Tampa General strengthens hurricane defenses with AquaFence upgrades
article TAMPA, Fla. – With hurricane season underway, Tampa General Hospital is reinforcing its defenses against flooding and…
2026 Voters Guide: Julio Rocha for Orange County Commission District 8 – Orlando Sentinel
Campaign website: votejuliorocha.com Candidate Q&A: This candidate did not respond to our request to fill out this voter guide.…
The Crowbar hosting ‘goodbye’ concert tonight before closing
YBOR CITY, Fla. — Tonight marks the end of an era for a piece of Tampa’s live music scene.…
2026 Voters Guide: Mary Downey for Osceola County Commission District 4 – Orlando Sentinel
Mary Downey (Democrat) Age: 44 Residence: Kissimmee Political background: First-time candidacy Local board/agency background: Leadership Osceola and Leadership…
2026 Voters Guide: Beryl Thompson-McClary for Orange County Commission District 7 – Orlando Sentinel
Campaign website: berylthompsonmcclary.com Candidate Q&A: The questions below are based on voter questions and expressed priorities. Each of the…
Florida hurricanes: Where you live — and how — matters
Hurricane vulnerability in Florida isn’t just about landfall — it’s built into the landscape. From high-rises facing extreme…
2026 Voters Guide: Mike Crabb for Orange County Commission District 2 – Orlando Sentinel
Campaign website: ilikemikecrabb.com Candidate Q&A: The questions below are based on voter questions and expressed priorities. Each of the…
St. Petersburg’s 30-year Duke Energy agreement expires Friday: What it means for customers
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – One of St. Petersburg’s longest-running agreements is set to expire Friday, but residents shouldn’t…
Central Florida Voter Guide: August primary races and candidates – Orlando Sentinel
The August 18 primary election will let voters decide which party candidates will get to move onto the…
2026 Voters Guide: Chris Messina for Orange County Mayor – Orlando Sentinel
Chris Messina is running for Orange County Mayor. This is a non-partisan race; all parties may vote. Here…
Cyclospora outbreak spreads across Central Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. — A parasitic infection continues to spread across Central Florida, with health officials reporting a growing…
JEA spokesperson says it’s “absurd” to connect CEO’s leave to investigations
Jacksonville, Fla. — JEA is pushing back on Jacksonville’s former City Council president after he suggested JEA CEO…