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Since time immemorial, clans, empires, and nations have celebrated their ancestors and history through the construction of monuments and monuments. The same goes for America. We have more monuments, town names, schools, and roads named after our nation’s founding president, George Washington, and great leaders like Thomas Jefferson and later Abraham Lincoln than any other. That’s because Americans value history, the good, the bad, and the ugly. After all, it can’t be denied. It happened and we are all better off if we recognize the truth. History is the interpretive study of the human past, including human behavior, society, and…

Reporter Gainey recognized Aetna as Health Plan of the Year for the first time ever at its annual conference in Orlando, Florida. Press Ganey, a leading provider of experience measurement, data analytics, and AI-powered insights for health systems and plans, presented the award to Aetna President Steve Nelson. “Winning this award, especially in our first year, reflects the sustained performance and collaborative culture at Aetna’s core. We have succeeded by relentlessly focusing on our members and their experiences throughout their health care journey and building strong, trusted relationships with our partners,” Nelson said. “I am extremely proud of the dedication…

When most people think of United Way, they think of food pantries, public works assistance, and local community programs. And they are right. We do that work and we’re proud of it. But what many people don’t realize is how much United Way of Florida functions as an invisible infrastructure, working behind the scenes in ways that only an organization with more than 100 years of community roots can. This became evident during the 2024-25 hurricane season, when more than 50 of Florida’s 67 counties experienced the highest levels of impact from Hurricanes Helen, Milton, and Debbie. Many organizations arrived…

As you wander the halls of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Creative Studios, you might hear tap dancing in one studio, catch a glimpse of a swing number in another, or hear the sounds of Journey or the Eagles reverberating through the walls. This is just a taste of what happens every day in the company’s comprehensive rehearsal and production space, located in two Tampa warehouses spanning 110,000 square feet. The studio creates and manages every aspect of each show’s production, from costumes and cosmetics to shipping and laundry for all 35 ships in the Norwegian, Oceania and Regent Seven Seas…

Trump v. Slaughter tests whether unelected or elected officials run the federal government. A Supreme Court case in which a president fires a federal agency chief may sound like the Washington of baseball. But Trump v. Slaughter, now before the high court, raises a fundamental question: Who governs, the people’s elected officials, or an entrenched bureaucracy? At issue in the case is whether the president can remove the leadership of so-called independent agencies. This issue may seem narrow and uninteresting, but it is far from the case. In fact, this case touches on two fundamental constitutional issues. The question is…

Thanks to readers like you, the 2026 Orlando Sentinel Foodie Awards received tens of thousands of nominations and now the results have been tallied. The top three candidates have been decided. It’s up to readers to decide which takes the title in each of 50 categories, from burgers and wings to road-friendly. There are many other things that are delicious but don’t rhyme. 2026 is already an interesting year, with this year’s James Beard Foundation Awards bringing together local talent (Good Salt Restaurant Group chef and partner Wendy Lopez, Cedars chef Toni Ercoli and Lakeland’s Bone & Bread Bakehouse) ),…

Governor Ron DeSantis announced more than $8 million in funding through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund to support critical infrastructure projects related to workforce development and high-demand industries in the state. The awards include nearly $5 million to Palm Beach State University, $2.5 million to Melbourne Orlando International Airport and more than $900,000 to Broward College. State officials said the investment is aimed at strengthening talent pipelines and infrastructure in sectors such as aerospace and aviation, military and defense, cybersecurity and financial services. DeSantis said the communities of Brevard and Palm Beach counties play a critical role in leading…

panthers stats US Matthew Tkachuk: 0G, 2A, 2P, +2 +/-, 4S, 17:55 TOI latvia Uvis Balinski: 0G, 0A, 0P, +1 +/-, 2S, 24:13 TOI Sandys Vilmanis: 0G, 0A, 0P, -1 +/-, 1S, 15:40 TOI Germany 3, Denmark 1 NHL stars finished the job for Germany, with Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl (1G, 1A) and Ottawa Senators forward Tim Satzle (2G) leading the way against Denmark. In net, Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer stopped 28 of 29 shots in the win. Oskar Fisker Molgaard — great name, by the way — scored Denmark’s only goal. Group A standings Canada (1-0-0-0, 3P)…

A retired U.S. Army officer from Tampa has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for leaking classified national defense information, federal prosecutors announced. Kevin Charles Luke, 62, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge James Moody Jr. to 24 months in prison after pleading guilty on October 7, 2025, to a charge of unlawfully sharing confidential material. Prosecutors said Luke admitted to abusing his position of public trust in his plea deal. According to court records, Luke served on active duty and in the U.S. Army Reserve from 1981 until his retirement as a colonel in June 2018. After…

The US budget deficit is large, and forecasters expect it to increase further. The U.S. budget deficit under President Trump will remain at just under $2 trillion in fiscal year 2026, and is expected to rise by $24 trillion over the next decade, according to new data from the Congressional Budget Office. President Trump’s tax bill would support small businesses with expanded tax credits and write-offs, but the Republican bill would increase federal borrowing by about $5 trillion. While Congress isn’t listening to economists who say we need to cut spending, most Americans agree that something needs to be done.…