Tuesday, February 4, 2020

Iowa caucus results delayed & A-F grades for Florida pre-K

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Iowa caucus live updates: Results delayed due to 'quality checks' and new reporting rules, Iowa Democrats say

The first voters to make their choice in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination are heading to caucus locations across Iowa tonight.

Florida looks to revamp how pre-K is judged, but A-to-F grade plan prompts criticism

Florida lawmakers look to revamp how the state judges its pre-K program. Much of the proposal has won support from early childhood and education advocates -- but not the plan to grade preschool programs A to F.

Central Floridian of the Year finalist: Mary Lee Downey — driven by a fierce faith and work ethic

Mary Lee Downey, founder of the Community Hope Center in Kissimmee, is probably multi-tasking at this moment: working out the financing for the affordable housing complex she wants to build, giving tours to donors, making dental appointments for her own kids and listening to God whisper in her ear. She's a finalist for the Orlando Sentinel's Central Floridian of the Year award.

Marco Rubio criticizes banks for halting voucher contributions, says they're seeking 'wokeness points'

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio criticized Fifth Third and Wells Fargo banks in a statement on Monday, saying the companies were seeking "'wokeness' points from the radical left" after they halted contributions to Florida's largest voucher program unless the state prohibits private schools that receive the money from discriminating against LGBTQ students.

Osceola sheriff's letter said Aramis Ayala hindered Nicole Montalvo case. 'Blatant lies,' she says

Sheriff Russ Gibson accused Orange-Osceola State Attorney Aramis Ayala of hindering the investigation into Nicole Montalvo's killing by directing her staff not to assist detectives in obtaining evidence from the suspects' phones or testimony from a key witness, newly released records show.

Earth Fare to close all its stores, including in Orlando

Earth Fare announced Monday it is starting liquidation sales at all of its stores.

Universal's Mardi Gras: Spruced-up King Gator, New Orleans vibe, happy 'Feet'

Universal's Mardi Gras showcases parade, dancing, New Orleans vibe, happy 'Feet'

Save on 'Aladdin' tickets, fight racism and hail the viola

Here's what you need to know about the Orlando arts scene this week.

Patrick Mahomes realizes dream, earns Disney World parade

Patrick Mahomes realized a childhood dream Monday, earning a trip to Disney World to celebrate winning the Super Bowl.

Balanced Magic hold off Hornets, end losing streak

The balanced Orlando Magic shared the basketball and worked together to hold off the Charlotte Hornets, earning a 112-100 win and ending a five-game losing streak.

FSU alum Nnadi, celebrating Super Bowl win, pays adoption fees for 100+ shelter dogs

FSU alum Derrick Nnadi celebrated becoming a Super Bowl Champion by paying for the adoption fees of more than 100 dogs at a shelter.

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