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Astronauts Make History for NASA with All-Female Space Walk

October 18, 2019
Written by: Sara-Beth Colón Jeffrey
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – Two women took a giant leap into the history books with the first all-female space walk for NASA at the International Space Station. Fifty years ago, men walked in space. Today, NASA astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir made history during the 421st spacewalk. NASA originally postponed their mission…

October 17, 2019
Written by: Leyton Blackwell
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‘Walt Disney - Master of Dreamers: The Road to Epcot’ documentary poster at Orlando Film Festival Thursday, October 17, 2019. Photo: Leyton Blackwell/Florida National News.

ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – The 2019 Orlando Film Festival returned to the Cobb Theaters in Downtown Orlando with a magical opening night Thursday. The Orlando Film Festival is a weeklong celebration of films and filmmaking, showing a whopping 342 films this year. The festival opened with a film that truly represents Orlando and the…

October 13, 2019
Written by: FNN SPORTS
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Orlando Magic's Jonathan Isaac tries to steal the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers. Photo courtesy of OrlandoMagicDaily.com.

ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) – Going into the Orlando Magic’s Sunday preseason game, against the Philadelphia 76ers, Magic fans were optimistic for a win, but the 76ers sent them on a roller coaster ride that ended in an ugly loss. The Orlando Magic had an impressive 3-1 record, but the Philadelphia 76ers came into Amway…

October 12, 2019
Written by: Sara-Beth Colón Jeffrey
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Florida Democratic Party Chair Terrie Rizzo made strong opening remarks during the Fighting for Florida Gala Saturday. Photo: Willie David/Florida National News.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – Over 1,500 Democrats from across Florida descended on Orlando for the Florida Democratic Party’s 2019 bi-annual state convention held at Walt Disney World’s Coronado Springs Resort, and U.S. Senator Chris Coons of Delaware gave a rousing keynote address at the Fighting for Florida Gala Dinner hosted by Florida…

October 11, 2019
Written by: Kasey Hudson
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(l-r): Tampa Bay's Steven Stamkos, Nikita Kucherov and Brayden Point celebrate a goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena Thursday, October 10, 2019. Photo: NHL.

TORONTO, Canada (FNN SPORTS) – Last night’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs was highly anticipated for a couple of reasons: First, the return of Brayden Point after his double hip surgery, and second, Victor Hedman playing in his 700th game. Both players hit the ice with determination that helped the Bolts carry a different…

October 6, 2019
Written by: Kasey Hudson
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The Carolina Hurricanes overpowered the Tampa Bay Lightning at PNC Arena Sunday, October 6, 2019. Photo: NHL.

RALEIGH, N.C. (FNN SPORTS) – The Lightning and the Hurricanes were both coming off road games the night before meeting in Carolina for their first regular season match up. At the start of the first period, Carolina came out skating fast and applying the offensive pressure to their former teammate, Curtis McElhinney, who split playing…

October 3, 2019
Written by: Kasey Hudson
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Tampa Bay Lightning winger Ondrej Palat scores a goal during the season opener against the Florida Panthers at Amalie Arena Thursday, October 3, 2019. Photo: Scott Audette/Getty Images.

TAMPA BAY, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) – After a tough closeout to the 2018-2019 season, The Bolts bounced back with a 5-2 home opener victory versus in-state rivals, the Florida Panthers. In Thursday night’s home opener, not only did we see many new Lightning faces, including Carter Verhaeghe, Pat Maroon, and Kevin Shattenkirk, but we saw…

September 30, 2019
Written by: Kasey Hudson
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Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper answers questions during a press conference. Image: Tampa Bay Lightning/NHL.

TAMPA BAY, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) – The Lightning wasted no time Monday morning making many changes to solidify their roster. This preseason, Carter Verhaeghe’s name stuck out a lot, and we should look forward to hearing it more–Verhaeghe not only officially made the Lightning roster, but will be making his NHL debut wearing jersey number…

September 30, 2019
Written by: FNN SPORTS
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Orlando Magic’s main men (clockwise from top left): Jonathan Isaac, Nikola Vucevic, Aaron Gordon, D.J. Augustin and Evan Fournier. Image courtesy of Fadeaway World.

ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) – Between the interviews, photo shoots, press scrums and antics during the Orlando Magic’s Media Day at Amway Center Monday, one thing is clear: this 2019-20 Orlando Magic team is ambitious and passionate for the new season. The Orlando Magic had made some noise this past season. With an incredible and…

September 29, 2019
Written by: Antonio Campana
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Cleveland’s Nick Chubb (#24) runs for 14 yards and around four Ravens on his way to scoring three TDs in Sunday’s win at M&T Stadium. Photo courtesy of Mitchell Layton/USA TODAY SPORTS.

BALTIMORE, Md. (FNN SPORTS) – Sunday’s Browns vs. Ravens matchup at M&T Bank Stadium offered a case study in relationships. Most good relationships are built on trust and honesty. It’s a learning process with give and take, knowing the strengths and weaknesses of not only yourself but your partner, working together to learn and grow…