John Kerry, the United States' top diplomat is expected in Havana today to raise the Stars and Stripes over the newly opened U.S. Embassy, making a symbolically charged victory lap for the Obama administration's new policy of engagement with Cuba. But some, including Florida Senator Marco Rubio are at odds with the plan to normalize relations with Cuba. [More] A strengthening El Niño could lower the risk to Florida from hurricanes and bring the region some drought relief but other regions of the country fear that the system could bring historic flooding to drought-stricken areas. [More] The county's Development Review Committee is scheduled to discuss the preliminary subdivision plan during its Aug. 19 meeting. [More] Metro Orlando's expressway authority set aside $2.2 million Thursday to look at extending State Road 408 deep into east Orange County – an area where thousands of new homes are on the drawing board. [More] It's that time of the year when Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell opens his mailbag and reads some of the not-so-favorable opinions of his readers. Some samples: He writes "gibberish" and is a "hack." [More] Victor Oladipo starred in the USA Basketball Showcase in Las Vegas [More] UCF coach George O'Leary wants the Knights' rivalry game with USF to be an annual Thanksgiving game. [More] The Miami Dolphins had to be encouraged by QB Ryan Tannehill, DT Ndamukong Suh and even their OL in Thursday's preaseason opener at Chicago. [More] Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s 'greatest boxer of all-time' self-imposed tag fits egomaniacal sport of professional boxing [More] Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm reviews "Heathers," at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. [More] Broadway stars, ballet dancers and more from Central Florida. [More] Educator Appreciation Days means free admission for teachers to Florida Ripley's outlets [More] Need a smartphone pick-me-up? Theme parks provide charge [More] "Walt Before Mickey" tells the story of how Walt Disney struggled and failed before finding success with Mickey Mouse. [More] More Can't Miss Headlines |
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