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Embryo mix-up | Maxwell on Alligator Alcatraz spending | Jesse Jackson dies at 84 | Orlando's Broadway season | Casey DeSantis' food testing program | Vote taken on renaming airport for Trump

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Embryo mix-up likely occurred nearly six years ago in lab, attorney says

A Brevard County couple who got pregnant with IVF in December gave birth to a baby girl who is not their biological child and they are suing the Longwood fertility clinic.

Maxwell: $92 million for porta-potties? Big spending at Alligator Alcatraz

New reports show Florida gave $92 million to a single porta-potty company involved with Alligator Alcatraz.

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, has died at 84

Jackson died Tuesday surrounded by family, according to a statement.

'Hamilton,' 'Wicked' — new names, too — in Orlando 2026-27 Broadway season

The 10 shows in Orlando's 2026-27 touring Broadway season at Dr Phillips Center include blockbuster returns, classic hits and new musicals.

Casey DeSantis' food testing program snubbed in budget plans

Florida first lady Casey DeSantis' food testing program could fall flat as quickly as it began.

House votes to put President Trump's name on Palm Beach County airport

Florida lawmakers on Tuesday moved closer to placing President Trump's name on the Palm Beach International Airport despite turbulence over state funding and trademarking rights.

UCF snaps 3-game losing streak with emphatic win over TCU

Jordan Burks tied a career-high with 23 points as the Knights helped strengthen their NCAA Tournament hopes.

Universal CityWalk: Luke Combs' Category 10 debuts in 2027

Groundbreaking for the country singer's three-story venue at Universal Orlando will be this summer.

Despite sluggish tourism revenue, Seminole moves ahead with events center

Seminole lacks big-name theme parks and other glitzy tourist attractions like neighboring Orange and Osceola counties.

Spirit plans to sell 20 planes, add Atlanta flights, recall 500 attendants

Spirit Airlines, which is reorganizing in Chapter 11 bankruptcy, is selling 20 of its planes, recalling 500 flight attendants and opening an expanded service front in Atlanta.