Maxwell: Here we go again. Orange County looks to ensure hotel taxes can’t pay for local needs.
Scott Maxwell: The last time Mayor Jerry Demings convened a hotel-tax task force, members were told they shouldn't think about things this community truly needs. So they another half-billion dollars…
Maybe they’re good: FIFA to analyze use of hydration breaks at future World Cups, Infantino says
FIFA will consider keeping hydration breaks for future World Cups despite backlash to the extra stoppages in play, Gianni Infantino says.
Ronaldo becomes first player to score in six men’s World Cups with goal against Uzbekistan
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments by getting a goal in the sixth minute of Portugal’s match against Uzbekistan.
Bianchi: When did American sports fans become the hooligans?
We once frowned on unruly Eureopean soccer fans, but now American sports fans are getting more and more belligerent
Commentary: Graduates cheered Steve Wozniak’s affirmation of humans over AI. Leaders, pay attention.
The story Gen Zers are being told about their future may be wrong. And the data is starting to agree with them.
Letters: U.S. bungling Iran | Growing aggression | Criticize behavior, not person
The war with Iran is over. Or is it? A memorandum signed hastily by President Trump deepens the ineptitude.
Pool party ideas for small yards
With the weather heating up, many people are looking for a fun and relaxing day in the water, which might mean planning a radical pool party.
Pictures: Orange County high school students debut summer theater program
Students from 22 Orange County high schools perform in a dress rehearsal of the OCPS production of “In the Heights” at Edgewater High School, Thursday, June 18, 2026. More than…
A deadly collapse at a Florida condo happened slowly over several weeks, probe finds
Federal investigators found that the deadly collapse of a Sunrise, Florida, beachfront condominium started weeks before.
Plant Doctor: Sluggish caladiums just need some time to show their true colors
Gardening advice from an urban horticulturist emeritus with the University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service