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FILE - In this Oct. 8, 2019, file photo, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks at a news conference before an NBA preseason basketball game between the Houston Rockets and the Toronto Raptors in Saitama, near Tokyo. Its been over three months since the commissioners of major sports cancelled or postponed events because of the coronavirus. Enough time for us to grade them on how theyve handled the virus so far. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

NBA worried over coronavirus spike in Florida: report

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this March 24, 2018, file photo, Sporting Kansas City's Peter Vermes acknowledges fans as he takes the pitch to lead his team against the Colorado Rapids in an MLS soccer match in Commerce City, Colo. Major League Soccer coaches are welcoming the opportunity to use five substitutes when play resumes in Florida next month, out of concern for both player fitness and the summertime heat. The adoption of the rule and the expansion of game-day rosters are especially important given the relatively short preparation time teams have had for the MLS Is Back Tournament, which starts July 8, 2020, at the sports complex at Walt Disney World. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

MLS to kick-start season in July with 5 subs, bigger rosters

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 7, 2010, file photo, Boston Celtics fans try to distract Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) while he shoots foul shots during the first quarter of Game 3 in the second round of an NBA basketball playoff series in Boston. When the virus wanes enough to allow the games to begin again, the very essence of these events will likely be missing. Playing in empty buildings would require a significant recalibration. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

As Florida virus test numbers rise, NBA prepares for Disney

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2019, file photo, Charlotte Hornets' head coach James Borrego pleads for results during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls in Charlotte, N.C. Borrego believes Charlotte could be at a major disadvantage because they won’t be playing in Orlando when the NBA returns to action. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone, File)

Hornets view not playing in Orlando as ‘major disadvantage’

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

A sign marking the entrance to ESPN's Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World is seen Wednesday, June 3, 2020, in Kissimmee, Fla. The NBA has told the National Basketball Players Association that it will present a 22-team plan for restarting the season at Disney. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

NBA owners approve 22-team season restart plan

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

In this Wednesday, June 3, 2020 photo, signs about social distancing and other protocols are seen about the theme park as guests walk by at Universal Orlando Resort Wednesday, June 3, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. The theme park reopened for season pass holders and will open to the general public on Friday, June 5. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Universal takes first steps reviving Orlando theme park biz

By MIKE SCHNEIDER - Associated Press

Protesters move down W Kennedy Boulevard to join a larger gathering of protesters on Tuesday, June 2, 2020, in front of the Fox 13 Tampa Bay news station in Tampa, Fla. George Floyd's death in Minneapolis on May 25 while in police custody has sparked global protests. (Douglas R. Clifford/Tampa Bay Times via AP)

New curfews follow police confrontations in Florida

By MIKE SCHNEIDER - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) dribbles the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Sunday, March 8, 2020, in Washington. The Heat won 100-89. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Washington Wizards part of 22-team NBA return that could be finalized Thursday

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Thursday, May 14, 2020, file photo, guests peer through the closed gate to Universal's Islands of Adventure beside Universal CityWalk, in Orlando, Fla. Universal Orlando is aiming to reopen its theme parks in early June, a resort official said Thursday, May 20, more than two months after the company joined crosstown rival Disney World in closing the gates to stop the spread of the new coronavirus. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel via AP, File)

Disney, SeaWorld announce plans for Florida parks to reopen

By FREIDA FRISARO - Associated Press

2 suspects fleeing police crash into car, killing woman

By Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE- In this March 23, 20202 file photo, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, center front, arrives at a mobile testing site for a press conference Monday, March 23, 2020, in The Villages, Fla. The Villages, a retirement community, is one of the largest concentration of seniors in the U.S. Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has been walking a tightrope for weeks during the coronavirus crisis, trying to protect both Floridians vulnerable to the virus and the cratering economy in a state of 21 million people. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

Florida governor’s coronavirus dilemma: health vs. economy

By TAMARA LUSH - Associated Press

A woman looks out to the ocean just before being kicked out of McSorley's Beach Pub on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, in Fort Lauderdale Fla. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis released a statement saying that all bars and nightclubs throughout Florida will close for the next 30 days. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Navy, Legislature screen as Florida grapples with virus

By BOBBY CAINA CALVAN and TERRY SPENCER - Associated Press

Conventions hurt by coronavirus fears but not theme parks

By MIKE SCHNEIDER - Associated Press

Miami Heat forward Duncan Robinson (55) looks for an opening past Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 4, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

3’s are wild: Heat set record from deep, top Magic 116-113

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Miami Heat forward Bam Adebayo (13) looks o shoot against Milwaukee Bucks forward Ersan Ilyasova during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, March 2, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Heat stun Bucks 105-89, holding Antetokounmpo to 13 points

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz (20) passes the ball behind his head as he gets trapped between Portland Trail Blazers center Hassan Whiteside, back right, and guard CJ McCollum (3) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, March 2, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

McCollum, Trent help Blazers rout Magic 130-107

By BILL FAY - Associated Press

Orlando Magic forward James Ennis III (11) goes into the seats after going for the ball against Atlanta Hawks guard Cam Reddish (22) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Fournier scores 28, Gordon 25 as Magic beat Hawks 130-120

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) shoots over Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 21, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Doncic, Mavericks notch another road win, 122-106 at Magic

By BILL FAY - Associated Press

In this Feb. 8, 2020 photo, Ryan Cherry works on an air conditioning unit in Orlando, Fla. Chris served time in prison for felony theft and cocaine possession. When he was released he started his own air conditioning business. When he tried to register to vote, he learned that he owed more than $300 in court fines and fees. Cherry enlisted an advocacy group for help with the cost and registered to vote. (Chris Day/Fresh Take Florida via AP)

Florida courts struggle to collect fines owed by ex-felons

By DANIELLE IVANOV of Fresh Take Florida news service - Associated Press