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DeSantis’ Disney World board to consider resolution asserting control

ORLANDO, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis’ new tourism oversight board is looking to exert its authority over development in Disney World’s special district and the two cities controlled by the theme park giant, according to a proposal obtained by the Orlando Sentinel.

Orlando Sentinel

Japanese dancers shine at Youth America Grand Prix

Young Japanese dancers performed well at this year's Youth America Grand Prix, one of the world's foremost international ballet competitions for junior dancers, the results of which were announced in Tampa, Fla., on Sunday local time.

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Florida Senate votes to punish businesses that let children into drag shows

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Senate voted 28-12 on Tuesday for a bill that would allow the state to revoke the liquor licenses of restaurants and other entertainment venues that let children into drag shows.

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Panthers miss a chance to clinch playoff spot in OT, but get help from Caps vs. Islanders

SUNRISE, Fla. — With one final breakaway chance in overtime Monday, the Florida Panthers missed out on clinching their spot in the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Miami Herald

Rays blank Red Sox, extend season-opening win streak to 10

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Rays really aren’t going to win them all.

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Ex-lobbyist Dorworth sues Joel Greenberg, family, citing ‘massive effort’ to ruin his reputation

ORLANDO, Fla. — Developer and former lobbyist Chris Dorworth claims in a lawsuit he filed Friday that disgraced Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg, along with his wealthy family and ex-wife, coordinated “a massive effort” to ruin his life after he refused to work with U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz in…

Orlando Sentinel

Florida GOP lawmaker calls transgender speakers ‘demons and imps,’ apologizes

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives called transgender Floridians “demons and imps” and compared them to “mutants from another planet” during a committee hearing on Monday.

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John Romano: Turning on the pitch clock has helped rediscover old-school baseball

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — It’s a bright new day in Major League Baseball. And, strangely enough, it would look great in black and white.

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Trump’s South Florida supporters stick with him despite criminal charges

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Donald Trump’s base is as devoted as ever, and the criminal charges against him aren’t dampening supporters’ enthusiasm about his 2024 presidential candidacy.

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Disney Cruise Line to send new ship to Singapore

ORLANDO, Fla. — Disney Cruise Line is setting up shop in Southeast Asia with a new cruise ship set to debut in 2025.

Orlando Sentinel

Fun Spot goes even more huge with new roller coaster at Atlanta park

ORLANDO, Fla. — John Arie Jr., owner and CEO of Fun Spot America parks, doesn’t hold back about his expectations for ArieForce One, the roller coaster opening this week at his attraction near Atlanta.

Orlando Sentinel

Disney to resume new annual-pass sales this month

ORLANDO, Fla. — Walt Disney World will start selling three levels of its annual passes to its theme parks again as of April 20, the company announced. Coming back this month are the Incredi-Pass, the Sorcerer Pass and the Pirate Pass — all of which saw price increases of $50…

Orlando Sentinel

Legoland Florida offering annual-pass discounts for a limited time

ORLANDOA, Fla. — Legoland Florida has introduced a limited-time deal on its two highest levels of annual passholders for the Winter Haven theme park. Consumers who purchase one platinum or gold annual pass can get a second one for 50% off the full price.

Orlando Sentinel

Fla. woman aims for Paralympics after pellet gun, knife attack

Editor’s note: This story includes discussions of domestic violence and suicide. If you need help, see resources at the end of the story.

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Man shot dead by police at Florida hotel; officers on leave

PLANTATION, Fla. — A man was shot and killed by police at the Plantation Inn Hotel & Lounge, authorities said Sunday.

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Brandon Lowe heats up as Rays sweep A’s, move to 9-0

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — It took eight games for Brandon Lowe to drive in his first runs of the season. Now, like the Rays, the second baseman is rolling.

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As abortion ban looms, Florida may soon authorize ‘baby boxes’ for unwanted infants

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — In the medieval ages, mothers would emerge under the cover of night, head to the church, and place their unwanted newborns in turntables embedded in the walls, where, on the other side, a nun would take them.

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Florida abortion clinics monitored, fined — and struggling to stay open

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — As pregnant women flood into Florida abortion clinics, trying to get a procedure before they reach 15 weeks, the clinics are struggling with new regulations, increased state inspections, and in some cases hefty fines that threaten their businesses.

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Jeffrey Springs, Rays thump A’s, roll to 8-0 start

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — It may not have been a hitless outing, but Jeffrey Springs was dominant again. The lefty continued his strong start with seven more scoreless innings Saturday as the Rays rolled over the A’s, 11-0, in front of a crowd of 15,880 at Tropicana Field to continue…

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Last living Nuremberg prosecutor and South Floridian Ben Ferencz dies at 103

BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. — Ben Ferencz, the last living prosecutor of the Nuremberg trials, has died at age 103, his son confirmed to the South Florida Sun Sentinel.

Orlando Sentinel

As Central Florida gun violence escalates, pediatricians call for public health over politics

ORLANDO, Fla. — In the span of a little over a month, Central Florida has been left reeling by a spate of several gruesome gun deaths, many of them young children.

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Isaac Paredes, Rays blast their way past A’s to 7-0 record

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Eventually, it will have to get harder, but for now the Rays are just rolling over teams.

Orlando Sentinel

Would Florida higher ed proposals protect students or destroy state universities?

ORLANDO, Fla. — Lawmakers are weighing sweeping changes to Florida’s higher education system, including weakening tenure protections for faculty, putting a microscope on certain programs and specifying how United States history must be taught in core courses.

Orlando Sentinel

12-year-old and 17-year-old arrested in Florida murder; search continues for third suspect

ORLANDO, Fla. — Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods on Friday announced the arrest of a 12-year-old and a 17-year-old as well as the search for a third suspect in connection with the murder of three minors in Ocklawaha last week.

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Ex-soldier with Jan. 6 ties gets 7 years prison in Tampa case

TAMPA, Fla. — Jeremy Brown, the retired U.S. Army Special Forces master sergeant ensnared in a federal investigation of the events at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, received a sentence of seven years in federal prison Friday for having two illegal guns, a set of hand grenades and…

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