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Kyle Busch’s drought at Daytona 500 difficult to digest or explain

For much of his career Kyle Busch has been the most talented driver on the track since he burst onto the scene as a 19-year-old NASCAR Cup Series pole-sitter in 2005.

Orlando Sentinel · Feb 13, 2022

Magic dominated by league-best Suns despite Jalen Suggs’ first double-double

Despite Jalen Suggs’ first double-double, the Orlando Magic were dominated by the league-best Phoenix Suns for the second consecutive loss of their four-game West Coast road trip.

Orlando Sentinel · Feb 13, 2022

Magic’s comeback attempt against Jazz falls short

The Orlando Magic overcame their sloppy first quarter against the Utah Jazz Friday, but they didn’t overcome Utah’s second-half offensive onslaught in their 114-99 loss in Salt Lake City.

Orlando Sentinel · Feb 12, 2022

Florida Supreme Court rejects DeSantis request for redistricting opinion

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday rejected Gov. Ron DeSantis’ request for an advisory opinion involving his proposed congressional map that would eliminate a Black American district in North Florida.

Orlando Sentinel · Feb 10, 2022

Magic’s Cole Anthony ready for Dunk Contest: ‘I’m here to get the dub’

ORLANDO, Fla. — Cole Anthony hasn’t forgotten his first dunk.

Orlando Sentinel · Feb 10, 2022

Joel Greenberg friend Joe Ellicott pleads guilty to bribery, drug charge in Florida

ORLANDO, Fla. — Joe Ellicott — once a close friend and employee of former Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg and before that a sports radio host with a loud on-air swagger — sat in a federal courtroom Wednesday and in a quiet voice pleaded guilty to his role in…

Orlando Sentinel · Feb 10, 2022

Teen star Logan Allen talks ‘Sweet Magnolias,’ ‘Stranger Things’

ORLANDO, Fla. — Central Florida's Logan Allen may only be a senior in high school, but already this star has some impressive credits to his name, including a starring role in Netflix’s “Sweet Magnolias,” which debuted its second season last week.

Orlando Sentinel · Feb 9, 2022

Mike Bianchi: Welcome to Orlando, MLB owners: Now help us land the Tampa Bay Rays

Dear Major League Baseball owners and Commissioner Rob Manfred:

Orlando Sentinel · Feb 9, 2022

Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo declines to say if he got the COVID shot, moves toward final confirmation vote

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Dr. Joseph Ladapo, Florida’s controversial surgeon general, is one vote away from being confirmed by the Florida Senate, despite strong opposition from Democrats who say he has failed to promote COVID-19 vaccines, masks and other measures to slow the spread of the virus.

Orlando Sentinel · Feb 8, 2022

Florida surgeon general defends support of fringe group that touted false COVID ‘cure’

Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo defended his involvement Tuesday with a group of doctors that touted a false and unproven COVID-19 “cure” favored by former President Donald Trump.

Orlando Sentinel · Feb 8, 2022