Baby sitter charged after 6-year-old fatally shoots herself, Sanford police said
A 6-year-old girl accidentally shot and killed herself Tuesday night after finding a loaded pistol, marking the second time in about a week that a child in Sanford has found and fired an unsecured...
View ArticleU.S. official: Debris found in Mozambique from same type of plane as MH370
Debris that washed up in Mozambique has been tentatively identified as a part from the same type of aircraft as the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, a U.S. official said Wednesday. Photos of the...
View ArticleMichael Phelps returns to swim in Orlando for first time in 12 years
The last time that Michael Phelps competed in Orlando, he had yet to capture any of his record 22 Olympic medals. He was a golden boy in waiting, so to speak. "Two thousand and four, nationals, I just...
View ArticleNASA's Scott Kelly embraces fresh, frigid air back on Earth after year in space
Ah, there's nothing like a blast of fresh, frigid air to welcome you back to the planet after nearly a year cooped up in space.That's the word from astronaut Scott Kelly, NASA's space-endurance champ...
View Article'I threw my life away,' accused Daytona Beach shooter said
An argument lead one man to shoot another in the chest in Daytona Beach Tuesday evening, police said. Jarrod Swinton, 25, was shot on the 200 block of Garden Street at about 6:30 p.m., police said. A...
View ArticleOrlando police awards cop for buying dinner for lost elderly couple
Orlando police Cpl. Gregory Barber knew something was wrong shortly after he stopped an elderly couple driving the wrong way through a toll plaza. After stopping the South Florida couple in their 80s...
View ArticleSheriff: Man taking selfies with gun fatally shoots himself in face
A 43-year-old man has died after authorities say he accidentally shot himself in the face while taking selfies. The Skagit Valley Herald reports the man and his girlfriend were photographing...
View ArticleUCF wins approval for downtown Orlando campus
UCF’s plan to build a campus in downtown Orlando won a key approval Wednesday, a decision hailed as historic for the school and city. School and local leaders then turned almost immediately to the...
View ArticleOrlando Sentinel editor Avido Khahaifa adds publisher role
Orlando Sentinel Media Group editor Avido Khahaifa took on the added role of publisher Wednesday as part of a reorganization that affected top management at nine of Tribune Publishing’s regional media...
View ArticleFarewell, thanks to Orlando and its growing soccer community
When I left home to join the Orlando Sentinel in October 2012, there were some family and friends who didn't understand the move. "UCF?" they asked. "What is that?" I told them it was a chance to tell...
View Article'Stand your ground' hearing for Maitland businessman brings more witnesses
Police officers who testified in court on Wednesday backed prosecutors' theory that a Maitland businessman who killed a houseguest may have done so while under the influence of alcohol and...
View ArticleDear Donald, here's what you need to know about Central Florida
Dear Donald Trump, Welcome to Central Florida. When you arrive on the campus of UCF for your rally on Saturday, I encourage you take a good look around. As a part-time Florida resident and full-time...
View ArticleMagic beat short-handed Bulls 102-89
When Orlando Magic players gathered in their locker room at halftime as they held a 60-50 lead over the Chicago Bulls, they challenged each other to close the game strong. The Magic accomplished that...
View Article$291 million Powerball jackpot ticket sold in Florida Keys
A $291.4 million Powerball jackpot ticket was sold Wednesday at a convenience store in the Florida Keys, and the sole winner has yet to come forward."It was a single, quick-pick ticket, from what the...
View ArticleSports Authority set to close 3 Orlando area stores in bankruptcy
Sports Authority plans to close three metro Orlando stores and four more in the greater Central Florida area as part of the chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization it filed for Wednesday. Stores in...
View ArticleGov. Scott will not endorse a candidate in the Florida presidential primary
Gov. Rick Scott announced Thursday he will not endorse a candidate in advance of the March 15 Florida Republican presidential primary. After days of speculation, including several reports he was on...
View ArticleRubio went from stud to dud in just one week
Marco Rubio accomplished something remarkable this week: He managed to go from stud to dud in just six days.Last week, Florida's affable and truant senator was the toast of the political world. Jeb...
View ArticleOrange County tourist tax collection up 3 percent in year-over-year metrics
January was another month of high tourist development tax collection for Orange County. County Comptroller Martha Haynie announced that the resort tax collection for the month was 3 percent higher...
View ArticleUnion: School employees are afraid to speak up
Orange County school employees are often afraid to speak or post on social media sites about public education matters, leaders for the teachers union said Thursday during a press conference at the...
View ArticleTheme-park hotels' expansion driven by strong results
With occupancy skyrocketing and major expansions underway, theme parks want to provide visitors more places to stay. The latest to jump into the game is SeaWorld Entertainment, which has announced a...
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