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January 04, 2023

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January 4, 2023

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Republican leader Kevin McCarthy fails in marathon votes for speaker, House adjourns

Republican leader Kevin McCarthy failed in two rounds of voting to become House speaker Tuesday, a historic defeat with no clear way out as House Republicans dug in for a long, messy start for...

DeSantis declares 'freedom lives here' as he begins 2nd term

In his 16-minute address outside the Old Florida Capitol that clocked in far shorter than some of his campaign speeches, DeSantis gave few specifics about his agenda for the state.

Brazil's 'Trump of the tropics' becomes temporary Florida man with move to Orlando

A resort community near Disney World has turned into a rallying spot for supporters of former right-wing Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro.

Woman arrested out of state is person of interest in Mount Dora couple's killing, cops say

A suspect was arrested Monday for the murder of 80-year-old Sharon Getman and 83-year-old Darryl Getman in Mount Dora.

A UFO hunter's $10 million check: Who is DeSantis' biggest megadonor of 2022?

Robert T. Bigelow, a space entrepreneur hunting for UFOs, was Gov. Ron DeSantis' biggest donor, writing a $10 million check to his political committee.

Empathy flows among Florida cruise passengers as their ships take migrants aboard

Vacationers on cruises in and out of Florida frequently encounter rafts of refugees seeking to escape the grind of failing economies and political repression in Cuba and elsewhere in the region.

Apollo 7 astronaut Walter Cunningham dead at 90

Walter Cunningham, the last surviving astronaut from the first successful crewed space mission in NASA's Apollo program, died Tuesday in Houston. He was 90.

'Ghost' candidate asks judge to OK 8-month visit to family in Sweden

Jestine Iannotti, who faces charges in the 2020 "ghost" candidate scheme, wants to await trial in Sweden with her family.

Maxwell: Total government control: The DeSantis/drag queen philosophy | Commentary

Forget parental rights. DeSantis wants government - not parents - to decide what teens can see. So why stop at drag shows? Raunchy musicals, comedians and movies should be censored next.

Floridians need sunshine, not shady business | Editorial

As Ron DeSantis begins his second term as governor, his legacy of government secrecy continues to grow.

As Florida population skyrockets, state needs a better growth plan | Commentary

Legislators need to seize the opportunity during their upcoming 2023 session to enact policies that steer development away from vulnerable areas.

Damar Hamlin's uncle says there are some encouraging signs after the Buffalo Bills safety had to have his heart restarted twice

As Damar Hamlin lay sedated in a hospital bed with his family by his side, the Buffalo Bills safety's competitive and giving spirit was not lost on those who know him.

Bianchi: Damar Hamlin tragedy elicits flashback to chat with Darryl Stingley | Commentary

Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest after making a tackle and was in critical condition Tuesday in a Cincinnati hospital.

Under Armour players react to Damar Hamlin's collapse: 'Life is precious'

Monday night's harrowing collapse of Buffalo Bills' safety Damar Hamlin impacts Under Armour All-America players and coaches.

Magic's Paolo Banchero named Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month

Magic forward Paolo Banchero led all NBA rookies in scoring in December.

'Avengers' actor Jeremy Renner was helping stranded car when injured in snow-plow accident

Actor Jeremy Renner was assisting a stranded motorist when he was injured over the weekend in a snow-plow accident in the mountains on the edge of Reno, according to the city's mayor.

WFTV's Todd Ulrich retiring after 38 years

The longtime reporter is best known to WFTV viewers as the leader of the consumer affairs division, alerting locals to scams, shady businesses and more

PODCAST: Theme parks 2023 — new rides, land and haunt coming (Ep. 170)

The new year is here and with it brings exciting changes to area theme parks. Orlando Sentinel tourism reporters Dewayne Bevil and Katie Rice discuss new rides opening in 2023 and several...

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