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TIMELINE: George Floyd protests in Central Florida

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ORLANDO, Fla. — Watch our in-depth coverage below:

8:29 a.m. update:

Orlando, Orange County mayors say they won’t defund police departments

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings both said they are not considering defunding their police departments during a Monday briefing. They both say they’ll review training, policies and more, but Demings said changing any of that could actually cost more money.

The announcement came after the Minneapolis City Council vowed to dismantle the city’s police department.

Read: Lieutenant behind posts by Brevard County police organization to recruit officers from Minneapolis, Buffalo issues apology

7:12 a.m. update:

Private funeral service for Floyd to be held in Houston

Mourners will gather to remember George Floyd during a private funeral Tuesday in Houston.

The service is scheduled for noon and will feature a eulogy by the Rev. Al Sharpton and a video message from former Vice President Joe Biden.

You can stream the service live here.

5:10 a.m. update:

Orange County Sheriff’s Office to update use of force policy

The Orange County Sherriff’s Office said it has updated its use of force policy following nationwide protests over the death of George Floyd.

The change makes it so that deputies have a duty to intervene if they anticipate or observe the unreasonable, unnecessary or disproportionate use of force.

Read: TIMELINE: George Floyd protests - Monday, June 9

Christopher Boyce, WFTV.com

Christopher Boyce joined WFTV in January of 2019.

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