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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.

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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.

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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.

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How much are the Magic improving despite not getting opponents’ best shot?

WASHINGTON — The question that Orlando Magic coach Jamahl Mosley faced ahead of Wednesday’s 127-110 road loss to the Washington Wizards was one he and the front office have to answer for themselves even if it’s hard for them to fully know.

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After 2 years, CDC removes coronavirus travel warning for cruises

ORLANDO, Fla. — The coast is clear as far as cruise lines, COVID-19 and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is concerned.

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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.

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ICON Park Free Fall victim had been turned away from other rides, cousin says

ORLANDO, Fla. — When Shay Johnson last spoke with her cousin Tyre Sampson, the 14-year-old killed after falling from a drop tower at ICON Park last Thursday, he was about to board the ride after he was turned away from other nearby attractions because of his size, Johnson said.

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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.

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DeSantis vetoes congressional maps, sets special session for April

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Links, drinks and food: A mini-golf course designed by Tiger Woods coming soon to Delray Beach

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. — Already a buzzing nightlife destination, Delray Beach will soon add another major attraction just north of downtown: a 3-acre mini-golf course designed by Tiger Woods.

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Kennedy Space Center offers virtual sessions about space exploration

ORLANDO, Fla. — Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is offering new virtual sessions as part of its KSC Club Discovery program next month. They are designed to help children — specifically those in third grade through sixth grade — understand space exploration and interplanetary travel.

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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.

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Magic’s health comes into focus in loss to Kings

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Magic’s health once again came into focus as two key players missed Saturday’s 114-110 overtime loss to the Sacramento Kings.

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Attorneys Ben Crump, Bob Hilliard to represent family of boy who fell off ICON park ride

ORLANDO, Fla. — The family of the 14-year-old boy who fell to his death while on the Orlando Free Fall ride at ICON Park late Thursday will be represented by civil rights lawyer Ben Crump and personal injury attorney Bob Hilliard, according to a press release.

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Florida reports 1,167 deaths, over 16,000 cases over the last 2 weeks

ORLANDO, Fla. — There were 16,741 new coronavirus cases over the last two weeks among Florida residents bringing the cumulative total to 5,841,469. With 1,167 more fatalities on record, 73,027 Florida residents have died.

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Attorneys Ben Crump, Bob Hilliard to represent family of boy who fell off ICON park ride

ORLANDO, Fla. — The family of the 14-year-old boy who fell to his death while on the Free Fall ride at ICON Park late Thursday will be represented by civil rights lawyer Ben Crump and personal injury attorney Bob Hilliard, according to a press release.

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Busy month lies ahead for both launch pads at Kennedy Space Center

ORLANDO, Fla. — Kennedy Space Center will be juggling rockets and spacecraft in the next month that will herald a couple of new eras in space travel.

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Florida basketball star Keyontae Johnson accused of felony sexual assault; lawyer denies claim

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A sworn complaint for first-degree felony sexual assault has been filed against former Florida Gators’ basketball player Keyontae Johnson, according to court records.

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FAA delays SpaceX Starship environmental report again

ORLANDO, Fla. — The first flight of the SpaceX Starship with Super Heavy booster will have to bide its time a little longer.

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14-year-old boy killed in fall from Icon Park’s Orlando Free Fall ride, deputies say

ORLANDO, Fla. — State and local officials are investigating after a 14-year-old boy visiting Orlando from Missouri fell to his death late Thursday while riding the Orlando Free Fall at ICON Park, a tragedy captured in a horrific video that was widely shared online in the hours that followed.

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