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Magic booted from playoffs & is Visit Florida a goner?

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Magic get blown out of the playoffs, but, hey, at least they were in the playoffs | Commentary

The Magic fell behind big early against the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night and were ousted from the NBA playoffs in five games.

Visit Florida on chopping block in latest state budget talks

Senate leaders are prepared to let Visit Florida, the state's tourism marketing agency, fade away, according to their latest budget offer to House budget negotiators.

Team that rescues astronauts in emergencies conducts first at-sea training with Boeing's craft

Department of Defense teams carried out the first at-sea tests of a Boeing's CST-100 Starliner training astronaut capsule Tuesday, a critical test ahead of the company's planned crewed flight in November.

Florida Virtual School CEO says she's a knighted 'genius.' Um … what? | Commentary

Florida Virtual School CEO says she's a knighted 'genius.' Um ... what? More questions at the state's online school emerge, Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell writes.

In Seminole County, 3D tech creates a virtual crime scene

A tool being used by the Seminole County Sheriff's Office can help solve crimes by using 3D technology to virtually place investigators, lawyers and jurors in the middle of a crime scene.

Magic lose big to Raptors, eliminated from playoffs

The Orlando Magic concluded the franchise's best season since 2012 with an ugly road loss to the Toronto Raptors that bounced them out of the playoffs Tuesday night.

Orlando City looking to gain momentum heading into tough stretch

Orlando City coach James O'Connor said his team is off to a "decent enough" start, but the Lions are still looking for some consistency.

Orlando Pride coach Marc Skinner pleased to see team improve, embrace his style of play

Orlando Pride coach Marc Skinner wanted to switch things up a bit Sunday against Reign FC.

Atlanta Braves land in top 5 of Grapefruit League total attendance in final spring training at Disney

The Atlanta Braves ranked fifth in total attendance during their final spring training at Disney World's Champion Stadium, it was announced Tuesday by the Florida Sports Foundation.

Fun Spot: Ferris wheel coming down; flashy replacement set

A 30-year-old ride is being replaced with a flashy Ferris wheel at the Fun Spot location near Orlando's International Drive.

Florida: Strangeness makes 'Weirdest State' attractive, author says

In the book 'A Florida State of Mind,' James D. Wright examines the history, economy, politics, people and environment of the 'Weirdest State.'

From 'Spamilton' opening to 'Game of Thrones' prize, here's the news I missed

Orlando Sentinel writer Matthew J. Palm recaps the news that occurred during his recent vacation.

'Avengers: Endgame': Raves, then multiplex domination

Strong reviews will boost ticket sales for "Avengers: Endgame,'' which will receive frequent screenings at multiplexes.

'Game of Thrones': Night king in ratings

As it rushes to its conclusion, "Game of Thrones'' posts impressive ratings. On broadcast TV, "NCIS'' and "The Big Bang Theory'' are standouts.

Forever Florida nature park is back after abrupt October closure. Grand opening set for Saturday.

Forever Florida has been skating by with a skeleton crew since abrupt closure in October. Now, it's ready for a grand reopening.

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