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October 07, 2022

Hurricane Ian damages | Trauma and mental health | Orlando Free Fall to be torn down

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October 7, 2022

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TODAY'S WEATHER: Sunny with a high of 87° and low of 65°. Hour-by-hour temperatures here.

Hurricane Ian: Damages top $170m in Orange, too early to tell in Seminole, Osceola

As Hurricane Ian's floodwaters recede in parts of Central Florida, the damage left behind is estimated into the hundreds of millions of dollars.

Hurricane Ian's trauma will leave a lasting mark on Floridians' mental health, experts say

Though Hurricane Ian will be measured by the death and destruction it caused across the state, experts warn the storm's aftermath will also include lingering harm to many Floridians'...

Orlando Free Fall to be torn down after Tyre Sampson's death

Orlando Free Fall, a drop tower from which 14-year-old tourist Tyre Sampson fell to his death in March, will be taken down.

Osceola County officials mull seizing Good Samaritan Society after repeated flooding

Good Samaritan Society in Kissimmee has struggled with repeated flooding. County leaders are exploring options, including eminent domain.

Ian shakes up election preparations, could hurt Florida turnout

Election supervisors in Southwest Florida that suffered the most from Ian are now in the early stages of assessing the damage.

Nebraska Sen. Sasse poised to become next UF president

Sasse has five academic degrees and was president of a small Lutheran university in Nebraska before becoming a senator.

Appeals court backs Florida's 'vaccine passport' ban

In a victory for Gov. Ron DeSantis, a sharply divided federal appeals court Thursday rejected arguments by Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings that Florida's ban on so-called "vaccine passports"...

Tropical Storm Julia expected to form Friday

Tropical Storm Julia is expected to spin into formation Friday morning as the National Hurricane Center braces for the season's next tropical depression.

Testimony ends in Stoneman Douglas mass shooting trial. Closings scheduled for Tuesday

Testimony has ended in the penalty trial for confessed Marjory Stoneman Douglas gunman Nikolas Cruz. Closing arguments are scheduled for Tuesday.

18-acre lakefront Windermere estate can be yours for $30M

A 50,000-square-foot Colonial Revival mansion on Lake Down in Windermere regarded as Orlando's largest home is back on the market.

Winter Park's Hagles are headed back to space, this time inviting kids to watch

One taste of space was not enough for Winter Park couple Sharon and Marc Hagle, so they are headed back on a future launch of Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket. This time, though, they're...

Orange tourist tax receipts show record-setting 2021-22, reserves rebuilding

Orange County hotel-tax collections produced another record-breaking month in August, pushing year-end totals to a record $311.9 million.

In the aftermath of Ian, spare no effort to protect voting rights | Editorial

Voters face a big deadline Tuesday, the cutoff to register for the Nov. 8 election. Yet some of them are still dealing with massive losses -- including, for some, the death of loved ones or...

Sanibel evacuee: As we wait for the toll from Ian, this is no time for politics | Commentary

The inanity of political advertising hits a guest columnist differently when he's waiting to see if his home survives a storm.

Magic's Franz Wagner makes preseason debut, Terrence Ross starts vs. Spurs

Franz Wagner, who played nine games in EuroBasket and averaged 15.2 points for Germany, sat out of the Magic's preseason-opening loss.

High school football Week 7 live: two games going to the wire

Thursday high school football lineup includes No. 5 Winter Park at No. 8 Ocoee; home games for No. 1 Edgewater, No. 3 Jones & No. 7 Apopka.

Halloween in Orlando: Family-friendly events and trick-or-treating fit for all ages

Find family-friendly Halloween events in Orlando and Central Florida.

Orlando Home & Garden Show back this weekend with free admission

The Orlando Home & Garden Show is back at Orange County Convention Center with free admission Oct. 7-9.

Phantasmagoria 13 proves lucky for fans of theatrical creativity | Review

'Phantasmagoria XIII: Poe, Through the Tales Darkly': Orlando Sentinel review by theater critic Matthew J. Palm.

Fall cruises available at rock-bottom prices as cruise lines work their way back to profitability

The world's two largest cruise lines, Royal Caribbean and Carnival, are slashing fares again to keep ships full and passengers spending money. If you don't drink or gamble, you can find a...

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