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Orlando Police block northbound Magnolia Ave. and Concord Street as rotestors mark through dowtown Orlando, Fla., Thursday June 4, 2020. Orlando protests continued Thursday over the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, May 25.

Florida Senate passes ‘anti-riot’ bill, sends it to DeSantis to sign into law

April 16, 2021 at 9:44 a.m.

TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Senate on Thursday approved an "anti-riot" bill championed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, sending it to him for signature into law over the objections of Democrats...

Coca-Cola admits shortage of canned drinks is a real thing

July 15, 2020 at 9:37 a.m.

You might have trouble finding Coca-Cola in a can, or other soft drinks for that matter, because of a shortage of aluminum and high demand brought on by the coronavirus...

Gavel of Mayor Lori Lightfoot in her office at City Hall, Wednesday, April 15, 2020. (Antonio Perez/ baiduhai)

Federal judge rules Florida ex-felons can vote despite fines or fees

May 26, 2020 at 3:10 p.m.

\\A federal judge's ruling Sunday opens the door for hundreds of thousands of ex-felons to be able to vote in Florida despite owing fines and fees. Pending an appeal from...

In a video, Buffett holds a petition being circulated through the mail by the group, and says, "Hello, Florida, it's Jimmy here. Pot, weed, marijuana, cannabis — whatever you call it, it's good medicine. Make it legal.''

Jimmy Buffett backs Make It Legal Florida marijuana petition drive

December 23, 2019 at 9:36 a.m.

He plays with The Coral Reefer Band, so it should be no surprise that singer Jimmy Buffett on Friday endorsed Make It Legal Florida, a campaign to legalize recreational marijuana...

My favorite thing: Dartmouth Park offers green space in urban core

May 12, 2019 at 8:28 a.m.

Dartmouth Park is a natural oasis tucked away in the midst of Orlando's urban core. The small strip of greenery lies just north of downtown Orlando between Edgewater and Westmoreland...

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