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DeSantis doles out millions but fails to mention it mostly comes from Uncle Sam

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis has been on a spending spree for months, taking credit for millions of dollars in federal stimulus money he’s handing out to mostly rural Republican counties while at the same time bashing President Joe Biden’s big government spending.

Orlando Sentinel · May 18, 2022

Orlando Magic win NBA draft lottery, come away with No. 1 pick

CHICAGO — The NBA draft lottery misfortune that’s surrounded the Orlando Magic for nearly 20 years has ended.

Orlando Sentinel · May 18, 2022

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office considered a bill to target libel laws, records show

ORLANDO, Fla. — A top staffer for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis worked on a proposal that sought to challenge decades-old First Amendment protections for the news media and make it easier for high-profile people to win defamation lawsuits, according to documents obtained by the Orlando Sentinel.

Orlando Sentinel · May 17, 2022

National Hurricane Center begins daily grind of tropical outlooks

ORLANDO, Fla. — The tropics may be quiet, but forecasters at the National Hurricane Center are listening.

Orlando Sentinel · May 15, 2022

Mike Bianchi: It’s an injustice Kirk Speraw is not retiring from UCF

Kirk Speraw announced his retirement earlier this week as an assistant coach at the University of Iowa.

Orlando Sentinel · May 15, 2022

‘We’re not going back’: Val Demings slams Rubio, anti-abortion rhetoric at pro-choice conference

ORLANDO, Fla. — In a speech in Orlando on Saturday, U.S. Senate hopeful Val Demings touted her pro-choice stance and attacked Republican Sen. Marco Rubio’s position on abortion as “radical.”

Orlando Sentinel · May 14, 2022

SpaceX launches on Starlink mission from Cape Canaveral

ORLANDO, Fla. — SpaceX sent up another set of Starlink satellites on a Falcon 9 launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Saturday.

Orlando Sentinel · May 14, 2022

As USA Games near, some Special Olympics athletes in limbo over COVID-19 vaccination policy

ORLANDO, Fla. — Isabella Valle cried in joy last summer when she learned she’d earned a spot at the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games, being held in Orlando. But with opening ceremonies less than a month away, the 25-year-old golfer’s tears are now out of frustration and disappointment.

Orlando Sentinel · May 14, 2022

Robin Lopez embraced change, filling ‘utility guy’ role for Magic

When Robin Lopez first signed with the Orlando Magic, there was curiosity about what his on-court role would be.

Orlando Sentinel · May 12, 2022

ACC coaches sound off on tampering in spring meetings

AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. — When Pittsburgh receiver Jordan Addison entered the transfer portal last week, the move sent shock waves throughout college football.

Orlando Sentinel · May 12, 2022