Friday, May 7, 2021

New election law & boxer indicted

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May 7, 2021

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DeSantis signs controversial new election law making it harder for some Floridians to vote

Republicans cheered as Gov. Ron DeSantis signed controversial new election law at a campaign rally in West Palm Beach. Democrats say it amounts as voter suppression. Opponents, including the...

Boxer Félix Verdejo indicted by grand jury in murder of Keishla Rodríguez Ortiz

Boxer Félix Verdejo Sánchez and another man were indicted by a grand jury in connection with the death of Keishla Rodríguez Ortiz, whom he had a relationship with, US Attorney W. Stephen...

Matt Gaetz helped set off Florida's marijuana 'green rush.' Some of his friends, allies scored big

Just before the Florida Legislature passed the state's first medical marijuana law in May 2014, Matt Gaetz and others rewrote the bill to limit who would be able to get in on the ground floor...

Professional golfer arrested for attempting to meet with a minor, police say

A Canadian professional golfer was arrested in Orlando on Thursday while trying to meet up with what he thought was a 15-year-old girl he met online, according to the Orlando Police Department.

Ex-Congresswoman Corrine Brown's conviction overturned

The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, in a 7-4 decision, ordered a new trial for Brown, who was convicted in 2017 on 18 felony counts related to an alleged charity scam.

Osceola school district to explore guardian program at charters despite misgivings

Osceola County school board members said at a meeting Thursday they will explore replacing resource officers with armed staff at nearly all the district's charter schools, but most say they...

If necessary, Miami Dolphins should give up four first-rounders for Aaron Rodgers | Commentary

The Dolphins have been looking for a franchise QB since Dan Marino retired 21 years ago.

Blast from past as Phil Mickelson opens with 64 at Quail Hollow

Phil Mickelson didn't have any trouble focusing at Quail Hollow.

Corks & Forks foodie event will benefit historic Venue on Lake Lily

Central Floridians are invited to enjoy an evening of fine food, wine, spirits, beer and entertainment at Corks & Forks, an event to benefit the Venue on Lake Lily in Maitland.

Florida Fresh Air: Dickson Azalea Park offers a serene urban oasis

Set on 3.6 acres near Orlando's Thornton Park neighborhood, Dickson Azalea presents a relaxing urban oasis for Central Floridians to unwind without traveling far.

Front-page friends: Beach buddies' bond has lasted half a century

In 1981, two young small-town Midwestern women snagged $99 flights to Florida to spend a couple of days in Daytona Beach. They had no idea a Sentinel Star photographer had captured them walking...

Things to do this week and weekend in Orlando and Central Florida

There are so many things to do in Central Florida on any given weekend that it can be overwhelming. Here's a guide to help you decide what to do. This list is updated weekly with events and...

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