Disney Cruise Line to send new ship to Singapore ORLANDO, Fla. — Disney Cruise Line is setting up shop in Southeast Asia with a new cruise ship set to debut in 2025. Orlando Sentinel · Apr 10, 2023
Legoland Florida offering annual-pass discounts for a limited time ORLANDOA, Fla. — Legoland Florida has introduced a limited-time deal on its two highest levels of annual passholders for the Winter Haven theme park. Consumers who purchase one platinum or gold annual pass can get a second one for 50% off the full price. Orlando Sentinel · Apr 10, 2023
Disney to resume new annual-pass sales this month ORLANDO, Fla. — Walt Disney World will start selling three levels of its annual passes to its theme parks again as of April 20, the company announced. Coming back this month are the Incredi-Pass, the Sorcerer Pass and the Pirate Pass — all of which saw price increases of $50… Orlando Sentinel · Apr 10, 2023
As Central Florida gun violence escalates, pediatricians call for public health over politics ORLANDO, Fla. — In the span of a little over a month, Central Florida has been left reeling by a spate of several gruesome gun deaths, many of them young children. Orlando Sentinel · Apr 8, 2023
Editorial: If nude ‘David’ makes us blush, then shame on us It was news everywhere, from CNN to “Saturday Night Live.” Orlando Sentinel · Apr 8, 2023
Would Florida higher ed proposals protect students or destroy state universities? ORLANDO, Fla. — Lawmakers are weighing sweeping changes to Florida’s higher education system, including weakening tenure protections for faculty, putting a microscope on certain programs and specifying how United States history must be taught in core courses. Orlando Sentinel · Apr 7, 2023
12-year-old and 17-year-old arrested in Florida murder; search continues for third suspect ORLANDO, Fla. — Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods on Friday announced the arrest of a 12-year-old and a 17-year-old as well as the search for a third suspect in connection with the murder of three minors in Ocklawaha last week. Orlando Sentinel · Apr 7, 2023
DeSantis: I’ll kill Reedy Creek deal, consider hotel tax and tolls at Disney World ORLANDO, Fla. — Escalating an already hot feud, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he plans to work with the Legislature to void the Reedy Creek deal with Disney that stripped the new board of its power and consider hotel taxes and tolls at Disney World. Orlando Sentinel · Apr 7, 2023
DeSantis: I’ll kill Reedy Creek deal, consider hotel tax and tolls at Disney World ORLANDO, Fla. — Escalating an already hot feud, Gov. Ron DeSantis says he plans to work with the Legislature to void the Reedy Creek deal with Disney that stripped the new board of its power and consider imposing new hotel taxes and tolls on Disney World. Orlando Sentinel · Apr 7, 2023
Religious leaders fear Florida bill could make it a crime to take immigrants to church ORLANDO, Fla. — Some Florida church leaders fear a proposed crackdown championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis could criminalize giving immigrants without legal status rides to services, Sunday school or doctor’s appointments. Orlando Sentinel · Apr 7, 2023
Magic sit starters, drop final home game to Cavaliers ORLANDO, Fla. — Even after being eliminated from postseason contention, the Orlando Magic still had something to play for in Thursday’s 118-94 home loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Orlando Sentinel · Apr 7, 2023
Disney names chief brand officer as company faces scrutiny over politics, content ORLANDO, Fla. — As it faces criticism from conservatives of its politics and content, the Walt Disney Company has appointed Asad Ayaz, a marketing and publicity veteran of Disney’s film and TV series division, as its first chief brand officer. Orlando Sentinel · Apr 6, 2023
Florida’s brutal drought worsens; Orlando has hottest start to year on record ORLANDO, Fla. — With less than 2 inches of rain this year, Orlando is enduring its second driest stretch from Jan. 1 to April 5 since the late 1800s and also its hottest on record for that period. Orlando Sentinel · Apr 6, 2023
Editorial: Don’t give DeSantis his own military machine Gov. Ron DeSantis already abuses so many of his powers that he should not be given any more. But naturally, that’s what Florida’s eager-to-please Legislature plans to do. Orlando Sentinel · Apr 5, 2023
Orlando Sentinel · Apr 5, 2023 Magic eliminated from postseason contention with loss to Cavaliers ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Magic’s 117-113 Thursday home loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers had consequences that impacted their chances of qualifying for postseason play.
Orlando Sentinel · Apr 4, 2023 Florida Democratic Chair Nikki Fried, Senate leader Lauren Book released from jail after abortion protest arrest TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried, Senate Minority Leader Lauren Book and nine others were released from jail after being arrested Monday night on trespassing charges for protesting a six-week abortion ban that’s poised to pass the Legislature.
Orlando Sentinel · Apr 4, 2023 Nikki Fried, Senate leader Book arrested by police during abortion protest TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried and Senate Minority Leader Lauren Book were arrested and taken away in handcuffs Monday night during a demonstration over an abortion bill outside Tallahassee City Hall near the Capitol.
Orlando Sentinel · Apr 4, 2023 DeSantis leads Trump in Florida in new state poll, but he trails nationally ORLANDO, Fla. — A new state poll shows Gov. Ron DeSantis remains popular in Florida overall and has a 6-point lead over Trump in a potential GOP primary for president.
Orlando Sentinel · Apr 4, 2023 Editorial: Disney strips DeSantis of his fairy tale ending. Good Gov. Ron DeSantis has spent months (and an entire chapter of his new book) boasting about his victory over a “woke” corporation after demanding that the state Legislature yank the Reedy Creek Improvement District from under Walt Disney Company control.
Orlando Sentinel · Apr 3, 2023 After clearing gallery, Florida Senate approves 6-week abortion ban TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — After an emotional debate including outbursts from spectators that prompted the president to clear the gallery, the Florida Senate voted 26-13 on Monday for a six-week ban on abortion.
Orlando Sentinel · Apr 3, 2023 NASA announces 4 astronauts flying to the moon on Artemis II ORLANDO, Fla. — Humans haven’t traveled beyond low-Earth orbit in more than 50 years, but that’s set to change with the launch of the Artemis II mission to orbit the moon next year with four passengers on board. Just who will be flying was revealed today.
Orlando Sentinel · Apr 3, 2023 Magic dominate Pistons to keep play-in hopes alive ORLANDO, Fla. — Through all the weirdness and stoppages that Sunday’s 128-102 home win over the Detroit Pistons brought, the Orlando Magic’s hopes of qualifying for the play-in tournament are still intact.
Orlando Sentinel · Apr 3, 2023 Pro-Trump protesters in New York want DeSantis to ‘go home’ Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was met by dozens of Donald Trump supporters rallying outside a book-signing event this weekend in New York who weren’t happy to see him.
Orlando Sentinel · Apr 2, 2023 Mike Bianchi: Forgive me, but I enjoyed the LIV Golf experience in Orlando ORLANDO, Fla. — Forgive me, golf gods, for I have sinned.
Orlando Sentinel · Apr 1, 2023 Cole Anthony taking advantage of midrange opportunities as Magic beat Wizards WASHINGTON — The Orlando Magic have a clear hierarchy in the type of field-goal attempts they want: shots near the rim, free throws and feet-set 3-pointers.