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Looking for a last-minute Valentine’s Day gift in Orlando? You’re in luck
So, you waited 'til the last minute, there's not a dinner reservation to be had...
Valentine’s Day weekend events: Love Your Shorts Film Festival, Indie-Folkfest and more
This weekend in Orlando, enjoy the 16th Love Your Shorts Film Festival, Indie-Folkfest and Monster...
Winter Park Institute welcomes Condoleezza Rice, plans bigger future
The Winter Park Institute has a new executive director, Mark Freid, who has big plans...
Dozens of wildfires rage across state amid severe drought
The Orlando region has been less affected than some other areas, with the U.S. Drought...
29 swans died, but Lake Eola’s avian flu outbreak may be over
No swans have died since Jan. 21, fueling optimism that the deadly outbreak may have...
Pictures: Lake Eola swans update
Visitors enjoy watching swans at Lake Eola Park in Orlando, Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. With...
Orlando police: 4 teens wounded in Sunday afternoon shootout
The Parramore shooting that left four teens wounded, in what police suspect was a shootout...
Orlando Sentinel 150: When the presidents came to Central Florida
By our count, 17 sitting presidents have come to Central Florida over the years starting...
Orlando Family Stage unveils new Florida Children’s Book Festival
The Florida Children's Book Festival will include author readings, interactive activities, stage shows and an...
Fires break out across Central Florida, closing I-95 and impacting Daytona 500
On Sunday several brush fires broke out across the region and closed heavily congested interstates,...
Bills targeting ‘terrorism’ could threaten Islamic schools, group says
The schools, including seven in Central Florida, could be pushed out of Florida's voucher program,...
As feds eye a potential Orlando ICE facility, records show detainees might stay for 7 days
The new ICE plan, detailing proposals for 34 facilities, was released by New Hampshire's governor.
Christy Martin boxing benefit fights domestic violence
Boxer nearly killed by husband in abusive marriage presents night to support other survivors.
Orlando homicides fell to lowest level in more than 50 years, police say
A new report also says Orlando led U.S. cities in reducing homicides.
Mayor Jerry Demings to feds: Renegotiate jail agreement, or Orange may cancel it
The county is paid $88 per day to house ICE detainees at its jail. County...
Florida Senate backs compensation for families of ‘Groveland Four’
The four African-American men were falsely accused in 1949 of raping a white woman in...
Friday for Central Florida has warm temperatures and drought concerns
Friday is seasonable and dry with warm temperatures.
Orlando Sentinel 150: Friday Flashback to opening Universal Studios Florida
Director Steven Spielberg had the honor of cutting the ribbon to open Universal Orlando, then...
Maxwell: Readers sound off on Florida attorney general, accessible parking and ‘abysmal’ columnists
Scott Maxwell: It’s the readers’ turn to sound off. And boy, do they!
Sanford gets free mental health clinic for residents who can’t afford care
The Outlook Clinic is offering free counseling to those without insurance or who otherwise cannot...
Orlando Rep. Maxwell Frost gets Epstein files assist from Reddit sleuths
Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Orlando, crowdsourced to unearth new documents in Epstein files.
Orlando judge suspects foul play by ICE agents, orders 2 Venezuelans freed
The federal judge said in both cases ICE agents filed questionable paperwork that made him...
Pickleball argument sparks 20-player brawl at Volusia country club, officials say
A dispute over a rule led to a brawl during a pickleball game at a...
CFX board member frustrated by Orange County’s ‘frivolous’ fight over Split Oak
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings defended the commission's decision as the will of the people.
Dense fog advisory across east Central Florida, rain chances in afternoon
The low clouds and patchy areas of dense fog cover much of east Central Florida...
Damage to Florida crops could top $1 billion after below-freezing temps
"There will be no normal about this season," one farmer said.
ICE outside UCF? Agency may be looking at office space near university
ICE locations have become the focus of protest and controversy, with plans for a new...
Maxwell: Bondi attacks hundreds of judges who said Trump must follow the law on immigration
Hundreds of federal judges from both political parties - including many Trump appointed himself -...
Commission: Seminole business owners must keep paying annual fee
“The BTRs are almost an honor system,” the Seminole tax collector said. “If they don’t...
Florida’s top universities could lose millions with out-of-state cap
A Polk County Republican wants to cut out-of-state enrollment at Florida's top universities to 5%...
Orlando Sentinel joins local media outlets to launch ‘Reportable’ show
Hosted by local journalist Steve Mort, the weekly radio and podcast program explores key issues...
New to do at Universal’s Mardi Gras: Meet Prince Gator, eat flancocho
New character, menu items join the traditional New Orleans parade and concerts at Universal Studios...
