| Good morning. It's Thursday, May 26. Users of Juice Bike Share in Orlando traveled roughly 49,500 miles – enough to circle the earth twice – in the program's first year, expanding Orlando's biking footprint. A civil-rights group issued a scathing report on gay-to-straight "conversion therapy" and called for Congress to make the practice an act of criminal fraud. See photo of the 2016 valedictorians for Orange County schools. Here's what else is happening in Central Florida. Have a great day. Users of Juice Bike Share in Orlando traveled enough miles to circle the earth twice in the program's first year, greatly expanding Orlando's biking footprint. [More] The Southern Poverty Law Center details "the dark underbelly" of the conversion-therapy world, which it says continues to exist despite widespread condemnation. It supports a ban by Congress. [More] Pushing to get more students through college within four years, Gov. Rick Scott on Wednesday called on the state to pay for Bright Futures scholarships for summer classes and an end to certain fees for online courses. [More] For the first time since Chericia Brown and her two young children were killed by Brown's estranged husband, the Seminole County woman's parents are publicly speaking out. [More] Five years after Casey Anthony was acquitted of murdering her daughter, a civil lawsuit connected to the scandal is still grinding through Central Florida. [More] Orlando City recorded what proved to be a costly 2-2 draw against Philadelphia, with the Lions losing two players for their next game. [More] Steve Spurrier and Urban Meyer both had landmark seasons in their second year with Florida Gators. Can Jim McElwain do the same in his second season? [More] Orlando Pride midfielder Lianne Sanderson said she was thrilled to meet British prime minister David Cameron, who saluted her work helping the LGBT community. [More] After a week on trial with Orlando City, defender Dionatan Teixeira has received an offer to sign with the Lions. [More] Advertisement The Cleveland Cavaliers defeat the Toronto Raptors, 116-78, to take a 3-2 series Eastern Conference finals lead. [More] "Star Trek" legend William Shatner wants fans to know he is making a quick visit to MegaCon in Orlando. [More] WFTV-Channel 9 anchor Bob Opsahl closed his 38-year run at the ABC affiliate with thanks and nostalgic moments sure to touch longtime viewers. [More] For singer-songwriter Brian Kelley this weekend's Country 500 in Daytona Beach is much more than just another music festival — it's a homecoming celebration. [More] STK at Disney Springs opened its doors for a grand opening party filled with bites, music and cocktails. [More] Central Florida’s Canadian population came together to crown the Poutine Prince of Orlando on Monday. [More] | 
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