Monday, May 27, 2019

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Israel trip & Memorial Day events in Orlando

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The economics and politics of Gov. Ron DeSantis' Israel trip

Gov. Ron DeSantis has made improving trade relations with Israel a priority for his administration. He wants to be the best governor Israel ever had. On Sunday, a Florida trade delegation led by DeSantis embarked on a mission to figure out how to make the state's economy blossom with Israel's help and solidify its bonds with the one of the only democratic nations in the Middle East.

It's Memorial Day weekend: Here's what to do in Orlando

Looking for Memorial Day plans in Orlando? Here are a few events you might consider during this long holiday weekend.

Central Florida pro-choice supporters march in Orlando against wave of abortion laws

More than 1,000 advocates for abortion rights marched in Orlando on Sunday as part of the national "stop the bans" movement against recently passed laws in other states that place severe restrictions on the medical procedure. A small, counter-protest stood silently with "unborn lives matter" signs as the large pro-choice group marched from Lake Eola to City Hall.

Man kidnaps woman, child then crashes vehicle in ditch, Orlando Police say

The woman and her one-year-old child were not injured in the crash.

Mount Dora man dies in Lake County crash, FHP says

A 74-year-old man died Saturday evening when he drifted into the wrong lane on State Road 46 in Mount Plymouth, according to Florida Highway Patrol.

Orlando Fringe Festival's Patrons Picks announced

The Orlando Fringe presents a lineup of the best-selling shows of the festival all day today.

Packers Hall of Fame quarterback Bart Starr, leader of Vince Lombardi's powerhouse teams of the 1960s, dies at 85

Bart Starr, the Green Bay Packers quarterback and catalyst of Vince Lombardi's powerhouse teams of the 1960s, has died. He was 85.

Florida Gators headed back to Women's College World Series after 2-1 win against Tennessee

The Florida Gators headed back to Women's College World Series after 2-1 win against Tennessee in extra innings Sunday in Gainesville.

Simon Pagenaud wins Indy 500; Windermere Prep alum Spencer Pigot finishes 14th

Simon Pagenaud earned a dramatic Indianapolis 500 win, while Windermere Prep alum Spencer Pigot finished 14th Sunday.

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