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Commentary: Congressional Republicans should unshackle entrepreneurs

The Trump administration moved to reverse Joe Biden’s vague test for classifying workers as full-time employees or independent contractors. Now, we’ll see clearer standards for determining who qualifies as what kind of employee.

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Orange bail bonds company helped owner coerce jailed women for sex, lawsuit claims

The suit says they would threaten to revoke women’s bonds and send them back to jail if they refused the owner’s demands.

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Seminole school district budget crisis prompts cuts to staff, field trips

While the district ultimately eased off on cutting out-of-state trips, Seminole parents got a first-hand look at what the $26 million budget crisis could do to their students’ school experience.

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Miss Manners: The woman at the dry cleaner’s called me rude. What was I supposed to do?

Plus: My newly rich friend gave me a luxury car and I feel a little awkward.

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Asking Eric: I found out my mother is inviting my stalker to her house

She brushes me off, saying he has never behaved badly toward her.

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Magic ready for physical playoff series with Pistons after extending season

Clinching their spot in the NBA playoffs for the third straight year Friday, the Magic are expecting a physical series against the Pistons. Game 1 is Sunday at Detroit.

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Commentary: Blocking net-zero pollution policies is dangerous for Floridians

The Florida state Legislature passed HB 1217, which blocks municipalities from adopting net-zero policies to cut climate pollution. This decision must be challenged.

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Beede’s Breakdown: Magic handle Hornets in play-in, will face Pistons in NBA Playoffs

With the 31-point win over Charlotte, the Magic return to the playoffs for the third year in a row and will face Detroit in the first round.

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Plant Doctor: What’s yellow or red with black all over? Baby eastern lubbers gobbling up your garden

MacCubbin gives gardening advice for Central Floridians on care of loquat trees, hosta plants, Easter lilies, amaryllis, white bird of paradise and controlling pesky eastern lubber grasshoppers

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Bianchi: After Magic dominate Hornets, bring on the Pistons!

The victory over the Hornets was more than just a win. It was a reminder of what the Magic can be and should be.

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Trump’s dyslexia barbs stir anguish and anger, perpetuating a myth about the learning disability

By COLLIN BINKLEY WASHINGTON (AP) — Lauryn Muller was scrolling on social media when she saw a clip of President Donald Trump belittling California Gov. Gavin Newsom for having dyslexia. It stirred a well of emotion for the…

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A spring-to-spring backpacking adventure: 3 days, 2 nights on the Florida Trail

A 40-mile trek on the Florida Trail reveals Ocala National Forest’s most magnificent treasures in the form of azure-blue freshwater springs.

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Orange commissioners could further limit ICE’s access to jail next week

Some county leaders are signaling they’ve lost patience with ICE, which essentially uses the Orange County jail as a regional detention center — and does so at great expense to local taxpayers.

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In Orlando, Dem governor candidate Jolly promises insurance, education reforms

Jolly said he wants to cut homeowners’ insurance by 60-to-70% and give teachers a 30% pay raise.

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Grieving, traumatized survivors return to their homes 5 months after deadly Hong Kong fire

Displaced Hong Kong fire victims question the government’s resettlement offers.

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Trump offers mixed messages about path ahead for US war against Iran

Pakistan moved ahead Monday with preparations for a new round of talks between the United States and Iran days before a tenuous ceasefire is set to expire, even as renewed conflict around the Strait of Hormuz raised questions about whether…

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Businesses begin claiming refunds for Trump tariffs struck down by US Supreme Court

By MAE ANDERSON NEW YORK (AP) — A refund system for businesses that paid tariffs which the U.S. Supreme Court ruled President Donald Trump imposed without the constitutional authority to do so is scheduled to launch Monday. Importers…

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Turning Point USA’s high school push in GOP states meets free speech and religion concerns

The group’s endorsement by Republican governors — at least eight so far — has stirred debate about free speech in America’s schools, with critics arguing many of the same conservative leaders have sought to silence others with measures to r…

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Trump approval plummets among Latino voters — except in Florida, new poll finds

But while Trump’s support among most Hispanic voter demographics polled has cratered, the president was up more than 23 points with Cubans.

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They claimed Game 1, but Magic must dodge history to beat Pistons

The last three times the Magic have won Game 1 of an NBA playoff series, Orlando lost the next four games. This year’s group feels confident it can avoid the same fate.

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One week later, Artemis II astronauts grapple with weight of what they witnessed

“There’s depth to the galaxy that I just had never experienced before,” Jeremy Hansen said.

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Editorial: DeSantis could give Floridians a break with gas tax cut

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has never been shy about embracing tax holidays. During his time as governor, he and the Legislature suspended the state sales tax repeatedly on supplies for school and also for hurricanes and other disasters.

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Editorial: Enough with the specialty license plates

Two recent events share a connection that many Floridians might not recognize.

The first happened on Friday evening, as people across Central Florida held their breaths through the longest six minutes of 2026. They were waiting (and…

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Lake deputies ID dog owner killed in Leesburg homeless encampment shooting

Matthew Pasco, 43, faces a murder charge for the shooting after his wife was allegedly attacked by the victim’s dogs.

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With planned GPS launch, Space Force turns again to SpaceX amid ULA Vulcan issues

The Space Force is set to fly a national security GPS satellite relying on SpaceX to sub in for United Launch Alliance amid ongoing issues with ULA’s Vulcan rocket.

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Orlando Sentinel 150: Monday Memory of when Orlando got all shook up for Elvis

“They shrieked. They screamed. They jumped up in their seats. And they gazed at their idol as though transported into a state of ecstatic bliss,” the Sentinel reported of Elvis’ Orlando fans.

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Iran vows a swift response to the US seizure of an Iranian-flagged vessel

By MICHELLE L. PRICE, SAMY MAGDY, SAM METZ and MUNIR AHMED WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump said that American negotiators will be in Pakistan on Monday for talks with Iran. Trump, in a post on social media Sunday,…

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Trump says US will go to Pakistan for more Iran talks but no confirmation from Tehran

By MICHELLE L. PRICE, SAMY MAGDY, SAM METZ and MUNIR AHMED WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump said that American negotiators will be in Pakistan on Monday for talks with Iran. Trump, in a post on social media Sunday,…

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Trump says US negotiators will go to Pakistan on Monday for more talks with Iran

By MICHELLE L. PRICE, SAMY MAGDY, SAM METZ and MUNIR AHMED WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump said that American negotiators will be in Pakistan on Monday for talks with Iran. Trump, in a post on social media Sunday,…

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Judge denies Zeigler’s latest request for hearing on 1976 murder conviction

Assistant Attorney General Joshua Schow called Zeigler’s argument the latest “shapeshifting whodunit theory” of his innocence.

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