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Florida agency tells newspaper to halt reporting angle on foundation associated with governor's wife

Florida’s child welfare agency has sent a letter to a newspaper telling it to “cease and desist” its reporting on foster families for a story about a nonprofit associated with Gov. Ron DeSantis’ wife

The Independent UK

Florida GOP chair denies rape claims as disturbing new details emerge

Christian Ziegler told detectives he had consensual group sex with the accuser and his wife, Moms for Liberty co-founder Bridget Ziegler, but denied sexual assault

The Independent UK

DeSantis disavows controversial GOP bill

Even former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich, a far-right Republican, condemned the GOP bill

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Magic waive third-year guard R.J. Hampton, opening up roster spot

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Magic waived third-year guard R.J. Hampton, league sources told the Orlando Sentinel Tuesday afternoon.

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Magic trade Mo Bamba to Lakers ahead of NBA’s trade deadline

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Magic traded fifth-year big man Mo Bamba to the Los Angeles Lakers ahead of the NBA’s 3 p.m. trade deadline, multiple sources told the Orlando Sentinel Thursday afternoon.

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Florida judge rejects request to subpoena journalists’ documents in ‘ghost’ candidate case

ORLANDO, Fla. — A former and three current Orlando Sentinel journalists do not have to hand over records relating to Florida Power & Light’s and other organizations’ possible involvement in the “ghost” candidate scheme to Eric Foglesong, a political consultant charged with falsifying campaign finance records, a judge ruled Wednesday.

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Universal settles lawsuit after 11-year-old’s foot crushed on E.T. Adventure

Universal Orlando has settled a lawsuit with a Brazilian tourist who said her 11-year-old son’s foot was crushed on the theme park’s E.T. Adventure ride in 2019.

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DeSantis wants his ban of COVID vaccine and mask mandates made permanent

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Touting his efforts to keep Florida’s economy open during the COVID-19 pandemic by banning mask and vaccine mandates, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday he wants lawmakers to make those measures permanent, calling them a “prescription for freedom.”

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Nurseries are disappearing in American hospitals. Is this a good thing?

ORLANDO, Fla. — HCA Florida Osceola Hospital’s decision to eliminate its nursery — which prompted dozens of nurses, who argue the change will create unsafe conditions for newborns, to stage a protest last week — is part of a growing trend around the country.

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Transcript details ‘ghost’ candidate’s aid in probe of spoiler scheme

After Jestine Iannotti filed to run for a Central Florida state Senate seat in 2020, she went to great lengths to avoid addressing her candidacy, asking for “privacy” in a press release and leaving the country during campaign season.

Orlando Sentinel

‘It’s Like A War Zone.’ Crisis Deepens In Aftermath Of Hurricane Ian

People in Florida are still trying to grapple with the destruction the monstrous storm has caused.

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Magic’s Markelle Fultz fractures big left toe, won’t require surgery

Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz suffered a fracture in his big left toe, a league source told the Orlando Sentinel Sunday.

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Editorial: The best path to justice in DeSantis’ migrant-flight scandal

It’s becoming increasingly clear that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will have to answer for the dubious legality of his cruel stunt that dropped two state-funded planeloads of migrants on the Massachusetts resort community of Martha’s Vineyard. At the very least, he appears to have violated the boundaries of the state…

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DeSantis vows to spend $12 million on moving migrants, wherever they are

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis vowed Friday to spend all $12 million he has been given by state lawmakers on flights and buses sending migrants to sanctuary cities and states in protest of what he calls President Biden’s “reckless” border policies.

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Meet Maxwell Frost, the former Uber driver who just became the first Gen Z member of Congress

The soon-to-be youngest member of Congress talks to Eric Garcia about being the first Afro-Cuban member of Congress and how he plans to shake up Washington

Orlando Sentinel

Magic’s Gary Harris undergoes knee surgery after tearing meniscus

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando Magic guard Gary Harris had arthroscopic surgery on Wednesday to perform a meniscectomy in his left knee after tearing his meniscus, a league source told the Orlando Sentinel on Thursday.

The Independent UK

The secret millions behind Florida religious schools banning gay children

Under Republican Governor Ron DeSantis, the Sunshine State has allowed private religious schools to scoop up taxpayer-funded vouchers with apparently minimal oversight. Io Dodds explains how the program has led to Florida taxpayers subsidising anti-LGBT+ policies

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Maxwell Frost poised to go from Uber driver to first Gen Z member of Congress

ORLANDO, Fla. — At any point over the past year, anyone hailing a ride on Uber in Orlando could have had a future congressman behind the wheel.

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‘Basquiat fiasco’ at Orlando Museum of Art: Ex-trustees say they were kept in the dark on FBI

ORLANDO, Fla. — Former trustees of Orlando Museum of Art say they were kept in the dark about the FBI’s interest in the now infamous exhibition of purported Basquiat artworks — and that museum leadership ignored their plea to make that clear to the public.

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Magic’s Gary Harris has torn meniscus, evaluating options for surgery

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando Magic guard Gary Harris tore the meniscus in his left knee, a league source confirmed to the Orlando Sentinel Saturday.

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Epcot food fest: What it costs to eat everything offered in 2022

ORLANDO, Fla. — Now that every marketplace is open at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, we can once again find the answer to the edible question: What if I wanted to eat one of everything? What would that cost me?

Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Museum of Art’s Basquiat scandal raises issue of trust: ‘Hurting all of us’

ORLANDO, Fla. -- On a recent visit to Orlando Museum of Art, the gallery where purported Jean-Michel Basquiat paintings once hung, was dark. It’s a rare quiet spot amid the hustle and bustle of Orlando’s vibrant art scene — with Snap! opening a new show celebrating Florida photographers, the new…

The Independent UK

Consultant pleads not guilty in 'ghost candidate' case

A political consultant who is accused of helping put a “ghost candidate” on a ballot to siphon off votes from the Democratic candidate in a state Senate race in central Florida has pleaded not guilty to election finance-related charges during his first court appearance

The Guardian - US

Leaked: US power companies secretly spending millions to protect profits and fight clean energy

One industry consulting firm has influenced politics across Florida, Alabama and at least six other states

Orlando Sentinel

Prison reform activists demand A/C amid ‘sweltering heat’ within Florida state prisons

ORLANDO, Fla. — On a hot Saturday morning, prison reform advocates and state leaders rallied at Lake Eola Park to bring attention to the thousands of prisoners in Florida who are spending record-breaking summer temperatures without access to air conditioning.

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