Grandmother of 18-year-old found dead on Carnival cruise says she died from ‘asphyxia’

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 11/25 1:39A David Goodhue

MIAMI — The grandmother of a young woman whose body was found underneath a bed on Carnival cruise ship earlier this month said the FBI told the family the teen likely died from asphyxia. Barbara Kepner said on ABC News’ “Good Morning America” in...

Tuesday is partly sunny and mostly dry across Central Florida

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 11/25 12:45A Garfield Hylton

Tuesday is partly sunny with a few isolated showers. The day begins with a morning fog that is expected to clear up around 8 a.m., according to NWS Melbourne. Isolated showers are possible along the Treasure Coast, but most of Central Florida...

Seminole County eyes natural lands for conservation, including once-imperiled Hi-Oaks Ranch

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 11/24 11:00P Martin E. Comas

A Seminole advisory panel has unveiled a list of 10 environmentally sensitive properties it recommends the county consider purchasing for conservation and passive recreation. At the top of the...

At Orlando Family Stage, Charlie Brown makes Christmas twice as bright

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 11/24 10:00P Matthew J. Palm

You couldn t blame the leaders of Orlando Family Stage if they kicked up their heels and threw back their heads with a howl to join Snoopy in the cartoon beagle s flamboyantly happy dance. The...

Dense fog lasts through mid-morning, but skies will be mostly sunny

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 11/24 12:17A Garfield Hylton

Monday begins with patchy, dense fog that will eventually give way to sunny skies and warm temperatures. The fog, located in the lower half of Central Florida, should clear up before 9 a.m., according to NWS Melbourne. Temperature highs will peak...

A unique Orange County charter school plan looks to win parent support

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 11/23 11:00P Steven Walker

Growing up in Orange County, Preston Davis bounced between three elementary schools in quick succession as his parents moved around. He struggled to find his footing. So when Davis learned that Orange...

Families face long waitlist for Florida’s subsidized childcare program

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 11/23 12:00A Michael Cuglietta

The number of children waiting for subsidized childcare in Florida has ballooned to nearly 26,000 this year as federal COVID-era funding ended and the state made more youngsters eligible for the help...

“Like a crime scene”: Coyote attack on Winter Park cat causes alarm

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 11/23 12:00A Brian Bell

Ashley Mercier and her family saw the last of their Bengal cat Murray on July 4. They have little doubt that the culprit was a coyote roaming their Winter Park neighborhood. Our neighbors called us...

Democratic battle lines are drawn in Orlando’s District 3 city council runoff

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 11/22 12:00A Ryan Gillespie

The runoff election for Orlando’s District 3 city council seat is drawing big money and a who’s who of local Democrats lining up behind either Roger Chapin or Mira Tanna, who were separated by just 14...

Apopka council seeks to raise impact fees on new homes by 42%

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 11/22 12:00A Brian Bell

The Apopka City Council took the penultimate step Wednesday toward hiking fees developers are charged to help fund police, fire/rescue and recreation services — as much as 42% for residential and 280%...

‘Fraggle Rock’ show coming to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 11/21 4:05A Dewayne Bevil

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is adding a live stage show featuring Jim Henson characters. Fraggle Rock: A Space-y Adventure is set to debut Dec. 22 at the attraction. The show with have full-body costumed “walkaround” versions of the...

Florida House moves tax-cut bills forward despite barbs from the left and right

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 11/21 3:42A Jim Turner

A series of proposals aimed at eliminating or reducing non-school homestead property taxes advanced out of a House committee on Thursday, as local-government officials warned about having to decrease services because of potentially billions of...

Dense fog in parts of Central Florida to give way to sunny, dry Friday

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 11/20 11:23P Richard Tribou

A dense fog advisory is in place for parts of east Central Florida through 10 a.m., according to the National Weather Service in Melbourne. Once it lifts, the region is in store for a warm, sunny day with no chance for rain. The advisory is in...

Orlando airport to replace four terminal link trams in major overhaul

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 11/20 11:00P Skyler Swisher

The Orlando International Airport is embarking upon a $253 million project to replace four aging trams that connect terminals A and B with airline gates. Airport officials expect minimal disruptions...

Orange County’s pitch to entice filmmakers: Lights, cameras, incentives!

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 11/19 7:39A Stephen Hudak

Imagine The Walking Dead in Bithlo or Stranger Things in Pine Hills. It could have happened. The pop culture megahits, still available on streaming platforms, were filmed in Georgia, which offers generous tax incentives for motion picture and...