24-year-old woman dead after single-vehicle in Orange County

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 7/20 4:27A Elainie Barraza

A 24-year-old woman from Lake Mary is dead after an early morning single-vehicle crash in Orange County on Sunday, the Florida Highway Patrol said. At around 5:13 a.m. 2018 Honda Accord, driven by the woman, was traveling on the northbound on...

Teen driver dead after head-on crash in Volusia County

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 7/20 4:12A Elainie Barraza

A 16-year-old driver from Pierson is dead after a head-on crash Saturday night in Volusia County, the Florida Highway Patrol said. A 2020 Honda Civic, driven by the teen, was traveling northbound on U.S. 17 south of State Road 40, FHP said. A...

Teen surf instructor recovering after shark attack on New Smyrna Beach

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 7/20 3:56A Elainie Barraza

An 18-year-old surf instructor is recovering in the hospital after a shark bit his foot while he was surfing off New Smyrna Beach on Friday, an area known for frequent shark encounters. The attack occurred while Sam Hollis, the surf instructor,...

Orlando immigrants’ path to deportation: Often, it starts with a traffic infraction

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 7/20 1:00A Ryan Gillespie, Natalia Jaramill

One morning last month two brothers headed to their Central Florida construction job, in a car driven by their boss. He switched lanes along a highway without signaling, and a police officer pulled...

Hot and dry Central Florida could prompt heat advisories over weekend

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 7/18 1:26A Richard Tribou

Central Florida has a low chance for rain Friday that will stretch into the weekend coupled with hot and humid conditions that will approach the threshold for issuing heat advisories, according to the National Weather Service in Melbourne....

Orlando theme park poll: Results are in, readers choose their favorites

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 7/18 12:06A Dewayne Bevil

We asked Orlando Sentinel readers for their votes in several major theme park categories, and the results are in with a lot of Epcot, Magic Kingdom and Wizarding World(s) of Harry Potter mentions. The...

Recent Central Florida bankruptcies

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 7/17 7:25A Compiled by Orlando Sentinel Sta

Chapter 7 Central Florida individuals and businesses that have filed for liquidation under Chapter 7 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code include: Safari Heritage Parts Inc. , 3454 Aloma Ave.,  Winter Park. Filed: July 8. Assets: $0. Liabilities:...

New connections to I-4 in Orlando tourist corridor set to open Saturday

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 7/17 7:22A Natalia Jaramillo

Getting onto Interstate 4 in one of the region s busiest regions is set to become easier beginning Saturday, with the opening of three new ramps connecting the highway to the Daryl Carter Parkway. Beginning Saturday morning, drivers can use one...

Florida’s largest climbing gym opens in Orlando’s Packing District

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 7/17 3:00A Patrick Connolly

Rock climbers living in the flatlands of Florida now have a new massive venue to hone their skills as High Point Climbing and Fitness opens its doors. The 45,000-square-foot indoor climbing gym...

Thursday’s greatest chances for rain and storms lie on interior

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 7/17 1:13A Garfield Hylton

Thursday is expected to be another active day of rain and storms across the interior. Temperatures will be near the mid 90s on the interior and around the low 90s on the coast, according to NWS Melbourne. There is a moderate risk of rip currents...

Next Legoland Florida coaster aims to get riders lost in space

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 7/17 12:06A Dewayne Bevil

Legoland Florida is going for an out-of-this-world atmosphere for an indoor roller coaster that’s currently under construction at the Winter Haven theme park. The name of the ride has not yet been...

Mural program is putting more art in the heart of Kissimmee

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 7/16 11:00P Matthew J. Palm

KISSIMMEE — A group of adults and teens pauses excitedly in front of a giant painted steer, glowing with oranges and yellows, as their phones start snapping photos. A block away, Brian Camacho breaks...

New England Revolution grab two-goal lead, then fall to Red Bulls

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 7/16 7:09P Julian Cardillo

HARRISON, N.J. – Sports Illustrated Stadium continues to be a house of horrors for the New England Revolution, which had its 2-0 lead evaporate in a second half meltdown on Wednesday night against the New York Red Bulls. The Red Bulls (9-8-6, 33...

Defying legal threat, Orange stands by its growth controls

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 7/16 8:29A Stephen Hudak

Egged on by angry constituents, Orange County commissioners refused Tuesday to repeal growth controls in defiance of a development group s legal threat and a new state law that may invalidate the  measures. The board rejected a series of repeal...

Kissimmee businesses will need permit to sell alcohol after midnight

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 7/16 7:48A Natalia Jaramillo

Kissimmee put an end to the years-long debate on Tuesday with its approval to require permits for downtown bars to sell alcoholic drinks after midnight. In a notable change from the initial five-hour long heated public hearing two weeks ago,...