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4 civilians blast off from Kennedy Space Center in historic flight to space station

A new era in commercial space travel launched from Kennedy Space Center on Friday.

Orlando Sentinel · Apr 8, 2022

4 civilians blast off from Kennedy Space Center in historic flight

A new era in commercial space travel launched from Kennedy Space Center on Friday.

Orlando Sentinel · Apr 8, 2022

Magic’s Ignas Brazdeikis shines once again in season’s final stretch

With the Orlando Magic missing multiple key players and prioritizing youth development, there have been more chances for lesser experienced players in the season’s final stretch.

Orlando Sentinel · Apr 8, 2022

Mike Bianchi: One shameful moment: Bill Self wins NCAA title while his Adidas reps sit in jail

Did I miss it?

Orlando Sentinel · Apr 5, 2022

Florida’s pension fund is stuck holding $300 million in Russian investments

A $300 million slice of Florida’s nearly $200 billion public pension portfolio is invested in Russian companies, even as the pariah nation faces mounting accusations of genocide and other war crimes in Ukraine.

Orlando Sentinel · Apr 5, 2022

Ending cigarette sales at Walmart stores may not curb Florida youth’s nicotine use

ORLANDO, Fla. — Walmart is the latest retailer to end cigarette sales in some stores in Florida and several other states alongside CVS, which stopped selling them in 2014, and Target, which stopped selling them in 1996.

Orlando Sentinel · Apr 5, 2022

Editorial: Humane contraception program merits governor’s support

Florida’s Catholic bishops again are urging Gov. Ron DeSantis to veto something reasonable and humane that the Legislature has done to minimize abortions. DeSantis vetoed this program last year — which was a mistake. He should approve it this time.

Orlando Sentinel · Apr 5, 2022

NASA hits new snag with Artemis test at Kennedy Space Center, could threaten Axiom mission

ORLANDO, Fla. — NASA looked to complete its Artemis moon rocket tanking test at Kennedy Space Center after an issue forced a scrub on Sunday, but a new valve issue forced mission managers to call it off again.

Orlando Sentinel · Apr 5, 2022

Florida Rep. Fine wants to make treatments for transgender minors a felony

In the wake of fierce criticism of the so-called “don’t say gay” bill, GOP state Rep. Randy Fine says he will sponsor a bill aimed at preventing parents and doctors from providing gender assignment treatment to transgender children.

Orlando Sentinel · Apr 4, 2022

Mike Bianchi: Bruce Arians didn’t just win games for Bucs, he blazed trails for minority coaches

With all the wild, rampant speculation as to why Bruce Arians stepped down as the head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers earlier this week, it seems the media and fans have forgotten something that is normal protocol when a Super Bowl-winning coach retires.

Orlando Sentinel · Apr 4, 2022