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Orlando will have itself a very balmy Christmas — unlike the rest of the U.S.

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 12/23 8:09A Martin E. Comas, Richard Tribou

While portions of the country celebrate the Christmas season with flood alerts and snow flurries, Central Floridians this week can expect sunny skies and warmer weather than...

Orange County wants full reimbursement for holding ICE detainees

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 12/23 7:25A Stephen Hudak

As immigration agents bring more and more ICE detainees to the Orange County jail, the county s cost grows heavier every day and Mayor Jerry Demings appealed this week in...

‘Hush hush’: Texts show family discussed how to handle Anna Kepner death

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 12/23 7:19A Cristóbal Reyes

In the aftermath of Anna Kepner s death last month aboard a cruise ship, her family discussed how to protect their children — including the teen stepbrother considered a...

Ben Sasse, former UF president and U.S. senator, announces cancer diagnosis

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 12/23 6:14A Steven Walker

Ben Sasse, a former president at the University of Florida and U.S. Senator from Nebraska, has been diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer, according to his social media....

Popular theme parks YouTuber ‘Adam the Woo’ found dead in Celebration home

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 12/23 3:48A Steven Walker

David Adam Williams, a popular theme parks and travel YouTuber known as Adam the Woo, was found dead Monday afternoon in his home in Celebration, deputies said. Osceola...

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Cruises, an epic bike ride and more: Central Florida Explorer’s 2025 year in review

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 12/22 10:00P Patrick Connolly

When thinking back on the year past, it s hard to know exactly how to begin reflecting on another 52 weeks of memories, stories and adventures. Perhaps the year can be measured by the number of...

Matthew J. Palm: Best of Orlando Theater 2025 | Critic’s Picks

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 12/21 10:00P Matthew J. Palm

Central Florida theaters, large and small, flourished with creativity during 2025. Throughout December, I’ve been saluting achievements in the various branches of the theatrical arts with a series of...

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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...

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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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Holiday Catch Up

Green Fashionista 12/22 10:30P noreply@blogger.com (Kate at Gre

Just 3 more sleeps until Christmas! December has been a whirlwind as per usual, and I can't believe it's almost time for the big guy to shimmy down the chimney. We've been busy with gymnastics meets...

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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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