Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Deportation push & hostile town halls

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Good morning. It's Wednesday, February 22. Under President Trump, the Homeland Security Department is greatly expanding the number of people living in the U.S. illegally who are considered a deportation priority.

Two Central Florida Republican congressmen faced off with angry, vocal crowds at town halls Tuesday, part of a growing trend across the country as lawmakers meet face-to-face with constituents for the first time since Donald Trump became president.

See a video about a half-eaten shark found on New Smyrna Beach.

Today's Top Headlines

 

Trump administration seeks to prevent 'panic' over new immigration enforcement policies

Federal officials cautioned that many of the changes will take time to implement because of costs and logistical challenges, and that Border Patrol agents and immigration officers will use their expanded powers with care and discretion. [More]

 

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Ross, Webster face hostile Central Florida crowds at town halls

The vocal opposition faced by legislators this month has been essentially the reverse of 2009, when conservative, anti-Obamacare protesters packed Democratic town halls. [More]

 

Bank to take over Fashion Square Mall on Thursday

The bank intends to keep running it as a mall. [More]

 

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Women fight off carjackers in Winter Garden' 2 arrested

The men ordered her to get out of the vehicle, but Carol Ann Hall, 72, and her friend fought back. [More]

 

Trump denounces anti-Semitism after Jewish community centers receive bomb threats

In just over six weeks, 53 centers in 26 states and one Canadian province have received 68 bomb threats. [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

Trade deadline brings high stakes for Orlando Magic

The Orlando Magic face a critical few days before the 2017 NBA trade deadline [More]

 

DeMarcus Cousins could be a D-mare in New Orleans

The New Orleans Pelicans could be in for a Dwightmare with DeMarcus Cousins [More]

 

UF tops South Carolina for Gators’ ninth consecutive win

The Florida Gators continue to win despite the loss of their starting center, overpowering South Carolina to claim UF's ninth consecutive victory. [More]

 

NASCAR's supportive embrace helps Chris Myers cope with tragedy

Chris Myers shares a collective heartbreak with Rick Hendrick and Dale Earnhardt Jr. Losses: unimaginable ones. [More]

 

Orlando City announces sellout for 2017 season opener

Orlando City's 2017 season opener in the new downtown stadium March 5 against NYCFC is sold out. Tickets are available on resale. [More]

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

Dr. Phillips Center's second phase to break ground next month

First, Orlando's City Council will be asked to sign off next week on the project's expected cost of at least $227.5 million. [More]

 

Nicole Kidman visits Walt Disney World

She stopped Monday at the Magic Kingdom while vacationing with her family and struck a delighted pose with Mickey Mouse. [More]

 

'Today' show anchor Hoda Kotb adopts baby girl

She said in an emotional phone interview that she adopted a newborn and named her Haley Joy. [More]

 

Kona Grill offers something for everyone: Review

Kona Grill in Winter Park hawks something for everyone in its varied menu that includes everything from sushi to flatbreads. [More]

 

Walt Disney World set to run Disney Princess Half Marathon

It's still a race with hard-core runners, but there might just be a bit more glitter involved as the Disney Princess Half Marathon is set for Sunday. [More]

 

 
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