| Good morning. It's Wednesday, Feb. 24. Red-light cameras have taken a beating across the state, but suggestions of the cameras' demise in Florida appear to be premature. Bridget Pine, whose husband Scott was killed in the line of duty early last year, is caught in a legislative battle over receiving more benefits and reforming the state pension system. See photos of the future lands, rides and attractions coming to Disney. Here's what else is happening in Central Florida. Have a great day. Despite a recent court ruling and a repeal progressing in the Florida House, local governments say they stand behind red light cameras. [More] The widow of an Orange deputy killed in the line of duty is fighting for changes to the state pension system but is caught in a political battle of wills between the House and Senate. [More] An Altamonte Springs woman is facing a first-degree murder charge after allegedly shooting and killing her 29-year-old son while he was in the shower Tuesday, police said. [More] The meteorologist in charge for the National Weather Service's southeast Louisiana office says at least seven tornadoes have hit southeast Louisiana and southwest Mississippi. [More] With a big win in Nevada, Donald Trump claimed a third straight commanding victory in the race for the Republican presidential nomination. [More] The Orlando Magic rode center Nik Vucevic's season-high 35 points, 22 from Victor Oladipo and 21 from Evan Fournier to hold off the Sixers with a potent fourth quarter. [More] Imagine if LeBron James got up this morning and decided he hates Cleveland. Golden State looks like a better title bet, so he fills out a little paperwork and is in the Warriors' starting lineup. Never happen, right? Right, because the NBA knows such freedom of choice would be a train wreck. The Florida Legislature doesn't see things that way. [More] The Florida Gators continued to struggle in SEC play, falling to Vanderbilt at home Tuesday night. [More] Bright lights. Larger court. Media and fans surrounding the sidelines. Everything was different, amplified for Windermere Prep as it played its first boys basketball state tournament in school history. [More] Orlando City homegrown center back Tommy Redding faces a pivotal year in his development as he enters his third season as a professional. [More] Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm reviews "Kinky Boots" at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Orlando. [More] The paparazzi are gone, the celeb quotient has diminished somewhat and Wahlburgers is down to business with a fervor. [More] Later this month, one college student will share the stage with Grammy Award-nominated singer Josh Groban in front of thousands. The University of Central Florida senior has been tapped to play in a trio of Groban's shows, including a stop in Orlando. [More] British rockers Def Leppard have rescheduled their missed concert in Orlando and will return to Amway Center on Friday, May 20 [More] After playing an obscure 1980s old school hip-hop track, the 107.3 dial switch from playing contemporary hits from artists such as Muse, Coldplay and the Black Keys to songs by Shakira, Marc Anthony and Mana. [More] | 
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