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At-work childcare? Flexible schedules? Nonprofit wants more parent-friendly options

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 9/4 12:50A Michael Cuglietta

When Christina Brizuela’s daughter started kindergarten, she wanted to go back to work. But the cost of daycare for her 1-year-old son made that prospect a poor financial choice for her family. Then...

5 Central Florida restaurants shut down last week

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 9/4 12:00A Garfield Hylton

Five Central Florida restaurants shut down the week of Aug. 24-30, according to data from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Orange Chili Spot at...

Osceola Arts closes for a year while starting $16 million makeover

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 9/3 11:00P Matthew J. Palm

Osceola Arts will not present plays during the 2025-26 season as the Kissimmee nonprofit undergoes its first major renovation in nearly 60 years. Ultimately, about $16 million will be spent to refresh...

Wednesday has increased chance of showers and storms in the afternoon

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 9/3 2:30A Garfield Hylton

Showers and storms are forecast for Wednesday afternoon. Rain chances are at 40 percent, mainly after 1 p.m., according to NWS Melbourne. The day will have increasing cloud...

Disney World ready to repaint Cinderella Castle

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 9/3 1:00A Dewayne Bevil

Cinderella Castle , the centerpiece structure of Magic Kingdom theme park, will be getting a new look that’s kind of like one of its old-timey looks. “We are bringing back a classic color scheme to...

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Sparrow soars in downtown’s North Quarter | Review

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 9/3 11:00P Amy Drew Thompson

There is no smoking allowed at Sparrow , but if it were to be tapped for a film shoot, the sexy slow burn of the place would fit a slick-suited smoker to cinematic perfection. Forties-era chalk...

As Austin’s Coffee in Winter Park faces closure, a community seeks to save it

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 9/3 12:00A Brian Bell

During its 25 years in Winter Park, Austin s Coffee has been a place where folks can enjoy fair trade coffee and local entertainment nightly. For artists it s a place to practice their craft — even if...

Frank’s Pizza Shop in Winter Park has closed

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 9/2 5:30A Amy Drew Thompson

It s been a successful year for Frank s Pizza Shop, which opened last year on University Boulevard as a 2.0 for Antonella s after some time off the grid, but for now, at least, owner and premier...

‘Happy Wife’ puts the Winter Park wealthy under the microscope

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 9/1 11:00P Matthew J. Palm

Kendall Shores has happy memories of growing up in Winter Park. But they didn t stop her from skewering the city s well-heeled residents by putting murder in their midst in Happy Wife, the bestseller...

Falls, Fairs, and Festivals Guide in Orlando: Family Fun This Fall

My Central Florida Family 8/29 11:15A Brandi Zrallack

Falls, Fairs, and Festivals Guide in Orlando: Family Fun This Fall Falls, Fairs, and Festivals Guide in Orlando: Family Fun This Fall Looking for a fun fall fair or [ ] The...

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UPCOMING EVENT: Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic returns November 14-15

Tasty Chomps 9/3 4:04A Ricky Ly

The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic returns for its 16th year with bold new flavors and an all-new culinary lineup. Nearly every dish on the 2025 menu will make its event debut,...

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Former Magic star Dwight Howard had a career like few others; the Basketball Hall of Fame noticed

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 9/3 2:45A Tim Reynolds

All Dwight Howard urges his doubters to do is this: look at the numbers. They tell the story, he insists. He averaged 15.7 points and 11.8 rebounds per game. Only 13 other...

Orlando Pride tries to get back in win column at home vs. Gotham FC

Orlando Sentinel : Orlando Pride Soccer 8/28 7:22A Kyle Foley

The Orlando Pride have not been themselves lately, going winless in their past five matches. Now Orlando (8-5-4, 28 points) hosts  NJ/NY Gotham FC (5-6-6, 21 points) on Friday...

Orlando City seeks another big road victory

Orlando City Soccer : Orlando Sentinel 8/22 6:57A Kyle Foley

Emotions were running high after a penalty-shootout victory over Toluca in the Leagues Cup quarterfinal on Wednesday night in Carson, Calif., but now Orlando City turns its...

Without injured Barbra Banda, Pride fall to struggling Angel City

Orlando Sentinel : Orlando Pride Soccer 8/22 2:54A Associated Press

LOS ANGELES  — Alyssa Thompson scored in the 86th minute and Angel City snapped an eight-game winless streak with a 1-0 victory over the Orlando Pride in the National Women s...

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Yes, You Can Afford a Home in Orlando—Here’s How

Orlando Ave 9/3 4:25A tisner

If you re currently renting in Orlando, you ve probably noticed that rent prices continue to climb. With the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment hovering around $1,700 per month , many renters...

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