Australian officials ask fans to respect the privacy of Neil, a 1-ton seal who respects nothing
Like plenty of local boys before him, Neil has come home to the stretch of Australian coast where he was born. Unlike most of them, he trails fame, fans and…
Hot, muggy Fourth of July weekend in store for Central Florida
A hot and muggy weekend is forecast for Central Florida with heat indices that could climb over 100, according to the National Weather Service in Melbourne.
Carnival updates: New class of ships, July 4 meetup at sea, destination upgrades
During Fourth of July weekend, Carnival Cruise Line is planning a meetup at sea and fireworks for the holiday while working on a new class of ships and destination upgrades.
What now? Florida hospitality employers seek guidance after US Supreme Court upholds TPS terminations
Florida hotel and restaurant owners who stand to lose foreign-born workers facing the loss of their immigration protections have asked the U.S. for guidance on what to do next.
An exclusive look at Jackie Siegel’s almost-completed Versailles
Notorious for its reality-show development saga, the 90,000 sq-ft home of the "Queen of Versailles" offers 32 bathrooms, a 4,000 sq-ft closet, and a showcase for her media and philanthropy…
Central Florida cooling centers open as homeless brace for the summer heat
As summer sets in, Central Florida's homeless population seeks refugee from soaring temperatures and humidity in county-designated cooling centers.
Orlando Sentinel 150: Friday Flashback to July 4 parade in 1886
This Orlando parade photo, believed to be from 1886, is historic in several ways.
Families of wrongly convicted Groveland Four offer thanks for $4M state compensation
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a state budget Monday that included the millions to acknowledge the decades-old prejudice and injustices heaped upon the quartet, falsely accused of rape and all…
Today in History: July 3, beloved TV sheriff Andy Griffith dies
Andy Griffith, who made homespun American Southern wisdom his trademark as the wise sheriff in “The Andy Griffith Show,” died at his North Carolina home. He was 86.
Meet Orlando’s biggest star: 9-year-old Scarlett Spears
Orlando actor Scarlett Spears stars in Toy Story 5 after success in "Wicked: For Good," "Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado" and 'General Hospital.'