Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Amendment 4 barriers & DeSantis signs smokable medical pot bill

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Amendment 4 advocates criticize Florida House bill that adds restrictions to felon voting rights

Florida voting rights advocates say a bill planned to be introduced Tuesday would create new barriers to restoring former felons' voting rights following the passage of Amendment 4.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs smokable medical marijuana bill into law

Eligible patients ordered medical marijuana by their doctor will be allowed to smoke the substance legally, under a bill signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday.

Walt Disney World fan from Canada says he has visited the parks 100 times

Reaching the milestone of 100 trips to Walt Disney World just sort of happened as the 57-year-old Canadian visited the Magic Kingdom a few months after it was built and returned regularly throughout the years.

A woman came to Winter Park from China to look at houses. Her real-estate agent raped her, police say

A woman who came from China to Winter Park to look at houses was raped by her real-estate agent, who told her not to report the crime to law enforcement because police would believe an American citizen over an immigrant, according to a warrant affidavit.

From Florida Hospital to AdventHealth, a rebranding journey of many years

AdventHealth is among the growing number of health systems that are undergoing rebranding, but the process can't happen overnight. It's more of a journey that can take a few years.

UCF women's basketball earns first at-large berth in school history, will face Arizona State in Coral Gables

The UCF women's basketball team earned the first NCAA Tournament at-large bid in school history and will face Arizona State in Coral Gables.

Jaguars legend Mark Brunell: 'The book isn't done being written about Blake Bortles' | Commentary

Jaguars legend Mark Brunell told the Sentinel's Mike Bianchi on his radio show that Blake Bortles is young enough to revitalize his career.

Michael Carter-Williams gives Magic energy, defense in debut

The Orlando Magic got a glimpse at what newly signed point guard Michael Carter-Williams can give them.

NCAA Tournament bracket 2019

Check out our printable bracket for the 2019 NCAA men's basketball tournament.

Rams to sign former Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles to one-year deal

Former Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles, who helped lead the team to the AFC Championship Game during the 2017 season, has agreed to a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Rams.

Pictures: Elton John dazzles fans at Amway Center

After canceling his November Orlando tour date at the very last minute, Elton John came back to dazzle fans at Amway Center on March 18.

Velvet Sessions: Taylor Dayne in Pulse benefit

Taylor Dayne will be in concert at Orlando's Hard Rock Hotel. It's a Velvet Sessions event that benefits the onePulse Foundation.

Disney World: Crepe place to open in Epcot's France pavilion

Walt Disney World — along with Chef Jerome Bocuse — is planning a creperie for Epcot's France pavilion.

Picture it: Construction for Universal's Endless Summer hotels

Construction continues on Universal's Endless Summer Resort. The Surfside Inn phase is set to open this summer, followed by Dockside Inn in 2020.

Tony Bennett: Timeless troubadour plays Orlando

In an interview, singer Tony Bennett salutes Lady Gaga, Art Tatum, Diana Krall, Duke Ellington, Amy Winehouse, Bill Evans and 'All the Things You Are.'

Chick-fil-A tests new menu item in Central Florida

Chick-fil-A is using Central Florida to test a new menu item starting Monday.

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