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September 29, 2023

Demings pushes for convention center funds | Brightline death | 10 people who make Orlando better

Florida high-speed train headed to Orlando fatally strikes pedestrian • Maxwell: 10 people who make Orlando a better pace to live (2023) | Commentary
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Orlando Morning Report

Friday, September 29, 2023

Demings pushes for convention center funds | Brightline death | 10 people who make Orlando better

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Demings backs $560M for convention center, says other projects can wait

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings favors pledging $560 million to expand the Pentagon-sized meeting complex on International Drive.

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Florida high-speed train headed to Orlando fatally strikes pedestrian

Florida's high-speed passenger train service suffered the first fatality on its new extension to Orlando on Thursday when a pedestrian was struck in what appears to be a suicide, officials said.

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Maxwell: 10 people who make Orlando a better pace to live (2023) | Commentary

Enough bad news! It's time again to celebrate the people who work tirelessly every day to improve the community we all call home.

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DeSantis criticizes Trump, ducks insurance issue at GOP presidential debate

Gov. Ron DeSantis took a couple of shots at former President Trump and dodged questions about Florida insurance issues at the latest GOP presidential debate held on Wednesday night.

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Supreme Court zaps Florida Power rate hike, wants justification for it

The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday said state regulators did not adequately justify approval of a settlement that increased base electric rates for Florida Power & Light and ordered a new explanation.

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Federal appeals court ruling aids Seminole Tribe, but sports betting still paused

A Washington, D.C.-based appellate court Thursday refused to put on hold a ruling that upheld a 30-year deal giving the Seminole Tribe of Florida control over sports betting throughout the state.

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Trump won't try to move Georgia case to federal court after judge rejected similar bid by Meadows

Lawyers for former President Donald Trump say he will not seek to get his Georgia election interference case transferred to federal court.

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Tropical Storm Rina forms, could mix with Tropical Storm Philippe, hurricane center says

A slowing Tropical Storm Philippe might end up mixing with the newly formed Tropical Storm Rina in the coming days, according to the National Hurricane Center.

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Blue Origin New Shepard could 'fly soon' after FAA closes year-long investigation

The FAA said it had closed its investigation into the flight of an uncrewed Blue Origin New Shepard rocket that ended with its booster destroyed and a capsule that had to use its emergency escape s…

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Carnival opens bookings for cruises visiting its new Bahamas destination

Carnival Cruise Line has a fleet of ships slated to visit its new Bahamas destination Celebration Key when it opens in 2025 including sailings from three Florida ports.

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Twins on opposite sides of Wekiva-Edgewater football matchup

Deena Early will find herself in a rare predicament at Edgewater when her twin, football-playing sons face each other for the first time. Kalen and Kylen Meadows each will wear No. 24 in a Class 3M…

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SeaWorld Orlando's next coaster: Penguin Trek, set to open next spring

The thrill ride, now under construction, will include the park's penguin habitat in its finale.

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