SpaceX gives Space Coast 52nd launch of the year ORLANDO, Fla. — A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched Saturday from Kennedy Space Center on the 52nd successful flight of the year from the Space Coast. Orlando Sentinel · Nov 26, 2022
Congressman-elect Maxwell Frost knows tough road lies ahead in GOP-led House ORLANDO, Fla. — Incoming U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost has suddenly become one of the most prominent members of his generation. But like many other 25-year-olds, he’s still looking for a place to crash. Orlando Sentinel · Nov 25, 2022
King of rockets, NASA’s SLS could soon be usurped by SpaceX’s Starship ORLANDO, Fla. — NASA’s Space Launch System roared off the launchpad at Kennedy Space Center and into the record books, for now. Orlando Sentinel · Nov 24, 2022
Still heading out to find deals on Black Friday? Here’s what to know Shoppers this year have continued the trend of checking off their lists well before the holidays, but that doesn’t mean people won’t be out looking for deals on Black Friday in a year when many items cost more. Orlando Sentinel · Nov 23, 2022
LSU inches closer to top 4 in latest College Football Playoff rankings LSU moved closer to the top four in the latest College Football Playoff rankings released Tuesday night. Orlando Sentinel · Nov 23, 2022
State seeks fine, criminal charges in teen’s tower ride death at Orlando theme park ORLANDO, Fla. — The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has determined the operator of the Orlando Free Fall, the ride from which 14-year-old tourist Tyre Sampson fell to his death in March, broke numerous laws in operating the ride and is seeking to fine the company over $250,000. Orlando Sentinel · Nov 23, 2022
Attorney for former Florida tax official Joel Greenberg urges light prison sentence, blasts DOJ for not charging others ORLANDO, Fla. — In urging a judge for a light prison sentence for Joel Greenberg, his attorney Fritz Scheller blasted the U.S. Department of Justice for not criminally charging other individuals, despite the evidence and collaboration provided to prosecutors by the disgraced Seminole County tax collector. Orlando Sentinel · Nov 22, 2022
‘Strange World’ animator inspired by Disney World attraction ORLANDO, Fla. — Like many kids who grew up in Central Florida, Michael Woodside had an annual pass to Walt Disney World. But little did he know that his family’s frequent visits to the theme parks would lead him out of this galaxy and to a “Strange World” as part… Orlando Sentinel · Nov 22, 2022
Magic fall to Pacers as Wendell Carter sits for 3rd absence in 4 games INDIANAPOLIS — The Orlando Magic overcame the issue for nearly a month, but they couldn’t in Monday’s 123-102 road loss to the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Orlando Sentinel · Nov 22, 2022
‘The Menu’ star John Leguizamo talks film’s ‘hidden moral’ Watching the official trailer for “The Menu,” it can be hard to know what the movie is really about. Beautiful food is featured, but there’s a sinister tone that hints that maybe there’s more than haute cuisine being served. Orlando Sentinel · Nov 21, 2022
Orion spacecraft makes closest moon approach on Artemis I mission ORLANDO, Fla. — The Artemis I mission brought Orion on its closest approach to the moon while blasting out on its way to an orbit that will take it farther from the Earth than any previous human-rated spacecraft. Orlando Sentinel · Nov 21, 2022
Disney, Virgin, Viking land top awards in US News & World Report cruise rankings It was no surprise Disney Cruise Line landed the top award for U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking for best cruise lines for families. It’s the ninth year in a row the Mouse had commanded that category. Orlando Sentinel · Nov 21, 2022
Recalling Pulse, Orlando LGBTQ activists mourn Colorado victims A crowd of nearly 70 gathered Sunday evening, weeping, singing and embracing at the Pulse memorial to mourn the deaths of the five killed at an LGBTQ nightclub shooting in Colorado Springs this weekend. Orlando Sentinel · Nov 21, 2022
Magic fall to Pacers in another close game on second night of back-to-back INDIANAPOLIS — One day after the Orlando Magic took a step toward resembling their full squad in their win over the Bulls in Chicago, they were back to fewer options for their road game vs. the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Orlando Sentinel · Nov 20, 2022
Orlando Sentinel · Nov 19, 2022 UCF falls in shocker at home to Navy, loses control in AAC ORLANDO, Fla. — Mikey Keene started the second half at quarterback for UCF in place of John Rhys Plumlee as the Knights fell, 17-14, to Navy on Saturday inside FBC Mortgage Stadium.
Orlando Sentinel · Nov 19, 2022 Jalen Suggs hits game-winning 3 to lift Magic over Bulls, 108-107 CHICAGO — The Orlando Magic were significantly healthier for Friday’s road game vs. the Chicago Bulls at United Center.
Orlando Sentinel · Nov 19, 2022 Wealthy donors finance DeSantis’ sojourns across US, Florida TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A group of super-wealthy people helped foot the bill as Gov. Ron DeSantis barnstormed Florida and the rest of the country campaigning for his reelection and stumping for political allies running up to the midterm elections this month.
Orlando Sentinel · Nov 17, 2022 Magic’s Paolo Banchero expected to be sidelined for at least 1 more week ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando Magic rookie forward Paolo Banchero will likely be sidelined for at least one more week because of his sprained left ankle.
Orlando Sentinel · Nov 17, 2022 Disney Cruise Line to buy unfinished ship that will become largest in fleet One cruise line’s loss is Mickey Mouse’s gain. Disney Cruise Line has announced it will acquire the unfinished Global Dream cruise ship under construction in Germany.
Orlando Sentinel · Nov 17, 2022 Ian’s historic Orlando rain has experts seeking ways to hold back floods WINTER SPRINGS, Fla. — Lisa Roney was awake in the overnight hours watching the power of Tropical Storm Ian when the water started coming in the back door.
Orlando Sentinel · Nov 17, 2022 Short-handed Magic fall to Timberwolves to close out season-long homestand ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Magic have battled through injury woes since the season’s start, keeping every game close despite missing significant parts of the rotation.
Orlando Sentinel · Nov 16, 2022 Emergency feeding of Florida manatees east of Orlando is set for restart ORLANDO, Fla. — Wildlife authorities fear another deadly winter for Florida’s starving manatees near Orlando and have returned to closely watching for a plunge in temperatures as a signal to resume emergency and unproven feeding procedures.
Orlando Sentinel · Nov 16, 2022 NASA launches massive moon rocket from Kennedy Space Center NASA put on a light show sending the Artemis I mission on a record-breaking launch from Kennedy Space Center in Florida early Wednesday morning.
Orlando Sentinel · Nov 15, 2022 Disney World increases price of park tickets, annual passes Disney World on Tuesday revealed increases in theme-park ticket prices and said for the first time it will charge extra for one-day tickets based on which park a customer reserves.
Orlando Sentinel · Nov 15, 2022 Magic come out flat, fall to Hornets after late comeback push ORLANDO, Fla. — For most of Monday, the Orlando Magic didn’t bring “it” vs. the Charlotte Hornets.