Skyler Swisher
@SkylerSwisher
Reporter for @OrlandoSentinel. Memphis born, Florida seasoned. Reader, writer and music lover. Tell me something interesting: [email protected].
'Uncharted waters': Florida House, Senate eye sweeping changes to hotel tax orlandosentinel.com/2025/04/24/unc…
"The state’s emergency rules gave DeSantis the power to commandeer an airport owned by Miami-Dade County and deploy more than a dozen contractors to erect a tent city that has so far cost taxpayers about $240 million, according to public records." orlandosentinel.com/2025/07/19/flo…
An Orlando Sentinel analysis shows 55% of ICE detainees in Lake, Osceola and Seminole County jails were arrested after traffic stops for common infractions like speeding, broken tail lights and expired tags. Less than 20% were charged with violent crimes. orlandosentinel.com/2025/07/20/orl…
Odd, unexplained payments raise more questions about Hope Florida orlandosentinel.com/2025/07/11/odd…
Former U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy declares candidacy for Orange County mayor orlandosentinel.com/2025/07/09/ste…
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Proposal to shift tourist revenue from advertising to public works dies orlandosentinel.com/2025/06/16/pla…
No one will EVER sound like this again. BRIAN WILSON is 1 of the greatest writers+composers+arrangers in music history. And if you don't love the Beach Boys, know that The Beatles acknowledge Pet Sounds as the greatest album of all time+an inspiration.
"While usually seen in his traditional green sheriff’s uniform, Lopez attended an online hearing from the Lake County jail Friday dressed like any other jail inmate: in an orange jumpsuit." orlandosentinel.com/2025/06/06/sus…
The Flex Loan, a new type of payday loan pioneered by Advance Financial in Tennessee, allows residents to borrow up to $4,000 at a 279.5% interest rate. It has burdened low-income borrowers while generating huge profits for lenders. propublica.org/article/flex-l…
The U.S. economy shrank by 0.3% in first quarter of 2025, the first drop in three years as Trump's trade wars disrupt businesses. apnews.com/article/econom…
"For decades, most Florida residents could turn on their taps and get a tiny amount of extra fluoride, a dose health experts say provides huge dental health benefits. But that will likely change soon." orlandosentinel.com/2025/04/29/flo…
Florida speaker Perez to appoint special committee on property tax reform orlandosentinel.com/2025/04/29/flo…
Orlando Major League Baseball bid backers revealed: lawyer John Morgan and dental magnate Rick Workman orlandosentinel.com/2025/04/29/orl…
SunRail extension to Orlando airport, theme parks moves ahead orlandosentinel.com/2025/04/29/sun…
Florida Senate Democratic leader Jason Pizzo drops party, switches to no-party affiliation orlandosentinel.com/2025/04/24/flo…
After two nonprofit chairs linked to a $10 million Hope Florida Foundation donation scandal failed to appear before Resp. Alex Andrade's committee today, he said he was suspending the investigation for now. But he believes he's seen enough to convince him fraud was committed.
BREAKING: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has revoked visas from 15 international students at UCF This comes as the Trump Administration cracks down on immigration and alleged antisemitism on college campuses. My latest for @OrlandoSentinel: orlandosentinel.com/2025/04/24/u-s…
UCF police, other university law enforcement departments sign ICE deals orlandosentinel.com/2025/04/11/flo…