Convenience Big Store: Hurricane Sam forms & Brian Laundrie indicted

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Good morning, it's Friday, September 24. Today in Orlando, it will be clear with a high of 86° and a low of 75°. Get hour-by-hour temperatures here.

Hurricane Sam forms, expected to rapidly intensify

Hurricane Sam has formed, becoming the seventh of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season, and is expected to rapidly intensify, the National Hurricane Center said Friday morning.

Slain woman Gabby Petito's boyfriend indicted for bank fraud

Federal officials say the boyfriend of Gabby Petito, whose body was found at a national park in Wyoming after a cross country trip with him, has been indicted for unauthorized use of a debit card as searchers continued looking for him in Florida swampland.

DeSantis acquires new COVID antibody treatment, does not correct Ivermectin claim

Gov. Ron DeSantis said Florida will get 3,000 doses of the monoclonal antibody COVID treatment sotrovimab to make up for reduced supplies of the one manufactured by Regeneron. But he once again...

Orange employees face written reprimand if they don't comply with vaccine mandate

Orange County employees who buck Mayor Jerry Demings' vaccine mandate will have their discipline capped at a written reprimand, he said Thursday, his response to pushback led by a...

Notre Dame, Wisconsin among pair of top 25 matchups to watch in Week 4

Notre Dame-Wisconson is one of a pair of top 25 matchups that highlight Week 4 of the college football season.

Why are ADs at FSU and UM eerily silent about their embattled football coaches? | Commentary

Hurricanes coach Manny Diaz appears to have job security issues too, but it could be even more costly than what took place at FSU.

Disney World dresses up for birthday after pandemic's party pooper threat

Walt Disney World barrels into golden years with 18-month celebration of 50th anniversary

Florida Fresh Air: Lake Monroe Conservation Area gives a glimpse of wild Florida

The more than 7,400-acre Lake Monroe Conservation Area protects sensitive wetlands in the St. Johns River basin east of Sanford. It's also a camping and hiking destination.

Prost! Where to celebrate Oktoberfest in Central Florida

It's time to raise a glass and celebrate Oktoberfest in Central Florida. Here are bars, breweries and restaurants hosting events in the Orlando area.

Impossible is easy: 5 places for a housemade veggie burger in Orlando

Whether you're vegetarian, vegan or just looking to pare down your meat intake, these five local joints have house-made patties worth perusing.

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...