Orlando Sentinel 150: When Orange County elected Linda Chapin its first ‘chairman’
Linda Chapin beat Tom Drage in a rancorous campaign that was, at that point, the most expensive in county history.
Winter Springs residents worry about future of Jetta Point
Seminole County has agreed to surplus its 46-acre Jetta Point property near State Road 417. But Winter Springs residents are concerned a commercial development may worsen flooding in their neighborhoods.
Pet Alliance names Dr. Josh Fisher as new CEO
Pet Alliance welcomes a new leader, Dr. Josh Fisher, who has 20 years of experience in veterinary medicine, animal welfare and executive leadership.
Judge postpones hearing over whether Tate brothers should stay in custody as they fight extradition
By DAVID FISCHER MIAMI (AP) — A federal judge in Miami will hear arguments Thursday over whether social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate should remain in custody as they…
Apopka enacts hiring freeze as new mayor focuses on restructuring city government
The temporary 'pause' went into effect days after the city's high-salaried communications director 'Trooper Steve' started job
Winter Park’s mayor seeks answers on status of city’s historic, imperiled Merrywood mansion
DeCiccio tasks planning director with bringing various parties together before they make final decision on authorizing possible lot split
Orange task force votes down Convention Center expansion, baseball stadium
Panel gives the nod to plans for new theaters for the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, a cultural center in Eatonville, and a parking garage at Camping World…
Restaurant operators at Epcot in Walt Disney World accused of wage theft in suit
4 cooks at Tutto Italia in Epcot's Italy Pavilion are demanding compensation for having to work off the clock for years
Talking Central Florida: Property tax changes, data centers and school board races
On this week's episode of Talking Central Florida, as law enforcement and firefighters' associations express concern over the proposed constitutional amendment that would reduce non-school homestead property taxes, a look…
‘Extensive damage’: One car, three horses crash in Lake County
A Ford Explorer collided with three horses around 4:18 a.m. on State Road 44 in Lake County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.