Last Top Stories: Tropical Storm Erika's projected path shifts further into Florida's Gulf Coast

Tropical Storm Erika's projected path shifts further into Florida's Gulf Coast

Orlando Emergency Manager Manny Soto said city officials are holding numerous meetings today with various state and local agencies to talk about plans in case Erika makes it to Central Florida. He said for now, they're monitoring the storm closely and ... >> view original

Things to do in Orlando to whet your appetite

Forget the latest theme park attractions. How about a farm tour or cooking lesson on your next trip to Orlando? OK, maybe not, though Grande Lakes Orlando, home to the Ritz-Carlton and the JW Marriott, does both and JW Marriott Executive Chef Jadan ... >> view original

2 suspects arrested in murder of Orlando man

Orlando police have arrested two suspects in the shooting death of a man at the Landmark at Sienna Apartment complex Thursday evening. Just before 6 p.m. police were called to the complex located on Westgate Drive off Raleigh Street and found Darnell ... >> view original

Gator Caleb Brantley focused on helping bolster UF defensive line

With the much-anticipated debut of Jim McElwain as the new head coach of the University of Florida football, he has an upbeat message for Gator fans, on team picture day at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Sunday, August 10, 2015. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel). >> view original

Orlando Magic PG Elfrid Payton gives and gets at his old school, Gretna Middle

Gretna Middle School student Yail Fernandez greets Orlando Magic basketball player Elfrid Payton, right, during a visit to the school in Gretna on Friday, August 28, 2015. Payton, a Jefferson Parish Public School System graduate, brought school ... >> view original

Orlando City faces must-win game at home against Chicago Fire

The stark realities facing Orlando City, however, leave little room for debate. With just eight games remaining in the season, the Lions are tied in points with both New York City F.C. and the Montreal Impact, which holds four games in hand. With only ... >> view original

Witnesses dispute police account of bloody fight involving Orlando officer

But the Orlando Police Department strongly disputes that and has provided photos of the beaten officer to prove its case. According to police, the officer was attempting to make an arrest at Parramore Avenue and Ossie Street on Wednesday night. >> view original

Cat Cafe to open in Clermont at Cagan Crossings

(Somebody alert the alliteration authorities!) Based on the photo at right, plans are moving forward for the proposed Orlando Cat Café to open at the Cagan Crossings shopping center in Clermont, meaning crazy cat people all over Orlando are Google ... >> view original

I-Drive expansion to include bike paths, more hotel rooms

Peter Latham, an Orlando lawyer who represents Universal Orlando, said the massive ride would be a "visual intrusion" and much taller than the 200 feet maximum height ordinance that governs the park. Skyplex faces a county rezoning meeting next month. >> view original

Orlando lodging faceoff: Disney, Universal, Legoland

If Mickey Mouse, Lego Batman and Harry Potter got into a fight, who would win? Well, they're all battling it out. And it's a knock-down, drag-out slugfest, with your wallet as the referee. Figuratively speaking, we're talking about the Big Three in the ... >> view original