Pictures: Sinkhole closes Wymore Road in Maitland
Wymore Road in Maitland remains closed after a sinkhole developed early Friday, May 15, 2026. Located just north of Maitland Blvd., the depression measuring about 25 feet in diameter is…
The hurricane cone of uncertainty will look a little different this 2026 storm season
Changes this year to the hurricane "cone of uncertainly" will make it easier to understand inland risks, as well as where the storm is headed.
Jane Healy, winner of Orlando Sentinel’s first Pulitzer Prize, dies at 77
As managing editor and on the editorial pages, Healy was a forceful voice for smart growth in Central Florida and a bellwether of quality journalism for the Sentinel.
Seminole High School student arrested after gun reported on campus
A Seminole High School student found hiding in a closet was arrested Thursday and charged with possessing a gun on a school campus, after another student reported the firearm, police…
Sonic boom potential back again Friday as SpaceX tries for launch to space station
Weather looks much better for SpaceX's third try to get a resupply mission to the International Space Station off the ground Friday with a planned booster recovery back on land…
National Hurricane Center begins regular tropical outlook forecasts ahead of season’s start
Hurricane season does not officially begin until June 1, but the National Hurricane Center kicked off Friday its regular issuance of tropical outlooks for the Atlantic basin.
Friday is sunny with a few afternoon storms possible
Friday is sunny with a high near 90 degrees.
The rise and fall of an AI-driven ‘local news outlet’ in Florida
At a time when trust in the media has eroded to a historic low, sham news sites are increasingly common in Florida and across the country, a dangerous development for…
Built for MAGA appeal, Alligator Alcatraz leaves Gov. Ron DeSantis with big political bill
As the tent detention center approaches closure amid mounting costs and criticism, Republicans are debating whether it should be remembered as a successful proof of concept or an expensive political…
Pictures: Trump in The Villages
President Trump spoke at The Villages High School in Sumterville on Friday, May 1, 2026. Many supporters camped out overnight in line to ensure access to hear the president’s remarks.