Saturday, June 24, 2017

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I'm Isabelle D'Antonio, web producer for OrlandoSentinel.com. Here are some of the top stories I don't want you to miss this Saturday. Send me an email and let me know what you think. Have a great start to your weekend!

Good morning. It's Saturday, June 24. First up, Central Florida parents and students got good news last week when Gov. Rick Scott said the top Bright Futures scholarship would cover more college costs.

Next, Orange County's first transgender deputy is inspiring change in her agency to help ease the long process of changing genders.

Lastly, looking for something to do this weekend? Check out a gallery of events and activities in Central Florida here.

Today's Top Headlines

 

Bright Futures, financial aid to increase this year

Florida leaders made a one-year boost to state scholarships, financial aid and universities but decided not to revamp much about Florida's higher education system. [More]

 

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Orange County's first transgender deputy: 'I’m becoming who I want to be'

Coming out as transgender in the male-dominated career field of law enforcement, Orange County's first transgender deputy faces obstacles, triumphs. [More]

 

Under investigation, SeaWorld subpoenaed for executives' comments on 'Blackfish' doc

The U.S. Department of Justice and the Securities Exchange Commission subpoenaed the theme park company. [More]

 

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Gov. Rick Scott signs medical marijuana bill into law

Florida patients with certain debilitating diseases will have access to medical marijuana under a bill signed into law by Gov. Rick Scott on Friday. [More]

 

911 caller in Fiamma workplace shooting: 'I can’t believe he didn’t shoot me'

Orange County Sheriff's Office releases 911 calls in the Orlando workplace shooting at Fiamma. [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

Magic draft pick Jonathan Isaac no longer questions himself

Orlando Magic draftee Jonthan Isaac no longer doubts himself. [More]

 

WKMG's Ping changed the course of Dwight, Stan and Magic history

Dwight Howard, Stan Van Gundy and Orlando Magic had history altered by Orlando TV reporter David "Ping" Pingalore. [More]

 

Orlando City hoping rematch with Chicago Fire yields better result

Orlando City hopes to end Saturday night's match against Chicago with a full squad after going down two players in their last meeting. [More]

 

UF falls to TCU, Gators to face Horned Frogs in elimination game Saturday

UF lost to TCU Friday night in the College World Series. The Gators will face the Horned Frogs in an elimination game Saturday. [More]

 

Why did the Magic trade the 25th and 35th picks in a deep draft?

Why did the Orlando Magic trade away the 25th and 35th picks in the deep 2017 NBA Draft? [More]

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

Mine Blower roller coaster explodes onto scene at Fun Spot

New thrill ride brings unexpected bunches of air time into Kissimmee location. [More]

 

'RuPaul's Drag Race': Who won?

Orlando's Trinity Taylor makes it to the finale of "RuPaul's Drag Race." [More]

 

'Skylight' serves a love affair caught up in ideas of class

Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm reviews "Skylight" at Mad Cow Theatre. [More]

 

Johnny Depp asks 'When was the last time an actor assassinated a president?'

Actor Johnny Depp asked the crowd at Glastonbury in Britain, when was the last time an actor assassinated the president? [More]

 

Spokesman: Bill Cosby plans series of town halls to educate youth on misbehavior

Bill Cosby will organize a series of town halls to help educate young people about problems their misbehavior could create and other issues, a spokesman said. [More]

 

 
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