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Parents of Parkland Victim Oppose Florida Bill to Lower Gun Purchase Age. Manuel and Patricia Oliver, whose son was killed in the 2018 Parkland school shooting, have continued their nationwide advocacy against gun violence. On Wednesday, they brought their message back to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, protesting a proposed Florida bill that would reduce the minimum age for purchasing rifles and other long guns from 21 to 18. The proposal, known as HB 133, is scheduled for consideration in the Florida House of Representatives. The law currently in place was enacted after the Parkland tragedy. (Source: Broward Sun-Sentinel on Jan 15) West Broward Coral Springs, FL Merritt Island, FL

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Magic Defeat Pelicans 128-118 at Kia Center. Orlando Magic secured a 128-118 home win over the New Orleans Pelicans at Kia Center. The Magic controlled the game on their home court, building a lead that held through the final buzzer. Attendance for the game was 19,059. (Source: Townsquare Times on Jan 10) New Orleans Pelicans Orlando Magic