Halloween happenings: Theme parks, local haunts bring spooky spirit to Central Florida
From Halloween Horror Nights and Howl-O-Scream to local attractions, there are plenty of haunts — and some not-so-scary events — to explore as Oct. 31 approaches.
Demings pitches $800M in tourist tax for 13 ideas — including UCF sports facilities
Half of the proceeds would go for a massive expansion of the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. An advisory board rejected the University of Central Florida's bid, but…
Orlando’s coolest new bars? They’re at theaters
Orlando Shakes, Renaissance Theatre, Winter Park Playhouse, Dr. Phillips Center, Garden Theatre on Plant have add-ons to the show.
Seminole Tribe sues DraftKings over online sports betting in Florida
The Seminole Tribe of Florida filed suit against DraftKings, claiming the online platform is an illegal sports betting business in violation of state law.
Seminole should deny developer’s proposal for ‘Pappy’s Patch’ site, board says
A Seminole board recommends the county deny a request by former state legislator Chris Dorworth to pull 67 acres out of the rural boundary to build houses on what was…
Court wipes out Hope Florida grand jury presentment that blasted DeSantis administration
The court expunged the grand jury's findings regarding the DeSantis Administration and Hope Florida, saying the jury exceeded its authority.
Watch Live: SpaceX Crew-12 back on Earth after splashdown in Pacific
After nearly eight months in space, the four members of Crew-12 splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on Thursday returning from their mission to the International Space Station.
Maxwell: Scandal-plagued Uthmeier has never been elected. He never should be.
Maxwell: Florida’s unelected attorney general, James Uthmeier, has been surrounded by scandal from the moment he was appointed to the job. Floridians deserve better.
Hurricane Isaias intensifies, forecast to strike Florida as Category 2, NHC says
Hurricane Isaias intensified overnight Thursday with a forecast it will threaten Florida as it targets the Gulf Coast. The storm just before midnight had become the first Atlantic system this…
Mom sues Universal Orlando, says Stardust Racers gave son permanent injuries
A Georgia mother is accusing Universal Orlando Resort of negligence after her son suffered permanent injuries while riding the popular Stardust Racers roller coaster at the Epic Universe theme park,…