Thursday, May 2, 2019

Fight over sanctuary cities & arming teachers

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Protesters disrupt House ahead of sanctuary cities debate as session extends to Saturday

A legislative session marked by few flare-ups and sober compromises burst into life Wednesday as lawmakers headed for the finish line. Protesters briefly disrupted the House ahead of a debate on banning sanctuary city policies. The House passed the bill, sending it to the Senate.

Florida lawmakers approve school-safety bill that allows teachers to be armed

The Florida Legislature sent a controversial school safety bill to the governor that would allow teachers to carry guns at schools. Gov. Ron DeSantis has indicated he will sign the bill, but it's unlikely South Florida or Orlando teachers will be armed anytime soon.

Florida's new texting-while driving law: You have Q's. I have A's | Commentary

Florida has a next texting-while-driving law. Let's answer your questions. (And yes, you can still text at stoplights.)

Thousands of SeaWorld annual pass holders to get refunds in lawsuit settlement

Nearly 132,000 people who purchased one-year E-Z Pay annual passes at SeaWorld's theme parks in Florida, Texas, Virginia and California are eligible, court documents have said.

Attorney General William Barr to skip Democratic-led House hearing over format dispute

Attorney General William Barr has informed lawmakers on the House Judiciary Committee that he will skip a hearing today on Robert Mueller's report.

Nearly 2 years after hurricanes, Valencia graduates 1st class of Puerto Rican transfer students

This Sunday, 23-year-old Ashley Ortiz will be one of 17 graduating students who transferred to Valencia College from Puerto Rico after the 2017 hurricanes.

Brush fire in Brevard County closes on-ramp to I-95 from Port St. Johns Parkway

A brush fire in Brevard County has closed an on-ramp to Interstate 95 from Port St. John Parkway, officials said.

Orlando City not worried about past May swoons, confident it can handle heat

The start of the warmer months in Florida consistently has marked a dip in form for Orlando City, but head coach James O'Connor, who is in his first full season leading the club, isn't concerned about past trends.

Orlando Pride coach, players confident more positive results will come after slow start

The Orlando Pride feel close to their first win of the season despite a rough start.

Orlando Pride defender Ali Krieger reportedly named to U.S. Women's World Cup roster

Ali Krieger reportedly has been selected to the U.S. Women's World Cup roster.

Orlando City Stadium to host Cure Bowl

The Cure Bowl is moving from the 65,000-seat Camping World Stadium to the much smaller 25,500-seat Orlando City Stadium.

AAC leader Mike Aresco touts new media rights deal, addresses ESPN+ criticism

American Athletic Conference commissioner Mike Aresco discusses misconceptions about the league's new 12-year media rights deal, new goals and bowl negotiations.

'Survivor': Braggart bites dust

When a "Survivor'' player says he's running things, his time is usually up. That happened again Wednesday on the CBS reality contest.

Disney: New 'Wonderful World of Animation' filled with cinematic memories

Latest projection show at Disney's Hollywood Studios features scenes from every animated Disney (and Pixar) feature in a 12-minute musical roundup.

Director sees beauty and power in 'Anastasia'

Darko Tresnjak worked hard to strike a balance between reality and escapism in the musical "Anastasia," coming to Orlando this month.

Victim of alien abduction? There's an insurance policy for that

Mike St. Lawrence, an Altamonte Springs resident, has been selling alien abduction insurance policies as a fun souvenir for more than 30 years.

Cindy White's creativity shines on stages large and small

Orlando Repertory Theatre will honor the prolific theme-park and theatrical designer with an exhibition of her work.

Orlando planner Dean Grandin to retire this week

Dean Grandin, who is retiring Friday, took time to reflect on his legacy as Orlando's planning director and contributions so important that he will be recognized by the American Institute of Architects with the 2019 Award of Merit.

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