Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Sex trafficking probe of Rep. Matt Gaetz & More than 800k vaccines coming next week

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Sex trafficking probe of Rep. Matt Gaetz emerges from Joel Greenberg prosecution: report

Federal authorities are investigating potential sex trafficking violations by U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, a probe that emerged from the prosecution of former Seminole County tax collector Joel...

Florida getting more than 800,000 vaccine shots next week with massive Johnson & Johnson increase

The supply of vaccines will increase yet again with more than 300,000 shots of the one-dose Johnson & Johnson option along with more than 500,000 of the Moderna and Pfizer shots coming to Florida.

As YMCA permanently shutters Tangelo Park facility, Orange County could step in to save it

While the Central Florida YMCA's plan to sell Camp Wewa grabbed headlines last month, its permanent shuttering of the Tangelo Park Y went relatively unnoticed. Orange County is pondering what to...

Orlando doctor facing federal charges banned from performing liposuction after patient death

An Orlando doctor facing federal charges in an alleged scheme involving pelvic mesh lawsuits had his medical license restricted this month after he punctured a woman's organs and arteries during...

Bill pitched by lobbyist puts Hertz in line for $2.3 million tax cut from Florida Legislature

The Hertz rental car company is poised to save $2.3 million under a bill that passed through a Senate committee Monday, even as the chamber is poised to pass a budget that includes large cuts...

Scott Maxwell: Feds may probe Florida senate races. Good. But why are state and local officials MIA? | Commentary

On heels of former Sen. Frank Artiles arrest, Florida's congressional delegation asks the feds to probe other races. Great. But why aren't state investigators doing so themselves?

Democrats need to use what little power they have left to defend open government | Editorial

Florida Democrats are virtually powerless in the Florida Legislature following election loses in November, but they still have the ability to stave off Republican attacks on open government.

No. 11 seed UCLA stuns No. 1 Michigan 51-49 in the NCAA Tournament, reaching the Final Four for the 1st time since 2008

Johnny Juzang poured in 28 points while playing most of the second half on an injured ankle, and UCLA survived a series of nail-biting misses by top-seeded Michigan in the closing seconds for a...

Gonzaga improves to 30-0 with an 85-66 rout of USC, becoming the 3rd team since 1985 to bring an undefeated record into the Final Four

Gonzaga put on a show Tuesday, moving to 30-0 and cruising into the Final Four with an 85-66 rout of previously rolling USC. The top-seeded and top-ranked Bulldogs will be the third team to bring...

Undaunted Magic surge late to stun host Clippers

The Magic put together a 21-5 run over the final 3:48 late Tuesday night for a 103-96 victory as Orlando ended a two-game losing streak by beating the host Los Angeles Clippers for the first...

Disney World at 50: Compare 1971 prices to today's costs

Get a glimpse at what it cost to go to Walt Disney World in 1971 and how it stacks up to today's pricing.

Easter weekend in Orlando: Egg hunts and family-friendly events

During Easter weekend in Orlando, here are egg hunts and family-friendly events to enjoy around Central Florida.

2 leftover Easter egg recipes to dye for

Those Easter eggs sure look gorgeous in the basket but what do to with all those tie-dyed leftovers? Here are two tasty recipes to consider.

Daily horoscope for March 31, 2021

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50 best American war movies

Using IMDb and Meta critic scores, Stacker compiled a list of the best American war movies of all time, from World War II epics to Cold War thrillers. For more galleries visit...

From FOX 35 News: Rifle raffle for Central Florida high school creates controversy

A flyer is being passed around to students and parents at Astronaut High School showing a picture of an assault rifle, which is being raffled off to students at a local fundraiser.