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February 24, 2026

Conviction in child 'sextortion' scheme | OPD: Shooting suspect arrested | Another alleged Walmart shoplifter shot | Lake Eola home | Airport storm cancellations | State of the Union tonight 

Conviction in child 'sextortion' scheme | OPD: Shooting suspect arrested | Another alleged Walmart shoplifter shot | Lake Eola home | Airport storm cancellations | State of the Union tonight 
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Conviction in child 'sextortion' scheme | OPD: Shooting suspect arrested | Another alleged Walmart shoplifter shot | Lake Eola home | Airport storm cancellations | State of the Union tonight

Good morning. It's Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. The weather forecast calls for sunny skies with a high of 58 and a low of 33. Click here for more weather.

DOJ: Orlando man convicted of child 'sextortion' scheme with over 50 victims

The DOJ said the man convinced some child victims to perform sex acts on other children and animals.

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OPD: Suspect arrested in gang-related shooting outside Parramore restaurant

Police are still looking for more suspects following the Feb. 15 incident outside the Sister Soul Food restaurant on South Parramore Avenue.

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Another alleged Walmart shoplifter is shot after Orange deputy confronts man armed with knife, sheriff says

A man who allegedly made threats while trying to steal a shopping cart full of merchandise was shot by an Orange County deputy near a Walmart on East Colonial Drive.

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Historic home at Lake Eola won't be torn down, mayor says

Orlando has not yet decided what it might do with the century-old home that some hope will be turned into a restaurant like the iconic Tavern on the Green in New York City's Central Park.

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Cancellations pile up at Orlando, other Florida airports because of northeast storms

Winter storms in the northeastern United States have caused travel headaches in Florida with airports in Orlando, South Florida and Tampa ranking among the highest in the nation for canceled flights Monday.

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Trump's big speech will be delivered to a changed nation and a Congress he has sidelined

The country is at a crossroads, celebrating its 250th anniversary while experiencing some of the most significant changes to its politics, policies and general mood in many Americans' lifetimes.

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U.S. women's gold medal-winning team declines invitation from Trump to attend State of Union address

The team said it was "sincerely grateful for the invitation."

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Winter freezes hit Florida growers with $3.1 billion tab, state says

The freezes may be among "the most damaging" in Florida agriculture history, the state says.

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Domestic travel drives record Florida tourism in 2025

Florida attracted a record 143.3 million visitors last year, up 0.2% from 2024, Gov. Ron DeSantis' office has announced.

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Toast 150 years with 4 local beers, Orlando Sentinel-style

Journalism is thirsty work. So, to toast its milestone 150th birthday, the Orlando Sentinel has partnered with Ten10 Brewing for a fabulous, four-beer release.

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Orlando Sentinel 150: Monday Memory of Cypress Gardens' long, fabulous run

Many Floridians still have fond memories of the state's first theme park. "For years it was the place to be and be seen. Miss Floridas and Miss Americas made it one of the first stops on their victory tours. Elvis Presley visited," the Sentinel reported.

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