for individuals 18 and under is only about 1.42%, Safety Net Hospital Alliance of Florida says

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Eating Disorders During the Pandemic

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DACA applicants futures on hold after judge’s ruling

A Texas federal judge ruling puts the lives of tens of thousands of DACA applicants in limbo.

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Future of Orlando Fashion Square Mall unclear amid dispute

There’s no longer a full food court, and anchor stores Sears and JCPenney are gone.

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Disney World president hints at guest previews for new Ratatouille ride

Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure is scheduled to open Oct. 1.

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‘A perfect storm’: opioid overdoses soar amid COVID, mental health crisis

Those tackling the crisis have faith lives can be saved with new strategies.

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AdventHealth declares ‘black’ status amid soaring COVID cases

AdventHealth announced it had reached 1,000 patients with COVID throughout its network, exceeding numbers last seen in January 2021.

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Biden will let CDC’s eviction ban expire, but Congress may act to extend it

The Biden Administration confirmed Thursday it would allow the CDC’s eviction moratorium to expire July 31, urged Congress to extend it.

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Climbing COVID numbers prompt Rollins to require masks in campus buildings

Students say the change was necessary to try to keep people safe.

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