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Oscars fiasco & Martin killing anniversary

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Good morning. It's Monday, February 27. Oscars night started so promisingly, then ended in a fiasco. "La La Land" was originally named the best picture, then it was revealed that "Moonlight" was the actual winner.

See a photo gallery of highlights from the 89th Academy Awards.

The Trayvon Martin killing five years ago this week unleashed a firestorm of public protest and spurred the Black Lives Matter phenomenon.

Today's Top Headlines

 

'Moonlight' wins best picture at Oscars after La La Land fiasco

The team for "La La Land" announced the error, the audience gasped, and presenter Warren Beatty said he had been handed an envelope with the wrong information. [More]

 

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Trayvon Martin: Five years after his death, struggle for civil rights continues

Young black men in Central Florida have made some gains since Trayvon Martin was killed five years ago. They've lost ground in other areas. [More]

 

'I knew he'd be there': Tragedy bonds OPD chief, Orange County sheriff

John Mina and Jerry Demings have been the face of resilience and strength in the face of multiple tragedies, most recently with the loss of two of their own officers. [More]

 

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As Trump's deportation plans take hold, anxiety grows in Florida's farm fields

A newfound fear of the future has already cast a pall over the farms and fields in the largely undocumented migrant communities east of Tampa. [More]

 

SunRail ticket revenue is less than ticketing expense

"If we have to pay more money to collect revenue than we are actually collecting, why does it make sense to collect it at all?" asked Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer. [More]

 

Trump's choice for Navy secretary withdraws

It's the second nominee to head a military service who has bowed out in recent weeks. [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

Bianchi: Great American Wreck turns into a thrilling Kurt Busch victory

As Kurt Busch captured his huge victory with a last-lap pass, Daytona 500 remains one of the most thrilling sporting events in the world. [More]

 

Dale Earnhardt Jr. happy despite crashing out at Daytona

Dizziness and other symptoms were so severe that Earnhardt thought he might never race again. [More]

 

UCF upsets No. 15 Cincinnati

It marked the Knights' fourth victory over a ranked opponent and first since 2011 when the team defeated No. 4 UConn. [More]

 

N.J. woman honors late cousin with Disney Princess Half Marathon victory

She was among about 35 friends and relatives participating in the memory of Gabrielle Arcangeli, who died last July when she fell off a golf cart and struck her head on the ground. [More]

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

Viola Davis won an Oscar and gave an amazing speech; no one is surprised

Viola Davis won the best supporting actress Oscar for her role in "Fences." As soon as she took the stage, everyone knew we were in for a heck of a speech. [More]

 

Bill Paxton: Big love for a fine actor

Bill Paxton starred in a string of hit movies, but his greatest role was on TV in HBO's "Big Love." [More]

 

Stars wear blue ribbons on Oscars red carpet to support ACLU

Stars are mixing high fashion with some advocacy on the Oscars red carpet. [More]

 

To the sound of Broadway, Orlando Ballet salutes its leading lady — Harriett Lake

Orlando Sentinel arts critic reviews Orlando Ballet's "Best of Broadway" program [More]

 

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