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Florida surgeon general proposes children skip COVID-19 tests

ORLANDO, Fla. — As omicron’s spread outpaces an overwhelming demand for COVID-19 tests, Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo has a solution that contradicts advice from myriad public health experts: test fewer people.

Orlando Sentinel · Jan 5, 2022

USF coach Jeff Scott receives 2-year contract extension

ORLANDO, Fla. — USF football coach Jeff Scott received a two-year contract extension that keeps him signed with the school through the 2026 season.

Orlando Sentinel · Jan 4, 2022

Magic’s Wendell Carter Jr. carried chip on his shoulder into Chicago, but wasn’t enough to get win against Bulls

The Orlando Magic’s 102-98 road loss to the Chicago Bulls wasn’t Wendell Carter Jr.’s first time playing the Bulls since they traded him to the Orlando Magic last March. Nor was it the first time he’s played in Chicago as a visitor since the trade.

Orlando Sentinel · Jan 4, 2022

Theme parks saw changes — big time — in 2021

Orlando’s theme parks had a big year even while coping with a global crisis or two. Attractions debuted, returned from hiatus, celebrated birthdays and shifted the ways we experience them. Here are some big moments of 2021.

Orlando Sentinel · Dec 30, 2021

Electronic Arts’ Orlando studio ‘wouldn’t be what it is today’ without John Madden, executive says

ORLANDO, Fla. — John Madden’s legacy following his death Tuesday reaches beyond the football field to the Orlando studio that makes the video game named after the Hall of Fame NFL coach and broadcaster.

Orlando Sentinel · Dec 30, 2021

New Year’s Eve streaming guide: How to watch the ball drop

Planning to ring in 2022 at home but don’t have cable service? Fear not, there are plenty of options to ring in the new year for cord-cutters looking to celebrate the end of 2021 by watching the big ball drop in New York City.

Orlando Sentinel · Dec 29, 2021

Teen's death in fall from cruise ship balcony is seen as suicide

ORLANDO, Florida — A 15-year-old passenger died Wednesday after falling from a balcony on an MSC Seashore cruise ship returning to Miami, according to news reports.

Orlando Sentinel · Dec 28, 2021

Florida Democrats, stung in 2020, are slipping even further behind GOP in 2022 vote

TALLAHASSEE — Many prominent Florida Democrats sought a reckoning after their losses in 2020. They wanted a change within the party structure and a rejuvenated party to take on Republicans in 2022.

Orlando Sentinel · Dec 28, 2021

G-Leaguer Hassani Gravett, an unexpected bright spot in Magic’s depleted offense

MIAMI — No offense, but this hasn’t been much of an offense.

Orlando Sentinel · Dec 27, 2021

Coaching turnover has Clemson entering Cheez-It Bowl matchup with familiar faces in new roles

After more than a decade of relative stability among the coaching staff at Clemson, the Tigers are experiencing an offseason of dramatic changes.

Orlando Sentinel · Dec 27, 2021