Maxwell: Readers tee off on politicians, insurance, Moon Pies and columnist

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 4/10 4:33A Scott Maxwell

Dear Scott, you re an overrated columnist for the rag Orlando Sentinel . Norma Jean It’s actually kind of cool to learn that someone is A) rating columnists; and B) over -rating me. It is always a nice way to start the day reading your column ....

7 Central Florida restaurants shut down last week

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 4/10 3:25A Garfield Hylton

Seven Central Florida restaurants shut down the week of March 30 April 5, according to data from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Orange Sunshine Soulfood Cafe at 2528 W. Colonial Dr. Suite B in Orlando shut down on...

Cool day with mild temperatures and increased chances for rain

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 4/10 1:29A Garfield Hylton

Thursday is a cooler day with increased chances for rain. Temperatures are in the high-70s along the coast and around 80 degrees in the interior, according to NWS Melbourne. Rain chances are 20%-40% on the coast with a low chance for lightning...

Epic notebook: More tidbits from Universal’s new theme park

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 4/9 11:45P Dewayne Bevil

A couple of my professional colleagues teased me because I used a pen and a tiny notebook during a recent media tour of Epic Universe . For me, it’s faster that way, keeps me organized and doesn’t...

After 3 years, unique theater reopens — and returns to the edge

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 4/9 11:00P Matthew J. Palm

Samantha DiGeorge is happy to be right where she s supposed to be — in a theater. The past few years I ve been surviving, she says. The past three weeks I ve actually been living. DiGeorge has spent...

New survey: Central Florida lagging in solutions for its homeless

Orlando Sentinel (Osceola County News) 4/9 10:51A Orlando Sentinel and News Collab

Last week’s release of the annual point-in-time count made the challenge abundantly clear: Central Florida still doesn’t have enough ways to house its vast numbers of homeless residents. And planned...

Jones, Evans High seniors eligible for full-ride scholarships to Valencia

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 4/9 10:13A Steven Walker

Jones High School seniors sat on the gymnasium bleachers Wednesday morning wondering why they were pulled from class. Then Vicki-Elaine Felder, an Orange County School Board member and Jones alum,...

Maxwell: Florida AG’s flawed scheming against Worrell is exposed

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 4/9 8:50A Scott Maxwell

If you haven’t been following the developing stories about Florida’s new, unelected attorney general trying to target Orange-Osceola prosecutor Monique Worrell, you should. For two reasons: 1) This is the kind third-world, anti-Democracy,...

Osceola County things to do, starting April 11

Orlando Sentinel (Osceola County News) 4/9 8:19A Joe Rassel

What’s happening Family Easter Event at Old Narcoossee Schoolhouse: There will be pictures with the Easter Bunny, tours of the Schoolhouse, outdoor activities, food and local vendors. Presented by Narcoossee History. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 12,...

Florida universities face sweeping state audit under DeSantis’ DOGE mandate

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 4/9 8:03A Garrett Shanley

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida’s public universities and colleges have just two weeks to turn over six years’ worth of records on staffing, research and grant funding as part of the first formal information request under Gov. Ron DeSantis’ newly...

Orlando Science Center sets $15 Day, outdoorsy event

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 4/9 5:11A Dewayne Bevil

Orlando Science Center has a tripleheader offering coinciding with its $15 Day on Sunday. The museum will hold Great Outdoors Weekend, mark the first anniversary of its Life exhibit and play host to author Jessica Jane Robinson . Robinson will be...

Wednesday is breezy and gusty with isolated showers possible

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 4/9 1:40A Garfield Hylton

Breezy and gusty conditions are common across east Central Florida, and there is a 20% to 30% chance of rain along the coast. Temperatures are between 77 and 80 degrees throughout the Central Florida region, according to NWS Melbourne....

History center: New ‘Orlando Collected’ exhibit marks city’s 150th birthday

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 4/9 12:06A Dewayne Bevil

The Orange County Regional History Center is celebrating the 150th birthday of Orlando with an exhibit that features 150 items that tell the story of the city. The bulk of the items for “Orlando...

Orlando-made film shows beauty, bravery of Ukrainian dancers at war

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 4/8 11:00P Matthew J. Palm

In August 2022, the National Ballet of Ukraine performed in Orlando to raise money for humanitarian efforts in the war-torn country. It was supposed to be a one-night thing, recalled Julie Meyer of...

Scott Maxwell: What does Orange County need in its next mayor?

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 4/8 7:53A Scott Maxwell

The mayor of Orange County is arguably the most powerful elected position in all of Central Florida. Compared to the mayor of Orlando, the county mayor oversees three times as much money and four...