Tuesday, July 2, 2019

Some of Rick Scott's appointees didn't leave & Orion test launch today

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July 2, 2019

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Gov. Ron DeSantis kicked out 215 of Rick Scott's appointments, but 157 didn't go anywhere

Scores of political appointees who had their positions rescinded by Gov. Ron DeSantis remain in their posts, possibly without legal authority, four to five months after he pulled their appointments.

NASA will put its astronaut capsule through an intense abort test over Cocoa Beach this morning

The Orion spacecraft is scheduled to perform an abort test between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m. Tuesday from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's launch pad 46 for NASA's Artemis mission.

With Amendment 4 finally law, a new strategy emerges to help ex-felons get the vote | Editorial

With the Legislature's punitive Amendment 4 law in place, a new effort is being launched to help felons get the right to vote.

Woman, 4 kids injured in hit-and-run crash in Pine Hills, Orange County Fire Rescue says

A woman and four children were taken to the hospital after they were hurt in a hit-and-run crash Monday night, according to Orange County Fire Rescue.

Apollo 11 launch VIPs included LBJ, Charles Lindbergh, Johnny Carson and thousands more

Apollo 11's VIP list ran into the thousands and included an eclectic group of people wanting to witness the launch of the historic moon-landing mission.

Orlando Health surgeon whose patients lost hands is warning about dangers of fireworks

After a record number of hand surgeries last year during the Fourth of July holiday, an Orlando Health surgeon wants to raise awareness about the dangers of fireworks.

Jurors deciding Scott Nelson's fate hear from Jennifer Fulford's family: 'I will always love her'

The trial of Scott Edward Nelson, who was found guilty last week in the 2017 kidnapping and killing of Jennifer Fulford, resumed Monday morning with jurors considering whether he should be sentenced to life in prison or executed.

Indoor Farmers Market will return to Downtown Orlando after successful test run

After a bang-up first run, the Indoor Farmer's Market will return to Downtown Orlando on July 28.

Favored USWNT set to face confident, relaxed England in World Cup semifinal

England is the underdog but has belief and swagger. The U.S. is the seemingly unbeatable powerhouse with a history of success never before seen in the women's game. The  teams face off Tuesday for a spot in the World Cup championship match.

Hallelujah! Magic's best free agents — Vooch and T-Ross — actually chose to stay in Orlando | Commentary

Sentinel columnist Mike Bianchi is glad a couple of free agents actually want to stay with the Orlando Magic.

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