The Latest Breaking News from Orlando

More than half of Floridians oppose abortion bans. Will they push back at the polls?

ORLANDO, Fla. — For Wendy Vargas, the recent elimination of a constitutional right to abortion — and the banning of the procedure in many Republican-controlled states — is an affront to her values as both a woman and an American.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 7, 2022

West Lothian company to help create 'spectacular' balloon display in Orlando, Florida

The local balloon artists have been selected to work alongside a team of balloon artists in America

Daily Record · Jul 7, 2022

Mike Bianchi: UCF AD: Big 12 will be ‘aggressive’ in battle with Pac-12

ORLANDO, Fla. — Terry Mohajir doesn’t seem worried in the least about the most recent upheaval in college football and what it could mean for his athletic program as it gets ready to enter a new conference.

Orlando Sentinel · Jul 6, 2022

Florida man charged with taking R2-D2 from Disney World resort after posing as security guard

ORLANDO, Fla. — A Kissimmee man with a self-stated “pending application” for Walt Disney World Security is being accused of stealing and tampering with Disney resort property, including a Star Wars R2-D2 statue worth up to $10,000.

Orlando Sentinel · Jul 4, 2022

‘It’s a feast!’ Preparing whole fish for a stunning summer dish

ORLANDO, Fla. — A whole fish, says Wendy Lopez, is a showstopper.

Orlando Sentinel · Jul 4, 2022

Hurricane center no longer tracking Tropical Storm Colin

ORLANDO, Fla. — The National Hurricane Center is no longer tracking Tropical Storm Colin after the storm dissipated over eastern North Carolina early Sunday morning.

Orlando Sentinel · Jul 3, 2022

As ‘don’t say gay’ law takes effect in Florida, confusion reigns over classroom rules

ORLANDO, Fla. — The new Florida law dubbed “don’t say gay” by its critics kicked in Friday, banning instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in primary grades — and creating fears that all topics related to LGBTQ people are off limits in public schools.

Orlando Sentinel · Jul 3, 2022

ULA Atlas V launches from Cape Canaveral with missile warning satellite

ORLANDO, Fla. — The United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket successfully launched from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Friday evening while carrying a missile warning satellite among its payloads for the U.S. Space Force.

Orlando Sentinel · Jul 2, 2022

British mum taking part in US beauty pageant 'with a difference' to inspire other women

Anouska Black from Dollingstown, Northern Ireland, is hoping to represent all women when she competes in Royal International Miss Pageant in Orlando, Florida

Daily Mirror · Jul 2, 2022

‘Rather unexpected’ Tropical Storm Colin forms off South Carolina

ORLANDO, Fla. — Residents of the Carolinas work up to a surprise Saturday morning: Tropical Storm Colin had formed overnight.

Orlando Sentinel · Jul 2, 2022