Wednesday, January 8, 2020

DeSantis drives agenda as lawmakers take on teacher pay, abortion, school safety and more & Iran fires more than a dozen missiles at two bases in Iraq housing U.S. forces in a major escalation

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January 8, 2020

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DeSantis drives agenda as lawmakers take on teacher pay, abortion, school safety and more in 2020 session

Gov. Ron DeSantis rides into his second legislative session with high approval ratings, universal support from the GOP-led Legislature and even grudging praise from some Democrats.

Iran fires more than a dozen missiles at two bases in Iraq housing U.S. forces in a major escalation

Iran struck back at the U.S. for the killing of a top Iranian general in a major escalation that brought the two longtime foes closer to war.

Ayala rejects her own staff's advice in death penalty case | Commentary

Tommy Zeigler, sentenced to die, needs new DNA testing. That's according to the prosecutor's own staff. So why is Aramis Ayala refusing?

Roommate in Seminole PlayStation stabbing death takes guilty plea, will later testify

One of the two roommates charged in the stabbing death of their 24-year-old former roommate over a stolen PlayStation pleaded guilty Tuesday morning, with the agreement that he will later testify against his co-defendant, according to Seminole-Brevard State Attorney spokesman Todd Brown.

Markelle Fultz wows fans, pushes to help Magic win

Markelle Fultz has impressed fans, including LeBron James, while pushing to help the Orlando Magic win games.

Orange deputies arrest suspect in New Year's Day double homicide

The Orange County Sheriff's Office arrested a 33-year-old man in connection with a double homicide at an Orlando nightclub on New Year's Day, the agency announced Tuesday evening.

UCF or University of Orlando? George O'Leary liked the idea of a name change | Commentary

UCF should change its name to University of Orlando.

Drunk man allegedly gropes child at SeaWorld: report

A drunk Cocoa Beach man groped a child at SeaWorld Monday, according to a report by WESH.

Venue demolished; last chance for gigantic murals

Going, (not going), gone: Scenes from OMA and the Venue.

Wild 'N Out with Nick Cannon returns to Amway Center

Nick Cannon's comedy game show Wild 'N Out is coming back to Orlando's Amway Center.

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