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Florida seeks to head off challenges to law suspending local growth limits

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 12/16 4:05A Jim Saunders

TALLAHASSEE — With a judge slated to hear arguments this week, the state is trying to short-circuit constitutional challenges to a new law that blocks cities and counties from...

Oviedo Hanukkah celebration offers healing insight with Jewish traditions

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 12/16 3:02A Rich Pope

Rabbi Dubov, of Chabad of Oviedo–Winter Springs, at the forefront of a Hanukkah celebration held at Center Lake Park in Oviedo on Monday night, greeted and mingled with those in attendance. Young...

I got to help release a bald eagle back into the wild, and it was amazing

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 12/16 2:31A Roger Simmons

I was invited by the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey in Maitland to help release a rehabilitated bald eagle on Dec. 5. And it was an amazing experience. The female eagle, who was about 5 years old,...

Preschool expulsions target of counselors working in Orange daycares

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 12/16 2:00A Michael Cuglietta

When Dawn Orsaeo dropped her son Gabriel off at preschool, the boy would usually cry because he didn’t want his mother to leave. For much of the day, the three-year-old would remain upset, often...

Cool start will have pleasant and cloudy afternoon

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 12/16 1:46A Garfield Hylton

Tuesday starts cool, but pleasant weather will arrive during a cloudy afternoon. The day will be mostly dry, but a few sprinkles could move onshore, according to NWS...

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Top 10 Family-Friendly Holiday Events in Orlando for Dec 19–20, 2025

Orlando Family Fun Magazine 12/16 1:53A Karl Moranette

The holiday season is finally in full swing! If you are looking for the perfect way to celebrate this weekend,... The post Top 10 Family-Friendly Holiday Events in Orlando for...

Related: Top Things to Do in Orlando This Holiday December 12–14 Orlando Family Fun Magazine

Pictures: Best of 2025 feature photos by Orlando Sentinel photographers

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 12/15 1:34A Joe Burbank, Stephen Dowell, Wil

A great egret makes a snack out of a bluegill sunfish on Lake Sybelia in Maitland on April 30, 2025. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) Dancers from Visit Orlando entertain with colorful balloons as the...

Matthew J. Palm: Best of Orlando Theater 2025 | Director, comedy

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 12/15 1:00A Matthew J. Palm

Telling stories concerning everything from a dinner party for unwanted new neighbors to a crazy night at a Miami art gallery, here are the 2025 Orlando Sentinel honorees for best director of a comedy...

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Orlando arts put me in the Christmas spirit: How about you?

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 12/14 1:00A Matthew J. Palm

What have I been up to lately? Why, getting in the Christmas spirit, of course. And here are some thoughts on what I ve been seeing — that maybe will help you get in the holiday mood. ALL IS CALM :...

Season’s eatings around the Orlando metro

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 12/11 12:00A Amy Drew Thompson

Orlando really is your home for the holidays with special events for family dining, New Year s Eve extravaganzas, special menus (solid and liquid) and lots of family-friendly fun and activities. Check...

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This Beloved Michelin Recognized Italian Restaurant in Winter Park Reopens after “Riposo” – Prato on...

Tasty Chomps 12/5 2:28A Ricky Ly

Prato is a Michelin-recognized Italian restaurant owned and operated by the Park Lights Hospitality group in Winter Park. They recently re-opened after a multi-week riposo , or pause in service while...

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Fallin' for Gatlinburg

Green Fashionista 12/16 10:30P noreply@blogger.com (Kate at Gre

We've already been back for a few weeks from our trip to the mountains in Tennessee for Thanksgiving break. And here I am finally getting around to recap the fun. Tis the season to be busy! We rented...

Dear Santa

Green Fashionista 12/10 10:30P noreply@blogger.com (Kate at Gre

Tis the season! I can't believe we've already been back from our Thanksgiving break trip to the mountains in Tennessee for over a week. We've just been going non-stop, and I don't think it will let up...

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Magic eager to seize opportunity at NBA Cup in Las Vegas

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 12/11 6:52A Jason Beede

During the inaugural year of the league s in-season tournament in 2023-24, the Magic went 3-1 in group play, but missed out on a chance to advance to the knockout rounds due...

Magic’s Banchero, da Silva deliver holiday cheer to local Boys and Girls Clubs

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 12/5 1:30A Jason Beede

Although Paolo Banchero and Tristan da Silva are both NBA players in their early 20s, they too once had a favorite Christmas gift they received as young children not that long ago. For Banchero, it...

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Orlando State of the Market November 2025

Orlando Ave 12/16 2:59A tisner

State of the Market –  “November s slowdown reflects typical market behavior heading into the holiday season. Buyers tend to be less active, while many sellers hold off on listing their homes or take...

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