Pictures: Sentinel 150 — Politics in Orlando panel discussion

SENTINEL 150: POLITICS IN ORLANDO — Former Orange County mayor Linda Chapin and AdventHealth Senior Vice President of Advocacy and Public Policy Michael Griffin share a laugh during the Orlando Sentinel 150th Anniversary “Politics in Orlando” community roundtable at the Timucua Arts Foundation, Monday, August 17, 2026. Hosted by Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell, the panel featured Chapin; former Orange mayor Teresa Jacobs; University of Central Florida Political Science Associate Professor Aubrey Jewett and Griffin. The discussion was part of a year-long series focused on Central Florida history to commemorate the newspaper’s 150th year of publishing. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

SENTINEL 150: POLITICS IN ORLANDO — From left, University of Central Florida Political Science Associate Professor Aubrey Jewett; former Orange County mayor Teresa Jacobs and AdventHealth Senior Vice President of Advocacy and Public Policy Michael Griffin, right, applaud former mayor Linda Chapin as she is introduced by Orlando Sentinel editor Roger Simmons during the Orlando Sentinel 150th Anniversary “Politics in Orlando” community roundtable at the Timucua Arts Foundation, Monday, August 17, 2026. Hosted by Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell, the discussion was part of a year-long series focused on Central Florida history to commemorate the newspaper’s 150th year of publishing. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

SENTINEL 150: POLITICS IN ORLANDO — Former Orange County mayor Teresa Jacobs, left, and AdventHealth Senior Vice President of Advocacy and Public Policy Michael Griffin, right, applaud former mayor Linda Chapin during introductions at the Orlando Sentinel 150th Anniversary “Politics in Orlando” community roundtable at the Timucua Arts Foundation, Monday, August 17, 2026. Hosted by Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell, the panel featured Chapin; Jacobs; University of Central Florida Political Science Associate Professor Aubrey Jewett and Griffin. The discussion was part of a year-long series focused on Central Florida history to commemorate the newspaper’s 150th year of publishing. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

SENTINEL 150: POLITICS IN ORLANDO — Former Orange County mayors Teresa Jacobs, left, and Linda Chapin share a light moment during the Orlando Sentinel 150th Anniversary “Politics in Orlando” community roundtable at the Timucua Arts Foundation, Monday, August 17, 2026. Hosted by Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell, the panel featured Chapin; Jacobs; University of Central Florida Political Science Associate Professor Aubrey Jewett and AdventHealth Senior Vice President of Advocacy and Public Policy Michael Griffin. The discussion was part of a year-long series focused on Central Florida history to commemorate the newspaper’s 150th year of publishing. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

SENTINEL 150: POLITICS IN ORLANDO — Former Orange County mayors Teresa Jacobs and Linda Chapin share a laugh with Central Florida Pledge Vice President RK Kelley during the Orlando Sentinel 150th Anniversary “Politics in Orlando” community roundtable at the Timucua Arts Foundation, Monday, August 17, 2026. Hosted by Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell, the panel featured Chapin; Jacobs; University of Central Florida Political Science Associate Professor Aubrey Jewett and AdventHealth Senior Vice President of Advocacy and Public Policy Michael Griffin. The panel discussion was part of a year-long series focused on Central Florida history to commemorate the newspaper’s 150th year of publishing. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

SENTINEL 150: POLITICS IN ORLANDO — From left, Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell poses a question for University of Central Florida Political Science Associate Professor Aubrey Jewett; former Orange County mayors Teresa Jacobs and Linda Chapin, and AdventHealth Senior Vice President of Advocacy and Public Policy Michael Griffin, during the Orlando Sentinel 150th Anniversary “Politics in Orlando” community roundtable at the Timucua Arts Foundation, Monday, August 17, 2026. The discussion was part of a year-long series focused on Central Florida history to commemorate the newspaper’s 150th year of publishing. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

SENTINEL 150: POLITICS IN ORLANDO — Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell praises the work of the Timucua Arts Foundation during the Orlando Sentinel 150th Anniversary “Politics in Orlando” community roundtable, Monday, August 17, 2026. The panel featured former mayors Linda Chapin and Teresa Jacobs; University of Central Florida Political Science Associate Professor Aubrey Jewett and AdventHealth Senior Vice President of Advocacy and Public Policy Michael Griffin. The panel discussion was part of a year-long series focused on Central Florida history to commemorate the newspaper’s 150th year of publishing. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

SENTINEL 150: POLITICS IN ORLANDO — From left, University of Central Florida Political Science Associate Professor Aubrey Jewett; former Orange County mayor Teresa Jacobs and former Orange mayor Linda Chapin discuss during the Orlando Sentinel 150th Anniversary “Politics in Orlando” community roundtable at the Timucua Arts Foundation, Monday, August 17, 2026. Hosted by Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell, the discussion was part of a year-long series focused on Central Florida history to commemorate the newspaper’s 150th year of publishing. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

