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SpaceX just waiting on FAA for OK to go on Starship orbital test flight, official says

ORLANDO, Fla. — After running through a successful test fire this month, SpaceX is set to fly its massive Starship and Super Heavy rocket, and is just waiting on the Federal Aviation Administration for the green light, according to one company official.

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DeSantis-backed bill would make it easier to sue news media

ORLANDO, Fla. — State lawmakers are moving forward with a Gov. Ron DeSantis-inspired push to make it easier for prominent people to sue media outlets for defamation, setting the stage for a potential First Amendment clash in the courts.

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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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Mike Bianchi: After Stenhouse wins Daytona 500 thriller, NASCAR must give drivers more money

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — What a show it was in front of a sellout crowd of 150,000 at Daytona International Speedway and millions more on national television.

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NASCAR turns 75: The best of the best

The best of the best from 75 years of NASCAR.

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Edgar Thompson: Happy 75th anniversary, NASCAR, and thanks for the memories

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Erik Jones is a student of history who has carved out a modest slice during his NASCAR career.

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Christian Ziegler selected as new Florida GOP chair in Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida Republicans elected Christian Ziegler as their new party chair in Orlando Saturday.

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Dale Earnhardt’s popular Daytona 500 win resonates 25 years later

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Sr. was The Intimidator, the driver who defiantly wore the black hat and did not give an inch on the asphalt.

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Orlando FreeFall operator to pay $250,000 fine to state of Florida following death of 14-year-old on ride

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando Eagle Drop Slingshot, the company operating the drop tower at ICON Park where 14-year-old Tyre Sampson was killed, settled with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services by agreeing to close down the ride and pay a $250,000 fine, according to documents released Friday evening.

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Florida's lawmaker meetings, other public spaces stay gun-free under permitless carry bill

State lawmakers are considering letting Floridians carry concealed guns in public without a permit — but not at their meetings.

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Rejuvenated Jimmie Johnson returns for 20th Daytona 500 after IndyCar try

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Jimmie Johnson has a prediction for Friday at Daytona International Speedway.

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Florida amends NIL legislation with hope of leveling playing field for state’s college athletes

Florida has amended its law surrounding college athletes making money off their name, image and likeness to evening the playing field for many of the state’s colleges and universities.

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Florida Department of Corrections overrules rejection of journalist’s memoir about her time in prison

ORLANDO, Fla. — A book that was banned from being circulated inside correctional facilities across Florida will soon be hitting the library shelves in state-run prisons.

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Magic’s Jonathan Isaac ‘scratching the surface’ of his game since returning

ORLANDO, Fla. — After not playing basketball for nearly 2 1/2 years, Jonathan Isaac understands he must remain patient with himself.

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US Rep. Matt Gaetz won’t face charges from Greenberg-related probe

ORLANDO, Fla. — The U.S. Department of Justice has decided against pursuing sex-trafficking charges against U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, his lawyers said Wednesday, following a lengthy investigation that emerged from the criminal case against former Seminole County tax collector Joel Greenberg.

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Magic fall to Raptors but embracing play-in chase entering All-Star break

Listen closely to the Orlando Magic and the shift in their approach is noticeable compared to this time last year. Or even earlier this season.

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NASCAR aims to quell safety issues, foster exciting racing with Gen 7 car

Alex Bowman’s penchant to push his car earned him a spot on the front row of the past five Daytona 500s, and before that a catchy moniker.

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‘Wouldn’t you like to know? DeSantis says about presidential bid

ORLANDO, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis still isn’t ready to announce any presidential plans despite another Republican jumping into the race.

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President Trump to be Daytona 500 grand marshal, tell drivers to start engines

President Donald Trump will be the grand marshal of the Daytona 500 Sunday.

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Universal Orlando ups starting pay to $17 an hour as Disney wage talks go on

Universal Orlando is raising its minimum wage from $15 to $17 an hour starting June 4, boosting the theme park company’s base pay to $2 more than Walt Disney World’s current rate.

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Ripley wins ‘Forrest Gump’ box of chocolates at auction for $25,000

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando-based Ripley Entertainment has made a sweet purchase at auction. The company is now the owner of the box of chocolates seen in “Forrest Gump,” the 1994 film starring Tom Hanks.

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Magic beat Bulls as they continue to get playoff-like tests heading into break

Regardless of the results, the Orlando Magic have been playing the kind of games they’ve asked for the past couple of weeks.

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DeSantis ponders ending AP classes for Florida students

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The feud between Gov. Ron DeSantis and the College Board over Florida rejecting the AP African American studies course escalated Monday with DeSantis threatening to drop the organization’s Advanced Placement classes from Florida high schools.

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‘This is a really good day’: 12 rescued, rehabbed manatees released at Florida's Blue Spring State Park

ORLANDO, Fla. — Blue Spring in Volusia County is a popular place to see manatees but there’s never been an event like Monday, when manatee after manatee was unloaded from trucks and set free after a long stay in recovery and rehabilitation.

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Florida judge dismisses voter fraud case from DeSantis-touted arrests

ORLANDO, Fla. — An Orange County judge Monday dismissed a voter fraud case brought by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ new election crimes office, finding statewide prosecutors lacked the authority to charge the Orlando defendant.

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