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SunRail strikes and kills pedestrian in downtown Orlando, FHP says
![A SunRail train struck and killed a pedestrian in downtown Orlando on Tuesday afternoon, according to an initial investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol. A SunRail train struck and killed a pedestrian in downtown Orlando on Tuesday afternoon, according to an initial investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol.](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/orl-os-thumb-sunrail-os00941895243-20190427.jpg?w=620)
A SunRail train struck and killed a pedestrian in downtown Orlando on Tuesday afternoon, according to an initial investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol.
![With 22 million residents and 138 million yearly tourist visits, the Sunshine State is poised to emerge as the "largest legal cannabis market in the world" with $6 billion in annual sales, Trulieve CEO Kim Rivers wrote in an SEC filing. With 22 million residents and 138 million yearly tourist visits, the Sunshine State is poised to emerge as the "largest legal cannabis market in the world" with $6 billion in annual sales, Trulieve CEO Kim Rivers wrote in an SEC filing.](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/BP7ANVLRI5GV7JMTBW2PMMIFEU.jpg?w=300)
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After 17 years, Ethos Vegan Kitchen closes its doors
![Gov. DeSantis has now backed away from the development effort. Gov. DeSantis has now backed away from the development effort.](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/TNS-OPED-FLA-DESANTIS-PARKS-EDITORIAL-3-FL.jpg?w=281)
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Whistleblower who warned of Florida park plan fired by state
![The jury's Tuesday report follows the officer-involved killing of a suicidal woman last year. The jury's Tuesday report follows the officer-involved killing of a suicidal woman last year.](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Rachael-Ellis-confrontation.jpg?w=300)
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Grand jury: Orlando police need help responding to mental crises
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![By COLLEEN LONG WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden are co-headlining a campaign event Monday in the marquee battleground state of Pennsylvania as Harris balances presenting herself as “a new way forward” while remaining intensely loyal to Biden and the policies he has pushed. The pair will attend Pittsburgh’s Labor […] By COLLEEN LONG WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden are co-headlining a campaign event Monday in the marquee battleground state of Pennsylvania as Harris balances presenting herself as “a new way forward” while remaining intensely loyal to Biden and the policies he has pushed. The pair will attend Pittsburgh’s Labor […]](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Election_2024_Harris_58589.jpg?w=524)
Harris opposes US Steel’s sale to a Japanese firm during joint Pennsylvania event with Biden
By COLLEEN LONG WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden are co-headlining a campaign event Monday in the marquee battleground state of Pennsylvania as Harris balances presenting herself as “a new way forward” while remaining intensely...
Local News
![Florida's Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association is pending considerably more than it brings in, and could run into financial trouble without an infusion of new cash. Florida's Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association is pending considerably more than it brings in, and could run into financial trouble without an infusion of new cash.](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/20240903-AMX-US-NEWS-RISING-COSTS-CARE-COULD-STRAIN-1-MI-1.jpg?w=620)
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Rising costs of care could strain funding for Florida program for brain-damaged kids
Florida's Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association is pending considerably more than it brings in, and could run into financial trouble without an infusion of new cash.
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Orlando Fringe reveals new 3-person leadership structure
Entertainment
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Disney: New villains show in, ‘Lightning McQueen’ out at Hollywood Studios
Disney evildoers will move into the space now occupied by 'Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy' attraction
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Pictures: Inside the Democratic National Convention Day 2
Sports
![Despite a slow start, UCF quarterback KJ Jefferson completed 7 of 14 passes for 164 yards and 2 touchdowns in the Knights' 57-3 win over New Hampshire last week. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel) Despite a slow start, UCF quarterback KJ Jefferson completed 7 of 14 passes for 164 yards and 2 touchdowns in the Knights' 57-3 win over New Hampshire last week. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/TOS-L-ucf-football-0829-13.jpg?w=375)
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Should UCF be concerned about slow start in passing game? | Analysis
While the Knights struggled to get started through the air early against New Hampshire, they...
