Start your day with a quick digest of today's top Central Florida headlines.
 The Up Up and Away Hot Air Balloon Festival in Lakeland will bring dozens of balloons, live music and family-friendly activities to the Sun 'n Fun Expo in Lakeland. The event runs Feb. 28-March 1. |   | |
 Orlando police failed to scrutinize the actions of slain Lt. Debra Clayton and ignored evidence suggesting she may have fired first at Markeith Loyd during the 2017 fatal shooting, his attorneys claimed Friday. New documents filed by Loyd's attorneys shed light on a possible defense the convicted killer will use during his May trial for first-degree murder in Clayton's killing. | | | |
 The United States will begin withdrawing thousands of forces from Afghanistan after signing a peace agreement with Taliban militants aimed at ending America's longest war. | | | |
 Florida can now test locally for the new coronavirus using test kits that the CDC previously were not sure would work. The announcement comes at a crucial time as the virus spreads to more countries including Latin America, an area with many tourists who come to Florida. | | | |
 The coronavirus has shut down Disney parks in Asia. But in Orlando, Florida, health officials say risk is low ... for now | | | |
 Boeing plans to change how it does testing for its Starliner astronaut capsule following an investigation that found the company could have caught the issues it faced during a test flight of the spacecraft in December — if it had done more robust testing. | | | |
 The sale of the property, 410 N. Orange Blossom Trail, took place this week after a judgment of foreclosure in December. | | | |
 In the latest case of horse-butchering in Florida, the remains of an animal were found in a pasture in a rural area Friday. | | | |
 Tiger Woods, the biggest drawing card on the PGA Tour, is skipping the Arnold Palmer Invitational being played in Orlando's Bay Hill Golf Club and Lodge March 5-8. | | | |
 Seminole, Oak Ridge, Lake Highland Prep, and Orlando Christian Prep punched its ticket to the FHSAA state final four with wins tonight. These teams will tip off next week to fight for the state title. Other Orlando area results. | | | |
 Former UCF wide receiver Gabriel Davis proved he is not slow with a solid 40-yard dash time at the NFL Scouting Combine. | | | |
 Led by Terrence Ross' hot shooting, the Orlando Magic defeated Minnesota Timberwolves 136-125 Friday at Amway Center. | | | |
 NEW YORK — Major League Soccer has made tremendous strides in its first 25 years, but where will the league be 25 years from now? It was a question posed often at the Major League Soccer's... | | | |
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