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Good morning. It's Friday, January 13. We'll be off Monday for Martin Luther King's birthday.

Even as Orlando police Master Sgt. Debra Clayton lay defenseless on the ground, accused killer Markeith Loyd kept shooting, police Chief John Mina said Thursday.

As Republicans said they will aggressively pursue their paramount 2017 goal of dismantling Obamacare, leaders left plenty of wiggle room Thursday about exactly what they will do.

Browse a photo gallery reminding us of why we love Florida in the winter.

Today's Top Headlines

 

Mina: Accused cop killer shot 'defenseless' Clayton on ground

Meanwhile, the funeral for Deputy First Class Norman Lewis, who was killed during the manhunt, has been postponed until Sunday. [More]

 

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Under pressure from Trump, GOP leaders look to early health care bill, details vague

Their caution underscored persistent divisions over how to recraft the law and a desire to avoid panicking the 20 million people who've gained coverage under Obamacare. [More]

 

Obama scrapping 'wet foot, dry foot' immigration policy for Cubans

The decision follows months of negotiations focused in part on getting Cuba to agree to take back people who had arrived in the U.S. [More]

 

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Nearly 1,000 Seminole students likely to switch schools

me Seminole County parents are furious as the school district prepares to transfer nearly 1,000 elementary students to different schools in August. [More]

 

Artegon Marketplace will close in two weeks

Outlying retailers such as Bass Pro Shop and the Cinemark will remain open. [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

Vucevic regains starting job as Vogel plans other changes

With the Orlando Magic faltering and their playoff hopes in jeopardy, coach Frank Vogel intends to make significant changes with the team's lineup and playing rotation. [More]

 

Magic castoff Harkless thriving with Trail Blazers

Once unable to earn consistent minutes during his final Orlando season, the 23-year-old small forward started all of the Blazers' playoff games last April. [More]

 

MLS releases Orlando City 2017 schedule

The first two matches of the 2017 season - a home-opener against NYCFC in the new stadium March 5 and a road trip to New England March 11 - were announced last month. [More]

 

Pride happy with two late-round picks in NWSL draft

Excited cheers erupted from the crowd as the Pride selected Driesse, who can also play defense and won national championships with Florida State and Penn State. [More]

 

Magic need best run of rebuild to save season

Orlado's mission has come down to doing the math. Maybe some improbable math. [More]

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

Circus provides chills, thrills for first-time performers

Kristen Michelle Wilson of Orlando is the first female ringmaster in the 146-year history of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey and one of the first-time performers with the circus. [More]

 

New Epcot festival pushes the arts

The new Walt Disney World Epcot festival includes Tarzan, caviar, Mary Blair, a Roy Lichtenstein-inspired drink and a sake-barrel cracking. [More]

 

Universal Orlando announces Mardi Gras 2017 concert lineup

Universal Studios announced the 12 acts scheduled to perform at this year's Mardi Gras event, which kicks off Feb. 4. [More]

 

Pulse tragedy inspires Spanish-language TV series 'Pulso 360'

An Orlando producer says he is doing a Pulse TV drama on Telemundo Orlando, which says it's not involved. [More]

 

First look: Ninjago ride breaks way into Legoland lineup

Central Florida's newest theme park attraction is a hands-on, hands-off experience. [More]

 

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