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Skip to content Sections xml:space="preserve"> Search xml:space="preserve"> subscribe e-paper Newsletters Obits Breaking News January 31, 2020 69°F Home page News Business Sports Opinion Things to Do Food Weather sections Sections News Business Sports Opinion Things to Do Food Weather Advertisement Advertisement Education Wyndham, ABC wine join other companies halting donations to scholarships that go to anti-LGBTQ schools Wyndam Destinations and ABC Wine Fine and Spirits announced this week they would not donate to Florida’s largest school voucher program again until it included safeguards to prevent discrimination against gay and transgender students. Several banks, an insurance firm and Rosen Hotels also have said they would not contribute to the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship program again unless they knew money would not go to private schools with anti-gay policies. By Leslie Postal and Annie Martin 13m Gay-friendly companies financially support anti-LGBTQ Florida private schools Opinion Fun never stopped during 41 years of telling stories, holding government officials accountable | Commentary Farewell after 40 years from columnist Lauren Ritchie. By Lauren Ritchie 12:37 PM Hal Boedeker: TV Guy signs off, says thanks Another consequence of buyouts: New assignments | Commentary Osceola County Gov. Ron DeSantis takes Nicole Montalvo case away from Aramis Ayala, assigns it to Ocala-based prosecutor Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is reassigning the case of slain St. Cloud mother Nicole Montalvo to Ocala-based State Attorney Brad King, amid a public dispute between Osceola County Sheriff Russ Gibson and Orange-Osceola State Attorney Aramis Ayala. By Cristóbal Reyes , Jeff Weiner and Monivette Cordeiro 1h National & World News Opera singer in Mar-a-Lago shooting was dancing on top of Jeep before police chase, officials say The driver who smashed a Jeep past security checkpoints at President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate, leading authorities to fire at her, is a 30-year-old woman who was acting erratically earlier at the Breakers resort, a sheriff said Friday. By Eileen Kelley and Lisa J. Huriash 3h PHOTOS With Michelin stars and multi-course meals, these are the hardest restaurant reservations to get in America For food fanatics and avid restaurant-goers, getting a highly sought-after reservation is like getting the golden ticket to the restaurant world. Sometimes the wait is a few weeks, a few months or even a year. At these restaurants, it’s not just a plate of food. It’s an experience, an art. Based on reviews, data from OpenTable, Michelin ratings and restaurant websites that noted a particularly long wait — or those that said don’t call at all — The Daily Meal rounded up the eateries with the most difficult reservations to get in America. (Rosie Siefert, The Daily Meal) By Rosie Siefert, The Daily Meal Jan 27, 2020 Consumer Reviews How to eat more plant-based meals There are a lot of good reasons to eat a plant-based diet: It's good for you, for the planet, and for your budget. Reducing your intake of meat and animal products by any amount can improve your health, and it will certainly help to reduce your carbon footprint. You might be considering adding one plant-based day per week, eating only meat-free meals before dinner time,... By Sarah Pitts 7:47 AM Mike Bianchi Kobe Bryant outworked everyone — even on vacation in Orlando | Commentary Orlando Magic players should honor Kobe Bryant with the ultimate tribute, working as hard as he did. By Mike Bianchi 48m Scott Maxwell Florida was 1 of only 7 states executing people last year. And boy, do we get it wrong. | Commentary Only 7 states in America executed people last year. Florida was one. And Florida gets it wrong. A lot. And can now go back to death sentences by split juries. By Scott Maxwell 3h Lake Sentinel Howey mayor, council member ask DeSantis to remove each other from office Feud between Howey-in-the-Hills mayor and council member has sent the town into turmoil. Now Mayor Martha MacFarlane and Town Council member Matt McGill are asking Gov. Ron DeSantis to remove each other from office. By Martin E. Comas 1h High School Boys Basketball News Mainland counts on Jordan Sears | 6A-4 basketball breakdown Mainland doesn't have the depth of its outstanding 2018-19 team but the Bucs are still favored to take the Class 6A, District 4 title thanks to the play of senior guard Jordan Sears. The league has teams from five different counties with Wekiva, South Lake, Ocala Forest,New Smyrna Beach and Winter Springs in the fold. By Buddy Collings 3h Lake Highland Prep shoots for state tourney berth | 4A-7 basketball breakdown Can Edgewater, Poinciana rally? | 6A-6 basketball breakdown Letters to the Editor Motivated students can achieve regardless of school quality | Letters All schools are not created equal, one letter-writer says, but students who have proper motivation and family support can still find success. MOST POPULAR STORIES See more MOST POPULAR STORIES articles Fun never stopped during 41 years of telling stories, holding government officials accountable | Commentary Sumidero gigante se abre en parque de casas móviles de Florida: informe Wyndham, ABC wine join other companies halting donations to scholarships that go to anti-LGBTQ schools Dan Mullen’s Gators are ready to win SEC, national titles | Commentary Advertisement Deals & Coupons Deals & Coupons PDQ restaurants offer BOGO Super Bowl chicken PDQ has buy-one-get-one-free chicken tender platters ahead of the Super Bowl. By Trevor Fraser 5:00 AM Check out more deals and freebies ORLANDO WEATHER Presented by Deals & Coupons Check your local forecast The Renningers Antiques Extravaganza in Mount Dora offers $1 off admission with online coupons. By Trevor Fraser Jan 17, 2020 National Sports Test your football knowledge with Big Game Trivia Ahead of the Kansas City Chiefs taking on the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Feb. 2, show off your football knowledge by playing Big Game Trivia. By TCA staff Jan 21, 2020 Events Things to do this weekend in Orlando and Central Florida There are so many things to do in Central Florida on any given weekend that it can be overwhelming. Here's a guide to help you decide what to do. This list is updated weekly with events and also contains everyday activities. Submit event information at orlandosentinel.com/submitevent. By Kathleen Christiansen Aug 15, 2019 Entertainment Pictures: 25th Universal Mardi Gras features new food, pirates This year's Universal Mardi Gras represents 25 years of the big event, one that will feature pirates, new bites and a tribute store, among other things. By Patrick Connolly Jan 30, 2020 Sports Pictures: Central Florida players who played in the Super Bowl Several players who went to Central Florida high schools and universities have made it to the Super Bowl. By Paola Pérez Jan 28, 2020 Foodie Awards: Nominate your favorite local restaurant Orange County Mug Shots Advertisement Mike Bianchi Dan Mullen’s Gators are ready to win SEC, national titles | Commentary The Gators are set up perfectly for a national title run in 2020, with Kyle Trask the top returning quarterback in the SEC leading the UF offense through a favorable schedule. By Mike Bianchi Jan 30, 2020 Super Bowl PHOTOS An up close look at Super Bowl rings over the years PHOTOS Odds to win 2020 Super Bowl MVP Does Totino’s make the best pizza rolls? We taste 6 brands to find the ultimate munchie PHOTOS The complete Puppy Bowl XVI starting lineup PHOTOS Who will score during Super Bowl 54? There are odds for that. Sports Dr. Phillips, UF alum Marcell Harris overcame injuries to realize Super Bowl dream San Francisco 49ers safety Marcell Harris, a Dr. Phillips alum who overcame two major injuries while playing for the Florida Gators, is trying to make the most of his trip to the Super Bowl. By Chris Hays Jan 30, 2020 Food The Kaiseki Chef’s Table experience at Epcot’s Takumi-Tei is Disney’s hottest ne...