| Good morning. It's Wednesday, May 11. Fewer people visited Walt Disney World from January to March compared with the year before as a new pricing strategy went into effect. Hundreds of people attended the Marijuana Business Conference and Expo. The event, geared toward entrepreneurs, investors, cultivators and dispensary operators, is a sign of the growing legitimacy of the drug. See photos of the Incredible Hulk Coaster through the years. Here's what else is happening in Central Florida. Have a great day. The spring Marijuana Business Conference and Expo in Central Florida attracted entrepreneurs, investors and growers and dispensary operators. [More] Fewer people visited Walt Disney World from January to March compared with the year before, and earnings per share for the Walt Disney Co. overall in its most recent quarter missed analysts' estimates. [More] For months, Democrats have been criticizing longtime Republican U.S. Rep. John Mica. There's just one problem: As of now, Mica has no Democratic opponent. And time is running out. [More] Wheelchair rugby, a high-impact, collision sport that will hold its semifinals and medal round Wednesday at Disney World, brings out the physical nature in wounded service members competing at the Invictus Games. [More] Readers sound off about conflicts at the St. Johns River Water Management District, secrets involving money at the Citrus Bowl ... and columnist Scott Maxwell's 'smirking' face. [More] When former Navy airman Brett Parks heard the cries for help, he instinctively acted as if he were on duty in a foreign land. "We're on 24-7," said Parks, here at Disney World competing in the Invictus Games. "I have a responsibility to do that. I feel like if we all took that mindset and stood up for the little guy, this world would be a much greater place." [More] Orland City coach Adrian Heath will be suspended for the Sporting Kansas City match Saturday. [More] What was supposed to be a simple guest analyst appearance by Dwight Howard on TNT's "Inside the NBA" Tuesday night turned into an intervention of sorts as Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith offered Howard career advice and Barkley peppered Howard with questions about his struggles with the Houston Rockets and with questions about Howard’s future. [More] Teresa Earnhardt drags family name through muddy waters opposing deal by step-son Kerry Earnhardt. [More] Advertisement West Orange is heading to the state tournament for the first time in program history after gutting out a wild win against Orange City University. [More] Opera Orlando's first full season will include a holiday favorite and two famous Dons. [More] Singer Darlene Love has stories to tell. Like about the time she was inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame or her time on the stage at the Oscars. Then there's her history with David Letterman and "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah." [More] We are reviving the Theme Park Ranger video series. Dewayne Bevil will be wrangling some unique content based out of Central Florida's theme parks and attractions, and putting it up on OrlandoSentinel.com. [More] The countdown clock for SeaWorld Orlando's Mako roller coaster hit one month today and the theme park marked the moment with a behind-the-scenes look at the thrill ride for members of the media. [More] Lauren Delgado's first meal out as a food reporter wasn't the awkward catastrophe she imagined. New to Orlando with no local friends yet, a boyfriend still back home and a job to do (her first restaurant review!), she "braved" it at Black Rooster Taqueria in Orlando. [More] | 
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