| Good morning. It's Tuesday, Feb. 13. We begin with some Central Florida residents who are bothered by the prospect that a toll road could be pushed into their neighborhood because of preservationists. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump is expected to talk about infrastructure improvements during a stop in Orlando on Friday. And finally, it's time to go to the dogs -- the ones from the Westminster Dog Show, specifically. We have a photo gallery here. Controversy over whether to pave a tolled expressway across Split Oak forest is headed toward decision in about a month, with a key public hearing coming Tuesday and residents of the Lake Ajay community emerging to keep the road away from their homes and near or within Split Oak. [More] Flight restrictions for “VIP movement,” typically associated with presidential visits, will be issued for Friday in Orlando and for the weekend in Palm Beach, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. [More] U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson came out swinging Monday against President Trump’s proposed NASA budget and plan to turn over the International Space Station to private hands. [More] A 15-year-old boy died from the injuries he suffered in a jet-ski accident Sunday in a Windermere lake. [More] Orlando commissioners OK'd a new ordinance Monday to allow Airbnb-style short-term rentals in most residential areas. Previously such rentals shorter than 30 days were prohibited. Now they'll be allowed so long as the homeowner is living at the home. [More] The Orlando Magic lost to the Chicago Bulls 105-101 as a late comeback attempt fell short. [More] Brehanna Daniels, 24, is thought to be the first African American female tire changer in NASCAR history. [More] The Jacksonville Jaguars announced several changes Monday, including no tarps covering seats at EverBank Field for the 2018 season, lower concession prices and new uniforms and helmets to come. [More] Preseason isn’t exactly Scott Sutter’s favorite part of the MLS calendar. [More] 17-year-old Chloe Kim dominated the Olympic women's halfpipe snowboarding final on Tuesday, soaring to a gold medal. [More] The current No. 1 indoor coaster, in terms of length, is in Phantasialand in Germany [More] Jordan Peele's "Get Out," James Ivory's "Call Me by Your Name" and a pair of wins for "The Handmaid's Tale" led this year's WGA Award honorees. [More] In honor of Black History month, Variety asked actors, directors and composers of Hollywood what seminal black films inspired them as artists. [More] The film industry’s unheralded nerds were in the spotlight, as the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences celebrated behind-the-scenes innovations that make much of the spectacle of the movies possible. [More] Epcot's Flower and Garden Festival is springing up in the World Showcase with fresh flavors. [More] | 
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