911 calls reveal horror as mother and daughter struck by lightning | Listen
Calls to 911 released Monday in the aftermath of last week’s lightning deaths in Margate revealed a neighborhood in panic as a mother and child were struck down as they…
‘A danger to those who live there’: County moves to end Tymber Skan’s blight
After spending millions to salvage Tymber Skan, Orange County commissioners now want the 63-acre site near Lake Catherine sold and its remaining residents moved out.
Orlando man arrested for DUI and fatal hit-and-run, FHP says
A 19-year-old Orlando man was arrested for driving under the influence involving death and leaving the scene of a crash at the intersection of Central Florida Parkway and International Drive…
Double motorcycle crash kills 1, injuries another near Alafaya Trail
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash involving two motorcycles that killed one rider and injured another on Innovation Way near Alafaya Trail in east Orange County early Sunday…
Easily elected, Apopka’s new mayor finds tackling problems far tougher
4 months on the job have given Nesta new insight into the bureaucracy of the county's 2nd-largest city, which he says still operates likes it's a small town
‘Constant sound of turbines:’ Neighbors sue over noisy FPL plant in South Florida
Dozens of Dania Beach homeowners are suing FPL for ruining the tranquility of their neighborhood with a power plant they say makes it feel like living in a laundromat.
Talking Central Florida: Rise of independent journalism
This week on Talking Central Florida, Central Florida reporter Mike Schneider discusses his former career at the Associated Press covering the Sunshine State.
Orlando Sentinel 150: Friday Flashback to Bob Graham’s ‘workdays’
It was a gimmick and brought Graham a lot of free publicity, but he maintained the workdays gave him a chance to see and hear firsthand the concerns of people.
Minneola council members censured after lashing out at council, county residents during annexation hearing
Minneola City Council Members censured for insulting comments toward council, residents regarding annexation request
County commissioners accept TDT task force recommendations
Orange commissioners accepted TDT task force recommendations on Tuesday, but two suggested they are not fully happy with the proposals that leave out funding for the convention center.