Friday, February 24, 2017

Priebus' reported FBI request & possible pot crackdown

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Good morning. It's Friday, February 24. White House chief of staff Reince Priebus asked a top FBI official to dispute media reports that President Trump's campaign advisers were frequently in touch with Russian intelligence agents during the election, a White House official said late Thursday.

A day after President Trump announced he'll rescind an Obama administration order on transgender students, Central Florida districts say they'll accommodate them on case-by-case basis.

See a photo gallery of things to do this weekend in Orlando and Central Florida, including Speedweeks, Mardi Gras, Food & Wine Fest and more.

Today's Top Headlines

 

White House chief of staff Reince Priebus asked FBI to dispute Russia reports

The official said Priebus' request came after the FBI told the White House it believed a New York Times report last week describing those contacts was not accurate. [More]

 

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Central Florida schools accommodate transgender students 'case-by-case'

Orange County, the area's largest district, recommends allowing students to use staff or private facilities, said Lorena Hitchcock, a district spokeswoman. [More]

 

Ocoee man pleads guilty to hack attempt at Clinton Foundation in jihadist conspiracy theory

Timothy Sedlak, 43, is facing up to five years in federal prison on computer hacking charges. [More]

 

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Orlando police officer shoots man firing BB gun at Wal-Mart where Lt. Debra Clayton was killed

The incident started when the suspect approached a man who was loading groceries into the back of his pickup. [More]

 

Spicer: Feds could step up enforcement against marijuana use in states

The move could undercut the growing number of jurisdictions moving to legalize the drug for recreational purposes. [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

Magic give up 11-point lead in 4th quarter, lose to Blazers 112-103

The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Orlando Magic 112-103 on Thursday night [More]

 

Pole-sitter Chase Elliott overcomes shaky start to claim Can-Am Duel

Elliott fought back from a seemingly ruinous start to earn a come-from-behind win during the Thursday's opening. [More]

 

Orlando City eager to bounce back after preseason bumps

Orlando City is eager to bounce back after suffering preseason scrimmage losses and dealing with injury issues. [More]

 

Thursday's NBA trade deadline passes without Orlando Magic making a deal

The 2017 NBA trade deadline passed Thursday afternoon without the Orlando Magic making a deal, a team official confirmed. [More]

 

Jameis Winston says he used "poor word choice" in telling kids girls should be silent

Jameis Winston, former FSU quarterback, made a stereotypical gender comment during an appearance at Melrose Elementary School in St. Petersburg on Wednesday. [More]

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

Universal sets Halloween Horror Nights dates for 2017

HHN will begin Sept. 15 and run on 34 select nights between then and Nov. 4. That's three more nights than in 2016 and the most in the event's history, Universal says. [More]

 

Fill your calendar with food festivals around Central Florida and beyond

It’s festival season again, and lucky us, there are plenty of food-centric festivities to sink your teeth into. [More]

 

Rick Springfield's goal: Make you sweat

Rick Springfield keeps a busy schedule touring, acting and writing and vows to continue as long as he can. [More]

 

Skyplex Orlando gets another new ride

The entertainment offerings at Skyplex Orlando continue to grow as the project’s developers released details about another thrill ride coming to the International Drive complex. [More]

 

At the Polasek Museum, views of Haiti and the world beyond

Haitian artist Frantz Zéphirin exhibits at the Polasek Museum in Winter Park. [More]

 

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