Biden administration budget request includes nearly $25 billion for NASA President Joe Biden submitted on Friday a $1.5 trillion budget request that includes $24.7 billion for NASA for 2022. Orlando Sentinel · Apr 12, 2021
Despite its prize collection of cars, entertainment center in Orlando still needs some work, owners say ORLANDO, Fla. — Miami-based developer Michael Dezer and his partner, second-generation Argentinian arcade mogul Sebastian Mochkovsky, say they are confident in the prospects for Dezerland, a 450,000-square-foot entertainment center inside a twice-failed mall at the north end of Orlando’s International Drive. Orlando Sentinel · Apr 12, 2021
Disney World’s face-covering rule gets photo exception ORLANDO, Fla. — Walt Disney World is changing one of its COVID-19-related policies, and we’ll be able to see folks smiling when it kicks in. As of this month, face coverings will be allowed to be removed while photographs are being taken — but with very specific restrictions. Orlando Sentinel · Apr 12, 2021
Classic theme park attractions and their staying power ORLANDO, Fla. — A recent trip aboard E.T. Adventure at Universal Studios and the changes coming to Jungle Cruise at Magic Kingdom got me thinking about rides that have been there since Day One of their respective theme parks. What gives them such longevity? Orlando Sentinel · Apr 12, 2021
Magic drop 5th straight as Bucks run away for victory ORLANDO, Fla. — The Milwaukee Bucks ended their losing streak and kept the Orlando Magic’s going. Orlando Sentinel · Apr 12, 2021
Who is Jason Pirozzolo? Politically connected Florida surgeon reportedly tied to Gaetz probe ORLANDO, Fla. — Jason Pirozzolo, a politically-connected Orlando hand surgeon who used to serve on the board of the agency that oversees Orlando International Airport, was named in a Wednesday night report by CBS News as a figure in the sex trafficking investigation targeting U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz and former… Orlando Sentinel · Apr 10, 2021
Matt Gaetz speaks at pro-Trump women’s group event in Florida: 'I’m not going anywhere' DORAL, Fla. — U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, embroiled in scandal after it was reported recently that he had been targeted by federal sex trafficking investigation, continued to dismiss the accusations as “smears” and said he’s “not going anywhere” Friday, during an event with a conservative women’s group in Doral. Orlando Sentinel · Apr 10, 2021
Magic lack offensive punch in 111-106 loss to Pacers ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Magic made a late surge but came up short in a 111-106 loss Friday night to the Indiana Pacers in front of a crowd of 3,777 at Amway Center. Orlando Sentinel · Apr 10, 2021
Not guilty plea entered for former Florida tax collector Joel Greenberg in brief arraignment on latest charges ORLANDO, Fla. — Although federal prosecutors and Joel Greenberg’s attorney said Thursday that they are working on a plea agreement, the former Seminole County tax collector pleaded not guilty Friday morning to the latest charges against him. Orlando Sentinel · Apr 9, 2021
Florida man gets jail term for cyberstalking attack victim, family A Florida man is heading to federal prison after cyberstalking the victim of an attack and her family. Orlando Sentinel · Apr 9, 2021
Former Florida tax collector Joel Greenberg is expected to strike plea deal with prosecutors, attorneys say ORLANDO, Fla. — Joel Greenberg, the former Seminole County tax collector and associate of U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, is expected to plead guilty to criminal charges by the middle of next month, his attorney and prosecutors with the U.S. attorney’s office confirmed during a court hearing Thursday. Orlando Sentinel · Apr 8, 2021
Joel Greenberg paid $7,500 in legal fees to Florida state lawmaker while serving as Seminole County tax collector ORLANDO, Fla. — Joel Greenberg, the former Seminole County tax collector at the center of a sprawling criminal investigation into everything from stalking to wire fraud to sex trafficking, used taxpayer money to pay $7,500 in legal fees to Florida state Rep. Anthony Sabatini, records show. Orlando Sentinel · Apr 8, 2021
Alleged Bahamas flight Matt Gaetz took with former Orlando airport board appointee is being investigated, report says ORLANDO, Fla. — Federal investigators are probing a trip to the Bahamas that U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz allegedly took with former Orlando International Airport board appointee Jason Pirozzolo as part of a probe into potential sex trafficking violations, CBS News reported Wednesday evening. Orlando Sentinel · Apr 8, 2021
SpaceX rocket successfully sends Starlink satellites sky high Another batch of 60 Starlink satellites were launched into the atmosphere Wednesday afternoon. Orlando Sentinel · Apr 8, 2021
Orlando Sentinel · Apr 8, 2021 Hot-shooting Wizards roll past Magic with 3-point barrage For a brief stretch in the first quarter Wednesday night, the Orlando Magic put together some solid defensive possessions that even gave the home team an early lead against the Washington Wizards.
