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Florida cites CRT, ‘Black Struggle,’ and communism in rejected African American course

ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida rejected an Advanced Placement African American studies course because it contains critical race theory and state leaders objected to its lessons on “Black queer studies,” Black feminist thought and “the Black Struggle in the 21st Century,” according to the Florida Department of Education.

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Franz Wagner scores 30, Magic improve rebounding in win over Pelicans

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Magic learned the hard way the importance of being locked in on the defensive glass during their West Coast trip.

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CPAC leaves Orlando, keeps Trump as headliner. What about DeSantis?

ORLANDO, Fla. — The biggest conservative political gathering of the year will not return to Orlando after two years, but former President Donald Trump is again set to be the headliner, with no mention so far of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

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Piece of Gemini history returns to Cape Canaveral after nearly 60 years

ORLANDO, Fla. — While SpaceX launches and recovers its rocket boosters on a regular basis, it has taken nearly 60 years for NASA’s first-ever rocket stage to be recovered to make its way back to Florida.

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Florida refuses to offer new AP African American studies course to students

ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida will not allow its public high school students to enroll in a new Advanced Placement African American studies course because the state claims its content is “contrary to Florida law and significantly lacks educational value.”

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Photos: LPGA stars and celebrities at 2023 Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions

One of the most fun events on the LPGA is underway in Orlando.

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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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New Florida rules tell school librarians to ‘err on side of caution’ when picking books

ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida’s school librarians face new scrutiny, and even the threat of criminal prosecution, under a new state rule adopted Wednesday that urges them to “err on the side of caution” when selecting books for their campuses.

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Disney, Universal report heart issues, falls on attractions

Visitors at Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando suffered heart issues, a seizure and falls while on rides at the theme parks, the state’s quarterly injury report revealed Tuesday.

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1 woman killed, multiple injured after shooting in Sanford, Sheriff’s Office says

ORLANDO, Fla. — Seminole County Sheriff Deputies are searching for information involving a shooting that left multiple people injured and killed a woman early Monday morning.

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Space Shuttle Columbia launched for the last time 20 years ago in mission that ended in tragedy

ORLANDO, Fla. — It was a cool Thursday morning in Cape Canaveral as the nation’s first space shuttle was about to make its last ever trip into space.

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Disney World to tweak park reservations for annual passholders, allow impromptu visits after 2 p.m.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Walt Disney World will relax — but not eliminate — its requirement for park reservations for its annual passholders in the coming months, the company has announced.

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Disney sets dates for ‘Happily Ever After’ return, ‘Harmonious’ farewell

ORLANDO, Calif. — Walt Disney World has announced the return date of “Happily Ever After” fireworks show at Magic Kingdom and revealed an update on its nighttime spectacular plans for Epcot.

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Disney rolls out weekday ticket offer for Floridians

ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida residents can now get two days of theme parking at Walt Disney World for $175. The Disney Weekday Magic Ticket is now on sale.

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More caution on Florida's college campuses as DeSantis ramps up campaign against 'indoctrination'

ORLANDO, Fla. — Yovanna Pineda, hired more than a decade ago to teach Latin American history at the University of Central Florida, rebranded one of her signature courses last fall.

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Mike Bianchi: Florida Gators’ $13 million gaffe with Jaden Rashada is biggest fail of NIL

ORLANDO, Fla. — Jaden Rashada, one of the top high school recruits in the country, deserves absolutely none of the blame for this embarrassing mistake and fractured relationship with the University of Florida.

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SpaceX delays Falcon Heavy launch attempt until Sunday

ORLANDO, Fla. — The planned Saturday liftoff of a SpaceX Falcon Heavy from Kennedy Space Center has been delayed until Sunday.

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SpaceX Falcon Heavy targets sunset launch, double sonic boom landings

ORLANDO, Fla. — There could be more SpaceX Falcon Heavy launches in 2023 than it has ever flown with the first one set for liftoff at 5:55 p.m. from Kennedy Space Center.

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Bol Bol rejoins rotation after five-game absence but Magic drop close game to Jazz

The Orlando Magic reintegrated a significant piece of their team back into the lineup during Friday’s 112-108 road loss to the Utah Jazz.

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5 things to know about Universal Studios as park makes Texas debut

Universal Studios is bringing its next theme park to Frisco, Texas, its third location in the U.S. as the chain continues to expand worldwide.

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Nikola Vucevic ‘would love to’ return to the Orlando Magic

Vucevic, who played nine seasons in Orlando, is an unrestricted free agent this summer.

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Brazil's Bolsonaro released from hospital in Florida - source

Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro on Tuesday was released from a hospital near Orlando, Florida, where he had been admitted on Monday, a source close to the Bolsonaro family said.

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Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro out of Florida hospital as calls mount for his expulsion

ORLANDO, Fla. — The White House is facing mounting pressure to expel former Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro from Florida after supporters of the right-wing leader stormed and trashed government buildings in his home country this past weekend.

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Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro reportedly hospitalized in Florida for ‘severe’ abdominal pain

ORLANDO, Fla. — Former Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro is being treated for “severe” abdominal pain at an Orlando-area hospital, a day after supporters of the right-wing leader stormed government buildings in his home country, according to Brazilian media reports.

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Newly discovered comet may be visible to naked eye this month

ORLANDO, Fla. — A comet discovered in 2022 that has not been in the neighborhood for 50,000 years could get baked enough by the sun this week as it approaches its closest path by the Earth to be seen by the naked eye this month.

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