Low pressure system off Texas coast continues to move inland ORLANDO, Fla. — The National Hurricane Center continues to keep its eye on a low pressure area located off the Texas coast. Orlando Sentinel · Aug 14, 2022
Hurricane center ups odds of Gulf of Mexico system to form ORLANDO, Fla. — The National Hurricane Center continues to keep its eye on a system in the Gulf of Mexico with a small chance to develop into tropical depression. Orlando Sentinel · Aug 13, 2022
In Florida, loved ones of prisoners banned from wearing #visitsmatter T-shirts ORLANDO, Fla. — When Ann Beal Salamone went to visit her son in prison last week she wore a white T-shirt with “MY VISITS Matter” written in the center of a big red heart. Orlando Sentinel · Aug 13, 2022
Hurricane center ups odds of Gulf of Mexico system to form ORLANDO, Fla. — The National Hurricane Center continues to keep its eye on a system in the Gulf of Mexico with a small chance to develop into tropical depression. Orlando Sentinel · Aug 13, 2022
How Ron DeSantis consolidated his power over Florida government TALLAHASSEE — With Renatha Francis joining the Florida Supreme Court, Gov. Ron DeSantis will cement a majority of his own appointees in line with his legal philosophy and thus more likely to rule in his favor on lawsuits challenging the many controversial laws he has signed. Orlando Sentinel · Aug 13, 2022
Food pantry for Disney employees still fights hunger as donations fall Hit with a hefty dental bill, a Disney employee faced the choice of paying it or buying groceries. Orlando Sentinel · Aug 12, 2022
Mike Bianchi: Let Tony Boselli lead Jaguars out of Hall of Shame ORLANDO, Fla. — Tony Boselli had his bronze bust unveiled in Canton, Ohio, over the weekend, but this should not be the final chapter of his Jacksonville Jaguars legacy. Orlando Sentinel · Aug 11, 2022
Visitor spending fuels soaring revenues at Disney theme parks Visitor spending is up at Disney’s U.S. theme parks as average daily attendance has been only slightly below pre-pandemic levels of 2019 so far this fiscal year, Disney executives said Wednesday. Orlando Sentinel · Aug 11, 2022
Norwegian Cruise Line joins others relaxing COVID restrictions Norwegian Cruise Line and its sister lines Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises are rolling back COVID-19 vaccination and testing requirements next month, the latest cruise line to relax rules enacted during the pandemic. Orlando Sentinel · Aug 10, 2022
SpaceX performs hot fire tests on Starship and super heavy, this time without a fireball An orbital launch of SpaceX’s new massive rocket is getting closer to reality with the company firing up its new engines for launch pad hot fires of both a super heavy booster and Starship prototype. Orlando Sentinel · Aug 10, 2022
Tropical wave shows limitations in east Atlantic, hurricane center says The tropical wave in the eastern Atlantic is beginning to show its limitations, causing the National Hurricane Center to lower its odds of development. Orlando Sentinel · Aug 9, 2022
‘Constitutional’ sheriff movement escapes Florida Gov. DeSantis’ scrutiny ORLANDO, Fla. — Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren isn’t the only elected official in Florida who has promised not to enforce laws he thinks are unconstitutional. Orlando Sentinel · Aug 8, 2022
‘Moon Knight’ star Oscar Issac confirms second season “Moon Knight” star Oscar Isaac has seemingly confirmed production on a second season of Disney+ series “Moon Knight” is underway thanks to a viral TikTok uploaded by user @hayaattiaaa where Issac is seen alongside series director Mohamed Diab. Orlando Sentinel · Aug 8, 2022
SeaWorld adds blood, more sirens to Howl-O-Scream lineup ORLANDO, Fla. — SeaWorld Orlando has announced more of its lineup for Howl-O-Scream, its after-hours Halloween event that starts early next month. Orlando Sentinel · Aug 8, 2022
Orlando Sentinel · Aug 8, 2022 Theme park fans play waiting game for new attractions ORLANDO, Fla. — If you have a countdown craving, now is a crummy time in the Central Florida theme park category. Although several projects and attractions are in the works, we have an announced opening day for just one. Pirate River Quest is set to debut at Legoland Florida on…
Orlando Sentinel · Aug 7, 2022 Tropical wave moves off African west coast after weeks of quiet ORLANDO, Fla. — The National Hurricane Center said on Sunday that a tropical wave has moved off the African west coast as the peak of hurricane season approaches.
Orlando Sentinel · Aug 6, 2022 Florida deputy shoots, kills man; two others shot, one fatally, undersheriff says ORLANDO, Fla. — An Orange County Sheriff’s Office deputy shot and killed a man while two others were shot, including one fatally, at an Orange Blossom Trail hotel in Orlando Saturday afternoon, Undersheriff Mark Canty said.
Orlando Sentinel · Aug 6, 2022 Hurricane center begins tracking potential tropical system after weeks of quiet ORLANDO, Fla. — With the peak of hurricane season approaching the tropics may have woken up from their weekslong slumber.
Orlando Sentinel · Aug 4, 2022 City of Orlando car blocked driveway of abortion clinic; driver ‘harassed’ volunteers, complaint alleges ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando officials are investigating a complaint that an employee parked a city-owned vehicle, blocking the driveway of an abortion clinic and, when asked, wouldn’t move it.
Orlando Sentinel · Aug 4, 2022 SeaWorld, buoyed by strong finances, looks to draw more theme park visitors ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando-based SeaWorld Entertainment continued to see robust financial results last quarter even as certain types of attendance at the company’s theme parks remain below prepandemic levels and operating costs increase, executives said.
Orlando Sentinel · Aug 4, 2022 Hurricane experts still expect more storms than normal as peak of season approaches ORLANDO, Fla. — Although tropical storms have been off to slower start this year than anticipated, experts are still calling for the 2022 season to be an above-average year.
Orlando Sentinel · Aug 4, 2022 Florida lawmaker proposes special tax on out-of-state homebuyers and real estate investors ORLANDO, Fla. — Out-of-state real estate investors and homebuyers would pay a special tax under a state senator’s plan designed to tackle sky-high rents pricing tenants out of Orange County.
Orlando Sentinel · Aug 3, 2022 Beyond Artemis I, NASA plots cheaper rocket rollout while Congress calls for more flights ORLANDO, Fla. — NASA has yet to get its next-generation moon rocket off the ground, but this week announced a shift in how it plans to pay for future launches while also falling under a new directive from Congress to increase the number of flights each year.
Orlando Sentinel · Aug 3, 2022 Family of 5 found dead at Orlando home in apparent murder-suicide, police say ORLANDO, Fla, — A family of five, including two children, have been found dead at an Orlando home in an apparent murder-suicide, the Orlando Police Department said Tuesday.
Orlando Sentinel · Aug 2, 2022 Florida state senator proposes special tax on out-of-state homebuyers and real estate investors Out-of-state real estate investors and homebuyers would pay a special tax under a state senator’s plan designed to tackle sky-high rents pricing tenants out of Orange County.