Told to cut seven projects, Orange tourist tax panel reinstates six
Orange tourist-tax panel finds it will be tough to winnow down $3 billion in requests for the county's huge cache of hotel tax revenues.
National media group names Sentinel’s Scott Maxwell top local columnist
In presenting its general column writing award, the Society for Professional Journalists lauded Maxwell as "an essential asset for the paper, serving readers and the community at large."
Developer asks to remove Pappy’s Patch land from Seminole’s rural boundary
Developer Chris Dorworth is asking Seminole County to remove 67 acres of the old Pappy's Patch farm from Seminole County's rural boundary.
Orlando Sentinel 150: Monday Memory of Orlando’s weirdest parade
In 1986, then-Orlando Sentinel columnist Bob Morris organized the weirdest parade in Orlando history – and it seemed to fit in just fine with the city. It was the Queen…
Low-income apartments in Orange County bring relief to struggling renters
A new apartment complex that opened last month is Orange County's latest effort to develop more affordable housing in a market where an average one-bedroom rents for $1,600 a month.,
Fort Lauderdale pride flag disappears as state begins removing street art
Much of Fort Lauderdale's street art—including its rainbow pride flag—had disappeared by Saturday morning as state workers began covering it over following a settlement agreement with the city.
Orange County has a housing crisis. How will the next mayor fix it?
The four candidates for Orange County mayor agree more is needed to address the county's housing crisis. How will they do it?
Orlando protesters rally against ICE after 3 recent deaths, including 1 in Florida
More than 50 gather to draw attention to deaths connected to Trump's ongoing crackdown on immigrants
Blue Spring State Park now requires reservations, prompting mixed reactions from visitors
Blue Spring is the latest state park to require visitors to pay for a day-use pass online before visiting, prompting mixed reactions from visitors.
Orange TDT task force receives $3 billion in proposals for stadiums, theaters, museums and more
Organizations ranging from a would-be baseball team to the Orange County school system are pitching $3 billion worth of ideas on how to spend tourist tax dollars in the hope…