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Next tropical depression has a 90% chance of forming; Peter and Rose weaken

A southeastern disturbance has a 90% chance of becoming the next tropical depression, according to the National Hurricane Center’s 8 a.m. update.

Orlando Sentinel · Sep 22, 2021

Next tropical depression could form Wednesday afternoon; Peter and Rose weaken

The National Hurricane Center is expecting to see the 18th tropical depression of the year by as early as Wednesday afternoon, it said in the 2 p.m. EDT update.

Orlando Sentinel · Sep 22, 2021

Mike Bianchi: Delusional UCF fans need to realize it’s OK to lose a game

ORLANDO, Fla. — This column is not meant for all of you reasonable, logical and sensible UCF fans who root for the Knights to win, get disappointed when they lose, but understand that winning every game in college football is almost a mathematical impossibility.

Orlando Sentinel · Sep 22, 2021

Tropical Storm Peter forms in the Atlantic while Tropical Depression 17 strengthens

ORLANDO, Fla. — Tropical Storm Peter formed in the Atlantic early Sunday morning, becoming the 16th named storm of the season. Meanwhile, a tropical depression in the eastern Atlantic sees high odds of development.

Orlando Sentinel · Sep 19, 2021

Tropical Storm Rose forms hours after Tropical Storm Peter

ORLANDO, Fla. — Sunday was a day for tropical storm formation as the 2021 hurricane season saw its 16th and 17th named systems with Tropical Storm Peter and Tropical Storm Rose both swirling in the Atlantic.

Orlando Sentinel · Sep 19, 2021

SEC could tweak scheduling philosophy once Texas, Oklahoma arrive in 2025

A chorus of boos showered down from the sellout crowd at the Swamp as Alabama coach Nick Saban led his players onto the field before kickoff between the top-ranked Crimson Tide and host No. 11 Florida.

Orlando Sentinel · Sep 19, 2021

Mike Bianchi: Florida defeats Alabama in every way — except on the scoreboard

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Four years ago when Dan Mullen accepted the head-coaching job at the University of Florida, he talked about re-establishing the “Gator Standard” — a standard of winning SEC and national championships like the UF program did when Mullen was offensive coordinator under Urban Meyer.

Orlando Sentinel · Sep 19, 2021

4 civilians home safe after SpaceX mission Inspiration4 splashes down off Florida coast

ORLANDO, Fla. — A few dozen sunrises were enough for the crew of Inspiration4, which returned to Earth nearly three days after lifting off from Kennedy Space Center becoming the first all-civilian crew to launch into orbit.

Orlando Sentinel · Sep 18, 2021

Tropical Storm Odette moves away from the US; Peter likely to form while Nicholas fizzles

ORLANDO, Fla. — Tropical Storm Odette, which formed Friday evening off the mid-Atlantic coast, is forecast to bring strong winds to the northeast U.S. and Canada as a post-tropical cyclone later today, the National Hurricane Center said.

Orlando Sentinel · Sep 18, 2021

UCF quarterback Dillon Gabriel breaks collarbone in throwing arm in loss to Louisville

ORLANDO, Fla. — UCF quarterback Dillon Gabriel has a broken left collarbone, a person with knowledge of the situation had told the Orlando Sentinel on Saturday, and soon after he confirmed the diagnosis on social media.

Orlando Sentinel · Sep 18, 2021