Immigration arrests surge in Central Florida. Could they max out Orange’s jail?

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 5/31 1:13A Ryan Gillespie

Pressure from the Trump administration to escalate immigration arrests has led to huge spike in the number of people detained by ICE in Central Florida and raised fears that the Orange County jail could eventually hit its capacity. The number of...

What are the storm names for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season?

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 5/31 1:00A Richard Tribou

There are 26 letters in the alphabet but only 21 are set aside each year for potential tropical storm and hurricane names in areas tracked by the National Hurricane Center. The names for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season are Andrea, Barry,...

Murdered priest alleged to have sexually abused boys (and maybe his killer)

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 5/30 6:32A Stephen Hudak, Silas Morgan

A New York man filed a lawsuit Friday against the Diocese of Orlando alleging he was molested by a priest while a student at a Catholic school in Brevard County — the same priest who was killed last year by his childhood friend. The lawsuit seeks...

Orlando artist joins others expressing Dali’s influence on walls of museum for surrealist

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 5/30 4:06A Sharon Kennedy Wynne

ST. PETERSBURG — With a swirl of bright teal paint for whiskers, the artist known as Palehorse (real name Christopher Parks) filled in the face of a neon-orange tiger as part of his mural homage to...

Maxwell: Love bugs are back. Hurricanes are coming. Hold on, Florida.

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 5/30 3:18A Scott Maxwell

On a drive back from South Florida last week, my wife and I encountered a storm — one composed of millions of goo-filled bugs partnered together in one final round of rumpy-pumpy before splatting all over her SUV. That’s right, love bug season is...

Friday is hot, humid and rainy across Central Florida

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 5/30 2:17A Garfield Hylton

Friday continues the trend of humidity and heat, accompanied by rain showers. Peak heat index values will reach 97-102 degrees this afternoon, according to NWS Melbourne. Temperatures hover in the high 80s to low 90s, with rain chances at 60%...

Morning Report: Central Florida’s top stories for Friday, May 30, 2025

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 5/30 1:15A Garfield Hylton

Here are Central Florida’s top stories for Friday, May 30, 2025. Get today’s weather forecast here . SUBSCRIBE NOW:  Get our free Morning Report email. Sign up here. Florida s Gulf Coast readies for hurricane season after 4 storms in 2 years A...

In wake of 2 Florida boat explosions, safety expert suggests simple sniff test

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 5/30 1:15A David Lyons

Of all of the fire prevention measures available to boaters, the most powerful is probably the olfactory systems of captain, crew and passengers. In the wake of two Fort Lauderdale area boat...

6 Central Florida restaurants shut down last week

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 5/30 12:00A Garfield Hylton

Six Central Florida restaurants shut down the week of May 18-24, according to data from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Orange Tropical Cabana at 1875 Central Florida Parkway in Orlando shut down on May 19....

Hurricane season 2025: Government changes to NOAA/NWS impact weather forecasting

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 5/30 12:00A Bryan Karrick

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) plays a crucial role in monitoring and forecasting severe weather and hurricanes. Established in 1970, this agency is within the U.S. Department of Commerce. NOAA offices such as the...

Science center: DC Super Heroes show off powers, potential

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 5/29 4:58A Dewayne Bevil

There are plenty of fires to put out – and lessons to learn – with “DC Super Heroes: Discover Your Superpowers,” a recently installed interactive exhibit at Orlando Science Center . Holy skill sets, Batman! The hands-on displays are designed to...

Thursday is hot and humid with more storms

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 5/29 2:33A Garfield Hylton

Thursday will be hot and humid, with a few afternoon and evening storms expected. Peak heat index values are expected to reach 100-105 degrees, according to NWS Melbourne. Showers and lightning storms will form along the coast and move to the...

Orlando postal worker gets 5+ years in prison for fentanyl conspiracy

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 5/29 2:31A Silas Morgan

A U.S. Postal Service worker in Orlando was sentenced to more than 5 years in prison Wednesday for distributing fentanyl disguised as pharmaceutical pills and using drug money to buy multiple sports cars. Orlando Rosa Rodriguez, 59, was given the...

Disney Springs expands art area with mural by Orlando’s Brett Tachi

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 5/29 2:00A Dewayne Bevil

Another panel of the Disney Springs Art Walk mural is complete, and it s work done by Brett Tachi , an artist born and raised in Orlando. I wanted to showcase a bit of our family history, Tachi said in a video released by Walt Disney World . Her...

Morning Report: Central Florida’s top stories for Thursday, May 29, 2025

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 5/29 12:59A Compiled by Orlando Sentinel Sta

Here are Central Florida’s top stories for Thursday, May 29, 2025. Get today’s weather forecast here . SUBSCRIBE NOW:   Get our free Morning Report email. Sign up here. Could Epic Universe spur a revitalized I-Drive north in Orlando? Maxwell:...