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January 12, 2024

Orlando sidewalk arrest | Lake County man's Jan. 6 arrest | Ousted state attorney appeal

Lake County man who allegedly attacked Capitol police on Jan. 6 arrested in Orlando • Disney cites Andrew Warren decision in lawsuit against DeSantis
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Orlando Morning Report

Friday, January 12, 2024

Orlando sidewalk arrest | Lake County man's Jan. 6 arrest | Ousted state attorney appeal

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Orlando police arrest homeless man on sidewalk just hours after council adopts new sidewalk rules

City commissioners had promised not to target the homeless with the new sidewalk-blocking ban. But in the aftermath of the arrest, confusion arises about exactly which city ordinance the man violated.

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Lake County man who allegedly attacked Capitol police on Jan. 6 arrested in Orlando

Evidence against David Homol emerged during the trial and conviction of his half-brother last year.

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Disney cites Andrew Warren decision in lawsuit against DeSantis

Disney's lawyers think a court ruling boosting ousted ex-Tampa prosecutor Andrew Warren's bid to get his job back will also help their lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis.

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Ousted State Attorney Andrew Warren, who won appeal, wants case sped up

An appeals court gave Andrew Warren another chance this week to argue that he should be reinstated as Hillsborough County's state attorney, 17 months after Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended him from the elected position. Now Warren is asking the court to speed up the matter, in part because the case's outcome could help determine whether […]

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Florida chancellor says state's colleges can be haven to all religions — not just Jewish students

A day after Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Florida universities would make it easier for Jewish students fearing antisemitism on campuses across the country to transfer, state university system Chancellor Ray Rodrigues said the state's emergency order applies to all fearing religious persecution.

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Florida House panel backs banning social media accounts for kids under 16

The bill would prohibit social media companies from allowing minors under the age of 16 to create new accounts on the platforms.

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Florida may use Seminole gambling money for wildlife corridor

Legislative leaders may use gambling money to help pay for further expansion of a state wildlife corridor and other environmental projects.

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Republicans pour cash into Florida House special election next week

Republican organizations and lawmakers have been pouring campaign money into a special election next week for the state House in a Central Florida district considered competitive for both parties.

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Cake Bake Shop opens commercial bakery to serve Disney restaurant

When the Indiana-based Cake Bake Shop opens its new restaurant and sweet shop at Walt Disney World's BoardWalk later this year, most of the towering, glittery confections will be produced offsite at a commercial bakery in Osceola County.

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Editorial: Orlando Museum of Art should answer calls for transparency

It's time to show the world that OMA is serious about repairing its battered reputation in the easiest way possible: By simply, frankly and unreservedly explaining how the Basquiat scandal happened.

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Upset of blue blood Kansas elevates UCF's profile in Big 12

New UCF quarterback KJ Jefferson is already part of big things going on with athletics. The former Arkansas star and latest addition to the football team was at Addition Financial Arena on Wednesda…

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NCAA suspends Florida State assistant coach for 3 games for NIL-related recruiting violation

The NCAA says a Florida State assistant football coach has been suspended for the first three games of the 2024 season for violating recruiting rules by connecting a potential transfer with a repre…

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Central Florida Scottish Highland Games back for 46th event

The 46th Central Florida Scottish Highland Games return to Winter Springs Jan. 13-14 with food, drinks, pipers, athletics, dance and more.

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'Secret Orlando' book co-authored by Fox 35 anchor reveals weird, obscure destinations

Fox 35 news anchor John Brown joined Joshua Ginsberg, a Tampa author, to write "Secret Orlando: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure."

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