Orlando Fringe Festival nearly hits record high
The 2026 Orlando Fringe Festival was a success, with attendance climbing and money paid to performers nearly hitting a record high.
Paid family leave would benefit Florida’s workers, advocates say
Many Florida workers are forced to make "impossible decisions" after having babies because they don't have paid family leave, say advocates, who have urged Florida to adopt a paid leave…
Miss Manners: The gloating neighborhood busybody needs a harsh reality check
The nosy, know-it-all neighbor came to gloat rather than help out.
Orlando board-game makers rolling into Science Night Live
Local makers will present games with themes such as penguin conservation, bag-building battles and One of Us Must Die.
Today in History: May 28, US Army launches monkeys into space
The U.S. Army launched Able, a rhesus monkey, and Baker, a squirrel monkey, aboard a Jupiter missile for a suborbital flight which both primates survived.
West Coast chemical emergencies raise questions about the safety of massive industrial tanks
Two recent, major chemical emergencies on the West Coast have raised questions about facility regulation.
Skateboarding icon Marc Johnson dies at 49: ‘A genius and a tortured soul’
"He seemed genuinely excited about the future," a friend wrote after a recent visit with Marc Johnson.
Commentary: Hurricane season starts next week. Is your roof ready?
When the first hurricane of the season forms in the Gulf, suddenly homeowners across Central Florida are scrambling to figure out if their roof can handle what is coming. By…
Letters: Don’t cut property taxes | Israel’s actions in Gaza | War is Trump’s distraction
A recent column detailed the governor's plan to end property taxes, but didn't mention how neglected services would be paid for.
These reliable pressure washers keep your property looking spotless
A Ryobi pressure washer is incredibly portable and produces enough pressure to clean almost anything.