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June 08, 2024

Morning report: Scott Maxwell | Pulse memorial plan | DeSantis vetoes hemp ban

Orlando seeks consensus around Pulse memorial plan • DeSantis vetoes Florida bill that would ban hemp products
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Orlando Morning Report

Saturday, June 8, 2024

Scott Maxwell | Pulse memorial plan | DeSantis vetoes hemp ban

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Just wrong: Elections chief gets $180k contract from Disney district on top of $205k elections salary | Commentary

Maxwell: 1 guy, 2 public paychecks? It's twisted that Orange County's new elections chiefs takes $20k a month from Disney district

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Orlando seeks consensus around Pulse memorial plan

The city will form an advisory board including survivors and victims' families to guide the memorial's design. Past efforts have capsized amid infighting.

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DeSantis vetoes Florida bill that would ban hemp products

DeSantis said the bill would "impose debilitating regulatory burdens on small businesses" and would "introduce dramatic disruption and harm to many small retail and manufacturing businesses in Florida."

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Florida Panhandle beaches closed after 2 shark attacks

The condition of the two people and the extent of their injuries were not immediately available.

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After burning through 7 attorneys, Winter Park woman charged in 2020 suitcase killing slams the 8th

"She has a nasty attitude and I do not trust her," Sarah Boone told Judge Kraynick about her lawyer, Patricia Cashman. "I don't understand what it is that she has against me."

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NOAA's hurricane hunting GOES-U satellite nears SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch this month

Hurricanes Michael, Dorian, Ian, Nicole and Idalia have all been stared down by one of the NOAA's most powerful satellites since it took its place in geostationary orbit in late 2017. Its replacement is gearing up for launch on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy later this month.

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Rep. Waltz leads 10 House members in parachute jump at Normandy

The bipartisan group included 10 congressmen, all veterans, making the trek to France to honor and pay tribute to the U.S. and Allied troops at a defining moment at home and abroad.

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Quick-witted Joe Ingles brought perspective to upstart Magic

Known for his sharpshooting, Ingles' 43.5% from 3-point range led the Magic as he helped spread the floor and direct traffic for the second unit. The Magic face a June 29 deadline to either pick up or decline the club option for the second of his two-year, $22 million deal he signed last offseason.

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Pride's win streak ends in San Diego, but remain unbeaten for the season

The Pride (8-0-4), who had a 1-0 lead in the first half, have scored in a club record 16 straight games dating to last season.

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Editorial: Save the bears, pop the balloons and block the ripoffs — DeSantis has opportunities

The editorial board offers Gov. Ron DeSantis advice on which bills should become law and which should be vetoed.

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