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December 13, 2023

Embattled GOP chair Ziegler | Recess mandate scrapped | Maxwell on DeSantis attacks

Senate scraps ending recess mandate, but other reforms move ahead • Scott Maxwell: On state attorney removal, claims of “child abuse” face-masking and more, DeSantis attacks prove unsubstantiated
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Orlando Morning Report

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Embattled GOP chair Ziegler | Recess mandate scrapped | Maxwell on DeSantis attacks

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Florida GOP looks ready to remove Ziegler as chair, analysts say

Embattled Florida Republican Party chair Christian Ziegler faces a vote on Sunday to remove him from his $120,000 a year job following rape allegations lodged against him and the admission that he …

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Senate scraps ending recess mandate, but other reforms move ahead

The Florida Senate backed away Tuesday from plans to end the state's recess requirement after objections from "recess moms" but moved ahead with proposals to scrap key, and controversial, parts of the Republican education agenda.

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Scott Maxwell: On state attorney removal, claims of "child abuse" face-masking and more, DeSantis attacks prove unsubstantiated

Scott Maxwell: On state attorney removal, claims of "child abuse" face-masking and more, DeSantis attacks prove unsubstantiated

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Mike Bianchi: Please, FSU, join the SEC — not the Big Ten

FSU and Miami have contributed to the ACC's image as an inferior league. When Miami joined 20 years ago, the belief was that the Hurricanes and the Seminoles would be the Ohio State-Michigan of the…

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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to share why some condos are ineligible for loans

Fannie Mae will give condo associations access to its "secret" blacklist of condos ineligible for financing while Freddie Mac will allow condos to appeal their ineligible status. The fe…

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DeSantis' campaign and allied super PAC face new concerns about legal conflicts, AP sources say

As the Florida governor works to project strength in the Republican primary and cut into former President Donald Trump's huge lead, DeSantis' expansive political machine is facing a churn of leadership, stagnant polling numbers and new concerns about potential legal conflicts.

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Athletic association sanctions Monarch High over transgender volleyball player

Monarch High School will face a $16,500 fine and probation from a state athletic association because a transgender female played on the varsity volleyball team.

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South Florida dentist gets life in prison in shooting death of his ex-brother-in-law, a prominent professor at FSU

A judge sentenced a Broward County dentist to life in prison on Tuesday in the shooting death of his former brother-in-law, a prominent professor at Florida State University, following a bitter custody battle.

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Florida Joker says GTA 6 trailer ripped off his viral mugshot, wants millions

The Florida Joker, like seemingly everyone else in his state, has seen the Grand Theft Auto VI trailer that dropped last week. Now he wants to get paid.

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Jeff's Bagel Run announces eighth Orlando-area location

Orlando's own Jeff's Bagel Run, today announced an eighth location that will serve the Dr. Phillips and Windermere areas.

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SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch of secretive mini shuttle delayed until Wednesday

SpaceX pushed one day for weather, and has delayed again the next Falcon Heavy launch of a secretive spacecraft that's 1/4th the size of the space shuttle.

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Editorial: Six ways to fix Florida's Legislature — including a few you won't like

A vital public institution, the Legislature has lost its way. But courage and thoughtful change could earn back the respect it once had.

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The past must not become our future: A Hanukkah story | Commentary

In the midst of the celebration of Hanukkah, the author is reminded how much human beings have in common, regardless of their country of origin, religious background or cultural identity.

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Orlando City sets end-of-season statuses as roster reshapes for 2024

With Orlando City's offseason in full swing, on the heels of an East semifinal exit from MLS Cup playoffs, 13 players have guaranteed deals.

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Chris Perkins: Is Mike McDaniel a good coach? We're about to find out

McDaniel is 4-9 (.444) against teams that made the playoffs in 2022, and 0-3 this year against teams that have a winning record.

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