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Central Floridians react to ceasefire agreement with Iran
10+ hour, 29+ min ago (453+ words) ORLANDO, Fla. "After sending threats of annihilation to Iran, President Donald Trump announced this week that a two-week ceasefire agreement is underway between all countries involved and that negotiation points have been shared. That announcement between the U. S. , Israel and Iran…...
Lake County commissioners deny rezoning request for Crescent Pines
22+ hour, 24+ min ago (318+ words) LAKE COUNTY, Fla. "Lake County commissioners on Tuesday rejected a settlement agreement that would have cleared the way for a 79-unit subdivision in unincorporated Clermont, handing a victory to neighbors who have fought the development for months. The decision blocks…...
Morning Briefing: Orlando " April 9, 2026
2+ hour, 24+ min ago (467+ words) Good morning, Central Florida. Here's what you need to know today. A stalled front to our south will keep our weather unsettled for one more day before drier air takes over for the weekend. Occasional showers embedded within the onshore…...
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Magic beat Timberwolves 132-120 as Paolo Banchero scores 20
10+ hour, 59+ min ago (251+ words) Franz Wagner scored 17 points and Goga Bitadze came off the bench with 14 points and 15 rebounds for the Magic, who have won four straight. The win pulled the Magic (44-36) up to seventh place in the tight race for playoff/play-in positions....
Lawmakers react to ceasefire; Nasa budget cuts
12+ hour, 24+ min ago (749+ words) Florida lawmakers reacted to the announced ceasefire agreement with Iran, and NASA could face budget cuts if President Donald Trump's requested budget is approved." The White House on Wednesday said the U. S. is moving into a negotiating phase to put the…...
Daytona Beach city auditor defends report alleging over $500, 000 in violations
12+ hour, 59+ min ago (629+ words) DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. " Daytona Beach city auditor Abinet Belachew is standing behind his audit of city spending that he says found policy violations related to hundreds of thousands of dollars in spending on city-issued purchasing cards. It comes after City…...
Big Thunder Mountain to reopen May 3 at Magic Kingdom
16+ hour, 44+ min ago (176+ words) ORLANDO, Fla. " The wildest ride in the wilderness is back. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World will reopen May 3 after a lengthy refurbishment that has lasted since January 2025, Disney announced Wednesday. The reason for…...
Meeting set for State Road 408 widening project
15+ hour, 59+ min ago (429+ words) ORLANDO, Fla. "Construction begins this month on a $218. 7 million project to widen State Road 408 approaching Interstate 4, a move officials say will ease heavy congestion in downtown Orlando. The Central Florida Expressway Authority project will add an eastbound lane from Church…...
Orlando TSA officers get paid for first time since February
18+ hour ago (537+ words) ORLANDO, Fla. "As the battle over Department of Homeland Security funding continues in Congress, President Donald Trump ordered all TSA officers be paid, a temporary solution while lawmakers work towards a funding agreement. TSA employees will receive payments over about…...