Monday, September 30, 2019

Proposed text for Confederate statue & I-4 construction death

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Proposed text for Confederate statue: 'I was forced to come here...' | Commentary

Readers suggest text for Confederate statue to be brought to Lake County

One dead, one injured from falling beam during I-4 construction in Orlando, authorities say

The SGL Constructors employee killed was the fifth worker who died since construction began in 2015 on the $2-billion-plus overhaul of Central Florida's busiest road.

Three killed in DeLand plane crash, Volusia deputies say

A Cessna 421 crashed around 4 p.m. and caught fire in a wooded area off State Road 44 and Grand Avenue, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.

Hurricane Lorenzo so big it's sending dangerous waves to Florida

Hurricane Lorenzo is more than 2,500 miles away from Florida's East Coast, but the massive hurricane is still sending dangerous waves all the way across the Atlantic.

Fighting cancer, through the power of dance

"The Hope Movement," which will benefit local cancer programs, will be presented Oct. 4-5.

Adopt a Pet: Darcy from Pug Rescue of Florida

Adopt a Pet is a series that highlights adoptable animals in shelters and rescues throughout Central Florida. This week's pet: Darcy from Pug Rescue of Florida.

A Thanksgiving feast of compelling emotion in Rollins' 'The Humans' | Review

'The Humans': Review of "The Humans," at Rollins College, by Orlando Sentinel critic Matthew J. Palm

Celebrate Halloween with these dog-friendly events in Orlando

Celebrate Halloween leading up to Oct. 31 with your dogs at these Orlando area events.

Get a free lesson on plants at Leu Gardens

Leu Gardens offers a free class on how native plants interact with light on Tuesday, Oct. 1.

Orlando City eliminated from postseason after 1-1 draw at FC Cincinnati

Striker Benji Michel smashed home a goal to salvage a 1-1 draw on the road in Cincinnati, but Orlando City's playoff hopes came to an end Sunday night.

No. 10 Gators ready to take game to another level against No. 7 Auburn

The No. 10 Florida Gators will host No. 7 Auburn Saturday in the Swamp during the first meeting of top-10 unbeaten teams in Gainesville since 2012.