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April 10, 2021

Gaetz target of U.S. House ethics probe & Florida waives school testing rules

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April 10, 2021

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Matt Gaetz target of U.S. House ethics probe over potential misconduct

The deepening of the scrutiny of the congressman comes as Gaetz has retained two prominent New York attorneys as he faces a Justice Department investigation into sex trafficking allegations...

Florida waives school testing rules, removes high-stakes consequences for promotion, graduation, grades

Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran issued an emergency order Friday that waives consequences for students who skip Florida exams this spring or take them but do poorly. It also waives...

Chris Dorworth resigns from lobbying firm as reports link Joel Greenberg probe to web of allied power brokers

Central Florida lobbyist Chris Dorworth resigned from his firm on Friday, after his name had surfaced in a pair of unfolding scandals that have rocked Florida politics in recent weeks.

Matt Gaetz speaks at pro-Trump women's group event in Doral: I'm 'not going anywhere'

U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, embroiled in scandal after it was reported recently he had been targeted by federal sex-trafficking investigation, continued to dismiss the accusations as "smears" and...

Free speech, accountability experts question court ruling that shields cops' names after some shootings

A Florida appellate court ruling could shield law enforcement officers who shoot people from being identified publicly if they are considered by their agencies to be victims of a crime by...

Florida woman who coughed on cancer patient gets 30 days in jail

A Florida woman whose image went viral when she coughed on a customer at a Pier 1 store last year in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic has been sentenced to 30 days in jail.

Orlando home prices are soaring, but condos aren't going along for the ride

Over the past year, as single-family home prices in Orlando skyrocketed and inventory fell to historic lows, condominium sales have been lackluster, experts say.

Orlando Pride have been great role models, but now they need to be winners | Commentary

Orlando Pride need to be as good on the pitch as they are in the community

Orlando Pride face unknown challenge in season opener against Racing Louisville

The Orlando Pride are focused on setting a standard for 2021, beginning with their opening NWSL match against expansion side Racing Louisville.

Florida's environmental commission hasn't met in 4 years. | Commentary

Piney Point wastewater disaster unfolds in Florida- where the state's Environmental Regulation Commission hasn't met in 4 years. Gov. DeSantis won't say why.

Let cruises sail, but what's the plan in case of a COVID outbreak? | Commentary

Laura Garaboni, who was trapped aboard the Holland cruise ship Zaandam during a COVID-19 outbreak, writes that cruises need to resume but not until Florida has a plan on what to do with cruise...

Police removal, resignations rock Bay Street Players

The president of the Bay Street Players has resigned after a tumultuous weekend in which the Eustis theater's production manager was escorted from the historic downtown State Theatre...

Prince Philip's death: Central Florida Brits react to Duke of Edinburgh's passing

After Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, passed away on April 9, Central Florida British expats are reacting to the news of his death.

Grouper therapy: 6 spots to get your grouper sandwich fix

Weather's warming steadily toward summer when a good grouper sandwich is a coastal Florida go-to. Get your fix in landlocked Orlando at one of these local joints.

52 years of 'Sesame Street' history

Stacker compiled milestone moments from more than 50 years of "Sesame Street" history that have contributed to its enduring legacy. For more galleries visit

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