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THE PADLOCK IN THE FRONT OF THE DOOR. SOME MORE BREAKING NEWS IN ORANGE COUNTY. THERE IS AN ALERT FOR THIS MISSING GIRL.

A multi-story ferry carrying 459 people, mostly high school students on an overnight trip to a tourist island, sank off South Korea's southern coast Wednesday, leaving nearly 300 people missing despite a frantic, hours-long rescue by ships and helicopters.

United States Attorney A. Lee Bentley, III announces the unsealing of an indictment against Vincent Hudson, a/k/a "Goldie," ; Patricia Poulson, a/k/a "Moet Diamonds," ; and Jessica McCrary, a/k/a "Amber Snow" .

"Even Clowns Have Seen Happier Days" is featured in Valencia College's show honoring student artists.

Plans to link South Florida to Orlando with speedy passenger-train service brought an initial burst of excitement from promoters in both regions.

After an Orlando City Council election last week left attorney Juan Lynum in a tight runoff against a grassroots political outsider, he is shifting his campaign to a more populist message.

When people think of Orlando, Fla., the first thing that comes to mind is theme parks, fun and plenty of sunshine.

Three new attractions in the tourist district of Orlando, including a giant wheel called the Orlando Eye, will debut in early 2015 in an area dubbed I-Drive 360.

If your vision of storytelling involves a sleepy child at bedtime, Orlando Story Club co-founder and film producer Robin Cowie is about to wake you up.

For more years than I have been at the Orlando Sentinel, the food section has published on Thursdays.

An offer of a drink and snacks was all it took to lure the 14-year-old Orlando girl into a man's car.

By the time the 2014 legislative session ends on May 2, the House and Senate will have looked at nearly 1,000 bills each.

The 13th and final challenge: getting people under the age of 40 to watch Jimmy Fallon after 2015.

After a makeover in 2011, Brian's Restaurant in Ivanhoe Village will expand into an adjacent space currently occupied by Nora's Wine & Cigars .

Rick Knabb, director of the National Hurricane Center, speaks about new color-coded maps that will help coastal residents understand the dangers of storm surge during the upcoming storm season at the 2014 National Hurricane Conference, Tuesday, April 15, 2014, in Orlando, Fla.

Over the years, I've had the privilege of observing many masters of magic, both world-famous and under-appreciated , but I've usually had to leave Central Florida to do so.

First Alert Weather Alert: Flood Warning expires at 8:00 PM on 4/15, issued at 10:03 PM Fort White, FL BOSTON -- Ceremony to remember the victims on the 1 year anniversary of the Boston Marathon Bombings.

The city of Orlando Municipal Planning Board gathered on April 15 to hear several proposals - including some that may bring apartments and more to a mall, townhomes near downtown and a shooting range to the southwest side of town.

Trayvon Martin, whose death drew national attention, will be a focus of the 2014-15 theatrical season from Beth Marshall Presents.

As Tuesday's income-tax deadline looms, experts have a word of caution for procrastinators: Filing your return at the last minute can be hazardous to your financial health.