Democrats call DeSantis’ anti-protest bill ‘overkill’ & $600 stimulus checks may have to wait until tax time

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View In Browser January 12, 2021 orlandosentinel.com Orlando Morning Report ADVERTISEMENT Democrats call DeSantis' anti-protest bill 'overkill' and say it would target Blacks Florida Democrats vow they will try to block a proposal from Gov. Ron DeSantis aimed at cracking down on violent protesters, and they criticized the governor for linking it to the storming of... Read More Second stimulus check update: Some won't get $600 check and will have to wait for tax time If the IRS doesn't send your stimulus money this week, you'll be out of luck for now. You'll have to claim it when you file your taxes later this year. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Former Seminole County principal sues, claiming discrimination because of her alcohol addiction The former principal of Hagerty High School charges in her lawsuit that the school district wrongly tried to dictate her treatment for an alcohol problem and unfairly refused to rehire her. Read More Rosen lays off another 202 employees, capping disastrous year for hotel workers Rosen hotels laid off 202 employees on New Year's Eve, ending a year that saw thousands hotel employees in Central Florida lose jobs. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Orange to try 'softer' approach to code enforcement Orange County plans to revamp its code-enforcement operation. Code enforcement, best known for efforts to keep residential properties from becoming neighborhood eyesores, will become part of... Read More Discovery of pipe bombs in DC obscured by riot at the Capitol as investigators increasingly worried about attacks on soft targets Investigators are increasingly worried about the potential for attacks on soft targets in the nation's capital. Read More Ask Amy Drew: Cilantro, is there a substitute? Cilantro is a divisive herb. Some people love it, others find it tastes like soap. In our first bite at the Ask Amy Drew apple, a reader wonders: is there a substitute? Read More Disney ending Magical Express bus service and Extra Magic Hours for hotel guests Walt Disney World will discontinue Disney's Magical Express bus service and end its Extra Magic Hours benefit for hotel guests in 2021, the company announced Monday. Later this year, resort... Read More New York City short film fest heads to Daytona Beach The 40th Asbury Short Film Concert returns to Daytona Beach later this month. Read More Eat, drink with the ghosts of Pompeii's women at Mad Cow Theatre Orlando actor Sarah Mathews' latest role is a step back in time. Way back in time. Read More Crooked Can teams up with West Orange Cinema for movie series Crooked Can Brewing Company has teamed up with West Orange Cinema to bring audiences Invasion of the Movies. Read More Magic honor Martin Luther King Jr. with in-game celebration at Amway The Orlando Magic honored the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with an in-game celebration during Monday night's contest against the Milwaukee Bucks. Read More Spirited effort from short-handed Magic can't stop potent Bucks The short-handed Orlando Magic put together a spirited effort, but they could not do enough to stop the Milwaukee Bucks during a 121-99 loss at Amway Center Monday night. Read More Former UCF cornerback Brandon Moore transfers to FSU Former UCF cornerback Brandon Moore, who contributed to the Knights' undefeated season in 2017, is transferring to Florida State for his final year of eligibility. Read More From FOX 35 News: See the menu: Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts begins The Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is officially underway at Walt Disney World. Read More advertisement Unsubscribe   |   Newsletters   |   Privacy Policy   |   Terms of Service Copyright © 2021 | Orlando Sentinel | 633 N. Orange Ave. Orlando, FL 32801 ABOUT THIS EMAIL You received this email because you are following the Orlando Morning Report newsletter.