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Florida AG says surrogacy is human trafficking | Gaming the lottery system | Osceola County road projects

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Florida AG says surrogacy is human trafficking, with big implications for families

Last August, a married couple went before a Broward County court in what was expected to be a routine surrogacy case. The couple, two men living in France, had contracted with a Florida woman to carry their child. But their legal effort to establish parental rights has now set off a chain of events that could result in a dramatic reshaping of a range of reproductive issues in Florida.

Are people with ties to stores that sell Lottery tickets gaming system?

The wins are suspicious, including 358 prize-winning tickets cashed by one Florida man, experts say.

Two road projects aim to improve southern Osceola County traffic

They may be welcomed by some residents who feel “everything is scheduled around traffic” in the fast-growing area around St. Cloud.

New congressional districts will reshape South Florida politics — for voters and candidates

New Florida districts may force voters in longtime Democratic territory in Broward and Palm Beach counties to experience something unfamiliar — being represented in Congress by a Republican.

Forget 2026 NBA draft lottery: A look back at Magic’s historic success (luck?)

The Magic were not involved in the 2026 NBA draft lottery Sunday, but Orlando has a colorful history in the event that goes all the way back to before the team’s debut season.

Florida golf teams thriving together entering NCAA postseason play

Florida’s men and women earned No. 1 NCAA seeds as both programs chase deep postseason runs together.

FHSAA state track and field has 8 Orlando-area champions at UNF

Two elite triple jumpers, two Ocoee High seniors, two young distance prodigies, a pole vault winner with gymnastic experience, and a sprinter who set a national record before she hit high school were Orlando area state champs in FHSAA state meets.

Editorial: Sloths’ tragic journey shows need for change

Here’s what heaven looks like to a sloth: Hanging out in a rain forest, rarely coming down from the verdant canopy where they are safe from predators; moving slowly, basking in the sun and eating just enough native foliage and fruits to support their drowsy metabolisms. But a 2017 video shot in Peru and posted […]

Iran responds to US ceasefire proposal but Trump rejects it as ‘unacceptable’

By JON GAMBRELL and SAMY MAGDY DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The shaky ceasefire in the Iran war was tested again on Sunday when a drone set a small fire on a ship off the coast of Qatar, while the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait reported separate drones entering their airspaces. The UAE blamed […]

Remains of US soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco have been recovered

By AKRAM OUBACHIR CASABLANCA, Morocco (AP) — The remains of a U.S. soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco a week ago were recovered in the Atlantic Ocean, the army said Sunday. Military teams were still searching for a second missing soldier. The remains were those of 1st Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key Jr., […]