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April 20, 2021

DeSantis signs ‘anti-riot’ bill into law & Proud Boys leader ordered to jail

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Good morning, it's Tuesday, April 20. Today in Orlando, it will be cloudy with a high of 73° and a low of 66°. Get hour-by-hour temperatures here.

DeSantis signs 'anti-riot' bill into law, sparking outcry from Democrats, civil rights groups

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Florida's controversial "anti-riot" bill into law on Monday, vastly increasing law enforcement's powers to crack down on civil unrest.

Ormond Beach Proud Boys leader ordered to jail in Capitol riot conspiracy case

The Ormond Beach man accused of helping plan the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol along with other leaders of the far-right extremist group the Proud Boys was ordered Monday to be detained in...

Central Florida college the latest to grow hemp for educational purposes

A Central Florida college is now certified to grow industrial hemp for educational purposes so that undergraduates can learn about the crop.

Demings says county mask mandate could be lifted by late summer

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said Monday he's still weighing a timeline to phase out some coronavirus restrictions, but estimated that the mask mandate could be lifted by late summer.

Orlando social media stars: Florida sheriffs find viral fame, but methods not without critics

A sheriff badge might as well be an indication of social media stardom as two Central Florida counties' top law enforcement officers are regulars at going viral on a national scale including...

I'm white, so getting pulled over by police is much easier for me to handle | Commentary

Preston Patterson, a therapist in Winter Park, says he doesn't have to worry about getting hurt when he gets pulled over by police. That's because he's white.

PGA Tour will make non-vaccinated golfers pay for COVID-19 tests to compete in tournaments

The PGA Tour is telling its players they will not have to be tested for the coronavirus if they are vaccinated, and those who aren't will have to pay for their own tests starting this summer.

Disney: 'Lion King' show returns to Animal Kingdom next month

"Festival of the Lion King" show returns to Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park in May, Jeff Vahle, Disney World presidents, says

Ask Amy Drew: A fix for sandy seafood

A Maitland reader's recipe was ruined by gritty scallops. What's the fix?

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Study reveals the 30 best small cities in America to live in

Living in a huge, populous city in the United States that has towering skyscrapers and an abundance of lights and sounds may be the dream for some. Seemingly endless opportunity is a major...

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