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School transfer law: Parents can seek new campuses, but not many have room

Central Florida parents can apply now to switch their children's schools, but they'll find that many local schools don't have room, muting the promise of the 2016 school transfer law.

Department of Education announces federal aid for Puerto Rico schools

Puerto Rico will receive nearly $600 million in emergency federal assistance to boost schools struggling in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, the U.S. Department of Education announced on Monday.

*NSYNC fans on Walk of Fame star: 'It's about time'

Orlando-based boy band *NSYNC will receive a star on the Walk of Fame in Hollywood.

Orlando policy tweak could splash new murals around town

Popular murals that adorn walls in trendy Orlando neighborhoods could soon be allowed on fronts of buildings in parts of the city. City planners are developing a policy that would permanently exempt murals from Orlando's sign code and allow some on fronts of buildings.

Volusia leads Central Florida counties in school-threat arrests since Parkland massacre

Volusia County has arrested 26 kids for threats against schools since the Feb. 14 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland.

Jim Morris, Hurricanes spoil FSU coach Mike Martin's attempt at NCAA wins record

Martin, who is tied with the late Augie Garrido with 1,975 career wins, will have to wait to break the NCAA wins record with FSU heading to Clemson for a three-game series beginning Saturday.

Dolphins acquire local talent among undrafted rookie signees

The Miami Dolphins signed defensive tackle Anthony Moten (University of Miami), running back Gregory Howell Jr. (Florida Atlantic University) and kicker Greg Joseph (FAU) among their undrafted rookie signees.

Orlando City holds on to defeat Colorado 2-1, wins fifth straight match

Orlando City remained hot with a road victory against the Colorado Rapids.

Baseball district tournament preview: Oviedo playing with heavy hearts

The baseball district tournament preview includes notes on Oviedo, Hagerty, Olympia, Cypress Creek and more.

Sadly, UCF role model Shaquem Griffin gets drafted behind Gators troublemaker Antonio Callaway

How did UCF role model Shaquem Griffin get drafted behind Florida Gators troublemaker Antonio Callaway?

'Infinity War' opens with record $250M, passing 'Star Wars'

A whole lot of superheroes added up to a whole lot of ticket sales. The superhero smorgasbord "Avengers: Infinity Wars" opened with predictable shock-and-awe,

Comedian Michelle Wolf draws laughs, gasps at White House Correspondents' Dinner

If President Donald Trump isn't comfortable being the target of jokes, comedian Michelle Wolf gave him and others plenty of reasons to squirm Saturday night.

Puerto Rico: 'Frontline,' NPR investigate 'Blackout'

PBS' 'Frontline' and NPR tell the story of the worst blackout in U.S. history in 'Blackout in Puerto Rico,' premiering Tuesday on PBS stations.

Burning Man festival co-founder Larry Harvey dies at 70

Friends call Harvey a visionary for starting a counterculture movement that now attracts some 70,000 people to Nevada's Black Rock Desert each summer.

MSNBC's Joy Reid can't prove hackers wrote homophobic posts, apologizes for 'hurtful' remarks

MSNBC's Joy Reid, under fire for homophobic language in old blog posts, apologized Saturday for any past comments that belittled or mocked the LGBTQ community.

Bella Collina owners ordered to pay developers' legal bills

Owners in Lake County's Bella Collina golf community ordered by federal judge to pay legal fees of DCS Investment Holdings, affiliated with Washington Redskins.

Disney World: Watch the sun come up at Magic Kingdom on May Day

Walt Disney World plans to welcome spring and livestream the sunrise from Magic Kingdom on May Day