Another advisory for dense fog as Friday keeps skies cloudy

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 12/20 1:43A Garfield Hylton

Central Florida had a dense fog advisory that lifted around 8 a.m. Cloudy skies are expected to be mostly throughout the area, according to NWS Melbourne. The afternoon should be more sunny. Light winds are expected to be around 10-15 mph with...

Flying high: Atlanta to Orlando busiest airline route in US as holiday travel set to break records

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 12/19 10:00P Natalia Jaramillo

The nation s busiest flight route for 2024 runs from Orlando to Atlanta, a travel analyst has found — with the news coming just ahead of another record-breaking holiday travel season. OAG, a data platform for the global travel industry, announced...

Police seek information after Sanford shooting kills 21-year-old man

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 12/18 8:02A Cristóbal Reyes

Authorities are looking for answers after a shooting Tuesday at a shopping plaza in Sanford that killed a 21-year-old man. Police arrived at the scene at 8 p.m. after reports of gunfire at a Best Buy on Rinehart Road where they found Terance Pope...

Osceola County things to do, starting Dec. 20

Orlando Sentinel (Osceola County News) 12/18 7:27A Joe Rassel

What’s happening Walk: The Mid-Florida Milers Walking Club, a member of the American Volkssport Association, is sponsoring a walk through historic Downtown Kissimmee. Two distances available 10K (6.2 miles) or 6K (3.7 miles). Start between...

Prison for poor addicts. Deals for wealthy crooks. Twisted ‘justice’ | Commentary

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 12/18 6:58A Scott Maxwell

It was clear Judge Roy Dalton was fed up. The case before him involved a homeless drug addict who’d taken $30 from a man he didn’t know to hop on his bike and deliver a package of drugs. Was it wrong?...

Grandson of tennis legend Bobby Riggs arrested on child porn charges in Fort Lauderdale

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 12/18 6:27A Angie DiMichele, Cindy Krischer

Daniel Riggs, grandson of former professional tennis star Bobby Riggs, was arrested by FBI agents Tuesday at the Lauderdale Tennis Club in Fort Lauderdale, accused of having a sexual relationship with...

Inspections led to 7 Central Florida restaurant shutdowns last week

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 12/18 5:59A Garfield Hylton

Seven Central Florida restaurants shut down the week of Dec. 8-14, according to data from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Orange County Hon Lee LLC at 18 N. Dollins Ave. K14/15 in Orlando shut down on Dec. 10....

Nemours Children’s Hospital to get $300 million expansion on its Lake Nona campus

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 12/18 3:52A James Wilkins

Nemours Children s Health plans to expand its pediatric hospital and develop two new facilities on its Lake Nona campus, spending $300 million in Central Florida during the next four years, the health system announced this week. The...

United Arts reaches more organizations with $2.4 million in grants

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 12/18 2:00A Matthew J. Palm

United Arts of Central Florida will provide $2.4 million to 62 Central Florida cultural organizations to help them with general operational needs in the coming year. The 62 organizations receiving money include several first-time recipients of...

Wednesday is warm and humid as showers spread inland

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 12/18 12:08A Garfield Hylton

Wednesday is unusually warm and humid with temperatures around 80 degrees. The morning starts with heavy fog and visibility issues across portions of Lake, Volusia, Orange and Seminoles counties, according to NWS Melbourne. Temperatures are...

‘A Future:’ Orlando Health offers adults with developmental disabilities internships, job options

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 12/17 10:30P Michael Cuglietta

After high school, adults with developmental disabilities often find themselves unemployed and stuck at home. “All the supports just evaporate. And if you don’t integrate them into a community or a...

Increased rain chances as ‘unsettled’ conditions remain

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 12/17 1:59A Garfield Hylton

Tuesday s weather includes a chance for heavy rain due to unsettled weather conditions. Rain chances are as high as 60%, according to NWS Melbourne. Throughout the afternoon and evening, portions of the Space and Treasure Coast are threatened...

Matthew J. Palm: Best of Orlando Theater 2024 | Critic’s Picks

Orlando Sentinel (Osceola County News) 12/16 10:00P Matthew J. Palm

Central Florida theaters, large and small, flourished with creativity during 2024. Throughout December, I’ve been saluting achievements in the various branches of the theatrical arts with a series of...

State Rep. Anna Eskamani files to run for Orlando mayor

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 12/16 3:30A Ryan Gillespie

State Rep. Anna Eskamani filed Monday to run for Orlando’s Mayor, becoming a high-profile first entrant into what could be a hotly contested race for one of the region’s most powerful offices. The Orlando Democrat gathered a few dozen supporters...

Hazardous beach and boating conditions with chances for isolated to scattered showers

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 12/16 12:58A Garfield Hylton

Isolated to scattered showers could move from local Atlantic waters to the coast. There are numerous hazards in the Atlantic, including a high surf advisory, a small craft advisory and a high risk of rip currents, according to NWS Melbourne....