Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Russia questions mount & local home sales plunge

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Good morning. It's Wednesday, February 15. U.S. intelligence agencies and Congress will continue to investigate Russia's involvement in the 2016 presidential election, even after President Trump fired his national security adviser for providing inaccurate accounts of his contacts with the Russian ambassador last year.

Orlando-area home sales dropped more than 26 percent in January from December, the largest decrease in Orange and Seminole counties since the deep freeze of the recession in January 2009.

Browse a photo gallery of the top dogs at the Westminster Kennel Club, including the winner, Rumor the German shepherd.

Today's Top Headlines

 

Flynn firing, report of Trump camp calls to Russian intelligence to keep probe alive

The New York Times reported late Tuesday that members of Trump's campaign had repeated contacts with Russian intelligence officials during the year before the election. [More]

 

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Orlando-area home sales drop 26 percent in a month — biggest drop in 8 years

Spring is expected to bring a more dynamic market as the peak buying season nears, the Orlando Regional Realtor Association said. [More]

 

Activists call for Disney's Bob Iger to leave Trump's advisory council

A coalition of activist groups thinks Mickey Mouse and Donald Trump are not a magical combination – and they organized a rally Tuesday to say so. [More]

 

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Bill filed to bar access to recordings of Pulse-like attacks

A bill has been filed to restrict access to video and audio recordings of someone's death, including in Pulse-like attacks. [More]

 

Federal immigration agents arrest a DACA-eligible 'Dreamer' near Seattle, lawsuit says

A man who was brought to the U.S. illegally as a child but was protected from deportation by the Obama administration has been taken into custody in the Seattle [More]

 

Republicans block Dem effort to get Trump's tax returns

House Republicans on Tuesday blocked an attempt by Democrats to use an obscure law to obtain President Donald Trump's tax returns from the IRS. [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

Terrence Ross says he's excited to join the Orlando Magic

The Orlando Magic like Terrence Ross' shooting and athleticism [More]

 

Magic trade Serge Ibaka to Toronto for draft pick, Terrence Ross

The Orlando Magic are trading Serge Ibaka to the Toronto Raptors for a first-round draft pick and Terrence Ross [More]

 

Call this awful era in Magic history 'Fifty Shades of Rob Hennigan'

Having to trade Serge Ibaka to Toronto is further proof Orlando Magic General Manager Rob Hennigan is out of his league [More]

 

Magic GM Rob Hennigan: "The hot seat" is warranted

Embattled Orlando Magic GM Rob Hennigan is on the hotseat and he knows why. After five years of his rebuild, his team is still one of the worst in the league [More]

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

Rumor the German shepherd wins best in show at Westminster

Owners of some of the Westminster Kennel Club dog show's giant breeds say there's no small joy in thinking big. [More]

 

Jimmy Buffett looks at Amway Center appearance

Everyone's favorite Parrothead is headed to Orlando in May. [More]

 

Blind dogs get second chance with 'halo' device

Muffin's Halo is a wearable device for dogs that allows them to navigate their world with less stress. [More]

 

At 75, the Morse Museum still sparkles

The Morse Museum in Winter Park celebrates 75 years of bringing art to Central Florida. [More]

 

Peyton Manning on 'Modern Family'; 'Big Bang' blowup

Peyton Manning acts on 'Modern Family,' and Amy fumes after Sheldon talks on 'The Big Bang Theory.' [More]

 

 
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