| Good morning. It's Tuesday, Feb. 27. We begin with Family-Match, which is trying to revolutionize the way that children stuck in Florida's foster-care system find a potential home. Meanwhile, in the wake of the Parkland school massacre, Orlando commissioners voted to make social-media threats against schools a misdemeanor offense. And finally, the Sentinel sat down with hotelier Harris Rosen. You can see more here. A wealthy tequila maker, his wife, two nonprofits and child-welfare workers are bringing a new system to match Florida's foster kids with prospective forever families. It's not quite eHarmony for adoption, but it's close. [More] Orlando officials voted Monday to close a loophole in state law, allowing authorities to arrest those who make vague social media threats against campuses. [More] Walt Disney Company's leader gave an update during a question-and-answer session at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference. [More] The school deputy vilified for failing to stop the Parkland shooter is fighting back. [More] Wekiva Parkway construction has resulted in hundreds of threatened gopher tortoises being dug from their burrows and taken elsewhere. Some of them are being transplanted to Rock Springs Run State. We'll report on how the parkway and Orange County lead the state in tortoise relocation. [More] The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Orlando Magic 112-105 [More] New UF quarterbacks coach Brian Johnson faces the challenge of helping to identify and mold the Gators' starting signal caller. [More] A tweet from a soccer player at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School caught the attention of soccer star Alex Morgan and the U.S. women's national team, which plan to host players mourning the loss of their teammate after a mass shooting. [More] Recruiting insider [More] Orlando Magic rookie Jonathan Isaac will not not play tonight, but he is on track to play for the Magic on Wednesday [More] Alabama will fill in for group that canceled because of illness; other acts set for theme park announced [More] 'Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story' will debut in July, the Paramount Network announced Monday — the sixth anniversary of the teen's death. [More] 'Survivor: Ghost Island,' the 36th edition of the franchise, features a fishing guide from Melbourne, a male model from the Florida Keys and a woman in graphic sales from Ocala. [More] The 11-day Florida Strawberry Festival draws on an eclectic mix from country to R&B to pop for its musical entertainment in 2018. [More] Kevin Smith tweeted fans early Monday that he had suffered a "massive heart attack" after shooting a comedy special in the Los Angeles area. [More] | 
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