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Newly discovered comet may be visible to naked eye this month

ORLANDO, Fla. — A comet discovered in 2022 that has not been in the neighborhood for 50,000 years could get baked enough by the sun this week as it approaches its closest path by the Earth to be seen by the naked eye this month.

Orlando Sentinel · Jan 9, 2023

Theme parks 2023: Fresh rides coming, but it’s end of the track for a few

ORLANDO, Fla. — We have the makings of a busy theme park calendar in 2023, with long-awaited projects (hopefully) reaching completion, new events debuting and a few favorites bowing out.

Orlando Sentinel · Jan 9, 2023

Orion back at Kennedy Space Center so NASA can dissect Artemis I mission

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orion space capsule from Artemis I has come full circle, having launched from Kennedy Space Center, traveled 1.4 million miles in space and around the moon, splashed back down to Earth in the Pacific Ocean, and now journeyed 2,500 miles over land for its return to…

Orlando Sentinel · Jan 7, 2023

Scott Maxwell: Total government control: The DeSantis/drag queen philosophy

Last weekend, my wife and I were on a cruise where we caught a New Year’s Day production of “Grease.”

Orlando Sentinel · Jan 5, 2023

Editorial: Floridians need sunshine, not shady business

It was a cloudy day in Tallahassee Tuesday, as Gov. Ron DeSantis was sworn in for his second term at the helm of one of the biggest governments in the world.

Orlando Sentinel · Jan 5, 2023

Magic’s ‘restart’ during layoff helped them beat Thunder in first win of 2023

ORLANDO, Fla. — Entering 2023, the Orlando Magic looked like a team in need of a break and time to refresh themselves.

Orlando Sentinel · Jan 5, 2023

Florida burglary suspects called 911 for police help moving stolen goods

ORLANDO, Fla. — Two alleged bumbling burglars were arrested in Polk County over the weekend after one suspect dialed 911 intending to ask for help moving stolen goods and a ride to Orlando International Airport.

Orlando Sentinel · Jan 4, 2023

Mike Bianchi: Damar Hamlin tragedy elicits flashback to chat with Darryl Stingley

The first thought that popped into my head as I watched Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin lying motionless on the field Monday Night was a conversation with the late Darryl Stingley two decades ago.

Orlando Sentinel · Jan 4, 2023

Florida Gov. DeSantis declares ‘freedom lives here’ as he begins second term

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Declaring “freedom lives here in our great Sunshine State of Florida,” Gov. Ron DeSantis was sworn in Tuesday for a second term amid widespread belief he’ll soon become a candidate for president.

Orlando Sentinel · Jan 3, 2023

For those seeking to escape extremist groups, the path out is often uncertain

ORLANDO, Fla. — Before Samantha could escape the white supremacist hate group she joined almost a year prior, she had to accept that leaving was more important to her than living.

Orlando Sentinel · Jan 3, 2023