South Apopka’s annexation into Apopka will go before voters again
City commissioners unanimously support referendum on area formerly restricted to Black residents by Jim Crow-era law
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Seminole should deny developer’s proposal for ‘Pappy’s Patch’ site, board says
A Seminole board recommends the county deny a request by former state legislator Chris Dorworth to pull 67 acres out of the rural boundary to build houses on what was the popular Pappy’s Patch strawberry f...
This year’s stylish ‘Nosferatu’ adds bite to its story | Review
The Renaissance Theatre's annual production of "Nosferatu" has some biting commentary on the nature of things in its vampire doings.
Demings pitches $800M in tourist tax for 13 ideas — including UCF sports facilities
Half of the proceeds would go for a massive expansion of the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. An advisory board rejected the University of Central Florida's bid, but the Orange County mayor reviv...
Shark attack survivor says predator was ‘winking back’ at him as he fought it off
As shark attack survivor Mel Ismail fought the predator that severed his leg, he noticed something odd.
Unusually hot, humid day on tap for Central Florida on Friday, NWS says
Temperatures across Central Florida will climb back to near 90 amid an unusually hot and humid day while rain chances remain above normal Friday, according to the National Weather Service in Melbourne.
Join us to talk about race and demographics in Central Florida
As part of the Orlando Sentinel's 150th birthday celebration, the newspaper is hosting a special forum this week to discuss the past, present and future of the region's residents and their demographic makeup.
DeSantis cancels execution of death row inmate from South Florida amid dementia concerns
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis withdrew the death warrant Thursday that had cleared the way for the execution of a Death Row inmate from Miami-Dade.
Navi Pillay wins the Nobel Peace Prize for her work in international justice
Navi Pillay, a former U.N. human rights chief and judge on the International Court of Justice, has won the Nobel Peace Prize.
Orlando Sentinel 150: Friday Flashback to the Splendid China theme park
Long before Universal Epic Universe, 1993 saw the grand opening of another ambitious theme park in Central Florida, Splendid China.
Osceola school district cuts almost 800 positions amid financial woes
School District of Osceola County cuts almost 800 positions across all departments, saving millions in spending as enrollment declines and funding stagnates
Strengthening Hurricane Isaias forecast to become major Cat 3 storm ahead of Florida landfall
Hurricane Isaias intensified overnight and is now forecast to grow into a major Category 3 hurricane with 120 mph winds today before making landfall tonight on the Florida panhandle, according to the Nationa...
Halloween happenings: Theme parks, local haunts bring spooky spirit to Central Florida
From Halloween Horror Nights and Howl-O-Scream to local attractions, there are plenty of haunts — and some not-so-scary events — to explore as Oct. 31 approaches.
Court wipes out Hope Florida grand jury presentment that blasted DeSantis administration
The court expunged the grand jury's findings regarding the DeSantis Administration and Hope Florida, saying the jury exceeded its authority.
Maxwell: Scandal-plagued Uthmeier has never been elected. He never should be.
Maxwell: Florida’s unelected attorney general, James Uthmeier, has been surrounded by scandal from the moment he was appointed to the job. Floridians deserve better.
Hurricane Isaias intensifies, forecast to strike Florida as Category 2, NHC says
Hurricane Isaias intensified overnight Thursday with a forecast it will threaten Florida as it targets the Gulf Coast. The storm just before midnight had become the first Atlantic system this year to reach h...
Bianchi: Don’t forget to thank your old high school coaches before it’s too late
High school coaches worry about kids who aren't their own and, often, love them as if they are.
Maxwell: Ignore the polls in Florida. Focus on what matters. A voter guide
Maxwell: Forget the polls. They’re often wrong. More importantly, they don’t matter. Only votes do. And there are some overlooked races in Florida that deserve your attention. A voter guide
New Merrywood owner Steve Lockwood hopes for path forward all ‘can feel good about’
Orlando investor who last year bought drinkware brand Corkcicle behind $15M purchase of historic estate
Tropical Storm Isaias intensifies, forecast to threaten Florida as Category 2 hurricane
Tropical Storm Isaias formed Wednesday morning with the National Hurricane Center forecasting it to intensify close to a Category 3 storm before bearing down on the Gulf coast and threatening Florida.
UCF Q&A: What’s the biggest reason for offensive struggles? What is QB Rocco Marriott’s future?
UCF has struggled to build an offensive identity through the first half of the season thanks, in part, to injuries.
Jim Bakker, who came to Orlando after ‘PTL Club’ empire crashed in sex and money scandals, dies at 86
Jim Bakker, who along with his first wife Tammy Faye built an evangelical empire around the hugely successful “The PTL Club” TV show only to lose it all over a sex scandal and financial crimes, and then...
After backlash, Palm Beach County Republican Party retreats from endorsement of candidate accused of child...
Under fire from top Florida Republicans, the Palm Beach County Republican Party dropped its official support for Mike Caruso, who faces felony child sex abuse charges.
Newly formed tropical depression could become season’s 1st hurricane, NHC says; Florida declares state of...
A tropical depression that formed in the Gulf on Tuesday is forecast to grow into the Atlantic season's first hurricane, which would end the longest stretch without a hurricane since satellite tracking began...