Orlando Sentinel · Apr 8, 2021 NWSL, players enter formal process for collective bargaining The National Women’s Soccer League and the NWSL Players Association started formal negotiations for a collective bargaining agreement.
Orlando Sentinel · Apr 7, 2021 Editorial: DeSantis’ impulsive ban of ‘vaccination passports’ could have unintended consequences Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis really hates the idea of restaurants and theme parks making customers show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination before buying a meal or a ticket.
Orlando Sentinel · Apr 7, 2021 Carnival Cruise Line cancels June sailings, holds off vaccine stance The fallout from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s cruise line guidance has led to another cruise line canceling more voyages with Carnival Cruise Line taking June sailings off the board.
Orlando Sentinel · Apr 6, 2021 Ex-Florida tax collector Joel Greenberg claimed to have explosives during hourslong negotiation before his surrender, records say ORLANDO, Fla. — Former Seminole County tax collector Joel Greenberg claimed to have explosive devices and threatened to harm himself while negotiating his surrender with deputy sheriffs in early March, which delayed for hours his arrest for violating his bond conditions, newly released records state.
Orlando Sentinel · Apr 6, 2021 Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis threatens CBS with ‘consequences’ over ‘pay-for-play’ vaccine story on ’60 Minutes’ ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis threatened CBS with unspecified “consequences” over Sunday’s “60 Minutes” story about coronavirus vaccine favoritism, saying he was “going to bite back and hold (CBS) accountable.”
Orlando Sentinel · Apr 5, 2021 Ex-Florida lawmaker says Gaetz fought ‘revenge porn’ law while in Legislature: ‘He thought that any picture was his to use as he wanted’ ORLANDO, Fla. — While serving in the Florida Legislature, U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz opposed a bill meant to stop people from sharing sexually explicit images of their ex-lovers because Gaetz believed that recipients of those images had a right to share them, according to the sponsor of the legislation.
Orlando Sentinel · Apr 5, 2021 Southwest pilot exposed himself during flight to Florida, federal prosecutors say ORLANDO, Fla. — A Southwest pilot was recently charged with a federal crime for exposing himself in public while flying a plane from Philadelphia to Orlando, according to court documents.
Orlando Sentinel · Apr 5, 2021 Florida reports 3,480 new coronavirus cases and 36 more resident deaths ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida’s resident death toll from coronavirus rose to 33,710 with the addition of 36 more reported fatalities Monday while also adding 3,480 more positive COVID-19 cases to bring the total to 2,085,306.
Orlando Sentinel · Apr 5, 2021 Astronauts finish parking space maneuver with SpaceX Dragon capsule Because things are getting crowded on the International Space Station, the astronauts who flew up to the station on board the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule last November had to move their ride to a new parking spot.
Orlando Sentinel · Apr 5, 2021 We’ve got a beach for that: vacations in Florida ORLANDO, Fla. — With 1,350 miles of coastline, Florida certainly has a stretch of sandy shores suited for every beach passion, whether it’s hanging 10 on a surfboard, peering at underwater wonders while snorkeling, searching the low tide for the perfect seashell or enjoying a day of tranquil peace on…