The Latest Breaking News from Orlando

Orlando TV news journalist, 9-year-old girl killed in shootings near earlier homicide scene

ORLANDO, Fla. — An Orlando TV journalist and a child were shot and killed Wednesday evening near a crime scene where a woman was found shot to death earlier in the day, in a brutal spate of violence in Pine Hills that prompted widespread shock and grief.

Orlando Sentinel · Feb 23, 2023

Magic’s Paolo Banchero returned to Orlando ‘feeling motivated’ after All-Star weekend

ORLANDO, Fla. — The All-Star weekend couldn’t have come at a better time for Paolo Banchero.

Orlando Sentinel · Feb 23, 2023

Orlando TV news journalist, child killed as ‘multiple people’ shot near earlier homicide scene

ORLANDO, Fla. — An Orlando TV journalist and a child were shot and killed Wednesday evening while covering a crime scene where a woman was found shot to death earlier in the day, authorities said.

Orlando Sentinel · Feb 23, 2023

Christian Ziegler selected as new Florida GOP chair in Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida Republicans elected Christian Ziegler as their new party chair in Orlando Saturday.

Orlando Sentinel · Feb 18, 2023

Orlando FreeFall operator to pay $250,000 fine to state of Florida following death of 14-year-old on ride

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando Eagle Drop Slingshot, the company operating the drop tower at ICON Park where 14-year-old Tyre Sampson was killed, settled with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services by agreeing to close down the ride and pay a $250,000 fine, according to documents released Friday evening.

Orlando Sentinel · Feb 18, 2023

Photos: 2023 PFL Challenger Series 4 weigh-ins and faceoffs

Check out these photos from the 2023 PFL Challenger Series 4 ceremonial weigh-ins and fighter faceoffs in Orlando, Fla.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 17, 2023

Florida Department of Corrections overrules rejection of journalist’s memoir about her time in prison

ORLANDO, Fla. — A book that was banned from being circulated inside correctional facilities across Florida will soon be hitting the library shelves in state-run prisons.

Orlando Sentinel · Feb 16, 2023

Magic’s Jonathan Isaac ‘scratching the surface’ of his game since returning

ORLANDO, Fla. — After not playing basketball for nearly 2 1/2 years, Jonathan Isaac understands he must remain patient with himself.

Orlando Sentinel · Feb 16, 2023

US Rep. Matt Gaetz won’t face charges from Greenberg-related probe

ORLANDO, Fla. — The U.S. Department of Justice has decided against pursuing sex-trafficking charges against U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, his lawyers said Wednesday, following a lengthy investigation that emerged from the criminal case against former Seminole County tax collector Joel Greenberg.

Orlando Sentinel · Feb 15, 2023

Magic fall to Raptors but embracing play-in chase entering All-Star break

Listen closely to the Orlando Magic and the shift in their approach is noticeable compared to this time last year. Or even earlier this season.

Orlando Sentinel · Feb 15, 2023