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Florida recount: Rick Scott takes U.S. Senate seat from Bill Nelson

After the manual recount, incumbent Democrat U.S. Bill Nelson narrowed Rick Scott's lead down to 10,033, but remained behind, giving the race to Scott. Nelson officially conceded.

Florida recount: Andrew Gillum concedes race for governor to Ron DeSantis

Andrew Gillum conceded Saturday and congratulated Republican Ron DeSantis on becoming Florida's next governor.

Former foes Uber and Mears creating first taxi and ride-share partnership in the U.S.

Uber and Mears are entering into the first-ever partnership between taxi and ride-share in the United States. It launches in Central Florida Nov. 26.

Embry-Riddle professor, father die in Arizona plane crash, officials say

Randall J. Lynch was a professor at the Daytona Beach campus of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

PODCAST: Why are Florida elections so messy? (Ep. 59)

Bad ballot design. Votes by email. Under votes. Over votes. Orlando Sentinel politics editor Steven Lemongello, columnist Scott Maxwell and senior reporter Beth Kassab break down the 2018 election failings and offer some hope on what can be done to avoid these debacles in the latest Orlando Sentinel Conversations podcast.

Hot shooting helps Magic roll to 131-117 victory over New York Knicks, extending win streak

Hot shooting helped the Orlando Magic roll to a 131-117 home triumph against the New York Knicks, extending Orlando's win streak to three games.

Joey Logano wins first NASCAR Cup title, fulfilling dream of 6-year-old self

Joey Logano wins his first NASCAR Cup title, outlasting rival Martin Truex Jr. in the Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Florida State shows progress during dramatic upset of No. 20 Boston College

The Florida State defense showed progress during the Seminoles' dramatic upset of No. 20 Boston College on Saturday at Doak Campbell Stadium.

Jaguars squander 16-point, 2nd-half lead at home in last-seconds loss to Steelers

Ben Roethlisberger lunged in from the 1-yard line for the winning touchdown with 5 seconds remaining as the Pittsburgh Steelers rallied from 16 points down in the second half for a 20-16 victory at Jacksonville, a crushing defeat for the Jaguars.

Buccaneers go back to Winston but lose 38-35 at Giants

Tampa Bay (3-7) put together a thwarted comeback after Jameis Winston replaced a turnover-plagued Ryan Fitzpatrick in the third quarter and led four touchdown drives in a 38-35 loss at the Giants.

'Fantastic Beasts 2' charms with $62 million debut

While that's slightly lower than the domestic start of "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them," it was easily enough to dominate the weekend box office.

Top Orlando arts events: '3 to See' for week of Nov. 19

Orlando Sentinel arts critic Matthew J. Palm picks the top events of the week.

A few bumps, but 'Avenue Q' remains worth a visit

"Avenue Q" theater review by Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm

Theatre Downtown's 'Christmas Carol' revival has been canceled

Theater West End had planned on hosting the revival of the popular production.

'Winter Wonderettes' is a pretty piece of holiday tinsel

"Winter Wonderettes" review by Oralndo Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm

Design of Orlando's new tallest building Zoi House features gentle curve

Tweaked designs for the Zoi House are out, and there's a significant new twist in the look of what would become Orlando's tallest building.

Disney names its 'Star Wars' rides, announces Epcot shows

Disney Parks leader Bob Chapek shared some details about for Star Wars land rides, Epcot shows, a hotel's name and more during D23 event in Orlando

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