| Good morning. It's Friday, Feb. 26. The Holy Land Experience has seen $2.2 million in property tax savings since 2006, according to county officials. Columnist Scott Maxwell shares his thoughts on the Holy Land free-admission day "gift." SeaWorld admitted that multiple employees posed as animal-welfare activists so they could spy on critics. See photos of Hello Kitty store at Universal Orlando. Here's what else is happening in Central Florida. Have a great weekend. The Holy Land Experience has saved more than $2.2 million in taxes since state lawmakers granted it an exemption in 2006. [More] Brawling from the get-go, a fiery Marco Rubio went hard after Donald Trump in Thursday night's Republican debate, lacerating the front-runner's position on immigration, his privileged background, his speaking style and more. [More] A gunman with a significant criminal history in Broward County who was armed with an "assault-style" weapon drove through a south-central Kansas town, taking shots at people, before storming the factory where he worked. Authorities said he killed three people and wounded 14 before being shot dead by an officer. [More] The completely renovated Food Hall, located in the Airside 2 terminal home to Southwest and Virgin America, opened Tuesday at the Orlando International Airport after nearly six months of construction. [More] Multiple SeaWorld employees posed as animal-welfare activists so they could spy on critics, the company admitted Thursday. [More] With Stephen Curry leading the way, the defending NBA champion Golden State Warriors beat the Magic 130-114 at Amway Center. Curry scored 51 points, grabbed seven rebounds and delivered eight assists. [More] Jameis Winston was so anxious about getting an iPhone video of Steph Curry during pre-game warm-ups Thursday night that security guards at Amway Center had to tell him to take a few steps back because he was getting too close to the court. [More] Orlando City rookie Richie Laryea is embracing the tougher MLS level of play, accepting lumps during friendlies and critcism from coach Adrian Heath. [More] Windermere Prep went to the state tournament for the first time in school history, and Thursday night went home champions. [More] The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex has introduced Cosmic Quest, an interactive gaming experience that emphasizes STEM - science, technology, engineering and math - adventures in a NASA way. [More] Vine stars and rap duo Jack & Jack will perform at House of Blues Orlando on Feb. 28. [More] SeaWorld Orlando introduced the public to its ride vehicle for its under-construction Mako roller coaster last week. Picture a blue, sharp-nosed, beady-eyed water creature with a SeaWorld logo on its snout. [More] Must we still issue "spoiler alerts" on "Star Wars" references? Today's topic involves a pinch of film plot — mostly character-driven issues — surrounding the newish Star Wars Launch Bay and other attractions at Disney's Hollywood Studios. [More] The Central Florida Fair expands to three weekends and will feature several musical acts including Pop Evil, K-Ci & JoJo and Jory Boy. [More] | 
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