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Orlando Morning Report

Sunday, January 7, 2024

New disclosure law | Race education | Capitol riot arrests

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Calling it 'ridiculous,' some of Central Florida's local leaders quit over new disclosure law

City commissioners now must publicize all assets over $1,000: "I would have to list my wife's wedding ring."

At Florida's only public HBCU, students wary of political influence on race education

A core mission of Florida A&M University from its founding over a century ago has been to educate African Americans. It was written into the law that established the school along with another college, in Gainesville, reserved for white students. At Florida's only public HBCU, some students now fear political constraints might get in the way of teaching parts of their history. A law signed in May by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis blocks public colleges from using taxpayer money on diversity programs. It has spurred protests and left many students watching for signs the new guidance will affect teaching of topics related to race and American history.

FBI arrests Jan. 6 fugitives in Lake County on anniversary of Capitol riot

The FBI said it executed three federal arrest warrants early Saturday morning at a ranch in Groveland in Lake County.

Human remains mission to the moon draws criticism from Navajo Nation

The head of the largest Native American tribe has criticized NASA and commercial companies over plans to send human remains to the moon on a rocket set to blast off from the Space Coast on Monday.

Casey Anthony's mom has apparent panic attack during lie detector test about late granddaughter, Caylee

Meanwhile, Casey's father, George Anthony — who she maintains was responsible for concealing the body of the 2-year-old, who was killed in 2008 — appeared to be "struggling" when he was asked repeatedly whether he'd concealed her body.

In Tarpon Springs, teen who found Epiphany cross feels 'amazing'

Standing in the rain outside of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral on Saturday, Nik Gombos made a promise. "You watch," he said. "It will rain on and off all morning, but when it's time for the boys to dive, there will be blue skies and sunshine." Rain may have dampened the start of Tarpon Springs' 118th Epiphany celebration, the […]

Candidates lining up for top job — as soon as Florida Republican Party ousts its current chairman

With the ouster of Florida Republican Chairman Christian Ziegler all but guaranteed, Evan Power of Tallahassee and Peter Feaman of Boynton Beach are running to replace him.

Editorial: For this year's legislative session, lots of sandspurs, few flowers

The Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board consists of Opinion Editor Krys Fluker, Editor-in-Chief Julie Anderson and Viewpoints Editor Jay Reddick. Contact us at insight@orlandosentinel.com

Commentary: Minimum wage is up, but housing struggles continue

Approximately 10 million people just received a pay raise and are likely no closer to being able to afford a place to live.

Magic two-way guard Trevelin Queen stays ready, contributes for Orlando

As the Magic continue to regroup with multiple players out Sunday against the Hawks, Trevelin Queen is prepared to step in again for Orlando. "For Coach [Mosley] to believe in me and give me some type of confidence to go out there and perform, whether it be for a minute or 35 minutes, I'm just blessed for the opportunity," Queen recently told the Sentinel.