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Orlando is the ‘sweatiest city’ in America, study suggests

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Central Florida is uniquely positioned as a theme park destination that attracts visitors from around the world to visit Walt Disney World and Universal. But the City Beautiful might have another claim to fame that’s more perspiratory than aspirational.

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Mary McLeod Bethune statue unveiled at US Capitol

ORLANDO, Fla. — A Florida champion of civil and women’s rights took the spotlight Wednesday at the U.S. Capitol National Statuary Hall with the unveiling of a marble statue of Central Florida icon Mary McLeod Bethune — the founder of Bethune-Cookman University.

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Author Steve Berry talks ‘The Omega Factor’ and the future of Cotton Malone

ORLANDO, Fla. — Central Florida-based author Steve Berry has been crafting novels for more than two decades and while he still has plenty of stories to tell, being on the road can get a little tiring.

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Fact or fiction: Do cats roam Disney's Magic Kingdom tasked with rodent control?

ORLANDO, Fla. — If you’ve seen a cat dashing across your path at Walt Disney World, you’re certainly not alone. After all, the Pet Alliance of Central Florida estimates there are nearly 87,000 feral (or community) cats in Central Florida, and with such big numbers, it’s no surprise a few…

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Central Florida farmers’ fertilizer, fuel and feed costs soar, just like grocery prices

The price of corn to feed the thousands of chickens at Dale Volkert’s Lake Meadow Naturals in Ocoee, Florida, has doubled from $4 or $4.50 a bushel a year ago to $8 or $9 in May.

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Central Florida ‘ghost’ candidate, other figures tied to scandal charged

ORLANDO, Fla. — Jestine Iannotti, one of three “ghost” candidates who ran as independents for Florida Senate seats in 2020, has been arrested on several criminal charges, alongside a political consultant involved in launching her campaign and Seminole County’s Republican Party chairman.

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Two towns in rural Pennsylvania are giving remote workers free housing for a month, in the hopes they’ll stay longer

BELLEFONTE, Pennsylvania — When the COVID-19 pandemic swept through Central Florida and workers settled in, remotely, at their kitchen tables or makeshift offices, Lauren Beal began to think of this walkable town she loved in rural Pennsylvania.

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‘It takes your breath away.’ Cruisin’ Tikis delivers sunsets on central Florida's Lake Dora

TAVARES, Fla. — Roger Squire handed off a small paddle from his seat behind the tiki bar at the helm of the boat.

Orlando Sentinel

US Senate candidate leads first lawsuit challenging dissolution of Disney World’s Reedy Creek district

ORLANDO, Fla. — Three Central Florida taxpayers represented by a lawyer running for U.S. Senate are suing Gov. Ron DeSantis over the dissolution of Disney World’s Reedy Creek Improvement District.

Orlando Sentinel

Lawmakers suspect Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to take control of Disney World’s government

ORLANDO, Fla. — Central Florida lawmakers suspect Gov. Ron DeSantis is planning to replace Disney World’s special government district with a new one that he would control.

Orlando Sentinel

This 90-year-old Florida golf course that hosted Gene Sarazen and Sam Snead expected to be turned into 1,400 homes

One of Central Florida's oldest golf courses has been sold to possibly make way for development.

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Anthony Todt verdict: Guilty of 1st-degree murder in Florida killings of wife, kids

ORLANDO, Fla. — A jury found Anthony Todt guilty on four charges of first-degree murder and animal cruelty Thursday for killing his wife, children and dog at their Central Florida home in 2020.

Orlando Sentinel

Anthony Todt trial: Jurors deadlocked on some charges in murder trial

ORLANDO, Fla. — After about five hours of deliberations Thursday, jurors said they are deadlocked on some of the charges against Anthony Todt, the Connecticut physical therapist accused of killing his wife, children and dog at their Central Florida home.

Orlando Sentinel

Anthony Todt trial: Jurors now deliberating in killings of wife, kids

ORLANDO, Fla. — Jurors began deliberating Thursday afternoon in the trial of Anthony Todt, the Connecticut physical therapist accused of killing his wife, children and dog at their Central Florida home.

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What resulted from feeding manatees 100 tons of lettuce? Officials ponder lessons

ORLANDO, Fla. — The emergency feeding and rescue of starving manatees in Central Florida has demobilized, with authorities now wondering about lessons learned, except for one.

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Central Florida Habitat for Humanity affiliates get millions for ‘generational’ change

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Two local affiliates of Habitat for Humanity International are getting a record $9.25 million donation from global philanthropist and author MacKenzie Scott, allowing them to build new homes, rehabilitate older ones, educate prospective home buyers and keep low-income seniors safely housed.

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Mount Dora is the perfect weekend getaway in Central Florida

Mount Dora is often called “the New England town of the South,” and it doesn’t take much imagination to see why. This charming, artsy little city just 110 miles from the Tampa Bay area sits amid gentle hills reminiscent of Connecticut. A popular restaurant proudly touts its Maine lobster rolls.…

Orlando Sentinel

New attractions manage to debut despite pandemic challenges

ORLANDO, Fla. — The pandemic put the tourism industry in a holding pattern, but some attractions pushed through and planned their debuts despite the uncertainty. Fresh new offerings — including a mind-bender on International Drive and a simulated intergalactic experience — are beginning to blossom in Central Florida.

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Florida retirement community hides 'sinister' truth within its 'paradise' neighbourhood

The Villages is a sprawling development for over-55s in Central Florida, where residents sip cocktails with neighbours, live in homes with manicured lawns and travel on golf carts

Miami Herald

Fabiola Santiago: Gov. DeSantis is no victim. His rhetoric enables hateful acts like Nazi rally

No, Gov. Ron DeSantis, it’s no coincidence that, only days apart, antisemitic flyers were hurled out of a passing car in Miami Beach while in Central Florida neo-Nazis staged rallies last weekend.

Orlando Sentinel

Deaths of Florida’s starving manatees surge amid winter chill

ORLANDO, Fla. — Chilly temperatures are rekindling a manatee die-off in Central Florida’s Indian River.

The Independent UK

Natural Central Florida: a haven for wildlife

Much of the sunshine state remains more or less as it was a thousand years ago, with nature accessible to all

Orlando Sentinel

Magic fall to Blazers after Mosley, Tibbetts enter health and safety protocols

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Magic’s start to the week didn’t go how they envisioned when they returned to Central Florida on Sunday from a three-game road trip.

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