| Good morning. It's Saturday, November 18. First up, a new statewide initiative is pairing domestic-violence survivors with free attorneys to help them get civil protection orders. Next, the Florida Democratic Party chairman is resigning after a report detailing a hostile and "creepy" work environment he created for women. Finally, looking for something to do today? Check out a gallery of events and activities in Central Florida here. In the first six months, the program has resulted in an "unprecedented" 10 lifetime injunctions against abusers. [More] Florida Democratic Party chairman Stephen Bittel is resigning after a Politico report detailing claims from six anonymous staffers that he created a hostile and “creepy” work environment. [More] Brazil, UK, Canada buyers still drive Orlando real estate despite currency exchange fluctuations, federal concerns about immigration and stock market strength. [More] Orange County starts new high school magnet program for high school students who want to be teachers. [More] The Farmworkers Association of Florida recently started the fourth Campesinos Garden in the state — this one in Apopka — to provide people who work in agriculture with nutritious vegetables. [More] USA Today reports that FSU coach Jimbo Fisher is being targeted by Texas A&M, but he won't bail on Seminoles like Urban Meyer bailed on Gators. [More] The Wildcats ran all over the Blue Darters. [More] The No. 15 UCF football team is looking for a statement victory over Temple after the Owls defeated the Knights 26-25 in Orlando last year. [More] Dr. Phillips scored a touchdown with 15 seconds to play for a region semifinal win over top-ranked Osceola. [More] Wekiva's second half comeback propels the Mustangs into first regional final in school history. [More] While Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge won't arrive to Disneyland or Disney's Hollywood Studios until 2019, the name of the planet the team has created has been revealed. [More] Orlando-area restaurants offer some special nightly deals. [More] On Thursday, broadcaster Leeann Tweeden wrote an essay in which she alleged that Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., forcibly groped and kissed her. [More] Rotten Tomatoes waited more than 24 hours to post a poor critics' score for the new Warner Bros. film "Justice League," breaking with tradition. [More] Martha Stewart once said her time in prison was "horrifying," but now she says it helps her connect with co-star Snoop Dogg on their VH1 show. [More] | 
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