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December 15, 2023

Altamonte Spring's camping ban | Seeking death penalty in Lake case | Disney Treasure ship milestone

Florida seeks death penalty in Lake County child sex abuse case under new law • Disney Treasure hull comes together in cruise ship construction milestone
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Orlando Morning Report

Friday, December 15, 2023

Altamonte Spring's camping ban | Seeking death penalty in Lake case | Disney Treasure ship milestone

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Altamonte Springs moves to ban overnight camping as region's homeless numbers swell

Altamonte Springs is moving toward banning someone from camping or sleeping in their car on public property.

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Florida seeks death penalty in Lake County child sex abuse case under new law

In what may be the first case of its kind in the state, Central Florida prosecutors said Thursday they will seek the death penalty against a man accused of sexually abusing a child, making use of a new law that expanded capital punishment to sex crimes against children. The office of State Attorney William Gladson, who […]

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Disney Treasure hull comes together in cruise ship construction milestone

Disney Cruise Line's next new ship actually looks like a ship at the shipyard as the final block of the Disney Treasure hull has been put into place. "This means that the ship is now structurally complete and outfitting work can begin," according to a post on the Disney Parks blog. The ship that had […]

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North America's largest dog show in Orlando this weekend

The AKC National Championship is in Orlando with North America's largest dog show, including tests of conformation to breed standards, obedience, agility, dock diving and more.

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Seminole considers paying family $3.4M to hold off developers on pasture land

Seminole County commissioners will consider giving the Yarboroughs $3.4 million, to stave off development of the historic ranch property.

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Flashy coaster effect draws eyes, prize for Skyline Attractions

Skyline Attractions, an Orlando ride design firm, uses screens along roller coaster rails for special effects.

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DeSantis bragged about a COVID study during Newsom debate. Not so fast, lead author says

During the Fox News debate between Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a study published in the scientific journal the Lancet was highlighted as vindication for the Sunshine State's loose pandemic policies. As the two traded barbs over who was a "lockdown governor," DeSantis crowed about his state reopening quickly and said: "In fact, the Lancet just did a study: …

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Florida Atlantic University must restart its presidential search — but not yet

The Board of Governors for the State University System said it wants Florida Atlantic University to restart its search after it makes changes to its regulations on how presidential searches are conducted.

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Florida Christmas trees might be a little ugly, but they're better for the planet

Out in the wild, the bushy, stout Florida sand pine can reach anywhere from 20 to 40 feet high, its limbs twisting and tangling as it grows. But if pruned twice annually and watered year-round, it can make the closest thing to a Christmas tree found in Florida.

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Florida high court justices urged to move quickly on congressional redistricting plan

Voting-rights groups Wednesday night asked the Florida Supreme Court to take up a battle about the constitutionality of a congressional redistricting plan and to quickly decide the case as the 2024 elections loom.

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Editorial: Why do lawmakers keep hammering away at local control of vacation rentals?

By now, it's as much a part of the Legislature's annual ritual as the ceremonial hanky drop at the close of every annual session: Lawmakers debate new and worse ways to hamstring local governments' ability to keep an eye — and a leash — on short-term vacation rentals. "We have a slightly different product than […]

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Mike Bianchi: Danny White won't proclaim FSU national champs

Danny White self-proclaiming undefeated UCF as national champions was one of the greatest marketing ploys in college football history. It raised national awareness of UCF's program and helped the K…

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Markelle Fultz progresses as Magic travel to Boston for series

Markelle Fultz, who's missed more a month due to left knee tendinitis, said Thursday his return is sooner rather than later for the Magic. "Everything's been recovering good, so p…

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Norwegian Cruise Line's latest ship caters to Gen-X crowd

Norwegian Cruise Line's newest ship Norwegian Viva is looking to appeal to Gen-X with everything from the musical 'Beetlejuice" to a version of the game show "Press Your Luc…

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More 'Muppets' and other Fringe ArtSpace updates (including psychedelic science)

Orlando Artist Guild adds 2nd show of "Muppet Christmas Carol" tribute, plus ArtSpace shows announced for 2024, including a rock musical.

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Summer House on the Lake now open at Disney Springs

The Disney Springs location marks the fourth for the Summer House brand. It will feature a California-inspired menu and lakeside views.

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Football-centric Schweini's a Deutsch treat in Winter Garden | Review

Chef/owner Chris Frommeyer's takes on traditional German fare brings brats, braten, Bavarian pretzels (and yes, bier) to the scene on Plant Street.

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