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October 11, 2022

Greenberg associate sentencing | Trapped in Mims | Feds vs. Fla surgeon general

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Former Joel Greenberg associate to face sentencing in bribery scheme

Joe Ellicott, a former close friend of disgraced Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg, will be sentenced in federal court on Tuesday.

Trapped by flooding, residents of Mims community turn to each other for help

Nearly two weeks after Hurricane Ian, those in Lake Harney Woods remained isolated, with floodwaters blocking the only roads into their neighborhood.

Feds rebuke Florida surgeon general's advice to young men on COVID vaccine

Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo on Friday recommended against the vaccine for men ages 18 to 39, contradicting the CDC.

Mayor Demings reports first Hurricane Ian-related death in Orange; damage estimates rise

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings reports first death and nearly $189 million in property damage blamed on Hurricane Ian.

Watchdog group sues Gov. DeSantis, claims public records law was violated over migrant flights

A nonprofit government watchdog group has filed a lawsuit alleging Gov. Ron DeSantis and his staff violated the state public records law for failing to produce documents related to two...

Central Florida residents find help at disaster recovery centers

Three disaster recovery centers, the latest opening in Seminole County on Monday, have opened to serve Central Floridians.

Florida governor's race debate between DeSantis and Crist rescheduled

News station WPEC News 12 is still set to host the debate in Fort Pierce. It is the only debate scheduled between the two candidates for governor.

Search for victims done, SW Florida coast aims for Ian recovery

With the major search for victims over and a large swath of Florida's southwest coast settling in for the long slog of recovering from its first direct hit from a major hurricane in a...

Florida's gas-tax holiday gains wiped out by global oil production cuts

It's the largest weekly increase since June, AAA of Florida spokesman Mark Jenkins said, and wiped out the short-term gains motorists saw at the pumps during the first week of October.

Inspections shut down 3 Central Florida restaurants last week

Three Central Florida restaurants shut down in the week of Oct. 2-8, according to data from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

Olive Garden brings back Never Ending Pasta Bowl for first time since pandemic

Olive Garden is serving up its Never Ending Pasta Bowl for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic, but at a higher price.

Endorsement: Joy Goff-Marcil and Stephanie Dukes for Florida Senate | Editorial

The Orlando Sentinel endorses Joy Goff-Marcil in state Senate DIstrict 10, and Stephanie Dukes in Senate District 13.

Readers respond to change in endorsement policy | Letters

A decision by the newspaper's owner, Alden Global Capital, means that the Sentinel will not make editorial endorsements for governor or Senate this year, though other election endorsements...

Magic's rotation coming into focus for preseason home opener vs. Memphis

Will the Orlando Magic's rotation tighten during the final week of preseason?

High school football Week 8 with Monday night games

Monday's 13-game Orlando area football schedule includes No. 1 Edgewater at Wekiva, Osceola at Edgewater and Bishop Moore at Tohopekaliga.

Remember UF QB Anthony Richardson's big day off the bench at LSU?

Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson's 4-touchdown day off the bench during a 2021 loss at LSU remains a high point for the Gators' redshirt freshman as he strives for consistency and confidence.

In first start at UCF, transfer DB Koby Perry steps up for Knights

After a strong performance and a key third-quarter tackle, UCF defensive back Koby Perry was named the team's defensive player of the week.

Star sighting: Millie Bobby Brown at Disney, Universal

Photos: "Stranger Things" star Millie Bobby Brown makes stops at Universal Orlando and Disney World.

Florida Army vet walking 1,000 miles to Missouri for epilepsy awareness

Ryan "ROC" O'Connor is walking 1,000 miles from Florida to Missouri in the name of epilepsy awareness and research.

Holiday-lights event moves, still benefits Give Kids the World

Night of a Million Lights, a holiday lights fundraiser for Give Kids the World Village, returns in 2022 at Kissimmee water park.

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