Report: Woman died after Revenge of the Mummy ride

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 1/16 5:17A Dewayne Bevil

The state s quarterly theme-park injury report for the final three months of 2025 includes a Nov. 25 death following a ride on Revenge of the Mummy , an indoor roller coaster at Universal Studios Florida . An unidentified 70-year-old woman was...

Former Orlando Commissioner Regina Hill’s criminal trial could be set for June

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 1/16 3:36A Ryan Gillespie

During a brief appearance in court Friday, former Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill s legal team and prosecutors agreed they d be ready for a June trial on her seven felony charges. A status hearing was scheduled for May 1, when there will be...

Nurses partner with new moms in Orange to boost health of mothers, babies

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 1/16 2:08A Michael Cuglietta

After giving birth to her first child, Lulu Palmer was distressed because her body wasn’t producing enough milk. Her doctor assured her that would change, but she worried as she tried to nurse her...

Freeze warning in effect across Central Florida on Friday

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 1/16 12:08A Garfield Hylton

A freeze warning is in place across nearly all of Central Florida. It s expected to last until around 9 a.m., with temperatures ranging from 27 to 32 degrees, according to NWS Melbourne. Residents should bring pets indoors, protect their...

Orlando Sentinel 150: Friday Flashback to news reporting in 1960

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 1/15 11:25P Orlando Sentinel Staff

Back in 1960, the Orlando Sentinel (and its sister newspaper, the Orlando Evening Star) were proud to introduce their readers to latest in newspaper photography technology. It s the new color truck,...

Location revealed for Mattel’s new toy-themed waterpark

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 1/15 11:00P Laura Kinsler

The location of toy giant Mattel’s new indoor waterpark is no longer a mystery. It’s going to be 10 minutes from Disney on Vineland Road, just south of the Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores outlet mall....

Orlando Shakes to premiere ‘Eyes Were Watching God’ play

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 1/14 10:00P Matthew J. Palm

Orlando will host the world premiere of a new stage adaptation of a masterwork by one of Central Florida s most significant literary luminaries. Orlando Shakes has been chosen to develop a play based...

SpaceX launch sets record turnaround from Cape Canaveral pad

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 1/14 6:17A Richard Tribou

SpaceX is starting to get the ball rolling on its Florida launch card with its fourth mission of the year coming less than two days since the last launch setting a record for its Cape Canaveral launch pad. Watch Falcon 9 launch 29 @Starlink...

SeaWorld concert lineup: Flo Rida, Gene Simmons, Smash Mouth, Tiffany, more

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 1/14 5:52A Dewayne Bevil

SeaWorld Orlando has unveiled the bulk of its lineup for the concert series tied to its 2026 Seven Seas Food Festival .  First up: Flo Rida on Jan. 31. The list identifies 25 concert dates, some with...

No gun found after Longwood police shoot man reported to be armed, suicidal

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 1/14 5:22A Cristóbal Reyes

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating after a Longwood police officer shot a man Tuesday night after responding to a report about a suspect with a gun at a gas station. Police responded to a Circle K on West State Road 434...

Maxwell: Florida’s CFO post needs watchdogs, not lapdogs and buffoonery

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 1/14 4:51A Scott Maxwell

Last week, a Republican lawmaker announced that he was sinking $5 million of his own money into his campaign for state CFO, saying he wants to use the post to take a serious look at how the state wastes money. It’s about damn time. For the past...

Disney parade, SeaWorld campaigns among Brass Ring Award finalists

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 1/14 3:55A Dewayne Bevil

Productions by Walt Disney World , Disney Cruise Line , SeaWorld Orlando and various Universal resorts have been named finalists for the 2025 Brass Ring Excellence Awards by IAAPA . Most visibile of them for theme park visitors is Disney...

Wet and rainy day Wednesday expected in Central Florida

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 1/14 12:17A Garfield Hylton

The Wednesday forecast includes isolated and scattered showers during the day and numerous showers in the evening. There is a chance of showers before 9 a.m. with a slight chance of showers after 3 p.m., according to NWS Melbourne. Skies will be...

Orange school board approves Hungerford land sale to Dr. Phillips Charities

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 1/13 11:00P Steven Walker

The Orange County School Board on Tuesday gave final approval to a landmark sale of the historic Hungerford school property to a local nonprofit. The board unanimously approved a deal to sell the 117-acre plot of land, located just off Interstate...

Orlando club owner’s husband to plead guilty to trying to lure teen for sex

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 1/13 11:00P Cristóbal Reyes

A former Orange County Public School teacher — whose husband was an owner of a gay night club — plans to plead guilty Thursday to attempting to lure a 15-year-old for sex, court records show, a move that comes just weeks before the couple was set...