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Florida needs more mature QB Anthony Richardson off field, too

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — To become a better quarterback Florida redshirt sophomore Anthony Richardson plans to become a better teammate and leader.

Orlando Sentinel · Apr 16, 2022

Florida education agency rejects math books it claims contain Critical Race Theory

ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida rejected 42 math textbooks publishers wanted to sell to the state’s public schools, claiming the books contained “critical race theory” or other “prohibited topics” and “unsolicited strategies,” the Department of Education said Friday.

Orlando Sentinel · Apr 15, 2022

Authorities seek info after dolphin found impaled on Florida beach

Officials are asking for the public’s health to find who was responsible after the body of a dolphin was found on a Florida beach that had been impaled with a spear-like object when it was still alive.

Orlando Sentinel · Apr 15, 2022

Florida Gov. DeSantis signs law that bans most abortions after 15 weeks, with no rape or incest exception

KISSIMMEE, Fla. — With no exceptions for rape or incest, most abortions in Florida will be banned after 15 weeks of pregnancy under a bill signed into law by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday.

Orlando Sentinel · Apr 14, 2022

Anthony Todt trial: Jurors now deliberating in killings of wife, kids

ORLANDO, Fla. — Jurors began deliberating Thursday afternoon in the trial of Anthony Todt, the Connecticut physical therapist accused of killing his wife, children and dog at their Central Florida home.

Orlando Sentinel · Apr 14, 2022

DeSantis signs law banning most abortions after 15 weeks

KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Most abortions in Florida would be banned after 15 weeks of pregnancy under a bill signed into law by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday.

Orlando Sentinel · Apr 14, 2022

Hurricane expert pitches end to category ‘wind’ scale during Orlando conference

ORLANDO, Fla. — During the this week’s National Hurricane Conference in Orlando, a Colorado State University professor proposed a better a way to predict the damages of a devastating hurricane — do away with the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale.

Orlando Sentinel · Apr 14, 2022

Sale of land near Universal’s Epic Universe spurs $250 million lawsuit

A company that planned to build a sports theme park near Universal’s upcoming Epic Universe theme park is suing Universal and a property development company for $250 million, claiming the company wrongfully sold the land to Universal in 2018.

Orlando Sentinel · Apr 14, 2022

Florida officials warn to not touch fuzzy caterpillars making annual appearance

Florida can be dangerous in many ways, but from mid-April to early May, health officials warn people in the state to avoid touching a fuzzy caterpillar.

Orlando Sentinel · Apr 14, 2022

Scott Maxwell: Fla. tax dollars pay lawyers $675 an hour to defend unconstitutional laws

Florida lawmakers keep getting smacked around by federal judges who say the politicians in Tallahassee treat toilet paper with more respect than the United States Constitution.

Orlando Sentinel · Apr 14, 2022