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4 civilians blast off from Kennedy Space Center in historic flight to space station

A new era in commercial space travel launched from Kennedy Space Center on Friday.

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4 civilians blast off from Kennedy Space Center in historic flight

A new era in commercial space travel launched from Kennedy Space Center on Friday.

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Magic’s Ignas Brazdeikis shines once again in season’s final stretch

With the Orlando Magic missing multiple key players and prioritizing youth development, there have been more chances for lesser experienced players in the season’s final stretch.

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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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‘Very, very, very bad’: Red Lobster CEO Kelli Valade resigns after only 8 months

Red Lobster CEO Kelli Valade is resigning after just eight months at the helm of the Orlando-based seafood chain, a quick departure that one industry analyst called “very, very, very bad.”

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NASA to hold off retest of Artemis, clearing way for Axiom Space civilian launch

ORLANDO, Fla. — NASA will stand down for now in its attempt to complete a launch pad test of the massive Artemis moon rocket at Kennedy Space Center, which paves the way for the first all-civilian launch to the International Space Station on Friday.

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Magic rookies return, Markelle Fultz steps into starting lineup in win over Cavaliers

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Magic had their rookies back on the floor and had a significant lineup change that helped them secure a 120-115 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers Tuesday at Amway Center.

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Mike Bianchi: One shameful moment: Bill Self wins NCAA title while his Adidas reps sit in jail

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Florida’s pension fund is stuck holding $300 million in Russian investments

A $300 million slice of Florida’s nearly $200 billion public pension portfolio is invested in Russian companies, even as the pariah nation faces mounting accusations of genocide and other war crimes in Ukraine.

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Ending cigarette sales at Walmart stores may not curb Florida youth’s nicotine use

ORLANDO, Fla. — Walmart is the latest retailer to end cigarette sales in some stores in Florida and several other states alongside CVS, which stopped selling them in 2014, and Target, which stopped selling them in 1996.

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Editorial: Humane contraception program merits governor’s support

Florida’s Catholic bishops again are urging Gov. Ron DeSantis to veto something reasonable and humane that the Legislature has done to minimize abortions. DeSantis vetoed this program last year — which was a mistake. He should approve it this time.

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NASA hits new snag with Artemis test at Kennedy Space Center, could threaten Axiom mission

ORLANDO, Fla. — NASA looked to complete its Artemis moon rocket tanking test at Kennedy Space Center after an issue forced a scrub on Sunday, but a new valve issue forced mission managers to call it off again.

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Florida Rep. Fine wants to make treatments for transgender minors a felony

In the wake of fierce criticism of the so-called “don’t say gay” bill, GOP state Rep. Randy Fine says he will sponsor a bill aimed at preventing parents and doctors from providing gender assignment treatment to transgender children.

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Mike Bianchi: Bruce Arians didn’t just win games for Bucs, he blazed trails for minority coaches

With all the wild, rampant speculation as to why Bruce Arians stepped down as the head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers earlier this week, it seems the media and fans have forgotten something that is normal protocol when a Super Bowl-winning coach retires.

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Editorial: Orlando amusement park tragedy should inspire safeguards

Fourteen-year-old Tyre Sampson was a talented student athlete, much loved by his family and looking forward to starting high school with a guaranteed spot on the football team. On social media, friends and family described a “gentle giant” who carried a straight-A average in middle school and dreamed of playing…

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New Florida hotel targets space fans by offering clear launch views

TITUSVILLE, Fla. — A new hotel with a rooftop bar is betting it can lure tourists and local space junkies alike who want to take in a great view of Space Coast launches.

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Florida lawmakers raid $100M from affordable housing for program that doesn’t exist

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — In the midst of a statewide housing crisis, the Florida Legislature swept $100 million out of a nationally respected affordable housing rental assistance program for low-income families into a home-buying program that exists in name only.

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Seat belt could have saved teen at ICON Park Free Fall, experts say

ORLANDO, Fla. — One simple thing might have saved 14-year-old Tyre Sampson’s life: a seat belt.

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NASA begins launch pad rehearsal for Artemis I moon mission

ORLANDO, Fla. — NASA began its three-day wet dress rehearsal on the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center today for the Artemis I mission to the moon.

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Franz Wagner leaves Magic’s loss to Raptors with ankle injury

ORLANDO Fla. — Heading into Friday, the Orlando Magic’s 102-89 home loss to the Toronto Raptors was expected to be a showcase of two Rookie of the Year candidates.

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Florida official says stronger laws may be needed after boy's death on Orlando Free Fall ride

ORLANDO, Fla. — As the state’s investigation into the death of 14-year-old Tyre Sampson on the Orlando Free Fall drop tower last week continues, Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried said Friday her department will look into changing Florida laws to ensure amusement park rides are safe.

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UCF lab cooks up lunar dirt on Earth so humans can roam the moon

ORLANDO, Fla. — There’s an Oviedo warehouse just north of the University of Central Florida that looks normal enough on the outside, but inside its staff and students are creating something otherworldly.

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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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DeSantis calls for end to Disney’s ‘special privileges’ in Florida

Gov. Ron DeSantis expressed his support Thursday for ending Disney’s “special privileges” in Florida, saying the entertainment giant’s political sway is waning.

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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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