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Former state Rep. Amesty in ‘active discussions’ to resolve criminal case
Amesty is accused of stealing COVID-19 relief money meant to help small businesses, a charge she denies.
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Man in police custody after armed kidnapping incident at Orange Walmart
Police say the victims, a mother and child, were later released unharmed.
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Daily Horoscope for April 16, 2025
Fortune favors the bold. Communicative Mercury enters bold Aries at 2:25 am EDT today, honing our self-expression to a sharp edge and invigorating our sense of independence. Being straightforward should be particularly useful as well. In addition, once the intuitive...
Sports
Cole Anthony’s magic touch delivers Magic to playoffs for 2nd year in a row
Although the guard averaged career lows of 9.4 points and 18.4 minutes per game, he scored 26 in 20 minutes Tuesday to blow out the Hawks.
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![The Lake Howell High School Navy Junior ROTC honor guard presents the colors during the dedication ceremony at the Casselberry Post Office honoring Colonel Joe Kittinger, Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Kittinger, who passed away in 2022, was a decorated veteran, former prisoner of war and a legendary Central Floridian known for his pioneering achievements in aviation and space history. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)]( "Casselberry post office dedicated to Col. Joe Kittinger")
Pictures: Joe Kittinger honored with naming of Casselberry Post Office
Scenes from the dedication ceremony naming the Casselberry Post Office after Joe Kittinger, Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Kittinger, who passed away in 2022, was a decorated veteran, former prisoner of war and a legendary Central Floridian known for his pioneering... -
![Orlando center Wendell Carter Jr. screams in celebration during the NBA Play-In Tournament game of Atlanta Hawks at Orlando Magic at the Kia Center in Orlando on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)]( "Orlando Magic vs Atlanta Hawks Play-In Game")
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![Florida Gators wide receiver Aidan Mizell, (11) scores a touchdown during the Orange and Blue spring football game in Gainesville, Fla., Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)]( "TOS-L-UF-spring-football-")
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![Florida players celebrate after winning the NCAA Basketball National Championship Game of Florida vs. Houston at the Alamodome in San Antonio on Monday, April 7, 2025. Florida won the game 65-63. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)]( "Florida Wins NCAA National Championship over Houston")
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![(Left to Right) Alijah Martin, waves, Walter Clayton Jr, holds the National Championship trophy, Will Richards, does the Gator Chop, and Cooper Josefsberg claps also as they are introduced to the thousands on hand to celebrate their NCAA Mens basketball National Champion at Flavet Field on the UF campus after returning to Gainesville, Fla., Tuesday, April 8, 2025. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)]( "TOS-L-Gators-return-0408-")
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![Helios Grand Hotel is a focal point that can be seen from Celestial Park within Universal Epic Universe in Orlando on April 5, 2025. The new 500-room Loews Hotel overlooks the new theme park and provides a dedicated entrance. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)]( "Helios Grand Hotel")
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![Tucker, the baby Masai giraffe born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on Feb. 13, makes his debut in the park’s Harambe Wildlife Reserve, as one of his aunts hovers nearby, Monday, April 7, 2025. Tucker is the first giraffe calf born at Walt Disney World since 2021. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)]( "Baby giraffe at Disney’s Animal Kingdom")
Entertainment
Easter weekend in Orlando 2025: Egg hunts and family-friendly events
During Easter weekend, Orlando-area churches, businesses and attractions plan to host families for Easter egg...
Opinion
Editorial: Fight negative voices against homeless shelter by raising your own
Local leaders need to hear from people who understand the challenges the city and county...
Business
China-founded e-commerce sites Temu and Shein say they’re raising prices due to tariffs
Both companies said they would be making “price adjustments” starting April 25.
National News
What happens next after judge warns of possible contempt prosecution over deportation flights order
The judge is giving the administration a chance to remedy the violation first.
Politics
DOGE wanted to assign staff to the nonprofit Vera Institute of Justice because it got federal funds
Nonprofit advocates say DOGE’s request threatens the basic freedoms of civil society.
Restaurants, Food & Drink
Amy Drew Thompson: One stop won’t be enough at One Stop Dumpling
For fans of dumplings — soup, seared and beyond — this spot in Orlando's Chinatown...
Health
Public health risks of urban wildfire smoke prompt push for more monitoring
The local Air Quality Index misses hundreds of harmful chemicals released in urban fires.
Travel
Come along for the rides in the new issue of ‘Explore Florida & the Caribbean’
The new issue of our award-winning Explore Florida & the Caribbean has something for every...
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Best cycling sunglasses
Choosing sunglasses can be challenging – To help you out, here is a list of...
Things To Do
Orange County things to do, starting April 18
Orange County things to do include a class about native Florida snakes April 19 at...
Education
Harvard stands to lose $2.2 billion in federal funding. Researchers fear science will suffer
The impact will be felt most immediately by researchers at the Ivy League school.
Space
Tatooine-like planet outside the solar system may orbit two failed stars, scientists say
Scientists know of over a dozen planets that orbit twin stars like the fictional “Star...