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Florida jobless rate fell in July, ticked up in Orlando metro

The news release said the Orlando area gained 45,300 jobs over the past 12 months. That was the highest 12-month number of jobs created for any metro area in the state. State reports show that construction, tourism and professional services are among ... >> view original

Sebastian Giovinco tweet provides bulletin-board material for Orlando City SC

ORLANDO – As if they don't already have enough motivation for their third game with Toronto FC this season, Orlando City SC now have some serious bulletin-board material thanks to Sebastian Giovinco. The Lions have already fallen, hard, to the Reds ... >> view original

Police: Father intentionally set fire to Orlando home with child inside

The fire, reported just after 5 a.m. Thursday, was intentionally set by Robert Merritt, 49, authorities said. They said it stemmed from a custody battle he was having with th3e child's mother. The Orlando Police Department said officers were dispatched ... >> view original

Forecasters: Hurricane Danny downgraded to Category 2 storm

On Friday night, the National Hurricane Center downgraded Danny to a Category 2 with 110 mph winds. Forecasters say Danny reached its peak of 115 mph, making it a category 3 storm earlier Friday before it started softening. Danny is expected to weaken ... >> view original

The NBA's all-time starting five: Orlando Magic

He may have acted a duplicitous goof during his final season with Orlando, but his have-it-both-ways exit from Florida doesn't take away from all Howard accomplished in eight seasons with the team. Dwight made six All-Star teams with the Magic, he ... >> view original

Owner arrested after dog dies from being left in hot car, Orlando police say

A dog has died after being left in a hot car, and the dog's owner has been arrested on animal cruelty charges, Orlando police say. Jose Thomas, 28, has been charged with cruelty to animals, a misdemeanor, after leaving her dog, Lily, alone inside of a ... >> view original

UFC on FOX 17 in Orlando gets Nate Marquardt vs. CB Dollaway, Samman-McCrory

UFC officials announced the new matchups today following an initial report from the Orlando Sentinel. UFC on FOX 17 takes place Dec. 19 at Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. In the main event, lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos puts his title on the line ... >> view original

Adrian Winter comfortable with new team Orlando City SC, but knows "hard work ...

Even though it sounds like a Florida cliché, Adrian Winter knew enough about the city from a prototypical pilgrimage to its many theme parks several years ago to know he would jump at a chance to play soccer here. So when the Lions came calling, he ... >> view original

Homecoming king with Down syndrome dies

Bubba Hunter and Semone Adkins were crowned homecoming King and Queen at West Orange High School on Friday, October 11, 2013. Bubba works the audience after the win. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) (Stephen M. Dowell / Orlando Sentinel). >> view original

Local activists to protest at Orlando Planned Parenthood

A group of Orlando-area activists plan to rally Saturday in front of a Planned Parenthood clinic in protest of recent videos, which show Planned Parenthood employees in other states negotiating the sale of fetal tissue. lRelated Rally to defund Planned ... >> view original