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Florida’s high-stakes public health experiment with vaccines

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 9/6 1:37A Cindy Krischer Goodman

The elimination of vaccine requirements in Florida schools announced by the state s surgeon general on Wednesday marks a significant shift in how the state has long protected...

How do you get COVID-19 booster shots in Florida? FDA decision leads to anger, confusion

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 9/6 1:00A Martin E. Comas

Many in Central Florida were left puzzled after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved more restrictive measures for the latest COVID-19 vaccines , with residents...

Osceola deputies arrest suspect in hotel shooting

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 9/5 3:36A Garfield Hylton

Osceola County deputies have a suspect after a shooting at a Kissimmee hotel. On Friday, deputies announced the arrest of 33-year-old Shahzaib Ahmed Khan, according to a...

UF’s interim president could make $2.5 million in first year

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 9/5 3:00A Divya Kumar

The base pay for the University of Florida’s interim president has gone up. A contract proposed to the state’s Board of Governors would pay Dr. Donald Landry, the University...

Candidates in three Seminole cities win seats without opposition

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 9/5 2:57A Martin E. Comas

Incumbents are sailing to reelection in Seminole County, where five current officeholders — as well as one political newcomer — in three municipalities were elected to their...

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For kids of all ages, a visually exciting journey into the jungle | Review

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 9/4 11:15P Matthew J. Palm

With some updates and tweaks, Modern Theatricals production of The Jungle Book is back at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts after last year s debut. It s not the story you probably know...

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...

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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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Orlando Pride aim to keep the offense revving vs. Chicago Stars

Orlando Sentinel : Orlando Pride Soccer 9/6 5:37A Kyle Foley

The Orlando Pride ended a six-match winless streak on Tuesday with a 3-0 victory over Alajuelense. Now the Pride (8-6-4, 28 points) head to Chicago to take on the Stars...

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...

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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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