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Latest Articles

Windermere Prep’s 3A title game loss leaves Orlando area without a boys champion

LAKELAND — Windermere Prep’s offense sputtered in the FHSAA 3A state title game Saturday, a 51-27 loss to Miami Riviera Prep, leaving the Orlando area without a boys basketball champion for the first time in eight years.

By Nathaniel Marrero
4th March 2023 • Orlando Sentinel

Oak Ridge comes up just short vs. Winter Haven in 7A boys basketball semifinal

With 10.9 seconds left in the game, the Oak Ridge Pioneers’ defense was one stop away from forcing overtime.

By Nathaniel Marrero
3rd March 2023 • Orlando Sentinel

Miami Columbus routs Colonial in 7A boys basketball semifinal

Colonial’s Cinderella run through the Class 7A playoffs came to a screeching halt on Friday at RP Funding Center. The Grenadiers (24-7) provided little resistance against Miami Columbus (25-4), the defending champs in Class 7A, which blew the game open in the second quarter and won 71-28.

By Nathaniel Marrero
3rd March 2023 • Orlando Sentinel

Windermere Prep coach Brian Hoff meets mentor in FHSAA boys basketball semifinal

When Windermere Prep’s boys basketball head coach Brian Hoff takes the sideline on Wednesday for a 10 a.m. Class 3A state semifinal game at RP Funding Center in Lakeland, he’ll see a familiar face. Before becoming the head coach of the Lakers, Hoff cut his teeth as an assistant for …

By Nathaniel Marrero
28th February 2023 • Orlando Sentinel

One time only: Rays dominate Yankees in rare spring training game at Disney

For the first time since March 23, 2019, Major League Baseball is back at ESPN Wide World of Sports for spring training. At least, for a moment.

By Nathaniel Marrero
28th February 2023 • Orlando Sentinel

In Casselberry, plans to have ‘every resident in walking distance to a park’ underway

By Caroline Brauchler
1st December 2022 • Orlando Sentinel

Central Florida counties, state report low voter turnout

By Caroline Brauchler
8th November 2022 • Orlando Sentinel

Lake Mary candidates for mayor, city commission oppose longtime incumbents

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By Caroline Brauchler
1st November 2022 • Orlando Sentinel

Local restaurant gives back to Winter Park in aftermath of Hurricane Ian

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By Caroline Brauchler
13th October 2022 • Orlando Sentinel

Casselberry approves $70 million budget with funding for park improvements

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By Caroline Brauchler
26th September 2022 • Orlando Sentinel

Risky business: Orlando chef follows Smoke & Donuts dream

By Madeline Lane
27th July 2022 • Orlando Sentinel

National Culinary Arts Month: 4 culinary classes to get you cooking

By Madeline Lane
8th July 2022 • Orlando Sentinel

5 local favorites to savor a snack on National Gingersnap Day

By Madeline Lane
1st July 2022 • Orlando Sentinel

Serving up Pride: Orlando restaurants show support with colorful offerings

By Madeline Lane
22nd June 2022 • Orlando Sentinel

Father’s Day: Top gifts for Central Florida’s smoked meat-lovin’ dad

By Madeline Lane
15th June 2022 • Orlando Sentinel

Visual Fringe: Cocktail and Paint Class returns, in-person gallery remains open

By Madeline Lane
25th May 2022 • Orlando Sentinel

Kids Fringe returns with new international artists

By Madeline Lane
19th May 2022 • Orlando Sentinel

Fringe outdoor stage series opens with encore performance of ‘The Vagina Monologues’

By Madeline Lane
18th May 2022 • Orlando Sentinel

Art exhibit, benefit concert work to raise funds for Ukrainian artists

By Madeline Lane
13th May 2022 • Orlando Sentinel

[Video] UCF researchers studied partner cyber abuse during pandemic

By Daniela Vivas Labrador
3rd May 2022 • Orlando Sentinel

Latino / Hispanic organizations at UCF bet on the importance of diversity despite drop in attendance

Hispanic student enrollment at UCF continues to develop at the Hispanic Serving Institution.

By Grace Bartlett
29th April 2022 • Orlando Sentinel

[Video] Limbitless Solutions at UCF launches kids’ bionic arm research

By Daniela Vivas Labrador
12th April 2022 • Orlando Sentinel

UCF stresses ‘cyber hygiene’ as Russian invasion of Ukraine fuels concerns

By Daniela Vivas Labrador
5th April 2022 • Orlando Sentinel

[Video] UCF stresses ‘cyber hygiene’ as Russian invasion of Ukraine fuels concerns

By Daniela Vivas Labrador
4th April 2022 • Orlando Sentinel

Baseball Day at UCF encouraged Hispanic youth of Central Florida to “Play Ball”

The UCF Puerto Rico Research Hub partnered with UCF Athletics and Major League Baseball to host “Play Ball". Six sources 733 words

By Grace Bartlett
31st March 2022 • Orlando Sentinel

Lack of Latino lawyers motivates UCF student to push for change

The UCF United LatinX Law Association, ULLA, gives legal-oriented Hispanic students a place to find community on the UCF campus. Three sources 685 words

By Grace Bartlett
14th March 2022 • Orlando Sentinel

Destino Central Florida encourages Hispanic and Latino students in Central Florida to become God-driven le

Christian Hispanic and Latino students have found their familia at UCF through Destino Central Florida, a Christian organization. Four sources 604 words

By Grace Bartlett
14th March 2022 • Orlando Sentinel

[Video] UCF researching how to fly hypersonic in rain

By Daniela Vivas Labrador
1st March 2022 • Orlando Sentinel

Russian invasion leaves Ukrainians in Orlando in shock, fear

By Daniela Vivas Labrador
24th February 2022 • Orlando Sentinel

Four years ago in Parkland, my world came apart. Now I’m putting it back together. | Commentary

A web story published in the Orlando Sentinel about the fourth anniversary of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas shooting

By Isabella Benjumea
15th February 2022 • Orlando Sentinel