ORLANDO, Fla. — Prison reform activists worry the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, the landmark ruling that established a federal right to abortion, could lead to more pregnant people behind bars — a scenario some lawmakers in Flo…
Mike Bianchi: Florida QB Anthony Richardson considers disarming ‘AR-15′ nickname
ORLANDO, Fla. — Anthony Richardson is not so sure he wants to be known any longer by a nickname that was never intended to become what it has become. Kudos to the Florida Gators quarterback and his NIL marketing representative Deiric Jackson for trying…
Paolo Banchero leads Magic to thrilling summer-league win over Kings
LAS VEGAS — Paolo Banchero made it clear he wants to show during summer league that he can become a “go-to guy” for the Orlando Magic. His first two performances suggest that could happen while also showing the work that needs to be done. After impress…
As new omicron subvariant dominates in Florida, uncertainty abounds
ORLANDO, Fla. — As a new strain of COVID-19′s omicron variant dominates the virus in Florida, the state’s statistics are showing mixed signals, leaving uncertainty about what’s to come for the remainder of the summer. The number of Florida hospital pat…
Former Florida tax official Joel Greenberg set for December sentencing in federal sex trafficking case
ORLANDO, Fla. — Joel Greenberg — Seminole County’s former tax collector who pleaded guilty to sex trafficking and other federal crimes more than a year ago — is scheduled for a sentencing hearing on Dec. 1, according to federal judge’s order signed Fri…
Attacks on DeSantis go national as 2024 presidential talk grows
ORLANDO, Fla. — A semi-secret fundraising trip to Utah and an ad from The Lincoln Project are just the latest developments suggesting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to seek the GOP nomination for president in 2024, even if former President Donald Trum…
Florida wants to severely restrict prisoners’ visitation hours
ORLANDO, Fla. — Visiting hours to prisoners in Florida are a crucial way they connect with loved ones, but a new rule being proposed by the Florida Department of Corrections could cut those hours in half. On Wednesday, FDC proposed a set of new modific…
Florida emergency management accused of stiffing contractor for COVID test kits
ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida’s Division of Emergency Management stiffed a private contractor for some $4.4 million in COVID-19 test kits during the state’s first weeks of the coronavirus pandemic, a new lawsuit claims. The suit, announced Thursday, says the…
Orlando airport wins $50 million federal grant, one of biggest in US
ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando International Airport will receive $50 million in grant funds from the Federal Aviation Administration as part of airport assistance flowing out of last year’s infrastructure act. The announcement Thursday put Orlando’s airport …
Cape Canaveral launch marks SpaceX’s 50th Starlink mission
ORLANDO, Fla. — SpaceX got back to expanding its Starlink satellite constellation with another batch launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Thursday. This marks the 15th Starlink launch of the year, and 50th Starlink launch since the first…