OIA flight reductions | SNAP funding | Sentencing in fatal Orlando accident | Ex-sheriff's wife rejects plea offer | TFA injunction | Lost dog reunion

Federal judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits in November • Over victim pleas for leniency, driver fleeing Orlando police gets 13 years for fatal accident

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Orlando Sentinel Evening Update Thursday, November 6, 2025

OIA flight reductions | SNAP funding | Sentencing in fatal Orlando accident | Ex-sheriff's wife rejects plea offer | TFA injunction | Lost dog reunion Stay informed — sign up for these newsletters Sentinel Sports Final WEEKDAYS Every morning, get the late sports scores and stories from the night before. Sign up Orlando International on list of airports facing flight reductions “We know that these FAA-imposed cancellations could impact an important moment in your life,” Southwest Airlines wrote in a social media post. “We appreciate your understanding.” Read more → Federal judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits in November The ruling gives the administration until Friday to make the payments. Read more → Over victim pleas for leniency, driver fleeing Orlando police gets 13 years for fatal accident The judge said a shorter sentence would have been unlawful, given Jaicarious Grace's extensive criminal history. He did not address the role of Orlando police in the fatal 2023 accident. Read more → Estranged wife of former Osceola sheriff rejects plea offer as racketeering trial delayed Severance-Lopez's attorney said the deal, which would have made her a convicted felon, was "inappropriate given the facts." Read more → In 11th hour, judge reverses, grants TFA injunction against FHSAA penalties The FHSAA revealed the brackets for the state football playoffs Thursday afternoon, but the Class 1A, Region 2 bracket has been put on hold pending Monday's hearing. Read more → Lost Mississippi dog found in Volusia five years later, returned to owner The dog's owner immediately drove to Florida for a reunion with the chihuahua-dachshund mix. Read more → Flying cars over I-4 could be reality as early as next year, FDOT says "We are essentially in the age of flying cars," FDOT Secretary Jared Perdue said. "This is the age of the Jetsons." Read more → Mayor Jerry Demings says governor bid will focus on rising costs "Across Florida, families are working harder than ever but struggling to keep up with the rising cost of housing, groceries, insurance and electricity," Demings said. Read more → Orange County, firefighters in logjam over pay, insurance Union, fire chief hold dueling news conferences after 2 years of negotiations. Read more → EDC Orlando: What to know about the annual electronic music festival this weekend With more than 100 artists performing on five stages throughout the weekend, the festival promises heavy beats, lasers, carnival rides and festival fun Nov. 7-9. Read more → Bianchi: Is Lane Kiffin about to spark a $150 million Gators-Dolphins bidding war? Because no one — NO ONE! — throws money around quite like college football programs hunting for their next savior. Read more →

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