Convenience Big Store: COVID-19 cases overwhelm hospitals & PACs behind ‘ghost’ candidates

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AdventHealth at 'black status' with record number of COVID-19 patients

Central Florida's largest health care system says there were about 1,000 coronavirus patients hospitalized as of Thursday, leading hospital officials to implement new measures in an effort to...

PACs behind 'ghost' candidates in key Senate races were run out of business lobbying group's HQ, records show

Two political committees that spent more than half a million dollars promoting so-called "ghost" candidates in three important state Senate races last year were based out of the...

DeSantis stops pushing COVID-19 vaccines as virus skyrockets in Florida

For most of the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Ron DeSantis has followed a set strategy: protect elderly residents at greater risk of serious illness and death but impose no other restrictions and...

A neighborhood reborn? Businesses, philanthropists join locals in reshaping historically Black Orlando community

Lift Orlando is driving an effort to reverse generations of decline and institutional racism holding back a historically Black community.

Longtime innkeepers at Maitland's Thurston House seek their replacements as they ready to retire

Maitland's historic Thurston House has been overseen by Carole and Joe Ballard for decades. Now, they're moving on.

1st sailing of Carnival's Mardi Gras highlights Port Canaveral's busy week

Port Canaveral has already joined the return-to-sailing party with volunteer passengers, but is set to welcome its first paying customers on board a cruise ship when Carnival's Mardi Gras sets...

This was most important NBA Draft in Orlando Magic history | Commentary

Mike Bianchi column on Orlando Magic Draft Thursday night

Steve Spurrier on Texas jump to SEC: 'They can't win the Big 12 anyway'

Former UF coach and six-time SEC champion Steve Spurrier questions the wisdom of Texas leaving the Big 12 to join the nation's top conference.

5 tasty eats to try this week in Central Florida

So many tastes in Orlando, so little time. Here are five tasty picks you may want to seek out this weekend.

Florida Fresh Air: Secret Lake Park is a peaceful suburban oasis

Set in a green space in between three lakes in Casselberry, Secret Lake Park provides multiple options for both passive and active recreation in a peaceful setting.

Things to do this week and weekend in Orlando and Central Florida

There are so many things to do in Central Florida on any given weekend that it can be overwhelming. Here's a guide to help you decide what to do. This list is updated weekly with events and...