Sunday, May 5, 2019

Florida Lawmakers approved a $91.1 billion budget & 12 key measures the Florida Legislature approved

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For Gov. Ron DeSantis and other Republicans, session was a sweet success

Lawmakers approved a $91.1 billion budget Saturday, capping off a session in which little was achieved until the final weeks, when House and Senate GOP leaders cut deals on sanctuary cities, ex-felon voting rights, petition gathering restrictions and more.

12 key things Florida lawmakers got done this year

Here are 12 key measures the Florida Legislature approved during the session that ended Saturday.

All survive as plane carrying US military crashes into river in Jacksonville

An airliner carrying 143 people overshot the runway in Jacksonville on Friday night and went into the St. Johns River. No one was injured, authorities said.

SpaceX launches 17th mission to send supplies to the ISS after power issues caused delays

SpaceX successfully launched its 17th resupply mission to the International Space Station early Saturday morning following delays this week.

Human remains found near Volusia Mall, Daytona Beach police say

Human remains were discovered Friday near the Volusia Mall in Daytona Beach, according to Daytona Beach police.

Severe thunderstorms could bring hail, heavy winds to parts of Orange, Seminole, Lake counties, National Weather Service warns

Residents in parts of Seminole, Lake and Orange counties could see hail and severe winds from a severe thunderstorm expected to move through Central Florida this afternoon, according to the National Weather Service in Melbourne.

Country House wins 145th Kentucky Derby after objection against Maximum Security

Country House wins 145th Kentucky Derby after objection against Maximum Security

Orlando City's attack stalls during 2-0 loss to Toronto FC

Orlando City fell 2-0 to Toronto FC in front of an announced crowd of 22,377, opening the always-perilous month of May with a home loss.

Orlando Pride travel to Houston looking for first win under new coach Marc Skinner

For Orlando Pride goalkeeper Haley Kopmeyer, the team's winless start has been frustrating but not necessarily demoralizing.

Oviedo's Vicioso triples and TFA takes championships in state track

The First Academy repeated as Class 2A boys state track and field champion while Oviedo and Jones also produced memorable relay wins Saturday to close out a grueling two-day state meet at the University of North Florida made tougher by lightning delays.

FSU coach Willie Taggart refuses to place blame for bad 2018 team on Jimbo Fisher's failings | Commentary

FSU coach Willie Taggart refuses to place the blame for the Seminoles' bad 2018 team on former coach Jimbo Fisher's failings.

Former Orlando Sentinel film critic Jay Boyar dies: 'His whole life was movies'

Jay Boyar, a former Orlando Sentinel movie critic, author and film professor at Rollins College and University of Central Florida, died Friday at age 65.

Shake, Muddle & Mix: Spice up your margarita for Cinco de Mayo

Pepe's Cantina in Winter Park offers a spicy twist on the original margarita in time for Cinco de Mayo celebrations..

Gatorland's first Gatorpalooza will mark park's 70th anniversary

New Gatorpalooza celebration will kick off Gatorland's 70th anniversary festivities on May 18.

'Long Shot' review: Charlize Theron, Seth Rogen a winning ticket

Refreshing "Long Shot" makes Rogen, Theron a winning pair. 3 stars

BTS, Adam Lambert set for 'GMA' concert series

GMA's Summer Concert Series will feature Hozier, Ciara, Adam Lambert, Lady Antebellum, Pitbull, Chance the Rapper, Keith Urban and BTS.

Family sues Disney, says bedbugs bit them at resort, then went home with them

Ashley LaCombe, a commercial realtor, and her husband, who runs a welding business, said they were on vacation in April 2018 when they began feeling itching and redness.

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