1 Central Florida restaurant shut down last week after health inspections
The Department of Business and Professional Regulation shut down one Central Florida restaurant for health...
Persisting dry conditions and increased cloud coverage throughout Wednesday
Wednesday features dry conditions and increasing cloud coverage throughout the day.
Orange County will set deadline to increase reimbursement for housing ICE detainees
Tuesday's meeting also came amid increasing pushback against a proposed federal detention center in east...
Shaking off scathing audit, Visit Orlando nabs $100 million annual deal
New pact addresses issues of questionable spending, but some Orange County commissioners complained they did...
Maxwell: Florida needs to clean up failing, for-profit nursing schools
Florida is littered with for-profit nursing schools where as few as 13% of "graduates" are...
Banning Black from Black History Month flyer was a mistake, FAMU says
Florida A&M University says banning the word Black from a law student's Black History Month...
Husband of former Orlando club owner pleads guilty to trying to lure teen for sex
The man might have to testify against his spouse in a case that shocked Orlando's...
Temperatures heating up after patchy fog to start
Temperatures continue warming up with Tuesday's high near 80 degrees.
Science center: Artsy astronaut joining Spark STEM Fest
UCF grad Nicole Stott, who once painted with watercolors in space, set for appearances at...
Man kills sister in murder-suicide at Apopka store, police say
Police have released few details about the killing but said it was an isolated incident...
Orlando wants to expand redevelopment to land surrounding Camping World Stadium
The proposed expansion comes as the Jacksonville Jaguars expect to play their 2027 home slate...
Orlando Gay Days ‘paused’ this year as sponsors bailed, group says
Organizers of the event, held annually for over three decades, cited a number of issues...
Orlando Sentinel 150: Disney World news was biggest scoop in Sentinel history
Emily Bavar's story suggesting Walt Disney was behind massive land purchases in Central Florida and...
Dense fog to start Monday with temperatures peaking in the mid 70s
On Monday morning, patchy fog is greeting Central Florida residents.
Migrants languish in US detention centers facing dire conditions and prolonged waits
With people in ICE detention over 70,000 for the first time, 7,252 people had been...
Central Florida in store for warming trend beginning Sunday
While Central Florida's mornings will continue with cool conditions this week, temperatures will begin to...
Orlando couple plan a 400-acre neighborhood for disabled adults
The Hopetown community will be modeled on a similar development in Texas that is home...
School districts name Central Florida’s top teachers
The four winning teachers will now compete for Florida's Teacher-of-the-Year honors later this year.
Truck taken into evidence after striking, killing pedestrian in Volusia County
A pick-up truck was taken into evidence after it struck and killed a pedestrian in...
Driver dead after high-speed crash in Osceola County
A 20-year-old woman from Davenport is dead after traveling at a high-speed that resulted in...
2 people found dead in Apopka business
Apopka Police Officers found two people inside of a local business in Apopka on Friday...
Commissioners seek accountability after scathing audit of Visit Orlando
"When more than $100 million in public funds are on the line, 'trust us' is...
When it comes to IVF, laws provide little protection from embryo mix-ups
Experts said fertility clinics are not held to the same standards and regulations as other...
Lawmaker wants to cut out-of-state enrollment at Florida universities
The Polk County Republican wants students from outside Florida to make up no more than...
Plant Doctor: Don’t get too attached to pots with blooming hyacinth bulbs
MacCubbin gives gardening advice for Central Florida about hyacinths, plants damaged by recent cold snap,...
Frontyard Holiday Festival exceeds expectations, will return
The Frontyard Holiday Festival will return to the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts...
Ex-Brevard principal avoids jail after boozy underage party held at home
Students told police they witnessed fights, drugs and a gun at the party.
Face time: Epcot’s Frozen ride almost ready for return, Disney says
Fresh technology enables update of key figures at 10-year-old attraction.
Maxwell: Florida’s attorney general chooses which laws to enforce … when it comes to minorities
Florida's governor said any prosecutor who refuses to enforce the law should be removed from...
Orlando Sentinel 150: Friday Flashback to Marineland Florida
Marineland, one of Florida's earliest manmade tourists attractions and the oldest marine attraction in the...
Potential ICE facility in Orlando: Rickrolls, removed listings and a backlash as a sale appears near
Callers to the number listed on the brokerage firm’s website now hear only the 1987...
Central Florida paraprofessional accused of assaulting high school student
A Central Florida paraprofessional is accused of assaulting a student at Seabreeze High School.
Cold weather advisory persists, wind chill temperatures in the 20s
Friday's cold weather advisory continues the trend of frigid morning temperatures.
Is Florida’s Halo Law preventing bystanders from monitoring immigration enforcement?
Originally proposed as a measure to protect law enforcement from harassment, Florida's Halo Law has...
