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LGBTQ events still on tap for June | UCF drops 3rd in loss to WVU | Review: Comic 'POTUS' hits close to home | Hamlin chases historic 4th win at 500

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Party on: Orlando’s LGBTQ gatherings still on tap for June

Other LGBTQ events are still planned for June in Orlando, with thousands of guests, even as GayDays Inc. plans paused.

UCF can't withstand second-half surge by West Virginia, drops third straight

The Knights surrendered a 14-point second-half lead to the Mountaineers, losing their third straight game and damaging their postseason hopes.

As feds eye a potential Orlando ICE facility, records show detainees might stay for 7 days

The new ICE plan, detailing proposals for 34 facilities, was released by New Hampshire's governor.

Where Magic stand at NBA All-Star break and what's next \| Analysis

Scoring is up for the Magic this season, but Orlando's defensive prowess has taken a step back. Here's where the team stands at the NBA All-Star break and what's next.

Funny but flawed, comic 'POTUS' hits close to home \| Review

The Annie Russell Theatre presents "POTUS," a farce about the women trying to keep a crude and incompetent president in office.

Dale Earnhardt Sr.'s legacy looms large 25 years after Daytona 500 tragedy

Dale Earnhardt Sr.'s death in the Daytona 500 25 years ago still resonates with drivers and fans, while shaping today's NASCAR driver safety.

Denny Hamlin chases historic 4th Daytona 500 win on the heels of heartbreak

After losing his father and a title shot, Denny Hamlin returns to Daytona seeking a fourth 500 win amid grief and renewed determination.

Christy Martin boxing benefit fights domestic violence

Boxer nearly killed by husband in abusive marriage presents night to support other survivors.

Plant Doctor: Helpful advice for those whose gardens suffered during recent freeze

MacCubbin gives gardening advice for Central Florida on assessing damage from recent freeze, mulch from ornamental grasses, palms and azaleas

Orlando Sentinel Foodie Awards: Voting round now open!

The nomination round is over and the finalists in 50 categories have been decided. Now, it's time to vote to determine the Readers Picks in the 2026 Orlando Sentinel Foodie Awards!