Ryan Gillespie

Ryan Gillespie covers the neighborhoods and governments of Orlando. He grew up in Jupiter and graduated from the University of Central Florida with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism. He was previously an intern for the Sentinel.

Two people are dead and at least six more hurt after a pair of downtown Orlando shootings during crowded Halloween celebrations early Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, with a 17-year-old suspect in custody, according to Orlando Police Chief Eric Smith. (Orlando Police Department)

VIDEO: Tally rises to 9 shot with 2 dead in downtown Orlando; 17-year-old suspect in custody

November 4, 2024 at 9:48 a.m.

Suspect Jaylen Edgar was tackled and handcuffed as he tried to leave with fleeing crowd

Timothy Shea wears a mesh mask while walking around at CPAC on Friday, Feb. 26, 2021. The Hyatt Regency that hosted event enforced a mask mandate, but some guests like Shea found loopholes. (Sam Thomas/Orlando Sentinel)

CPAC Orlando: Trump hints at running again in 2024 as a Republican, but only 68% of attendees agree

March 2, 2021 at 9:37 a.m.

Donald Trump strongly hinted to CPAC in Orlando on Sunday that he might run again for president in 2024 and confirmed he would remain a Republican instead of starting a...

CPAC Orlando: Trump fans can’t wait to hear what the ex-president has to say on Sunday

February 28, 2021 at 7:16 a.m.

Anticipation for Donald Trump's Sunday speech was palpable at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Orlando on Saturday, as speakers invoked the ex-president's name and policies in their remarks and...

In this March 12, 2020, file photo, a crowd is shown along Main Street USA in front of Cinderella Castle in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. As Walt Disney World prepares to allow some third-party shops and restaurants to open at its entertainment complex later this week, it's posting a warning.

Disney wants to reopen Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom July 11. SeaWorld aims for June 11. Masks and temperature checks required.

May 28, 2020 at 4:49 p.m.

Walt Disney World plans to reopen its four theme parks in two phases in July, while SeaWorld is moving ahead with plans to open its doors in just three weeks,...

C is for Citrus Tower: The Clermont landmark, built in 1955, is 22 stories high and offers picturesque views across eight counties.

Lake County — From A to Z

May 12, 2019 at 8:38 a.m.

Away from the hustle and bustle of Orlando's bustling tourism corridor, Lake County provides a slice of Americana and a slower pace for locals and tourists alike. But don't think...

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