Mike Bianchi: UCF’s Malzahn after Cincinnati hands him worst career loss: ‘We will remember this day!’ Cincinnati coach Luke Fickell did it, and now it’s up to UCF’s Gus Malzahn to do it, too. Orlando Sentinel · Oct 17, 2021
Magic sign Wendell Carter Jr. to 4-year contract extension ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Magic showed Saturday how pleased they have been with the progress of center/forward Wendell Carter Jr., inking the fourth-year pro to a four-year contract that extends through the 2025-26 season. Orlando Sentinel · Oct 17, 2021
In loss to LSU, Gators find hope and possibly a new starting QB in Anthony Richardson The Anthony Richardson era was put on hold by injury in September, but born of necessity during Florida’s wild 49-42 loss at LSU on Saturday. Orlando Sentinel · Oct 16, 2021
UCF coach Gus Malzahn leaves immediately after loss to Cincinnait to tend to hospitalized daughter CINCINNATI — UCF head coach Gus Malzahn had to rush to the airport following the Knights’ 56-21 loss to Cincinnati on Saturday. Orlando Sentinel · Oct 16, 2021
Gators lose at LSU as comeback bid with backup QB Anthony Richardson falls short The Anthony Richardson era was put on hold by injury in September, but born of necessity during Florida’s wild 49-42 loss at LSU on Saturday. Orlando Sentinel · Oct 16, 2021
UCF runs into a brick wall in blowout loss to No. 3 Cincinnati CINCINNATI — Jerome Ford and No. 3 Cincinnati ran all over UCF at Nippert Stadium crushing the Knights 56-21 on Saturday. Orlando Sentinel · Oct 16, 2021
Lucy spacecraft lifts off to explore Trojan asteroids, ‘fossils’ of the solar system ORLANDO, Fla. — A NASA spacecraft named Lucy is on its way to a part of space that’s never been explored after being rocketed into the sky from Cape Canaveral before Saturday’s sunrise. Orlando Sentinel · Oct 16, 2021
Unvaccinated Floridians embrace COVID-19 antibody treatment but so do the vaccinated It isn’t just people who are unvaccinated using Florida’s 25 monoclonal antibody treatment clinics, according to Florida officials. Orlando Sentinel · Oct 16, 2021
‘Part science, part art, part luck’: NASA’s Lucy spacecraft set to launch Saturday to explore 7 Trojan asteroids Hoping to piece together the history of the solar system, NASA is set to embark on one of its most ambitious missions: Lucy, a 12-year journey to observe the primitive asteroids trapped in Jupiter’s path around the sun. Orlando Sentinel · Oct 15, 2021
Florida-LSU resume SEC’s best crossover rivalry, with both in dire need of momentum GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida-LSU game is personal for Zachary Carter, the son of a Baton Rouge native raised in Tampa and now a Gators’ defensive star. Orlando Sentinel · Oct 14, 2021
Mike Bianchi: Turning down FSU to stay at Kentucky was best career move Mark Stoops ever made Smart man, that Mark Stoops. Orlando Sentinel · Oct 14, 2021
Florida Gov. DeSantis vows lawsuit over federal vaccine mandate, hints at state ban on business mandates for workers TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday vowed to sue President Joe Biden’s administration over a mandate on businesses to vaccinate or test workers for COVID-19, but he also suggested the state might need to pass its own law to prevent businesses from imposing their own mandates. Orlando Sentinel · Oct 14, 2021
Dinosaur poop, drones and butlers are among unusual things insured in Florida ORLANDO, Florida — At more than 26 inches long and 20-plus pounds, Barnum is the world record holder for the largest recorded pieces of feces ever made by a carnivore, laid by a Tyrannosaurus rex as much as 70 million years ago. Orlando Sentinel · Oct 14, 2021
LSU coach Ed Orgeron under fire entering Gators’ visit to Tiger Stadium From his thick Cajun accent to his barrel-chested swagger and sideline bluster, LSU coach Ed Orgeron is one of a kind yet just like many others. Orlando Sentinel · Oct 14, 2021
Orlando Sentinel · Oct 13, 2021 Survey reveals 1 in 5 lie about mental health to their doctor If you lie to your doctor about your mental well-being, you’re not alone. According to a newly released survey from AdventHealth, 21% of adults said they dodge the truth when it comes to discussing anxiety, depression or suicidal thoughts with their physician.
Orlando Sentinel · Oct 13, 2021 Hurricane center monitoring low-pressure system in the Caribbean ORLANDO, Fla. — The National Hurricane Center is calling for rainy days over Caribbean communities Tuesday as it watches a low-pressure system with a small potential to become the next tropical depressions of the season.
Orlando Sentinel · Oct 13, 2021 Disney workers praise new $15 minimum wage: ‘I can do the things that I’ve always wanted to do’ Born and raised in Florida, 36-year-old Diego Henry Jr. grew up going to Walt Disney World. To him, working at the theme parks meant he could bring that same wonder he experienced there to others.
Orlando Sentinel · Oct 13, 2021 Mike Bianchi: NFL should have fired Jon Gruden months ago when emails were discovered First things first: Hopefully, Urban Meyer has sent Jon Gruden a nice fruit basket and a giant thank-you card for knocking Meyer off the front page and into a secondary spot within the coaches-acting-like-idiots subsection of the 24-hour news cycle.
Orlando Sentinel · Oct 12, 2021 Orlando water emergency ends with decline of COVID-19 hospitalizations ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando’s water emergency is over, city leaders said on Tuesday, citing a downturn in the summer’s soaring demand for liquid oxygen to treat COVID-19 patients.
Orlando Sentinel · Oct 12, 2021 Hurricane center monitoring 2 tropical waves stirring in the Caribbean The National Hurricane Center is calling for rainy days over Caribbean communities Tuesday morning as it watches two tropical waves with small potential to become the next tropical depressions of the season.
Orlando Sentinel · Oct 12, 2021 Hurricane center monitoring low-pressure system in the Caribbean ORLANDO, Fla. — The National Hurricane Center is calling for rainy days over Caribbean communities Tuesday as it watches a low-pressure system with a small potential to become the next tropical depressions of the season.
Orlando Sentinel · Oct 12, 2021 GOP-led redistricting battle in Florida could decide control of Congress TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The balance of power in Florida, and maybe even in Washington, lies in the hands of 160 state lawmakers who have already begun the process to redraw congressional and legislative boundaries.
Orlando Sentinel · Oct 12, 2021 Disney World’s Genie park planner will launch on Oct. 19. Here’s how it works ORLANDO, Fla. — Disney Genie, Walt Disney World’s new park planning service, will launch on Oct. 19, the company has revealed.
Orlando Sentinel · Oct 11, 2021 Markeith Loyd trial: Potential jurors grapple with prior feelings about high-profile case ORLANDO, Fla. — Potential jurors were interviewed Monday about their beliefs on the death penalty and insanity defense claims, as well as their media exposure to the case of Markeith Loyd, who is accused of the 2017 killing of Orlando police Lt. Debra Clayton.
Orlando Sentinel · Oct 11, 2021 Crist touts justice reform for Florida, picks up key endorsement ORLANDO, Fla. — U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist unveiled his criminal justice platform and picked up what he believes will be a key endorsement in the region in his bid for the governor’s mansion.