Florida man faces 10 years for stealing Smokey Bear signs
A Florida man faces up to 10 years in prison for federal charges related to the theft of Smokey Bear signs from the Panhandle to Orlando and sell them on…
All-Area track and field: Lake Minneola’s Vanessa Waite is Athlete of Year
Lake Minneola track athlete of the year Vanessa Waite is No. 2 sophomore in U.S. for 200-meter dash
Rescue mission launches to save NASA telescope that’s falling back to Earth
A three-armed spacecraft rocketed into orbit Friday to rescue a NASA telescope that’s in danger of crashing back to Earth.
Australian officials ask fans to respect the privacy of Neil, a 1-ton seal who respects nothing
Like plenty of local boys before him, Neil has come home to the stretch of Australian coast where he was born. Unlike most of them, he trails fame, fans and…
Hot, muggy Fourth of July weekend in store for Central Florida
A hot and muggy weekend is forecast for Central Florida with heat indices that could climb over 100, according to the National Weather Service in Melbourne.
Carnival updates: New class of ships, July 4 meetup at sea, destination upgrades
During Fourth of July weekend, Carnival Cruise Line is planning a meetup at sea and fireworks for the holiday while working on a new class of ships and destination upgrades.
What now? Florida hospitality employers seek guidance after US Supreme Court upholds TPS terminations
Florida hotel and restaurant owners who stand to lose foreign-born workers facing the loss of their immigration protections have asked the U.S. for guidance on what to do next.
An exclusive look at Jackie Siegel’s almost-completed Versailles
Notorious for its reality-show development saga, the 90,000 sq-ft home of the "Queen of Versailles" offers 32 bathrooms, a 4,000 sq-ft closet, and a showcase for her media and philanthropy…
Central Florida cooling centers open as homeless brace for the summer heat
As summer sets in, Central Florida's homeless population seeks refugee from soaring temperatures and humidity in county-designated cooling centers.
Orlando Sentinel 150: Friday Flashback to July 4 parade in 1886
This Orlando parade photo, believed to be from 1886, is historic in several ways.