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Florida lawmaker's bill would force political bloggers to register with state

ORLANDO, Fla. — Journalists and First Amendment experts on Friday slammed a bill from state Sen. Jason Brodeur that would require bloggers of all backgrounds to register with the state government if they write about certain Florida elected officials.

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Viktor Hovland sank a picturesque hole-in-one at the Arnold Palmer Invitational

It's going to be an expensive night for Viktor Hovland in Orlando.

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Amid legal uncertainty, charitable drag pageant moves fundraiser

ORLANDO, Fla. — A nonprofit that mentors and supports LGBTQ students has moved its biggest fundraiser of the year — an adult drag pageant titled “Miss Rose Dynasty” — from Orlando to Kissimmee just days before the annual event.

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Tracked chair program at makes outdoors accessible for all

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Rugged, remote trails that might typically be traversed exclusively on foot, bike or horseback are suddenly accessible to people with disabilities thanks to a new program at Seminole State Forest in Florida.

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Mike Bianchi: Eric Cole spurred by mother’s resolve as 34-year-old rookie at Arnold Palmer Invitational

ORLANDO, Fla. — You want to talk about inspiration and motivation? It was oozing from everywhere when Olympia High’s Eric Cole teed off for the first time at The Arnold Palmer Invitational on Thursday.

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World No. 1 Jon Rahm seizes Arnold Palmer lead with opening 65, big names in pursuit

ORLANDO, Fla. — Round 1 at Bay Hill Club & Lodge offered something for everybody.

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‘I was shocked’: Victims’ families accuse DeSantis, Scott of politicizing Orlando shooting

ORLANDO, Fla. — The families of two of the victims in last week’s shooting in Pine Hills criticized Gov. Ron DeSantis and U.S. Sen. Rick Scott for their responses to the killings, adding that neither had reached out to offer condolences a week after the tragedy.

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Tyre Sampson bills would strengthen ride safety but keep records secret

ORLANDO, Fla. — Legislation filed after teenage tourist Tyre Sampson’s death on the Orlando Free Fall drop tower would improve ride safety, his mother’s attorney and a ride safety expert say, but it could also keep future accident investigations secret until they’re done.

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Spirit flight diverted after battery fire in overhead bin

A Spirit Airlines flight from Dallas to Orlando was diverted to a Jacksonville, Florida, airport after a battery on a passenger's item in an overhead bin caught fire

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Passenger helps crew put out fire on flight after vape battery catches alight

A retired firefighter onboard helped put the flames out

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Father arrested after killing daughter, ex-girlfriend, two others in Florida, sheriff says

ORLANDO, Fla. — A Rockledge father was arrested Wednesday after he killed his 15-year-old daughter, ex-girlfriend and two others in a home near Cocoa, Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey said.

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As he preps for CPAC speech, Brazil’s Bolsonaro keeps Orlando as home base

ORLANDO, Fla. — Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is planning to make the Orlando area his home base for at least several more weeks while the U.S. government processes his visa request and tensions remain high in his home country, his immigration lawyer said Wednesday.

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‘Sincerely Arnold Palmer’ a stroll down memory lane for fans of The King

ORLANDO, Fla. — A trip to Bay Hill Club & Lodge inevitably becomes a walk down memory lane for Arnie’s Army.

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Rory McIlroy enjoys Arnold Palmer Pro-Am pairing with pitching legend CC Sabathia

ORLANDO, Fla. — Rory McIlroy is one of the biggest hitters on the PGA Tour.

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Players to watch at Arnold Palmer Invitational

ORLANDO, Fla. — Beyond golf’s current Big Three of Jon Rahm, Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy, plenty of golfers in the 120-player field have shown the form in 2023 or in past visits to Bay Hill to contend at this week’s Arnold Palmer Invitational.

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Florida lawmakers to consider expansion of so-called ‘don’t say gay’ law

ORLANDO, Fla. — A Florida state representative wants to expand last year’s controversial Parental Rights in Education law to the eighth grade, setting up another culture war clash over what critics labeled “don’t say gay.”

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Florida suspect charged in deaths of 3, including 9-year-old and reporter

ORLANDO, Fla. — A newly released affidavit in the case against Keith Moses, the alleged killer of three people in Pine Hills last week, offers a timeline of the Feb. 22 shootings, which happened within feet of each other over several hours.

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Bay Hill’s par 3s might be the toughest on Tour (and they have a huge impact on the Arnold Palmer Invitational)

Pros in the Arnold Palmer Invitational must survive what was in 2022 the most difficult set of par 3s on Tour, minus the majors.

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Editorial: A journalist’s death impacts us all

Dylan Lyons was only doing his job Wednesday afternoon. Reporting from the scene of a deadly shooting, the 24-year-old journalist for Spectrum News 13 in Orlando, Florida, was working to gather the facts about a tragedy in order to inform his community.

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DeSantis isn’t going to CPAC but hits the ground running with book tour

ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis may not be officially running for president, but his packed schedule this week sure looks like someone laying the groundwork for a campaign.

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Comcast bets on Universal theme parks during ‘bullish’ 2023

Demand for Universal’s U.S. theme parks is not slowing despite economic uncertainty, but parent company Comcast is still looking to recover straggling international guest numbers at these parks as it builds new attractions in Orlando, Florida, the Dallas area and Las Vegas.

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DeSantis signs law stripping Disney World of Reedy Creek control

ORLANDO, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a law Monday that gives the state control of Disney World’s Reedy Creek Improvement District, stripping the resort of its self-governing powers amid a feud with the governor.

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Brianna Ghey: how vigils help LGBTQ+ communities grieve

Have you ever felt so connected to a stranger that their death hurts you as if you did? You will probably find other people who experience this if you attend a vigil. In a way, you did know that stranger. They probably shared some of the pain, fear and trauma…

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Port Canaveral enjoys title for world’s busiest cruise port, for now

ORLANDO, Fla. — The cruise ship war between Central and South Florida has a new victor with the latest passenger counts totaled for 2022.

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Disney’s new Tron ride: Lightcycle seats cause stir

ORLANDO, Fla. — Walt Disney World is a few weeks away from introducing its Tron Lightcycle/Run attraction to the Magic Kingdom lineup. Folks who have previewed the ride are discussing its merits, including ride time, visual appeal and its unusual seating that puts passengers in a prone position and presents…

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