Convention Center expansion doesn’t win task force support
A task force guiding the spending of Orange County’s lucrative tourist tax endorsed a slate of big-money ideas…
Enjoy meat-free dining at these South Florida vegetarian restaurants
Good news for vegetarians and vegans: While more restaurants are adding plant-based options to their menus, South Florida…
Bystander fatally shot after intervening in fight, Orange deputies say
A bystander was fatally shot Tuesday after attempting to intervene in a fight between a man and a…
Commentary: Now is the time to complete next phase of convention center – Orlando Sentinel
For decades, the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) has been one of Central Florida’s most powerful economic development…
Hurricane center ups odds to high on 1 Atlantic system while tracking 2 others – Orlando Sentinel
The National Hurricane Center on Monday continued to increase the odds a system in the Atlantic could develop…
Orlando could slap restrictions on e-bikes and e-scooters – Orlando Sentinel
Most e-bike and e-scooter riders just want a faster way to get to work and school. But as…
Will Broward County take Fire Rescue from Sheriff’s Office?
The Broward County Commission is questioning whether to wrest control of countywide fire-rescue services from the Broward Sheriff’s…
West Marine announces 80 layoffs in Fort Lauderdale
National boating products supplier West Marine has announced 80 forthcoming layoffs at a Fort Lauderdale support center as…
Florida House speaker stepping down for Brazil post
House Speaker Daniel Perez announced his formal resignation effective Aug. 21, as he prepares to be the U.S.…
Skeletal remains found near Disney World, deputies say
Skeletal remains were found off of International Drive near Walt Disney World over the weekend, according to the…
NSU Art Museum’s ‘Close to Home’ on display through October
Community is the central idea behind “Close to Home,” a group show on display at the NSU Art…
First day of school: Students return to smaller school districts
Many South Florida schools started the new year Monday with new ways to battle an old problem —…