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Anete Lusina/PexelsAmerican Farm Bureau Federation’s annual Summer Cookout Survey shows Floridians are paying more to light the grill and serve up food for July Fourth. -
Central Florida Public MediaFreedom of the press is a founding principle of American democracy, as enshrined in the First Amendment to the Constitution. To mark America’s 250th anniversary, the Orlando Sentinel published a commentary from Central Florida Public Media’s GM on the important role local journalism plays in civic life.
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As the regional blood bank is grappling with a shortage of donations, OneBlood is calling on those of African descent to donate blood as soon as they can to save the life of a Florida woman with sickle cell disease in need of a rare blood type combination. -
People detained by federal immigration agents can now be held at the Orange County Jail for up to 48 hours, down from 72. -
The Florida State Board of Education passed new rules requiring college applicants to be citizens or lawfully present. -
The Legislature passed a bill that expands the Swimming Lesson Voucher Program eligibility to include children ages 1 to 7. -
Commissioners aim to revisit the potential stormwater fee at a meeting early next year. -
NASA could look at other options for a critical moon supply delivery if Blue Origin can’t get back to flying in time for the agency’s ambitious moon base timeline. -
Flood fixes, a new aquatic center and elder care programs would lose funding included in the original state budget.
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Superfans and sleuths appear to have their hunches confirmed on Friday, as dozens of black cars dropped off elegantly dressed guests outside of Madison Square Garden in New York City. The wedding bash is expected to last into Saturday morning. -
Primm, Nev., a once-thriving casino town on the border with California, was on the verge of fading away for good. The family it was named for has stepped in and faces the challenge of reviving it. -
The country's theocracy hopes to see millions flood the streets of the capital beginning Saturday in scenes reminiscent to the burial of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in 1989. -
A new national poll reveals a striking paradox in public sentiment ahead of America's 250th anniversary: a disconnect between Americans' strong patriotic pride and their lack of civic knowledge. -
The costs of having a baby in the U.S. can be hard to predict and budget for. We want to hear your stories and questions about how to navigate the system. -
Former USAID administrator reflects on a year since USAID's shutdown and the new direction of US foreign aid.
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