| It looks like Florida was shut out of the big Powerball jackpot. Lottery officials say one ticket matched the winning numbers in last night's $310.5 million Powerball jackpot drawing but the ticket was sold in Michigan. [More] Forecasters: 'Pleasant' weekend expected as Hurricane Joaquin moves past Florida [More] Two Orlando police officers, including a supervising officer, have lost their jobs after they did not help a man who was ignored despite screaming for help. The man, identified as Robert Liese, would later have to have a ruptured spleen removed during an emergency surgical procedure. [More] Dozens of elementary schools across Lake and Seminole counties participated in the first statewide event, called Dads Take Your Child to School Day, which is intended to nudge fathers to take active roles in their children's education. [More] Orlando's longest-running gay club is slated to be sold at a foreclosure auction the morning of Nov. 2, unless longtime owners, including Don Granatstein, immediately repay debts surmounting $13 million. [More]
Montreal star Didier Drogba may not play against Orlando City due to turf [More] UCF still has more Power 5 potential than Ole Miss and Mississippi State [More] Channing Frye of the Orlando Magic wants to have a bounce-back year after a nightmarish 2014-15 season [More] Coach Jim McElwain said Will Grier has earned the starting job against Ole Miss. Coming off a one-game suspension, Treon Harris would be used if needed as a change of pace. [More] Varsity Insider: I tried to feel sorry for Apopka offense, to no avail [More]
pairing capitalizes on German-inspired flavors for fall [More] Last Velvet Sessions of year to feature Soul Asylum [More] Central Florida chefs take the flavor of pumpkin to new heights on fall menus [More] Hip-hop artist MC Lars, who combines literature and pop-culture references into his music, will be part of a music show Oct. 3 at the BackBooth Bar & Venue in Orlando. [More] RiffTrax to rip apart Orlando-based film "Miami Connection" live in nearly 700 theaters. [More] | 
