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UCF's season ends | Maxwell's quiz | Chuck Norris dies at 86 | Florida surf pools | Homeland Security funding bill fails | OS 150: March Madness

Good morning. It's Saturday, March 21, 2026. The weather forecast calls for sunny skies with a high of 79 and a low of 50. Click here for more weather.

No more March Madness as UCF's season comes to an end in NCAA Tourney

UCF fell behind by as many as 14 points and was never able to rally against UCLA as the Knights' season comes to a close.

Maxwell: Muppets, Madness, fraud and failure. A Florida news roundup

How well do you know Florida news? A pop quiz on recent headlines involving federal fraud, Disney's new coaster rebranding and Sunshine State teams that made it to March Madness.

Chuck Norris, martial arts master and actor whose toughness became internet lore, dies at 86

Iconic action star and martial arts grandmaster Chuck Norris, known for 'Walker, Texas Ranger,' died at 86 in what family described as a "sudden passing."

Move to further deregulate Florida surf pools sinks

The change would have exempted smaller parks, including surf pools built on quarter-acre lots, from state regulations, if local governments had rules governing water facilities.

Bill to fund Homeland Security fails again as concern grows about airport lines

New York Sen. Chuck Schumer said he would offer an alternative measure Saturday.

Orlando Sentinel 150: Friday Flashback to March Madness in Orlando

The city has played host to the NCAA men's basketball tournament seven times, starting in 1993.

Iran threatens tourism sites and U.S. sends more Marines to Middle East as Trump hints at wind-down

Following news of the deployments, President Donald Trump said later Friday on social media that his administration was considering "winding down" military operations in the region. The mixed messages came after another climb in oil prices plunged the U.S. stock market

After windy delay, NASA rolls Artemis II rocket back to launch pad

After waiting out windy delays that sent pieces of plywood flying, NASA began what could be the last roll to the launch pad before the Artemis II mission.

FSU kicker suspended after arrest in Fort Lauderdale during Spring Break

Florida State University kicker Conor McAneney was arrested at a Fort Lauderdale beach bar during Spring Break, police say. The school has suspended him from team activities.

New Orlando Museum of Art exhibit journeys through time and space

Dennis Scholl's artwork on view at Orlando Museum of Art is inspired by NASA and space, but also serves as a voyage through memories.

A Central Florida ghost town comes to life at historical event this weekend

The 12th East Lake County Heritage Festival lands at 14,000-acre Rock Springs Run State Reserve on Saturday and Sunday, highlighting the town of Ethel while celebrating America's 250th birthday.