Start your day with a quick digest of today's top Central Florida headlines.
 An off-duty Orange County sheriff's deputy on Tuesday shot a man who was trying to break into her house near Apopka with an ax, according to Sheriff John Mina. |   | |
 Longtime Disney CEO Bob Iger is being replaced by Bob Chapek, who becomes Walt Disney Co.'s seventh chief in its nearly 100-year history. | | | |
 Democrats held their final debate before the South Carolina presidential primary and the critical Super Tuesday contests that follow three days later. Here are some key takeaways. | | | |
 At Orlando International Airport, workers are raising concerns about what they say are pervasive anti-LGBTQ and transphobic practices taking place largely at Starbucks locations operated by HMSHost, a restaurateur that runs about 20 restaurants at the airport. | | | |
 A 42-year-old man died Monday when he apparently suffocated after being zipped up inside a suitcase while his girlfriend refused to let him out, according to an arrest affidavit. | | | |
 A man and a woman were found dead in south Orlando Tuesday night, and deputies believe the man shot the woman before killing himself, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office. | | | |
 A parting gift from February as the month comes to an end: a blast of cold air is forecast to hit Central Florida starting Thursday morning. | | | |
 Orlando Sentinel communities editor Jerry Fallstrom has taken a buyout from the paper and is leaving the newspaper after a 39-year career. He writes a farewell column in which he reminisces about interviewing two killers, Keith Johnson and Rod Ferrell, and lauds the team of ace reporters he leaves behind in Orlando. | | | |
 Two state universities would be merged with larger schools under a bill up for a House panel vote on Tuesday. HB 7087 would place Lakeland-based Florida Polytechnic University and Sarasota-based New College of Florida under the umbrella of the University of Florida. | | | |
 Seminole High state champ baseball coach Kenne Brown reinstated after losing job | | | |
 Japanese barbecue is joining the menu at the corner of Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway and Sherberth Road. | | | |
 Theme parks are a staple of Orlando entertainment, but there's more than meets the eye for locals and visitors to the City Beautiful. Leu Gardens, Rock Springs and the Winter Park Chain of Lakes are just a few options for local activities great for a weekend without theme parks. | | | |
 Through Feb. 29, get a second pair of Crocs at the Florida Mall in Orlando for 25-40 percent off. | | | |
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