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First look: Galacticoaster at Legoland Florida, inside and outer space

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First look: Galacticoaster at Legoland Florida, inside and outer space

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 2/4 4:13A Dewayne Bevil

WINTER HAVEN – Final preparations are being made inside and outside Galacticoaster , Florida’s newest roller coaster, which is set to open at Legoland Florida theme park this month. Space-themed Lego...

Which Bahama Breeze restaurants are closing? Converting? Here’s a list

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 2/4 2:36A Orlando Sentinel

Orlando-based Darden Restaurants will be closing all of its remaining Bahama Breeze locations nationwide, ending the brand after 30 years. Half of the 28 Bahama Breeze...

Frost advisory for parts of Central Florida but temperatures are warmer

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 2/4 12:32A Garfield Hylton

The recent snap of cold weather across Central Florida appears to be dissipating. There is a frost warning, but it s limited to north Lake County and inland Volusia County,...

2 Central Florida restaurants shut down last week

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 2/3 11:00P Garfield Hylton

The Department of Business and Professional Regulation shut down two Central Florida restaurants for health code violations during the week from Jan 25-31. Orange Lily s...

New Super Bowl ad launches Universal Orlando campaign

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 2/3 3:00A Dewayne Bevil

Universal Orlando’s new ad campaign has a prime position during the Super Bowl broadcast Sunday. The series, dubbed “This Changes Everything,” includes a 60-second spot titled...

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This weekend in Orlando ( February 6-8)

Orlando Family Fun Magazine 2/5 8:15A Mikaela Walker

I can t believe that t s the first weekend in February already. While events may have slowed dow a bit in... The post This weekend in Orlando ( February 6-8) appeared first on...

Play heart to get with Valentine’s and Galentine’s specials

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 2/5 12:00A Amy Drew Thompson

Valentine s Day, a holiday that fills hearts with figurative longing and passion — and literal foodstuffs, like chocolate. Or steak- and lobster-borne cholesterol. But couples aren t the only...

With guests and contest, Bach Festival celebrates music for the 91st time

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 2/3 10:00P Matthew J. Palm

It s February, which means it s time once again for one of Central Florida s oldest and most unique traditions: The annual Bach Festival, which in 2026 celebrates its 91st year. Presented by the Bach...

Aquatica Orlando Makes Waves in 2026 with Park-Wide Enhancements, New Dining, and Elevated Events

My Central Florida Family 2/3 7:24A Brandi Zrallack

Aquatica Orlando Makes Waves in 2026 with Park-Wide Enhancements, New Dining, and Elevated Events Aquatica Orlando Makes Waves in 2026 with Park-Wide Enhancements, New Dining,...

In new museum, AI will ensure Holocaust survivors’ stories live on

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 2/2 10:00P Matthew J. Palm

Suzanne Schneider spent International Holocaust Day, observed each Jan. 27, answering questions: Were you afraid? Were you in a concentration camp? Her answers — with the high-tech help of artificial...

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Magic take step back at Spurs, head to defending champs Thunder next

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 2/2 6:57A Jason Beede

SAN ANTONIO — Almost nothing was routine about Sunday s game between the Magic and Spurs at Frost Bank Center . A game originally scheduled for 4 p.m., it was pushed back not...

Magic continue to build with trip to Spurs next: ‘Just gives us momentum’

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 1/31 8:00A Jason Beede

Jalen Suggs doesn t like losing to the Raptors . So when Magic coach Jamahl Mosley checked in with the All-Defensive guard to make sure he was good to go in the fourth quarter...

Reeling Magic travel to Heat after 4th straight loss: ‘We’ve got to win’

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 1/27 5:37A Jason Beede

Monday s game between the Magic and Cavaliers marked the seventh career performance of 35-plus points and 10-plus rebounds for Paolo Banchero . It s a total that ranks...

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Is Now the Right Time to Sell Your Orlando Home?

Orlando Ave 1/27 5:03A tisner

If you’ve been thinking about selling your home in Orlando but aren’t sure if now is the right time, you’re not alone. The good news is, there are several signs that it might be the perfect moment to...