Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Shortchanging the arts & Noor Salman trial

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Maxwell: Florida legislators gut arts even while spending big

Florida legislators gut arts funding even while spending big. The latest slashing of Florida's arts & cultural grant program reduced funding by 90 percent ... to just 0.003 percent of the state's $88 billion budget.

Noor Salman trial: Lawyers give final arguments before jury deliberates

Jurors will begin deliberating today in the trial of Noor Salman, the widow of Pulse gunman Omar Mateen.

Florida ordered to redo how it restores felons' voting rights

The state of Florida is being ordered by a federal judge to come up with a new way of deciding how and when former prisoners can get their voting rights restored.

Marco Rubio stuck in middle of furious gun debate

When it comes to preventing mass shootings, like the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School massacre, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio is looking for compromise. But in a bitter  debate over gun laws, both sides of the issue see less room for the middle ground he occupies. 

Disney-run government Reedy Creek faces personnel issues after consultant's report

The Disney-run government Reedy Creek Improvement District is facing high employee turnover and low morale in its tech department, according to a consultant's report, and earlier this year fired a human resources manager.

Bianchi: Steve Spurrier 'interested' in coaching Orlando's next pro football team — and maybe Tebow will be QB

Florida Gators legend Steve Spurrier may be the next Head Ball Coach of a potential Alliance of American Football team in Orlando.

Willie Taggart wants FSU QBs Deondre Francois, James Blackman to win over teammates

FSU coach Willie Taggart has a distinct mission for his quarterbacks this spring in anticipation for next season.

Often inconsistent, Mario Hezonja tries to solidify areas of improvement

Often inconsistent, the Magic's Mario Hezonja has been up and down during his three seasons with the Orlando Magic.

Diaz: Doug Marrone has no time for sentimental reflection on Jags journey

While the Jacksonville Jaguars shocked many by reaching the AFC Championship Game last season, Doug Marrone focuses on building on that success, not reliving it.

Dom Dwyer set to return for Orlando City in match against New York Red Bulls

It's been a long road to match fitness for Orlando City striker Dom Dwyer.

Universal: Aventura rooftop lounge has a name — Bar 17 Bistro

The rooftop bar atop Universal Orlando's new Aventura Hotel will be called Bar 17 Bistro when it opens in August of 2018

Casey Anthony: Marcia Clark draws on Jose Baez book

Marcia Clark, who prosecuted O.J. Simpson, says the Jose Baez book 'Presumed Guilty' helped her investigate the Casey Anthony case for the premiere of her A&E series.

'Roseanne': The Conners discover you can go home again, especially in an ABC reboot

The return of the iconic sitcom "Roseanne" picks up the story of the blue-collar Conner family in the Trump era.

Ocean Ridge estate in country music video listed for $24.95 million

The two-story Ocean Ridge estate that can be seen in country music artist Jenny Tolman's video for "Something to Complain About" is up for sale, listed for $24.95 million. Completed in 2017, the 13,542-square-foot oceanfront estate is at 6161 N. Ocean Blvd.

'The Voice' is becoming a battle of Kelly Clarkson versus Blake Shelton — for country singers

The real battle this season on "The Voice" might actually be between two of its judges.

Two Orlando area attorneys suspended indefinitely

Two Orlando-area lawyers, Christopher Phillip Hancock and Jacqueline Marie Kinsella, were suspended indefinitely by the Florida Supreme Court under unusual circumstances in two unrelated cases.

SeaWorld Orlando extends Seven Seas Food Fest by 2 weekends

SeaWorld Orlando theme park has extended its 2018 Seven Seas Food Festival — alongside its concert series — for two weekends. It's also adding Latin-inspired cuisine to the fest's dining options

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