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LGBTQ advocacy groups sue Florida seeking to stop ‘don’t say gay’ law

ORLANDO, Fla. — LGBTQ advocacy groups are seeking to block what they call the “don’t say gay” law from taking effect, arguing in a federal lawsuit that it is discriminatory, vague and runs afoul of the free speech rights of students and teachers.

Orlando Sentinel · Mar 31, 2022

Judge strikes down most of Florida’s 2021 election law, orders state to run new changes by federal court

ORLANDO, Fla. — Ruling that the Legislature intentionally discriminated against Black voters, a federal judge in Tallahassee struck down most of Florida’s controversial 2021 election law and ordered the state not to make any future changes to those provisions without court approval.

Orlando Sentinel · Mar 31, 2022

AccuWeather predicts another busy hurricane season for 2022

ORLANDO, Fla. — After two years of alphabet-depleting hurricane seasons, 2022 looks to be more of the same, according to predictions from weather site AccuWeather.

Orlando Sentinel · Mar 31, 2022

DeSantis vetoes congressional maps, calls for special session of the Florida Legislature

ORLANDO, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed the GOP Legislature’s congressional maps Tuesday, making good his threats to reject the plan because it does not eliminate a Black district in North Florida.

Orlando Sentinel · Mar 29, 2022

DeSantis vetoes congressional maps, sets special session for April

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis made good on his promise to veto the GOP Legislature’s congressional redistricting map Tuesday because it doesn’t eliminate a “racially gerrymandered” Black district in North Florida.

Orlando Sentinel · Mar 29, 2022

Wendell Carter Jr. returns but Magic fall to Cavaliers

CLEVELAND — Wendell Carter Jr.’s return from a sprained left wrist Monday against the Cleveland Cavaliers wasn’t enough to give the Orlando Magic a victory to start their brief road trip.

Orlando Sentinel · Mar 29, 2022

Judge partially excludes confession of man on trial in killings of his family

ORLANDO, Fla. — A judge agreed this month to partially exclude a confession made by Connecticut physical therapist Anthony Todt in the 2020 killings of his wife and three children at their Celebration, Florida, home from his upcoming murder trial.

Orlando Sentinel · Mar 28, 2022

DeSantis signs Florida ‘don’t say gay’ bill into law

ORLANDO, Fla. — Rejecting criticism that it would harm the LGBTQ community, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law Monday the controversial measure derided as the “don’t say gay” bill.

Orlando Sentinel · Mar 28, 2022

DeSantis signs Florida ‘don’t say gay’ bill into law

ORLANDO, Fla. — Rejecting criticism that it would harm the LGBTQ community, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed into law the controversial measure derided as the “don’t say gay” bill.

Orlando Sentinel · Mar 28, 2022

Disney Cruise Line reveals details on new Disney Wish theatrical shows

ORLANDO, Fla. — Disney Cruise Line gave a glimpse of what passengers can expect to see on stage from its two new Broadway-style productions coming to Disney Wish when it debuts at Port Canaveral this summer.

Orlando Sentinel · Mar 28, 2022