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Educational bill under fire & all-star night

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I'm Stephen Ruiz, online content editor for OrlandoSentinel.com. If you sacrificed some sleep to watch the All-Star Game last night, good morning. We hope some of our top stories are a hit with you. Send me an email and let me know what you think.

Good morning. It's Wednesday, July 12. In our top story, columnist Scott Maxwell says the massive education bill that the Legislature passed is not only clunky. It violates the state Constitution.

In Miami, baseball's top players put on a show in the All-Star Game, which ended when Robinson Cano's 10th-inning home run gave the American League a 2-1 victory.

And finally, to find out more about the arrest of a staffer for state Rep. Darren Soto, click here.

Today's Top Headlines

 

Maxwell: Florida school bill: Not just bad. Unconstitutional.

The Florida Legislature passed a 274-page education bill that was a cram-packed mess, but also probably unconstitutional. [More]

 

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Robinson Cano's homer in the 10th lifts American League to All-Star Game win

Pitchers dominated before Robinson Cano's homer in the 10th inning gave the American League a 2-1 win as Miami hosted the 88th MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday at Marlins Park. [More]

 

Tallahassee man buys web names to prod Democratic candidates

Joe Mizereck, 63 of Tallahassee, owns dozens of domains. The supporter of GOP candidate Adam Putnam purchased several with the namesakes of several of Putnam's Democrat opponents as a gag. [More]

 

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Emails reveal Trump Jr. was offered info to show Russia's 'support for Mr. Trump'

Donald Trump Jr. accepted help from what was described as a Russian government effort to aid his father's campaign, according to emails he released publicly. [More]

 

As Orlando's heat index breaks 100 degrees, authorities share tips to beat the heat

With Orlando's heat index expected to hover between 100 and 105 degrees throughout the week, authorities are sharing techniques the public can use to beat the heat. [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

UF coach Jim McElwain ends vacation with bumpy day in SEC spotlight

UF coach Jim McElwain ended a relaxing vacation with a bumpy stop in the SEC Media Days spotlight. [More]

 

Bianchi: Why haven’t Gators been able to develop a quarterback since Tim Tebow?

Why haven't Gators had a decent starting QB since Tim Tebow? [More]

 

Colombian Juan Quintero negotiating with MLS, could land in Chicago over Orlando City

Colombian midfielder Juan Quintero, who is heavily linked to Orlando City and Chicago, confirmed he is in the United States in advanced negotiations with Major League Soccer [More]

 

Jimbo Fisher, Nick Saban tested each other often during their tenures at LSU

Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher and Alabama coach Nick Saban tested each other often during their tenures at LSU, according to former Tiger Marcus Spears. [More]

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

Puddles Pity Party forms lonely parade to Orlando's Plaza Live

Singing clown Puddles Pity Party will perform at Plaza Live in Orlando. [More]

 

KISS rockers Simmons, Stanley hosting veterans fundraiser at Orlando Rock & Brews

KISS rockers Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley are hosting a veterans fundraiser at the new Rock & Brews location in Lee Vista on Aug. 9. [More]

 

Tall bottle meets tall man: NBA great Yao Ming christens Majestic Princess cruise ship

For the christening ceremony of the new Majestic Princess cruise ship, Princess Cruises brought a really tall bottle of champagne and a really tall man in the form of former NBA star Yao Ming. [More]

 

Disney Springs' Portobello reopening as Terralina Crafted Italian in fall 2017

Disney Springs' Portobello will reopen as Terralina Crafted Italian in Fall 2017. [More]

 

Netflix sets Oct. 27 premiere date for 'Stranger Things 2'

"Stranger Things" fans won't have to wait until Halloween to catch up with the goings-on in Hawkins, Ind. [More]

 

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