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Jerry Harris, former ‘Cheer’ star, pleads guilty in federal sex case

CHICAGO — Former “Cheer” star Jerry Harris pleaded guilty Thursday to two out of seven counts in his indictment for receiving child pornography and traveling with the intention to engage in illegal sexual conduct.

Chicago Tribune

Flight forced to make emergency landing after man claimed woman stuck him with syringe

The chaotic incident happened during a flight from New York to Orlando, during which a passenger reportedly complained that another passenger was attacking him with the needle from behind

Daily Mirror

Family: US Comedian Bob Saget Died of 'Head Trauma'

US comedian and actor Bob Saget, whose sudden death last month at a Florida hotel shocked Hollywood, was determined to have died of head trauma, his family revealed in a statement Wednesday. Saget, beloved for his role in the hit 1980s-1990s sitcom "Full House," had been found unresponsive in Orlando's…

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Joel Greenberg friend Joe Ellicott pleads guilty to bribery, drug charge in Florida

ORLANDO, Fla. — Joe Ellicott — once a close friend and employee of former Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg and before that a sports radio host with a loud on-air swagger — sat in a federal courtroom Wednesday and in a quiet voice pleaded guilty to his role in…

Orlando Sentinel

Bob Saget cause of death revealed to be head trauma

The 65-year-old star of "Full House" and "America’s Funniest Home Video" was found unresponsive in his room at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando on Jan. 9.

Chicago Sun-Times

Florida State House leaders back $200 million punishment against schools that required masks

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — South Florida and Orlando school districts say they were trying to keep students and their families safe when they required students to wear masks on campus last year.

Tribune News Service

Spencer Dinwiddie an option for Lakers?

Spencer Dinwiddie is available in Washington and a Horton-Tucker/draft pick package could be enough to entice a Wizards team with interest in offloading Dinwiddie's contract. Orlando's Terrence Ross is another option. Source: Chris Mannix @ Sports ...

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Mike Bianchi: Welcome to Orlando, MLB owners: Now help us land the Tampa Bay Rays

Dear Major League Baseball owners and Commissioner Rob Manfred:

Orlando Sentinel

MLB owners meet in Orlando with start of season in balance

Ten weeks after implementing a lockout they said was designed to “jump start” negotiations on a new labor agreement with the players so the 2022 season could start on time, baseball owners and top executives are meeting in Orlando through Thursday to plot their next step in the ongoing standoff.

Tribune News Service

Con una nueva galleta, las Girl Scouts de Orlando esperan ventas más dulces después de la crisis de la pandemia

El rápido comienzo de la venta de galletas de Amelia Skena, una niña exploradora en Florida Central, podría ayudar a su tropa a recaudar suficiente dinero para lograr el objetivo a largo plazo de viajar a Savannah este otoño o invierno.

Orlando Sentinel

Markeith Loyd goes on profanity-laced rant, expert testifies he’s incompetent

ORLANDO, Fla. — Convicted cop-killer Markeith Loyd delivered a profanity-laced tirade at a Monday hearing as he struggled with deputies while trying to remove himself from the courtroom.

Orlando Sentinel

At travel convention, pandemic-weary visitors are in a buying mood

PITTSBURGH — All hail Mickey Mouse. According to AAA, the No. 1 destination for Pittsburgh travelers remains Orlando, Florida, the home of Walt Disney World.

Tribune News Service

Coaster rollout in Florida accelerating in 2022

ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida’s theme parks are plunging into a record year for roller coasters. At least four of the rides will debut in 2022, the most active period in almost two decades.

Orlando Sentinel

Magic stifled by Celtics’ defense in second consecutive home loss

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Magic got another look at why the Boston Celtics have had the league’s top-ranked defense for the last two months.

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Billboards condemning antisemitism go up in Florida one week after Nazi demonstration in Orlando

‘We’re just 75 years since the gas chambers. So no, a billboard calling out Jew hate isn’t an overreaction,’ billboard says

Orlando Sentinel

‘President Trump is wrong’: Pence rebukes claim he could have overturned election

ORLANDO, Fla. — Former Vice President Mike Pence rebuked former President Donald Trump on Friday, telling Federalist Society members in Orlando that he had no power to keep his ex-boss in the White House.

The Independent UK

SeaWorld ramps up care for threatened Florida manatees

The SeaWorld theme park in Orlando is opening new pools to care for Florida manatees that are dying because of starvation due to poor water quality in their normal habitat

Orlando Sentinel

Joel Greenberg wants federal judge to delay his sentencing again

ORLANDO, Fla. — Former Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg plans to again ask to delay his sentencing for sex trafficking and other crimes, despite a federal judge having previously said his current sentencing date was final.

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Daily Record

Model 'humiliated' after being told to cover up 'big boobs' by theme park staff

Whitney Paige Venable was mortified when an employee allegedly told her that she would have to cover up if she wanted to be let into the Orlando park.

Chicago Sun-Times

Loud finish for Bulls, but they’re quiet behind the scenes as deadline nears

The Bulls avenged last month’s loss to Orlando thanks to DeMar DeRozan and Ayo Dosunmu, who helped them pull away late, but with the Feb. 10 trade deadline on the horizon, there’s still a glaring hole the organization might want to fill.

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Rockets rookie Jalen Green to headline 2022 NBA Slam Dunk Contest field

Rockets rookie Jalen Green will join Orlando’s Cole Anthony, Golden State’s Juan Toscano-Anderson, and New York’s Obi Toppin in the 2022 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, per Shams Charania.

Miami Herald

Editorial: Despite all his manufactured anger, DeSantis failed to condemn Nazi demonstrators

Denounce the Nazi demonstrators in Orlando, Gov. Ron DeSantis. It’s that simple.

Orlando Sentinel

As officials denounce Nazi rallies in Orlando, DeSantis accuses political opponents of ‘smear’

ORLANDO, Fla. — Neo-Nazi demonstrations in Orlando over the weekend drew bipartisan condemnations from state and local officials, but Gov. Ron DeSantis remained silent until Monday afternoon when he responded to a question about the rallies with a tirade against his political enemies.

Orlando Sentinel

As officials denounce Nazi rallies in Orlando, DeSantis accuses political foes of ‘smear’

ORLANDO, Fla. — Neo-Nazi demonstrations in Orlando over the weekend drew bipartisan condemnations from state and local officials, but Gov. Ron DeSantis remained silent until Monday afternoon, when he responded to a question about the rallies with a tirade against his political enemies.

Orlando Sentinel

Florida officials denounce weekend Nazi demonstrations in Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. — After a small group wearing Nazi symbols was seen demonstrating and yelling antisemitic slurs in the Orlando area over the weekend, local and statewide officials issued statements condemning their actions as hateful and disturbing.

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