Thursday, August 22, 2019

Florida joins 29-state compact to clean up voter rolls; state set to execute serial killer Bowles

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Florida joins 29-state compact to clean up voter rolls and reach out to non-registered residents

The multi-state system makes it easier to track voter registrations across state lines, clean up voter polls of deceased voters, and — possibly most importantly — reach out via mail to every eligible but unregistered voter in Florida, a number that DeSantis estimated at between 4 to 5 million potential voters.

Florida set to execute serial killer Gary Ray Bowles on Thursday

Bowles began his killing rampage in March 1994 and ended it eight months later with the murder of Walter Hinton, his sixth and last known victim, prosecutors said.

Senate race in Seminole County could tip balance of power in Tallahassee

The balance of power in the Florida Legislature could hinge on the outcome of one state Senate race in Seminole county next year, but Democrats aren't close to challenging GOP frontrunner Jason Brodeur.

Tropical system near Florida has 20% chance of becoming 4th named storm

An area of low pressure has a slim chance of developing into a tropical storm but is expected to dump rain across Florida this weekend.

How and why we covered Martha Sugalski's divorce

Martha Sugalski, an anchor at WFTV in Orlando, is getting divorced. Some readers say that is a private situation that does not merit news coverage. So how and why did the Orlando Sentinel publish the information?

Hundreds of students move into new downtown UCF/Valencia campus

Hundreds of UCF and Valencia College students moved into their rooms at the new downtown campus Wednesday morning.

Mills Avenue Noodles and Rice Cafe closes

Noodles and Rice Cafe on Mills Avenue in Orlando has closed.

Orlando Fall Home & Garden Show will feature smart home tech, gardening experts

The 10th Anniversary Orlando Fall Home and Garden show is coming to the Orange County Convention Center Aug. 23-25. Smart home technology, gardening seminars, cooking demonstrations and tiny home tours are all a part of this show.

Disney: Halloween has hit the Magic Kingdom. It's time to get your seasonal snack on.

The Magic Kingdom may be ahead of the calendar on Halloween, but seasonal snackers don't mind one bit.

40 things we love about UCF football

In honor of UCF kicking off its 40th year of college football, here are 40 things we love about the Knights:

UF offense has talent, potential to be best Gators have fielded in years

The Florida Gators' offense has plenty of talent and unlimited potential. The key could be whether the team's inexperienced, unproven offensive line can do its part.

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