Convenience Big Store: Disney's 50th anniversary & Miya Marcano update

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Good morning, it's Friday, October 1. Today in Orlando, it will be clear with a high of 90° and a low of 72°. Get hour-by-hour temperatures here.

Disney World moves into full 50th-anniversary mode

Walt Disney World has shined itself up for a big event. Friday marks the 50th anniversary of the day Magic Kingdom opening to the public.

Maintenance worker found dead by suicide is 'prime suspect' in Miya Marcano disappearance, sheriff says

Armando Manuel Caballero, a maintenance worker at the Arden Villas apartments who was found dead in an apparent suicide on Monday, is considered the "prime suspect" in the disappearance of...

2 women die in Lake County hit-and-run crash, FHP says

Troopers are searching for the driver who caused a three-car crash that killed two women in Lake County Thursday evening, according to Florida Highway Patrol.

COVID-19 in Florida: State reports 4,781 new cases, increases death total by 938

Here are the updated statistics on COVID-19 in Florida including new cases, deaths, hospitalizations, testing positivity and vaccinations. Florida on reported 4,781 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday...

Hurricane Sam strengthens; Tropical Storm Victor becomes better organized

The already-intense Hurricane Sam strengthened more overnight and is expected to bring tropical storm conditions to Bermuda on Friday night or early Saturday as its core passes east of the...

Disney World's 50th anniversary: See our newspaper pages, read the stories from Oct. 1, 1971

Walt Disney World opened its gates to the public 50 years ago today on Oct. 1, 1971 – and Central Florida was never the same.

First look: 'Disney Enchantment' works its way down Main Street at Magic Kingdom

Walt Disney World continued to roll out is 50th anniversary fare with a preview of "Disney Enchantment," a nighttime spectacular created for Magic Kingdom, Thursday evening. The sneak peak...

Pride, NWSL players demand change after Courage coach's firing following sexual abuse report

N.C. Courage coach Paul Riley was fired Thursday, but his departure alone won't resolve the conflict between players and the league office.

High school scores and top performers for Thursday, Sept. 30

Central Florida football got off to an early start with Deltona facing Atlantic, while Windermere won the Metro West girls golf tournament and Bishop Moore won The Citrus League volleyball tourney.

Florida Fresh Air: Lake Ivanhoe supplies land and water-based recreation

Lake Ivanhoe sits just north of downtown Orlando, providing a place for Orlandoans to exercise, relax or enjoy time on the water. Many local restaurants, bars and shops can also be found nearby.

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...