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SUBSCRIBER ONLY Orlando police, FHP ID pro-Palestine protesters arrested over the weekend Red Lobster lists at least 6 Orlando-area restaurants as ‘temporarily closed’ Winter Park power couple seeks student journalists to cover return trip to space A closer look at the 7 candidates to represent Orlando’s District 5 Latest Headlines SUBSCRIBER ONLY Pro wrestler Cash Wheeler’s aggravated-assault charge dismissed 2 hours ago Star witness Michael Cohen says Trump was intimately involved in all aspects of hush money scheme 4 hours ago SUBSCRIBER ONLY Disney auction: Vintage Space Mountain car goes for $43,500 13 hours ago Home insurance mistakes to avoid as we enter hurricane season 13 hours ago Questions and grief linger at the apartment door where a deputy killed a US airman 2 hours ago At Westminster dog show, a display of dogs and devotion 12 mins ago ‘Judge Judy’ Sheindlin sues for defamation over National Enquirer, InTouch Weekly stories 6 hours ago Sign up for email newsletters Sign Up ORLANDO WEATHER Most Popular Most Popular Red Lobster lists at least 6 Orlando-area restaurants as ‘temporarily closed’ Red Lobster lists at least 6 Orlando-area restaurants as ’temporarily closed’ Kissimmee may pay homeowners to renovate garages for the homeless Kissimmee may pay homeowners to renovate garages for the homeless Disney confirms opening day of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Disney confirms opening day of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure UCF, Rollins trustee snared in prostitution sting UCF, Rollins trustee snared in prostitution sting SpaceX knocks out Sunday night launch from the Cape SpaceX knocks out Sunday night launch from the Cape Gatorland at 75: It’s a family business that’s long in the tooth Gatorland at 75: It’s a family business that’s long in the tooth 2 arrested, others pepper-sprayed as rally calling for Gaza ceasefire draws 1,200 to downtown Orlando 2 arrested, others pepper-sprayed as rally calling for Gaza ceasefire draws 1,200 to downtown Orlando For speaking to the powerful on behalf of the powerless, Eric Gray is our Central Floridian of the Year For speaking to the powerful on behalf of the powerless, Eric Gray is our Central Floridian of the Year Disney: For more Tiana ride news, watch ‘American Idol’ tonight Disney: For more Tiana ride news, watch ’American Idol’ tonight Winter Park power couple seeks student journalists to cover return trip to space Winter Park power couple seeks student journalists to cover return trip to space Local News SUBSCRIBER ONLY Florida’s latest education laws have less impact this year Gov. Ron DeSantis last week quietly signed two bills touted for removing bureaucracy and red tape from public education. Kissimmee may pay homeowners to renovate garages for the homeless For speaking to the powerful on behalf of the powerless, Eric Gray is our Central Floridian of the Year SUBSCRIBER ONLY 2 arrested, others pepper-sprayed as rally calling for Gaza ceasefire draws 1,200 to downtown Orlando Things To Do Volusia County things to do, starting May 10 Volusia County things to do include the Volusia County Orchid Society’s Orchid Show May 11-12 at the Volusia County Fairgrounds in DeLand and a Family Fun Eco-Buggy tour May 11 in New Smyrna Beach. Search our listings of events, festivals, performances: Things to Do in Orlando, Central Florida Your Community in Brief: Lake County events and news, starting May 10 Seminole County things to do, starting May 10 Entertainment SUBSCRIBER ONLY Leu Gardens director has high hopes one year into her ‘dream job’ Jennifer D’Hollander has been at the helm of Leu Gardens leadership since she took over as director of the city-owned outdoor space a year ago. SUBSCRIBER ONLY Orlando Ballet’s longest-serving dancer hangs up her slippers Disney confirms opening day of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Gatorland at 75: It’s a family business that’s long in the tooth Photos Pictures: Gatorland celebrates 75 years Gatorland president and CEO Mark McHugh enthusiastically welcomes guests at the longtime wildlife park on S. Orange Blossom Trail in Orlando, Friday, May 3, 2024. The park —founded in 1949— is celebrating it’s 75th anniversary with a Gatorpalooza Fun Fest,... 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Bucs All-Pro Winfield Jr. agrees to 4-year, $84 million deal that makes him NFL’s highest-paid DB SUBSCRIBER ONLY 12 conference realignment lawsuit lessons for FSU, ACC and Clemson UCF basketball adds former LA Clippers assistant Carlos Dotson Opinion SUBSCRIBER ONLY Endorsement: In a strong field for Orlando Council District 5, Shan Rose stands out When seven candidates filed to run for the Orlando City Council seat vacated by the... SUBSCRIBER ONLY Maxwell: Florida environmental commission hasn’t met in 7 years. The state spends billions on cleanup. Letters: Authoritarian meat | Consent of the governed | Trump’s taxes Editorial: An active hurricane season looms. Get ready. Business Yes, you can balance homebuying and summer travel House hunting can be exhausting, especially in today’s competitive market. So if you need a... SUBSCRIBER ONLY Breakthrough therapies are saving lives. Can we afford them? 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