Convenience Big Store: Sanford man injured in New Orleans attack | Gilzean finished as Orange elections chief

Orlando Morning Report

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Sanford man injured in New Orleans attack | Gilzean finished as Orange elections chief | Shelter access expanded

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Paraplegic Sanford man severely injured in New Orleans attack

Jeremi Sensky hopes to return to Sanford after he recovers from surgery at a New Orleans hospital.

Embattled Gilzean ends tenure as Orange elections chief

His successor, Karen Castor Dentel, must make payroll, and determine what to do about millions in controversial spending plans. Gilzean, a DeSantis appointee, told the Sentinel he has no new job lined up.

Central Florida expands shelter access amid chill

Orange, Lake, Osceola Counties have extra beds available for those who sleep outdoors.

SeaWorld Orlando: Preschoolers can get in free throughout 2025

The Preschool Card requires registration but is good at theme park and Aquatica through Dec. 31

Editorial: Trump should not wipe out the massive crimes of Jan. 6

The Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board consists of Opinion Editor Krys Fluker, Executive Editor Roger Simmons and Viewpoints Editor Jay Reddick. Contact us at insight@orlandosentinel.com

Commentary: Government intervention isn't cure for inflation — it's the cause

The popular term "greedflation" overlooks the fundamental role of supply and demand in setting prices and downplays the government's significant role in causing inflation

FestN4 reviews: An escape, a transformation, a broken heart and a quest

FestN4 reviews: "The Evolution of a Broken Heart," "The Light Bringer," "The Seekers and the Song," "Then, Eve" and "Your Mom's in My Top 8."

Deadline looming to apply for hurricane disaster loan relief

The deadline for Florida residents and businesses impacted by recent hurricanes to apply for federal disaster loans is Tuesday.

Civilian police oversight in Florida crumbles after 2024 law kicks in

At least 15 civilian review boards across Florida, which review investigations of potential law enforcement misconduct after they're completed, have dissolved or temporarily ceased operations after a new law targeting the panels took effect.