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DeSantis signs law stripping Disney World of Reedy Creek control

ORLANDO, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a law Monday that gives the state control of Disney World’s Reedy Creek Improvement District, stripping the resort of its self-governing powers amid a feud with the governor.

Orlando Sentinel · Feb 27, 2023

Brianna Ghey: how vigils help LGBTQ+ communities grieve

Have you ever felt so connected to a stranger that their death hurts you as if you did? You will probably find other people who experience this if you attend a vigil. In a way, you did know that stranger. They probably shared some of the pain, fear and trauma…

The Conversation · Feb 27, 2023

Port Canaveral enjoys title for world’s busiest cruise port, for now

ORLANDO, Fla. — The cruise ship war between Central and South Florida has a new victor with the latest passenger counts totaled for 2022.

Orlando Sentinel · Feb 27, 2023

Young gymnast among 3 killed in shootings near Orlando

A 9-year-old girl known for excelling in school and gymnastics is among three people killed in what authorities have described as a random series of shootings by a lone gunman outside Orlando

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023

Jon Rahm, Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy lead a field of 27 of the world’s top 30 players for 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational

A loaded field is headed to Orlando.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 24, 2023

Influx of wounded: Florida Ukrainian nonprofit helps more soldiers after one year at war

ORLANDO, Fla. — On his hands and knees with four land mine explosives strapped to his arms and legs, each weighing roughly 22 pounds, Ruslan Tishchenko crawled through manmade ditches to place the bombs in a straight line on June 8. After placing two of the mines roughly 6½ feet…

Orlando Sentinel · Feb 24, 2023

Orlando photographer wounded in shooting that killed journalist and child speaks out from hospital bed

‘I was assuming he was shooting at a house or something behind me... But he kept shooting at me’

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023

MLS 2023 predictions: are LAFC and Philly on a repeat collision course?

The new season kicks off this weekend. Our panel of writers deliver their verdicts on the MVP, champions and the young players to watch

The Guardian - US · Feb 24, 2023

Wendell Carter Jr.’s game-winning dunk gives Magic win over Pistons

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Magic aren’t being shy about their desires to qualify for the play-in tournament.

Orlando Sentinel · Feb 24, 2023

Photos: 2023 PFL Challenger Series 5 weigh-ins and faceoffs

Check out these photos from the 2023 PFL Challenger Series 5 ceremonial weigh-ins and fighter faceoffs in Orlando, Fla.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 24, 2023