News Collaborative of Central Florida seeking a project manager

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 10/14 2:16A Orlando Sentinel Staff

The News Collaborative of Central Florida is looking for a strategic and proactive individual to serve as a contract Project Manager. The Collaborative is a group of independent local news outlets and aligned partners working toward a more...

Florida gas prices sink to 5-month low

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 10/13 1:15A Garfield Hylton

Florida s gas prices have had the lowest daily average since May. On Sunday, the state average for a gallon of gas was $2.92, according to AAA The Auto Club Group. The price is $0.12 less than a week ago, $0.07 less than a month ago and $0.18...

Monday will be sunny with temperatures in the mid-80s

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 10/13 1:02A Garfield Hylton

Monday is expected to be sunny with a high of 85 degrees. Life-threatening rip currents are present at all Atlantic beaches, Daytona, Space and Treasure Coasts, according to NWS Melbourne. Boating conditions are hazardous through late morning...

Ocoee steps up arrests of homeless people for sleeping outside

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 10/13 12:01A Norine Dworkin

This story is part of the News Collaborative of Central Florida, an initiative of independent local news outlets working toward a more informed and engaged Central Florida. It was originally published the West Orange Vox Populi . One man was...

Lake board approves Clermont subdivision redesigning deadly Lakeshore Drive

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 10/13 12:00A James Wilkins

The Lake County Board of County Commissioners last week approved a residential project that would help redesign a deadly stretch of road in unincorporated Clermont. Lakeshore Preserve is a proposed...

CFX: It’s ‘now or never’ to build toll road to Sanford airport

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 10/12 2:00A Martin E. Comas

Warning that the time to build is quickly running out, the Central Florida Expressway Authority board unanimously agreed on Thursday to move forward with constructing a toll road — first proposed...

Hurricane center tracks new Atlantic system while Tropical Storm Jerry moves north

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 10/11 2:44A Richard Tribou

The National Hurricane Center on Saturday began tracking a new potential system in the Atlantic that could develop while keeping tabs on Tropical Storm Jerry as it moves farther away from the...

CEO of Kissimmee’s Give Kids the World on expansion, changes, her happy place

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 10/11 12:00A Dewayne Bevil

Caroline Schumacher became president and CEO of Give Kids the World Inc. in June. But she’s both the newbie and the veteran at the Kissimmee-based nonprofit. Her experience began with a volunteer...

Disney World to host two Banana Ball games in 2026

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 10/10 5:25A Dewayne Bevil

Banana Ball is coming to Disney World . Translation: An entertainment-driven version of baseball, popularized by the Savannah Bananas , will have a two-night stand at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World in May. The games will...

Illinois Gov. Pritzker cancels Florida political trip as dispute with Trump escalates

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 10/10 3:17A Anthony Man

Gov. JB Pritzker of Illinois, one of the most prominent Democrats leading opposition to President Donald Trump, has canceled his appearance at a weekend political event in Palm Beach County. He was supposed to be the keynote speaker for the...

Wet Friday with multiple storms, showers, watches and advisories

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 10/10 1:37A Garfield Hylton

Friday is expected to be a wet one. There s a chance of morning showers and thunderstorms alternating throughout the day, according to NWS Melbourne. Skies will be partly sunny with a temperature high just below the mid-80s. Warnings and...

Indicted Regina Hill seeks to reclaim Orlando City Council spot from Shan Rose in District 5

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 10/10 12:15A Silas Morgan

Former commissioner Regina Hill, removed from her Orlando City Council seat after her indictment on felony charges , is attempting a comeback against Shan Rose, the woman who won a special election to replace her . But looming over the race is...

Tropical Storm Jerry douses Caribbean as NHC names new storm Karen

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 10/9 11:25P Richard Tribou

The National Hurricane Center on Friday said Tropical Storm Jerry was dropping torrents of rain on the Caribbean s northern Leeward Islands while the season s 11th named storm came in the form of...

Showers and thunderstorms expected after late morning

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 10/9 1:16A Garfield Hylton

There s a high chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11 a.m. Thursday will be partly sunny with highs around 87 degrees, according to NWS Melbourne. Heavy rain and flooding are possible for Thursday and Friday, especially near the coast....

Islands of Adventure notebook: Poseidon parts, other mysteries

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 10/9 1:07A Dewayne Bevil

Sometimes I visit theme parks with no ride or reason in mind. Recently, I made a loop of Islands of Adventure , a place I’ve been hundreds of times since 1999, and it was a mix of sentimentality and...