New Orange County preserve opens 241 acres of recreation space on Econ River
The Ken Bosserman Econlockhatchee River Preserve offers one-mile hiking trail for community to explore
Orlando’s poet laureate sees her art as ‘mirror, map and microphone’
Camara Gaither, the city of Orlando's third poet laureate, will perform at the official Black...
Most Florida Republicans won’t watch Bad Bunny halftime show at Super Bowl, poll finds
A poll from the University of North Florida finds the state's Democrats and Republicans are...
Deputies: Seminole man killed father-in-law for slapping mother-in-law
The suspect said the father-in-law was making his life miserable.
Orlando police officer accidentally fires rifle during middle school lockdown
No one was injured and school had already been dismissed.
Prosecutors in Marcos Lopez trial to coordinate turnover of ‘voluminous’ evidence
Lopez, one of seven arrested in a multi-county gambling trial, is the only one expected...
Leesburg High School students face suspension for ICE protest
Students at schools across Florida and the country have been holding rallies to protest the...
With $34 million for December, Orange County’s tourist tax sets another record
Through the fiscal year's first quarter, which ended Dec. 31, collections of the tax on...
Early morning cold advisory but temperatures are warming up
Thursday began with a cold advisory warning, but daytime temperatures are getting warmer.
Orange County to limit ICE detainees in jail, halt ICE practice of moving people in and out
The changes will kick in March 1 and are needed to ease the strain on...
Teen accused in Seminole school murder plot was obsessed with Sandy Hook shooter
The girl allegedly wanted to "reunite" with the dead shooter in a "blood ritual."
Not so fast. New Groveland ordinance will allow voters to reconsider ordinances
Groveland City Council approved an ordinance that would formally establish a process for registered voters...
Maxwell: When Orlando theater was hit with racism, it took a stand
A veteran Orlando theater company takes a stand against racist attacks. And Orange County prepares...
$255 million Sunbridge Parkway Extension project in Osceola County moves one step closer
Osceola County took its first steps to build a $255 million15 to 20 mile roadway...
First look: Galacticoaster at Legoland Florida, inside and outer space
Space-themed Lego models — rotating ride vehicles that are customized by passengers and a next-generation...
Which Bahama Breeze restaurants are closing? Converting? Here’s a list
The company has not announced specific plans for the converted restaurants.
Frost advisory for parts of Central Florida but temperatures are warmer
The recent snap of cold weather across Central Florida appears to be dissipating.
2 Central Florida restaurants shut down last week
The Department of Business and Professional Regulation shut down two Central Florida restaurants for health...
Man who tried to shoot Trump at a Florida golf course gets life in prison
Prosecutors said Ryan Routh spent weeks plotting to kill Donald Trump before aiming a rifle...
Darden to close all remaining Bahama Breeze locations
Half of the 28 locations will be converted into another Darden brand.
Federal judges free 2 more migrants from Orange jail, criticize ICE
Similar cases are happening nationwide as immigration attorneys challenge the detention of clients who face...
50-foot hole found on Lake County road, officials say
The hole was about 90 feet wide and 200 feet long as of Monday.
Maxwell: A look at Florida’s plan to let companies pay below minimum wage
Maxwell: Republican legislators are advancing a plan to let companies pay employees less than minimum...
New Super Bowl ad launches Universal Orlando campaign
A new Universal Orlando commerical, set to air just before halftime, is part of a...
Disney board taps Josh D’Amaro to succeed retiring CEO Bob Iger
The 28-year company veteran has been in charge of theme parks worldwide since 2020
Freeze and frost warnings combined with cold advisory for Tuesday forecast
Tuesday continues the trend of a morning freeze warning and cold advisory for Central Florida.
In new museum, AI will ensure Holocaust survivors’ stories live on
Central Floridians are recording their recollections of the Holocaust for a high-tech project for the...
Orange school closed, another was without water after freezing weather
No other Central Florida public schools closed Monday because of unusually cold weather.
Clean bills of health: Which Central Florida restaurants had perfect inspections in January?
After 1,931 restaurant inspections across Central Florida in January, only 210 had no issues for...
Disney: Theme parks set quarterly revenue record to the tune of $10 billion
Executive says Disney World had a 'very good' quarter.
More cold-weather records fall across Central Florida
All but one of the major reporting stations in Central Florida broke daily low-temperature records.
Extreme cold warnings across the region with temperatures in the teens
A warning for extreme cold remains in effect for all of Central Florida on Monday...
A clash of duck hunters, bird-watchers over recreation at Lake Apopka
Both groups love Florida's fourth largest lake and its wildlife, but for different reasons. Can...
How Orlando Shakes, with strength and care, overpowered online hate
After online hate was directed at an actor and the theater for "Romeo and Juliet,"...