American media are in awe as the U.K. pays homage to Queen Elizabeth’s historic 70-year reign. Whatever your thoughts about monarchy and its place in modern times, few Americans can sit on the sidelines unimpressed…
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Orlando Sentinel’s Central Florida 100: AGING WELL
95-year-old Richard Soller of Miramar, winner of the 200-meter finals at the National Senior Games, reflects the face of modern science in aging. Called senescence, it focuses on aging cells – cells that build up…
Orlando Sentinel’s Central Florida 100: BIG CHICKEN
Another chicken franchise is on the way in Florida. Well known NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal is opening some 45 franchises in South Florida in the next 12 to 18 months, adding to his…
Orlando Sentinel’s Central Florida 100: ELECTRIC VEHICLES
A spate of recent news bodes well for the electric vehicle industry. General Motors is building electric automobile manufacturing facilities in Ohio, Michigan and Tennessee. Ford is building in Kentucky and Tennessee. Toyota is building…
Orlando Sentinel’s Central Florida 100: RENTAL CRISIS
With regulatory hurdles in Central Florida taking over two years and construction itself adding another 18 months, the supply of new apartment rentals is well behind demand targeted by the Florida Apartment Association to be…
Orlando Sentinel’s Central Florida 100: ELECTION INTEGRITY
Gov. Ron DeSantis continues to double down on playing to his base as he begins the process of arresting and prosecuting 20 Florida felons – including three from Orange County – who allegedly voted illegally…
Orlando Sentinel’s Central Florida 100: SPACE COAST
What a difference a decade makes! Just 10 years ago, Lynda Weatherman, now president and CEO of the Economic Development Commission of Florida Space Coast, was in the midst of attempting to determine how best…
Orlando Sentinel’s Central Florida 100: PROGRESS
The reality of Central Florida continuing to grow and expand can be seen in the little and big things. With Opera Orlando left with only a handful of tickets remaining, and the Wekiva Parkway Bypass…
Orlando Sentinel’s Central Florida 100: GOP IMPLODING
Rep. Liz Cheney lost in Wyoming. Former Vice President Mike Pence and Gov. Ron DeSantis are on the prowl. And former President Donald Trump seeks revenge. Ahead of us is a modern day OK Corral…
Orlando Sentinel’s Central Florida 100: SPECIAL TAXES
State Sen. Randolph Bracy, who is running for U.S. Congress, is promoting a “special tax” discouraging the “buying, selling, and renting of properties.” The proposal to the Orange County Commission is designed to protect local…