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Todd Weaver wrests Winter Park commission seat from Pete Weldon in runoff

Todd Weaver defeated Winter Park City Commissioner Pete Weldon in Tuesday's runoff election. The runoff was required because none of three candidates in a March election got a majority of the vote.

Ranking Florida airports: The biggest of the biggest

Florida airports are ranked by passengers, flights, growth and economic contribution.

House panel OKs Ron DeSantis' plan to import cheaper prescription drugs from Canada

Gov. Ron DeSantis' push to allow the state to import drugs from Canada is moving ahead in the Legislature, despite opposition from representatives of the pharmaceutical industry who say importing drugs could increase the amount of unsafe, counterfeit drugs.

It happened again. Two Florida men freed 42 years after wrongful conviction. More reviews are needed | Commentary

Two Florida men were freed after spending 42 years behind bars when a case-review unit found they'd been wrongly convicted. Every district in this state needs such a unit, Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell writes.

SpaceX sets launch date for latest Falcon 9 resupply mission to ISS for NASA

SpaceX plans to launch its latest cargo mission to the International Space Station on April 26.

Man once accused of murder for fentanyl overdose death arrested in February drive-by shooting

A man once charged with murder in a fentanyl-overdose death was arrested this week in a February drive-by shooting — possibly carried out in retaliation for his teenage brother's slaying three years ago, according to a witness.

Orlando targets opening date for its Uber and Lyft ridesharing hubs

Orlando's planned ridesharing hubs officially have a start day, as city officials revealed more information this week on its solution to its weekend traffic woes.

With playoffs secured, Magic want another win as they face Hornets in regular-season finale

Orlando Magic coach Steve Clifford said the team "will play to win" during Wednesday's regular-season finale against the Charlotte Hornets.

UF senior linebacker David Reese revered by fellow Gators

UF linebacker David Reese looks to become the first Gator with 300 tackles since Brandon Spikes in 2009.

Florida State's offense speeds up tempo during coach Willie Taggart's second year

Lethal simplicity is still the name of the game for the Florida State offense, and if the Gold and Garnet game is any indication, the Seminoles might be on track to move at the speed they'd like.

It was a ceremony for Dwyane Wade, but he shared it with his Heat teammates

Retiring Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade was honored during a pregame ceremony in his last regular-season home game Tuesday night at AmericanAirlines Arena as the Heat beat the Philadelphia 76ers.

Dirk Nowitzki announces retirement during final home game, scoring 30 in win

Dirk Nowitzki, the sixth-leading scorer in NBA history, announced his retirement after 21 seasons with the Dallas Mavericks.

Disney sets last day for Epcot's 'IllumiNations' show

Disney has set the final night for Epcot's "IllumiNations" and the first night for its replacement show.

TCM marks 25th anniversary; 'Ben-Hur' returns to theaters

For its 25th anniversary on Sunday, TCM will replay movies from its first schedule in 1994. 'Ben-Hur' returns to theaters Sunday under the TCM banner.

New book takes whack at hacking Disney World vacations

Writer Susan Veness fills new "Walt Disney World Hacks" book with tips to make trips to theme parks less strenuous

'The Talk': Sara Gilbert leaving at season's end

To bring more balance to her life, Sara Gilbert announces she will leave 'The Talk,' which she created, at season's end.

Orlando Museum of Art announces artists for 2019 Florida Prize exhibit

The annual Florida Prize in Contemporary Art returns to the Orlando Museum of Art in May with 10 new artists from around the state.

Rustic-themed restaurant Bigfire opening at Universal CityWalk

Universal CityWalk is bringing in a new rustic-themed restaurant called Bigfire where customers will watch their dishes cooked over a wood fire at the center of the eatery.

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