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Garbage collection, recycling days are changing in Orange County

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 12/20 12:00A Stephen Hudak

If Orange County picks up your garbage, your collection days are changing. The system-wide adjustment, which starts Monday, Dec. 29, affects all 235,000 residential households...

Sloth World plans quiet existence on bustling I-Drive

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 12/18 11:06P Dewayne Bevil

Sloth World is rapidly approaching a grand opening on Orlando’s International Drive, its executives say. The 7,500-square-foot facility will be home to more than 40 sloths...

Sanford cop arrested after being paid for 79 allegedly fake off-duty shifts

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 12/17 7:47A Cristóbal Reyes

A 23-year veteran and former spokesperson for the Sanford Police Department was arrested Tuesday after being paid thousands of dollars for allegedly fake off-duty work shifts....

Maxwell: Indicted, investigated, embarrassing. Two Florida reps show the problem with partisanship

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 12/17 7:03A Scott Maxwell

Cory Mills has been an embarrassment ever since he first set foot in Congress three years ago. Mills kicked off his tenure by joking about tear-gassing journalists and...

Pictures: Central Florida Homeless Persons’ Memorial Service 2025

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 12/17 6:49A Joe Burbank

Paper doves representing homeless individuals who passed away in the last year are placed on a Christmas tree in Heritage Park during the annual Central Florida Homeless Persons’ Memorial Service in...

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Matthew J. Palm: Best of Orlando Theater 2025 | Top productions

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 12/18 10:00P Matthew J. Palm

Theater in Central Florida during 2025 ran the gamut from big musicals like “Once” to intimate plays such as Birds of North America. Here then is a list of productions, presented alphabetically, that...

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Orlando Holiday Events: 30 Family-Friendly Things to Do (Dec 19–28)

Orlando Family Fun Magazine 12/17 5:02A Karl Moranette

Looking for fun family things to do in Orlando between December 19 and December 28? These Orlando Holiday Events are... The post Orlando Holiday Events: 30 Family-Friendly...

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Amid the specialty drink explosion, does anyone just drink coffee anymore?

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 12/16 10:00P Amy Drew Thompson

I went to meet a friend and colleague recently at a cool, new local coffee shop. She was parked in the back of the place when I arrived, ensconced amid thrifty furniture. I put my stuff down and was...

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...

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 :...

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5 Indian Spots Orlando Foodies Are Loving Near I-Drive, OCCC, and Universal Studios

Tasty Chomps 12/17 4:53A Irene M

Orlando foodies have plenty to be excited about, especially if Indian cuisine is on your radar. Over the past several months, a strong lineup of Indian restaurants has been gaining traction around...

15 New Restaurants to Try in Orlando This December 2025

Tasty Chomps 12/17 4:24A Irene M

Orlando’s restaurant scene has been evolving fast through 2025, with a wave of fresh openings and recent arrivals from hand ripped Chinese noodles to Hawaiian Diners and more. Here are 15 New...

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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 aim to clean up glass, limit second chances: ‘It can be better’

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 12/18 7:35A Jason Beede

During New York s third offensive possession of last Saturday s NBA Cup semifinal, Jalen Suggs turned his head to double check the location of Knicks wing Josh Hart in the...

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...

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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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