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Asking Eric: I don’t know the bride, and I’m baffled about the gift protocol
I find myself being asked for a lot of gifts. Where can I draw the line without offending?
On path to stardom, Amy Victoria Reid heads ‘Into the Woods’
Meet Amy Victoria Reid, the Valencia College student who's lighting up stages. Her latest part is her most high-profile role yet.
Heat advisory across Central Florida as temps are hot and humid
Lake, Volusia, Seminole, Orange and northern Brevard counties are under a heat advisory from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Hallmark star chats about new Christmas at Disney World movie
The film was shot at multiple Walt Disney World locations, and Lacey Chabert talked about her experiences on "Live With Kelly & Mark."
Your civic ice cream duty: Help Charlie’s choose the new ‘Sentinel scoop’ flavor
The Orlando Sentinel's 150th birthday celebration just got sweeter as the city's oldest bakery serves up Florida-inspired scoops!
Republicans line up to challenge U.S. Rep. Darren Soto in crowded primary
Seven Republicans face off in the District 9 GOP primary next month, with the winner facing U.S. Rep. Darren Soto, a Democrat, in November.
Oviedo charter amendment would require supermajority for annexations
The charter amendment would require a four-fifths vote of the Oviedo City Council to annex any land lying within Seminole County’s designated Rural Area.
Former Lake County police officer Duckett dead by lethal injection; 1st of 2 executions planned today
Florida is set to become the first state in nearly a decade to carry out two executions in a single day.
Maxwell: The dog-doo debate is back. Can you put it in a neighbor’s trash?
Scott Maxwell: In Orlando, the debate rages about whether it’s OK to put your dog’s poop in someone else’s trash can. I consult dog owners, homeowners, local officials and the statutes of stool.
Transfers decimate Orlando Christian Prep roster; Warriors drop to 8-man football
A complicated situation on the football coaching staff at Orlando Christian Prep led to the departure of several returning players. The losses shrunk the team's roster to 15, forcing OCP to switch to 8-man f...
ICE plans operation targeting Haitian immigrants, Fox reports
Federal agents are planning to target Springfield, Ohio, which has a large population of Haitian immigrants, Fox reported.
A tech-infused pool hall startup aims to replicate Topgolf success
The people behind Topgolf are now turning their attention to pool halls and cue sports with Poolhouse, a tech-heavy sports bar. The first location is open in London.
Asking Eric: My sister got ahold of my journals and made me the family joke
Dear Eric: I grew up in a silent household. I was a shamed, rejected kid and learned not to speak.
Tourist bit by shark in Volusia County over the weekend, officials say
A Georgia man visiting Florida was bitten by a shark off Daytona Beach Shores on Saturday, according to Volusia County officials.
Alvarez faces recurring challenger in Democratic primary for state House District 46
Decorated military veteran Johnson trying to oust freshman incumbent for 2nd consecutive election
Quicker bus service and expanding SunRail: How Orange County’s next mayor will fix transit
The four candidates for Orange County Mayor agree that transportation systems here need work, and all believe they have the plan to fix them. But their roadmaps to do so are very different – ranging from e...
Lake Como? This $16M Italian renaissance manse sits on Windermere’s Lake Tibet
The mansion has over 14,000 square feet of Italian-style living space overlooking Lake Tibet, inspired by the works of Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio.
Demings wins national award for support of the arts
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings is the latest Central Florida elected official to receive national recognition for his support of the arts.
Orlando Sentinel 150: Monday Memory of Orlando’s first skyscraper in 1923
On March 14, 1923, the public was invited to hotel's grand debut. The program started at 6 p.m. and continued until 3 in the morning with dining and dancing.
The Savings Game: How to educate your IRA beneficiaries
Many readers of my column ask me specific questions regarding beneficiaries of their individual retirement accounts. I do my best to answer the questions. However, it’s important that owners of IRAs themse...
Asking Eric: I saved a stranger’s life and I just want to move on now
Dear Eric: A few years ago, I was directly responsible for saving a stranger’s life.
‘Patriotism on Plant’ celebrates America with fervor and fun | Review
The Winter Garden Heritage Foundation celebrates America's 250th birthday with a special program of music and memories.
NASA astronaut home safe with Russian crew after 8 months on space station
A U.S.-Russian space crew landed safely in the steppes of Kazakhstan on Sunday after an eight-month stint on the International Space Station.