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3 things learned after FSU’s 2nd consecutive loss to open season
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Opinion
![As November’s general election approaches, most experts expect the barrage of fakery to get worse in quantity, and better in quality. That puts the burden on voters to be their own fact-checkers. As November’s general election approaches, most experts expect the barrage of fakery to get worse in quantity, and better in quality. That puts the burden on voters to be their own fact-checkers.](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/trumpswift.jpg?w=464)
Editorial: Taylor Swift for Trump? In this campaign season, defend yourself from fake news
As November’s general election approaches, most experts expect the barrage of fakery to get worse...
Business
![Social media users are misrepresenting a years-old video of Vice President Kamala Harris to falsely claim that the Democratic presidential nominee has threatened to censor both X and Musk. Social media users are misrepresenting a years-old video of Vice President Kamala Harris to falsely claim that the Democratic presidential nominee has threatened to censor both X and Musk.](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/AP24247009928772.jpg?w=524)
FACT FOCUS: Posts falsely claim video shows Harris promising to censor X and owner Elon Musk
Social media users are misrepresenting a years-old video of Vice President Kamala Harris to falsely...
Health
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New funding coming to Florida to help keep women alive in childbirth
Florida has a high rate of women dying from childbirth complications (also known as maternal...
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![Jonathan Eichenholz was 3 years old when he was diagnosed with autism. His parents nicknamed him “Houdini” because of his propensity to escape from home, school and even his car seat while in traffic. One afternoon when he was 5, Jonathan, who was fascinated with water, slipped out of the family’s Orange County home and into a neighbor’s yard. The neighbor spotted the boy floating face down in his pool, let out a “bone chilling scream” and pulled Jonathan out, said Jason Eichenholz, the boy’s father. Eichenholz raced over and found his son unconscious on the pool deck with ashen […] Jonathan Eichenholz was 3 years old when he was diagnosed with autism. His parents nicknamed him “Houdini” because of his propensity to escape from home, school and even his car seat while in traffic. One afternoon when he was 5, Jonathan, who was fascinated with water, slipped out of the family’s Orange County home and into a neighbor’s yard. The neighbor spotted the boy floating face down in his pool, let out a “bone chilling scream” and pulled Jonathan out, said Jason Eichenholz, the boy’s father. Eichenholz raced over and found his son unconscious on the pool deck with ashen […]](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/TOS-L-Autism-Drowning-0822-5_202058430.jpg?w=525)
Autism drowning deaths prompt push for children’s specialized swim lessons
Jonathan Eichenholz was 3 years old when he was diagnosed with autism. His parents nicknamed...
Politics
![The ruling leaves Trump’s case in state court, where he is scheduled to be sentenced Sept. 18. The ruling leaves Trump’s case in state court, where he is scheduled to be sentenced Sept. 18.](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/AP24219533329125.jpg?w=543)
Federal judge rejects Donald Trump’s request to intervene in wake of hush money conviction
The ruling leaves Trump’s case in state court, where he is scheduled to be sentenced...
Tourismus
![From Amelia Island on the northeast tip of Florida to Alligator Reef in the Keys. From the pink sands of Eleuthera in the Bahamas to the slopes of Mount Scenery on the Dutch island of Saba in the Lesser Antilles. The May 2024 issue of our Explore Florida & the Caribbean takes you places – by land, sea and air. The new issue that will appear in digital format on Sunday, May 5, features stories on Florida’s lighthouses, cruise-line dining, a return to ultra-luxe Little Palm Island in the Keys, a camping trip to Peanut Island in Palm Beach County, a […] From Amelia Island on the northeast tip of Florida to Alligator Reef in the Keys. From the pink sands of Eleuthera in the Bahamas to the slopes of Mount Scenery on the Dutch island of Saba in the Lesser Antilles. The May 2024 issue of our Explore Florida & the Caribbean takes you places – by land, sea and air. The new issue that will appear in digital format on Sunday, May 5, features stories on Florida’s lighthouses, cruise-line dining, a return to ultra-luxe Little Palm Island in the Keys, a camping trip to Peanut Island in Palm Beach County, a […]](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Explore-Florida-cover-May-2024.jpg?w=620)
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New issue of ‘Explore Florida & the Caribbean’ is going places
From Amelia Island on the northeast tip of Florida to Alligator Reef in the Keys....
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Why Disneyland needs mediocre attractions, too
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