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December 21, 2022

Universities & low-income area students | Bicycle beltway | DeSantis targets teacher union dues

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December 21, 2022

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TODAY'S WEATHER: Mostly cloudy with a high of 72° and low of 59°. Hour-by-hour temperatures here.

Unequal Futures: Florida's universities admit far fewer students from low-income areas

As admission to Florida state universities has become more competitive, it's even harder for students from low-income families to be accepted.

Bicycle beltway: Key part of Orlando's Downtown Connector Trail nears completion

Running along Anderson Street from Summerlin Avenue east to Lake UnderhilI, the beltway is one of the final pieces of the 8.5-mile Downtown Loop.

DeSantis: Don't let union dues come out of teachers' paychecks

Gov. Ron DeSantis says he wants the Legislature to pass a law that would prevent teachers from having union dues deducted from their paychecks.

Report on Donald Trump's tax returns to be publicly released by congressional panel, along with redacted filings

The Democratic-controlled House Ways and Means Committee voted along party lines Tuesday to publicly release a report on Donald Trump's tax returns, which the former president has long tried...

A decade after plea deal, former doctor begins jail term in pill mill case

Dr. Riyaz Jummani's Orlando pain clinics were described by authorities as among the worst pill mills in the state.

In Warren v. DeSantis, Tampa's appointed prosecutor says how she got here, where she's going

As a federal judge is still weighing whether it was unjust for Gov. Ron DeSantis to suspend Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren.

Hurricane Ian flood insurance payments reach $1.46 billion

The National Flood Insurance Program has paid more than $1.46 billion to policyholders who sustained damage in Hurricane Ian, as the total continues to steadily climb, the Federal...

Affordable housing developers in Osceola can pay impact fees later, commission says

Approved Monday, the new ordinance allows affordable housing developers to pay impact fees at the certificate of occupancy stage, after construction is complete.

Florida beekeepers reel from Hurricane Ian; farms across U.S. could get stung, too

The Florida State Beekeepers Association estimated that Hurricane Ian destroyed between 150,000 and 300,000 beehives.

Wonder of the Seas' new Southern restaurant has touch of 4Rivers flair

Royal Caribbean has gone all-in on Southern comfort with its specialty restaurant The Mason Jar that offers up dinner, lunch, brunch, cocktails and live music on board Wonder of the Seas now...

Ex-SeaWorld Orlando president to lead Visit Orlando board

Former SeaWorld Orlando President Terry Prather has been appointed to chair Visit Orlando's board of directors.

Florida homeowners go without property insurance at their own peril

Some homeowners are already choosing to opt out of insurance coverage, even though experts warn that's a big mistake.

Florida school districts refuse to defend LGBTQ+ kids | Editorial

Local officials know how vulnerable some students are. Yet they won't step up to defend them.

High school Signing Day Live Updates: Orlando area deep with FBS talent

Jones and Osceola are expected to produced at least a dozen student-athletes to sign at major universities to continue playing football.

Bianchi: Hallelujah and Merry Christmas! Bama stars opt to play in bowl game | Commentary

Alabama stars Bryce Young and Will Anderson Jr. will participate in the Sugar Bowl even though both are projected as top 5 NFL Draft picks.

Magic see upside even after win streak ends, turn attention to Rockets

After a narrow loss to the Hawks, the Magic can start another winning streak vs. the 9-21 Rockets.

Orlando City will open 34-match schedule for 2023 at home

The Lions are focused on finally advancing in the playoffs to build on last season's Open Cup championship.

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