Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Wednesday, May 5 includes Orlando native named new co-host of ‘Zazza Mornings’ radio show, Charlie Crist announces third run for Florida governor, and Disney World’s Star Wars hotel opening delayed for 2022.

Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Tuesday, May 4 includes a Disney World performer’s Epcot show dream derailed when a brain injury upended her life, Governor Ron DeSantis said he was immediately suspending all local COVID-19 emergency orders, and Alejandra Juarez is returning to Central Florida 3 years after her traumatic deportation to Mexico.

Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Monday, May 3 includes the latest coronavirus numbers, Governor Ron DeSantis scores legislature session wins but court battles could loom, and a soft-opening review of Universal’s new VelociCoaster.

Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Friday, April 30th includes Universal theme park’s revenue increase, Florida delays law that would allow athletes to market themselves, and Disney Cruise Line reveal details of a new cruise ship.

Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Thursday, April 29th includes Universal Orlando releasing plans for an affordable housing project, bonuses to vaccinated Disney workers, and when Orange County could lift some of its mask mandates. .

Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Wednesday, April 28th includes the city of Maitland remaining in legal battle with other cities against Florida over gun regulations, lawmakers restore about half of former Orange-Osceola prosecutor Aramis Ayala’s death penalty budget, and Governor Ron DeSantis extended coronavirus state of emergency in Florida for another 60 days.

Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Tuesday, April 27th includes SpaceX Crew-1 Dragon slated to splash down off Florida on Wednesday, Puerto Rico government asks Florida festival attendants to quarantine and avoid travel to the island, and Florida will gain 1 seat in Congress after Trump’s census moves.

Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Monday, April 26th includes the latest coronavirus numbers, activists share stories of Central Florida locals killed by police following Chauvin guilty verdict, and Orlando Magic coach Steve Clifford tests positive for COVID-19.

Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Friday, April 23rd includes White Castle restaurant coming back to Orlando, Florida Supreme Court declaring a ballot initiative to legalize recreational marijuana misleading, and Florida public schools might soon require a moment of silence at the start of each day.

Your local news update from the Orlando Sentinel for Thursday, April 22nd includes No restaurants shut down in last week, Orange deputy still under review for shooting is back to work, and Seminole commissioners reject Dorworth’s latest River Cross proposal.