40 years ago, the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster changed Central Floridians’ lives

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 1/25 12:00A Richard Tribou

Their eyes were watching. Some knew something was wrong. Others were slow to realize. Soon everyone came to grief. Forty years ago Space Shuttle Challenger climbed into the clear amid blue skies over...

Protestor arrested for assault during anti-ICE rally in Orlando

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 1/24 4:33A Elainie Barraza

A protestor was arrested by the Orange County Sheriff s Office on Friday during a rally against mass deportation in Orlando on Friday, OCSO said. The arrest happened as demonstrators gathered outside...

Police chief calls for calm after a man is shot and killed during Minneapolis immigration crackdown

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 1/24 4:24A Associated Press

By JACK BROOK MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Federal immigration officers shot and killed a man Saturday in Minneapolis, drawing hundreds of protesters in a city already shaken by another fatal shooting weeks earlier. The details surrounding the shooting weren...

Petition urges Orlando to protect Lake Eola swans as city says it’s ‘reevaluating’ program

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 1/24 12:00A Ryan Gillespie

Andrew Marshall has ruffled some feathers in his volunteer role caring for Lake Eola s swans. Now, following the deaths of dozens of those swans over the past month, he s demanding more be done to...

20 years after disappearance, Jennifer Kesse’s family still hopes for answers

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 1/24 12:00A Silas Morgan

When Jennifer Kesse disappeared in 2006, her father spoke to reporters in Orlando and from national TV stations, hoping the 24-year-old would hear his message and stay strong until help arrived. Just...

Plant Doctor: Have some patience with impatiens during the cooler months

Orlando Sentinel (Osceola County News) 1/23 11:00P Tom MacCubbin

Question: I have an outdoor hanging basket of impatiens. Most of the flower petals have fallen off, but the remaining leaves and stems seem healthy. Will it eventually produce more flowers? Answer: Winter is not the best time for impatiens but...

Mecum Kissimmee collector car auction breaks record with $441 million in sales

Orlando Sentinel (Osceola County News) 1/23 11:00P Patrick Connolly

Mecum Auctions broke records with this year s massive Kissimmee event , declaring it the most successful auction in collector car history. Behind this claim is a staggering $441 million in overall...

2-year program prepares Central Florida arts groups to face the future

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 1/23 10:00P Matthew J. Palm

A two-year project involving more than 20 organizations and designed to shape the future of Central Florida s cultural scene drew to a close Friday, even as leaders warned that the real work is just...

What to know about the deal to keep TikTok in US

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 1/23 6:39A Associated Press

Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — TikTok has at last finalized a deal to keep the popular video sharing platform operating in the U.S. after years of uncertainty, but questions remain about whether users’ experience will change and whether the...

What weather apps sometimes miss about dangerous winter storm conditions

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 1/23 5:04A Associated Press

By SETH BORENSTEIN and TAMMY WEBBER Smartphone weather apps that summarize their forecasts with eye-popping numbers and bright icons may be handy during mild weather, but meteorologists say it’s better to listen to human expertise during...

In the case of the Federal Reserve, Supreme Court appears to carve out a murky exception

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 1/23 4:46A Associated Press

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER, AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court for the past year has repeatedly allowed President Donald Trump to fire heads of independent agencies , but it appears to be drawing a line with the Federal Reserve....

Americans split on using AI for personal finances

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 1/23 3:00A Nerdwallet

By Kurt Woock, NerdWallet The investing information provided on this page is for educational purposes only. NerdWallet, Inc. does not offer advisory or brokerage services, nor does it recommend or advise investors to buy or sell particular...

Wall Street drifts as Intel tumbles and gold’s price rises to another record

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 1/23 2:53A Associated Press

By STAN CHOE, AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market drifted through mixed trading Friday, as a zigzag week punctuated by  loud threats  and  pullbacks  finished with a quiet and tentative close. The S&P 500 was basically flat...

Economic leaders at Davos say global growth is resilient despite Trump disruption

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 1/23 1:02A Associated Press

By DAVID McHUGH and JAMEY KEATEN, Associated Press DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — Leading global economic policymakers at the World Economic Forum in Davos urged countries and businesses to filter out the turmoil from a week of clashes with the Trump...

Warmer temperatures on the weekend before the cold returns next week

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 1/23 12:24A Garfield Hylton

A warm weekend is ahead before the cold returns next week. Friday s forecast starts with patchy fog before 8 a.m. that will clear up for an otherwise sunny day with highs at 81 degrees, according to NWS Melbourne. There is a high risk of...