Thursday, February 23, 2017

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Good morning. It's Thursday, February 23. Despite an improving economy, more than 367,000 households in Central Florida are still living in poverty or one paycheck away from financial disaster.

Republicans who benefited from rowdy town halls six years ago and harnessed a wave of discontent to win seats in Congress are learning a hard lesson.

See a video about a Orlando International Airport's plans to add rooms for nursing mothers.

Today's Top Headlines

 

Over 367,000 Central Florida households teeter on financial edge

Orange and Seminole counties improved slightly, but in Osceola, the number of residents below the threshold increased by 3 percent. [More]

 

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Republicans who won after rowdy town halls are now avoiding them

Across the U.S., Democrats and their allies spent the short congressional recess protesting elected Republican politicians who are avoiding the events that often turn into shouting matches. [More]

 

Jackie Evancho, who sang at inauguration, wants Trump to meet with her and transgender sister

Teenage singer Jackie Evancho took to Twitter Wednesday to express her dismay with Donald Trump's revocation of federal protections for transgender students. [More]

 

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Crimeline crusader: Detective Barb gets results with Real Radio's help

In leading Crimeline, Barb Bergin has become a figure known "Detective Barb" who gets results with Real Radio's help. [More]

 

300 protest in Anaheim after videos show off-duty LAPD officer firing gun in dispute with teens

An off-duty Los Angeles police officer fired his gun Tuesday during a confrontation with at least two teenagers in Anaheim, authorities said. [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

Vucevic, Magic need to focus on rebounding more than ever

Nikola Vucevic and the Orlando Magic must concentrate on their rebounding now that they will play small ball [More]

 

B.J. Taylor helps seal UCF win at Temple

B.J. Taylor's late scoring helped UCF earn a win at Temple, extending the Knights' win streak to three games. [More]

 

Jones mounts comeback for girls basketball state semifinal win

Jones rallied from a 16-point deficit Wednesday to gut out a 57-56 overtime win over West Palm Beach Oxbridge Academy in a wild Class 5A state semifinal. [More]

 

Frank Vogel says tanking is not an option for Orlando Magic

The Orlando Magic will not tank their final 24 games this season, Frank Vogel says [More]

 

UCF athletics lands $5 million donation - largest in history by an alumnus

For Ken Dixon, a real estate developer from Kissimmee, it’s the second time he’s donated a significant sum to the school.  [More]

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

Florida's Siesta Beach named best beach in the U.S. by TripAdvisor

Florida is king of the beach again in the annual TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards with Siesta Beach on the Gulf Coast coming in at No. 1. [More]

 

Disney Cruise Line announces summer 2018 sailings

Countries that begin with the letter I headline Disney Cruise Line's plans for summer 2018 offerings. [More]

 

'This Is Us' produces tears, ratings

"NCIS" remains Tuesday's biggest draw, but "This Is Us" pulls in young adults as its season nears an end. [More]

 

6,590 computer keys capture Princess Leia for Ripley

Florida artist uses computer keys to create Carrie Fisher picture [More]

 

Hello Kitty Cafe Truck returns to Central Florida

The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck will be at Altamonte Mall on March 4 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The promotional food truck visited Florida Mall in October.  [More]

 

 
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