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January 18, 2024

Boy killed by bus had survived cancer | Wekiva River pioneer dies | Maxwell on Dems winning

The Katie of the famed Katie’s Landing at Wekiva River has died • Scott Maxwell: Something weird is happening in Florida: Democrats are winning. Tom Keen flips legislative seat from red to blue
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Orlando Morning Report

Thursday, January 18, 2024

Boy killed by bus had survived cancer | Wekiva River pioneer dies | Maxwell on Dems winning

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'He had been through a lot': Orlando 9-year-old killed by school bus was cancer survivor

Family says it can't confirm reports Elyas Amyr Marshall-Rodriguez, who dreamed of being in the NFL, had chased a football under the vehicle.

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The Katie of the famed Katie's Landing at Wekiva River has died

Katie Moncrief played a critical role in popularizing and preserving the wild and scenic waterway. Her efforts drew more than a quarter of a million people to the Wekiva River area over 27 years.

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Scott Maxwell: Something weird is happening in Florida: Democrats are winning. Tom Keen flips legislative seat from red to blue

Scott Maxwell: Something weird is happening in Florida: Democrats are winning. Tom Keen flips legislative seat from red to blue

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Focus on abortion rights, insurance powered Keen's victory, Democrats say

Democrat Tom Keen won the state House District 35 special election Tuesday because of a strong ground game and laser focus on abortion rights and soaring property insurance rates, his supporters sa…

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DeSantis aims to slice state budget by $4.6 billion. Here's how he would do it.

Gov. Ron DeSantis is proposing more than $4.6 billion in cuts from the state's $119 billion budget while continuing to provide billions in popular tax cuts and more into the state's rai…

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Florida lawmakers seek to ban kids under 16 from social media

The Florida Legislature and social media giants are clashing in a high-stakes battle over whether children should be barred from some of the most popular platforms on the web, a fight that could ul…

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DeSantis super PAC begins layoffs as campaign shifts to South Carolina

The super PAC supporting Gov. Ron DeSantis in the presidential race began carrying out layoffs on Wednesday, even as the campaign insisted he had a path forward.

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Florida Board of Education bans public funding for college diversity programs

Carrying out parts of a controversial 2023 law, the State Board of Education on Wednesday approved rules that will prevent colleges from spending money on diversity, equity and inclusion.

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Kissimmee rejects private firm's $24 million bid to buy civic center and build hotel

City wants to keep control of facilities, but must find funding for renovations.

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After delay, SpaceX will try to launch Axiom Space crew again today

Axiom Space and SpaceX are set to kick off a busy year for human spaceflight, but SpaceX announced Wednesday it was delaying its Space Coast launch attempt until at least Thursday.

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Developer plans active adult community at Lake-Orange county line

The former citrus grove will be developed as a resort-style retirement community – one of three active adult neighborhoods in the works in Wellness Way.

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Editorial: All Floridians can share in House District 35 victory

The District 35 race may have been a shootout between partisan strategies. But it could also signal that Florida voters are increasingly tired of campaigns that rely on ideological, disconnected rants and vicious attack.

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Bianchi: Controversial transfer Mikey Williams not allowed to enroll at UCF for months | Commentary

UCF and other state colleges have a rule that says an athlete charged with a felony cannot be enrolled or eligible to play until the felony charge is either dropped or reduced. Therefore, Williams won't be be eligible to enroll at UCF for months.

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Franz Wagner still out as Magic fall at Atlanta

Dejounte Murray hit a 17-foot jumper as time expired to give the Hawks the victory.

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Jaylin Sellers scores 24 as UCF pulls away late to win at Texas

Ithiel Horton, a grad transfer who played for UCF last season, scored 20 points to lead Texas (12-5, 1-3) which had a 15-point advantage. The Knights, however, closed on a 24-9 run to win on the road.

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SeaWorld Orlando brings back free beer, but it won't last

The complimentary brew comes with restrictions, and the deal ends at end of January

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Arts and eats: How to browse through Epcot festival

Epcot International Festival of the Arts, the first theme park special event of 2024, has launched. And there are notes to be made. It's a brief fest by Walt Disney World standards, running daily through Feb. 19, so act fast. The lineup includes hands-on artistic activities, Broadway-level performances, interaction with artists, culinary arts and shopping. […]

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Orlando weekend events: ZORA! Festival opening, camellia show and more

This weekend in Orlando-area events includes the kickoff of Beer Week, a camellia show, a 5K, reptiles, antiques and more.

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