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A moped driver died in Osceola County crash on Sunday, FHP says

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 9/7 7:49A Natalia Jaramillo

A 44-year-old man driving a moped on W Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway was killed early Sunday after crashing, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Just after 9:30 a.m. the...

Mable Butler, trailblazing Orlando politician and advocate, dies at 98

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 9/7 4:50A Orlando Sentinel Staff

Mable Butler, a Central Florida political trailblazer and longtime advocate known for using love and dogged determination to get things done for her constituents and her community, has died at age 98....

What’s hottest trend in retail? Anything tied to wellness

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 9/7 1:00A Laura Kinsler

With six new gyms in the development pipeline across Central Florida, the fitness industry and anything wellness-related are fast becoming some of the biggest retail players in the market today. It s...

Orlando anticipates all-renewable energy buildings by 2027 — as DOGE probes ‘green’ spending

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 9/7 1:00A Ryan Gillespie

Orlando is on the verge of powering its municipal buildings entirely by renewable energy, and is on pace to reach that goal three years ahead of schedule. But the city’s green goals have also drawn a...

Vaccine chaos: Even some vulnerable seniors can’t get COVID shots amid spiking cases

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 9/6 10:00P Tribune News Service

By Rong-Gong Lin II, Los Angeles Times Seniors in some parts of the country say they are being denied COVID-19 vaccinations amid an ongoing spike in cases, leading to rising...

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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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