Osceola Sheriff Marcos Lopez’s arrest follows years of controversies

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 6/5 11:03A Silas Morgan

The shocking Thursday arrest of Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez on racketeering charges follows other controversies during his five-year tenure at the county s biggest law enforcement agency. In early 2022, Osceola deputies chased Jean...

UF trustee chair calls Ono rejection ‘deeply disappointing’

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 6/5 10:46A Steven Walker

The chairman of the University of Florida s trustees on Thursday called the decision to vote down the confirmation of Santa Ono as the university s next president  “deeply disappointing.” “Our board of trustees stands by the integrity of the...

Shakira’s Orlando concert draws complaints about noise levels

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 6/5 9:47A Patrick Connolly

This Shakira concert at Camping World Stadium sounds like she’s playing in my driveway, wrote WKMG-TV News 6 anchor Justin Warmoth on Facebook Wednesday night . I live three miles away and it’s...

7 West Palm Beach police officers arrested months after fatal pursuit in Boynton Beach

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 6/5 7:37A Shira Moolten

Seven West Palm Beach police officers are facing criminal charges after a high-speed chase in Boynton Beach last year that killed a mother and her daughter, the State Attorney s Office announced Thursday. The officers were arrested Wednesday...

Scattered lightning storms, above normal temperatures for Central Florida

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 6/5 1:39A Garfield Hylton

Seasonable temperatures are expected over east Central Florida with highs in the mid-80s to low-90s. Heat index values are between 96 and 101 degrees, according to the NWS in Melbourne. Scattered to numerous showers are forecast for the afternoon...

Fun Spot plans birthday sale on one-day tickets

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 6/5 1:07A Dewayne Bevil

Fun Spot again is celebrating its birthday Saturday with a one-day sale on one-day tickets that can be used on future dates. It s the attraction s 27th birthday, so it selling the one-day passes for $27.  A single-day pass normally sells for...

Morning Report: Central Florida’s top stories for Thursday, June 5, 2025

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 6/5 1:01A Compiled by Orlando Sentinel Sta

Here are Central Florida’s top stories for Thursday, June 5, 2025. Get today’s weather forecast here . SUBSCRIBE NOW : Get our free Morning Report email.  Sign up here . After Ono’s rejection, what’s next for the University of Florida? Maxwell:...

Last look: MuppetVision 3D at Disney World

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 6/5 12:06A Dewayne Bevil

It’s time to stop the music. It’s time to dim the lights. After a 34-year run at Walt Disney World , the curtain is dropping on MuppetVision 3D . The final day to see the presentation is Saturday, June 7. The attraction is being closed to make...

Florida faces alarming rise in student absences; see the data for your school

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 6/5 12:00A Steven Walker, Leslie Postal, Sc

Ivan Flores didn’t love school before the pandemic hit, but his views soured more when he did ninth grade online and off campus. “I was just at home doing nothing, waking up late, missing...

Appreciation: Russell Sultzbach helped get Orlando Ballet on its feet

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 6/4 11:00P Matthew J. Palm

Russell Sultzbach, one of the pioneers of Central Florida s dance scene, brought positive energy to whatever he did, recalled a former student. Orlando Balle t described him as an extraordinary...

Person bitten by river otter in Seminole County, FWC says

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 6/4 5:35A Richard Tribou

They may look cute and cuddly, but river otters can be dangerous. One person visiting Seminole County s Wekiva Island found that out last week when they were bit by one, according to report from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation...

Closing soon: Tom Sawyer Island in July, Rip Ride Rockit in August

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 6/4 4:13A Dewayne Bevil

Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando have revealed the final days of operation for a handful of attractions at Magic Kingdom and Universal Studios theme parks.  They ll all be unavailable by the...

Inspectors shut down 3 Central Florida restaurants last week

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 6/4 2:12A Garfield Hylton

Three Central Florida restaurants shut down the week of May 25-31, according to data from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Orange Robinson s Restaurant at 301 W. Main St. in Apopka shut down on May 28. Inspectors...

High rain chances and heavy rainfall continue throughout region

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 6/4 1:34A Garfield Hylton

More rain is forecast for Central Florida. Rain totals average between 1-2 across the region, according to NWS Melbourne. Storm chances are highest in the afternoon and evening, with lingering showers and fewer storms at night. East Central...

Morning Report: Central Florida’s top stories for Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 6/4 12:49A Garfield Hylton

Here are Central Florida’s top stories for Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Get today’s weather forecast here . SUBSCRIBE NOW:   Get our free Morning Report email.  Sign up here . Board votes against Santa Ono as UF president amid conservative protest...