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DeSantis slams Biden measures to halt spread of omicron; proposes Florida State Guard

Gov. Ron DeSantis indicated Thursday he was not going to take any new measures against the spread of the omicron coronavirus variant in Florida, instead slamming President Joe Biden’s travel rules despite restrictions he ordered last year.

Orlando Sentinel · Dec 3, 2021

Magic guard Cole Anthony returns to spark second-half comeback over Nuggets, 108-103

ORLANDO, Fla. — Cole Anthony returned to the Orlando lineup for the first time since Nov. 20 and sparked a fourth-quarter comeback as the host Magic snapped a 7-game losing streak by defeating the Denver Nuggets 108-103 Wednesday night.

Orlando Sentinel · Dec 2, 2021

Mike Bianchi: Unlike Scott Frost at UCF, Brian Kelly is quitting on Notre Dame’s championship dreams

ORLANDO, Fla. — Scott Frost, even after he had accepted the head-coaching job at Nebraska four seasons ago, hung around long enough to coach undefeated UCF in the Peach Bowl.

Orlando Sentinel · Dec 2, 2021

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DeSantis seeks election fraud crackdown but ignores dark money-backed sham candidates

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis wants a new law enforcement division to investigate and punish election crimes, but he’s said little about the ongoing criminal case involving “ghost” candidates that helped swing one South Florida state Senate race in the GOP’s favor and influenced two others.

Orlando Sentinel · Dec 2, 2021

Universal Orlando’s president retiring; company taps president of Hollywood park to lead resort

ORLANDO, Fla. — Bill Davis, the president of Universal Orlando Resort, is retiring Jan. 1 after 15 years in the job and will be replaced by Universal Studios Hollywood’s President Karen Irwin, the company said Wednesday.

Orlando Sentinel · Dec 1, 2021

No. 14 Florida’s suffocating style evokes Gators’ 2017 Elite Eight team

Florida’s hard-nosed, suffocating approach is familiar, yet it’s also been minute for men’s basketball coach Mike White.

Orlando Sentinel · Dec 1, 2021

Michigan moves into top 4 of College Football Playoff rankings

Fresh off its monumental win over Ohio State, Michigan landed at the No. 2 spot in the penultimate edition of the College Football Playoff rankings Tuesday night.

Orlando Sentinel · Dec 1, 2021

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Former UCF RB Otis Anderson Jr. killed in double shooting in Jacksonville, police say; dad charged

ORLANDO, Fla. — Former UCF running back Otis Anderson Jr. was shot and killed by his father Monday night at his home in North Jacksonville, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office confirmed Tuesday with the Orlando Sentinel.

Orlando Sentinel · Dec 1, 2021

Markeith Loyd trial: Prosecution rests case, defense to start calling witnesses

Prosecutors rested their death penalty case Tuesday morning against convicted cop killer Markeith Loyd.

Orlando Sentinel · Nov 30, 2021

Florida hire Billy Napier faces juggling act coaching final game at ULL, beginning Gators’ resurrection

Florida’s new coach Billy Napier never questioned he would coach the University of Louisiana-Lafayette during Saturday’s Sun Belt Championship game, calling the decision “nonnegotiable.”

Orlando Sentinel · Nov 30, 2021

Mike Bianchi: This Billy (Napier) will be greatest Gators hire since the last Billy (Donovan) | Commentary

This is the one.

Orlando Sentinel · Nov 29, 2021

Florida congressional map proposal targets Stephanie Murphy’s seat, favors GOP

ORLANDO, Fla. — The GOP-controlled Florida House dropped a redistricting bombshell Monday, releasing a draft congressional map that would radically change Democratic U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy’s seat in Central Florida and make it much harder for her to win reelection next year.

Orlando Sentinel · Nov 29, 2021

In Orlando, Hispanic residents spend more on rent than anywhere in the country

Estafany Londoño considers herself one of the lucky ones. At the height of the pandemic, the 24-year-old had to find a new place to live.

Orlando Sentinel · Nov 29, 2021

Florida offers unique cruises — from pirate voyages to floating tiki bars

ORLANDO, Fla. — There’s no denying Florida is a cruise destination. Most of the world’s largest cruise lines offer multiple-day or weeklong excursions that depart from the Sunshine State. Florida is also home to the cruise capital of the world: PortMiami.

Orlando Sentinel · Nov 29, 2021

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Orlando Sentinel · Nov 28, 2021

Florida hires Billy Napier as Gators next football coach, replacing Dan Mullen

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida will hire Louisiana-Lafayette’s Billy Napier as the Gators’ next head football and the man to stabilize one of the nation’s top programs for the first time in more than a decade.

Orlando Sentinel · Nov 28, 2021

Florida prevails against FSU during a sloppy day at the Swamp

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Once among college football greatest rivalries, the latest Florida-Florida State game was a comedy of errors.

Orlando Sentinel · Nov 25, 2021

Magic drop fourth straight to visiting Charlotte Hornets

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Magic lost their fourth straight Wednesday night falling to the Charlotte Hornets 106-99 at the Amway Center on the eve of Thanksgiving.

Orlando Sentinel · Nov 25, 2021

Florida lawmakers to consider subminimum wage; critics decry it as ‘loophole’ to $15 an hour

A year since Floridians approved Amendment 2 to gradually raise the state’s minimum wage to $15, a Republican lawmaker is again looking for a way to pay workers less.

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Orlando Sentinel · Nov 24, 2021

‘Their goal is to bleed owners dry.’ $34 million victory in Florida HOA lawsuit is rare, experts say

When Martin Kessler moved to the Solivita development in Poinciana, Florida in 2008, he says he quickly realized it was a big mistake. This was the first place the 97-year-old had ever lived with a homeowners association.

Orlando Sentinel · Nov 24, 2021

Cruise lines offer up Black Friday, Cyber Monday deals

With the cruise industry back from the dead, cruise lines are looking to get more people on board with some deals tied around the traditional holiday shopping spree that comes with Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Orlando Sentinel · Nov 24, 2021

Ex-NFL player Zac Stacy ordered to stay out of Florida during domestic violence case

ORLANDO, Fla. — Ex-NFL player Zac Stacy will remain out of jail on bond while facing domestic violence charges but is prohibited from being in the state of Florida unless it’s for court hearings, an Orange County judge ruled Wednesday.

Orlando Sentinel · Nov 24, 2021

Hurricane hunters await new aircraft for fleet upgrade

ORLANDO, Fla. — As scientists expect to see more hurricanes, Florida’s hurricane hunters are getting an upgrade to their fleet.

Orlando Sentinel · Nov 24, 2021

Mike Bianchi: Urban Meyer should coach Florida Gators; Dan Mullen should coach Jaguars

OK, I’ve got a simple solution that will fix the issues of two wayward football organizations in North Florida.

Orlando Sentinel · Nov 24, 2021

Ohio State, Cincinnati make moves in latest playoff rankings

Ohio State catapulted into the No. 2 spot in the latest College Football Playoff rankings Tuesday night.

Orlando Sentinel · Nov 24, 2021

Teen college student spearheads a ballot proposal to change how Floridians vote

ORLANDO, Fla. — Loki Mole is a 19-year-old senior at the University of Central Florida, majoring in political science. He also wants to completely upend how Florida does its elections.

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