SENTINEL 150: POLITICS IN ORLANDO — From left, University of Central Florida Political Science Associate Professor Aubrey Jewett; former Orange County mayors Teresa Jacobs and Linda Chapin and AdventHealth Senior Vice President of Advocacy and Public Policy Michael Griffin answer questions during the Orlando Sentinel 150th Anniversary “Politics in Orlando” community roundtable at the Timucua Arts Foundation, Monday, August 17, 2026. Hosted by Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell, the discussion was part of a year-long series focused on Central Florida history to commemorate the newspaper’s 150th year of publishing. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

SENTINEL 150: POLITICS IN ORLANDO — An overhead view of the Orlando Sentinel 150th Anniversary “Politics in Orlando” community roundtable at the Timucua Arts Foundation, Monday, August 17, 2026. Hosted by Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell, the panel featured former Orange County mayors Teresa Jacobs and Linda Chapin; University of Central Florida Political Science Associate Professor Aubrey Jewett and AdventHealth Senior Vice President of Advocacy and Public Policy Michael Griffin. The discussion was part of a year-long series focused on Central Florida history to commemorate the newspaper’s 150th year of publishing. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

SENTINEL 150: POLITICS IN ORLANDO — Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell praises the work of the Timucua Arts Foundation with Co-Founder Benoit Glazer during the Orlando Sentinel 150th Anniversary “Politics in Orlando” community roundtable, Monday, August 17, 2026. The panel featured former mayors Linda Chapin and Teresa Jacobs; University of Central Florida Political Science Associate Professor Aubrey Jewett and AdventHealth Senior Vice President of Advocacy and Public Policy Michael Griffin. The panel discussion was part of a year-long series focused on Central Florida history to commemorate the newspaper’s 150th year of publishing. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

SENTINEL 150: POLITICS IN ORLANDO — Timucua Arts Foundation Co-Founder Benoit Glazer talks about the venue’s unique concert hall during the Orlando Sentinel 150th Anniversary “Politics in Orlando” community roundtable, Monday, August 17, 2026. Hosted by Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell, the panel featured Chapin; Jacobs; University of Central Florida Political Science Associate Professor Aubrey Jewett and AdventHealth Senior Vice President of Advocacy and Public Policy Michael Griffin. The panel discussion was part of a year-long series focused on Central Florida history to commemorate the newspaper’s 150th year of publishing. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

SENTINEL 150: POLITICS IN ORLANDO — Former Orange County mayors Teresa Jacobs, left, and Linda Chapin share a laugh during the Orlando Sentinel 150th Anniversary “Politics in Orlando” community roundtable at the Timucua Arts Foundation, Monday, August 17, 2026. Hosted by Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell, the panel featured Chapin; Jacobs; University of Central Florida Political Science Associate Professor Aubrey Jewett and AdventHealth Senior Vice President of Advocacy and Public Policy Michael Griffin. The discussion was part of a year-long series focused on Central Florida history to commemorate the newspaper’s 150th year of publishing. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

SENTINEL 150: POLITICS IN ORLANDO — Free samples of “Sunshine State” flavor ice cream are handed out by Charlie’s Bakery & Creamery as part of the Orlando Sentinel’s 150th anniversary flavor contest, Monday, August 17, 2026. The winning flavor was announced during the Sentinel’s 150th Anniversary “Politics in Orlando” community roundtable at the Timucua Arts Foundation. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

SENTINEL 150: POLITICS IN ORLANDO — Free samples of “Sunshine State” flavor ice cream are handed out by Charlie’s Bakery & Creamery as part of the Orlando Sentinel’s 150th anniversary flavor contest, Monday, August 17, 2026. The winning flavor was announced during the Sentinel’s 150th Anniversary “Politics in Orlando” community roundtable at the Timucua Arts Foundation. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

SENTINEL 150: POLITICS IN ORLANDO — Former Orange County mayor Teresa Jacobs, left, and AdventHealth Senior Vice President of Advocacy and Public Policy Michael Griffin, right, applaud former mayor Linda Chapin as she is introduced by Orlando Sentinel editor Roger Simmons during the Orlando Sentinel 150th Anniversary “Politics in Orlando” community roundtable at the Timucua Arts Foundation, Monday, August 17, 2026. Hosted by Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell, the panel featured Chapin; Jacobs; University of Central Florida Political Science Associate Professor Aubrey Jewett and Griffin. The discussion was part of a year-long series focused on Central Florida history to commemorate the newspaper’s 150th year of publishing. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)