Tropical Storm Philippe could become hurricane as Tropical Storm Rina dwindles, NHC says

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 9/30 2:12A Richard Tribou

Tropical Storm Philippe has found its footing now expected to grow into the season s seventh hurricane while Tropical Storm Rina is expected to diminish in the coming days, according to the National...

Oviedo beats East River

WESH.com (Seminole County News) 9/29 5:38P

Oviedo took on East River this week.

5th suspect arrested in Orlando drive-by shooting that killed man, 6-year-old girl

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 9/29 2:45P Amanda Rabines

Another suspect was arrested Friday in connection to a drive-by shooting that killed a young girl and a teenaged man about a month ago in west Orlando’s Carver Shores neighborhood, Orlando Police reported. The Orlando Police Department said by...

Orange County approves $6.7 billion budget for fiscal year starting Oct. 1

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 9/29 11:37A Stephen Hudak

As Central Florida s population grows, so do the operating costs for Orange County government, which has budgeted $6.7 billion for fiscal year 2023-24, about 8.4% more than last year. The county s property tax rate remains the same for a 16th...

Group files federal lawsuit challenging Florida's controversial new bathroom law

Orlando Weekly 9/29 10:53A Dara Kam, News Service of Florid

A group of transgender and nonbinary people on Friday filed a federal lawsuit challenging a new Florida law requiring people to use public restrooms that align with their sex assigned at birth, asking...

Gov. DeSantis' attorneys ask federal judge to toss out Disney lawsuit

Orlando Weekly 9/29 10:25A Jim Saunders, News Service of Fl

Attorneys for Gov. Ron DeSantis and a revamped Central Florida special district asked a federal judge Thursday to dismiss a lawsuit alleging the state unconstitutionally retaliated against Walt Disney...

Orlando condo owners face hefty assessment to cover Hurricane Ian flood damages

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 9/29 8:17A Ryan Gillespie

One year after Hurricane Ian doused the Orlando region with historic rainfall, dozens of condo owners at the Dockside at Ventura are still not back home. Water flowed over a pond in the center of the...

This week’s streaming debuts amp up the fear factor with ‘Appendage,’ ‘Nightmare,’ ‘Nowhere’ and...

Orlando Weekly 9/29 8:05A Steve Schneider

(NOTE: All release dates remain subject to change while the strikes continue. But at least now we know Drew Barrymore has wallpaper on her ceiling.) Premieres Wednesday:

Changed by storm: Hurricane Ian left water-logged lives in Central Florida

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 9/29 7:21A Martin E. Comas, Stephen Hudak

One year after Hurricane Ian drowned homes and businesses, displacing residents, some are still living in disarray and disrepair while waiting for government aid and insurance companies to help them...

Gatorland alligator missing half its jaw named ‘Jawlene’ to honor Dolly Parton

Orlando Weekly 9/29 6:14A Chloe Greenberg

A young alligator missing the upper half its jaw recently found a home and a path to recovery at Orlando's Gatorland. Now, she has a name to match her new-found fame. On Thursday, Gatorland officially...

A year after Ian, renters like those flooded at Good Samaritan village have little protection

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 9/29 6:01A Natalia Jaramillo

Carmen lost everything in the flooding of her home at Good Samaritan Society s Kissimmee Village retirement community one year ago during Hurricane Ian. Today, she is barely able to afford her rent at...

Florida’s population boom drives bigger hurricane losses, despite tougher building codes

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 9/29 6:00A Alex Harris

Florida leads the nation in strict building codes, and the decades of hard work have paid off in the increasing number of homes and buildings that survive each time a hurricane slashes the state....

Florida's hurricane recovery could be delayed by looming shutdown, says White House

Orlando Weekly 9/29 2:53A News Service of Florida

Disaster-recovery projects in Florida and other states could be affected by the looming federal-government shutdown, the White House said Thursday. A news release from the White House said Florida...

Friday continues trend for high coverage of storms and showers

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 9/29 1:06A Garfield Hylton

Friday continues the trend for numerous storms and showers, mainly in the afternoon. Rain chances are 70 percent, according to NWS Melbourne. There is a moderate risk of rip current for Central Florida beaches in addition to a small craft...

Tropical Storm Philippe slows as Tropical Storm Rina comes up right behind

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 9/29 12:20A Richard Tribou

Tropical Storm Philippe and Tropical Storm Rina are within about 500 miles of one another as their paths and intensities in the next few days remain puzzling to the National Hurricane Center. As of 5...