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What you need to know about Grok and the controversies surrounding it

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 1/15 6:41A Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Elon Musk’s Grok keeps getting into trouble, and this time, more of the world’s governments are trying to intervene . Related Articles Minifridge recall...

Minifridge recall expands to 964,000 Frigidaires after fire reports

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 1/15 6:36A Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — An appliance distributor is expanding a minifridge recall that now covers roughly 964,000 Frigidaire-branded products sold in the U.S., after multiple fire...

Wikipedia inks AI deals with Microsoft, Meta and Perplexity as it marks 25th birthday

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 1/15 5:16A Associated Press

By KELVIN CHAN LONDON (AP) — Wikipedia unveiled new business deals with a slew of artificial intelligence companies on Thursday as it marked its 25th anniversary. The online crowdsourced encyclopedia...

Average US long-term mortgage rate hits the lowest point in more than 3 years

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 1/15 5:09A Associated Press

By ALEX VEIGA, AP Business Writer The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate is now down to its lowest level in more than three years. Related Articles What you need to know...

Verizon says hourslong outage that disrupted calling and data services has been resolved

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 1/15 3:48A Associated Press

By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS, Associated Press Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Verizon said it resolved an outage that disrupted many U.S. customers’ calling and other cellular...

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SeaWorld concert lineup: Flo Rida, Gene Simmons, Smash Mouth, Tiffany, more

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 1/14 5:52A Dewayne Bevil

SeaWorld Orlando has unveiled the bulk of its lineup for the concert series tied to its 2026 Seven Seas Food Festival .  First up: Flo Rida on Jan. 31. The list identifies 25 concert dates, some with...

Disney parade, SeaWorld campaigns among Brass Ring Award finalists

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 1/14 3:55A Dewayne Bevil

Productions by Walt Disney World , Disney Cruise Line , SeaWorld Orlando and various Universal resorts have been named finalists for the 2025 Brass Ring Excellence Awards by...

Universal Mardi Gras 2026 Returns with Concerts, Cuisine & Carnaval Fun

My Central Florida Family 1/14 2:22A Brandi Zrallack

Universal Mardi Gras 2026 Returns with Concerts, Cuisine Carnaval Fun Universal Mardi Gras 2026 Returns with Concerts, Cuisine Carnaval Fun Universal Orlando Resort is...

Central Florida Scottish Highland Games return this weekend for 48th year

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 1/13 11:00P Patrick Connolly

This weekend, Central Winds Park in Winter Springs will resemble the rolling hills of Scotland, complete with bagpipes, Highland games, herding dogs and even haggis. These festivities are a part of...

‘Deep Futures’: From toxic land comes beauty, information — and questions

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 1/13 10:00P Matthew J. Palm

Artist Amanda Leigh Evans has questions about the environmental scars humanity leaves on the planet — in particular, those places that necessitate massive cleanup efforts by the U.S. government, known...

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RFK Jr and USDA Unveil New 2026 “Inverted” Food Pyramid, Nutritional Guidelines Emphasize “Real...

Tasty Chomps 1/11 3:23A Ricky Ly

In January 2026 , the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture (USDA) under Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and U.S. Department of Agriculture...

8 Ways to Celebrate – 2026 Lunar New Year Celebrations in Orlando – The Year of The Horse

Tasty Chomps 1/11 2:49A Ricky Ly

Lunar New Year in 2026 falls on Tuesday, February 17 , marking the start of the Year of the Horse in the Asian zodiac calendar. It s celebrated by Chinese, Vietnamese, and other Asian cultures. The...

Orlando Pickle Fest Coming To Festival Park This April

Tasty Chomps 1/11 2:23A Ricky Ly

Battle Bros Events is bringing the ultimate pickle celebration to Orlando with the Orlando Pickle Fest on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Festival Park (2911 E Robinson St, Orlando, FL 32803) . Running...

PANDA FEST, One of The Biggest Outdoor Asian Food Festivals in the U.S. is Coming to Orlando

Tasty Chomps 1/5 4:03A Ricky Ly

PANDA FEST Brings Food, Fun And Culture To Orlando February 27 – March 1 PANDA FEST’s First Event of 2026 and First-Ever Event in Orlando Brings Local and National Food, Fun and Culture to Central...

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Franz Wagner set to make return for Magic in Berlin; Suggs remains out

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 1/14 1:56A Jason Beede

Magic fans only had one question heading into Thursday s game between Orlando and Memphis in Berlin at Uber Arena. Will Franz Wagner play? The Magic shared their answer...

Carducci named new general manager of Orlando Pride

Orlando Sentinel : Orlando Pride Soccer 1/13 3:15A Kyle Foley

Caitlin Carducci was named the Orlando Pride s new VP of soccer operations & general manager on Tuesday. The announcement concludes a two-month search following the unexpected...

Magic bounce back behind Banchero buzzer-beater but still search for consecutive wins

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 1/8 8:01A Jason Beede

The Nets outscored the Magic 29-14 in the fourth quarter, forced five more minutes of action at Barclays Center and took a 103-101 lead with 5.3 seconds left in overtime...

Orlando to make bid to host 2030 NBA All-Star Weekend

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 1/8 6:47A Jason Beede

The NBA All-Star Game could be returning to Orlando in the future. Jason Siegel, the president and CEO of the Greater Orlando Sports Commission , announced Thursday afternoon...

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2026 Homeownership Resolutions for Orlando Buyers

Orlando Ave 1/14 6:26A tisner

As 2026 begins, many of us are setting fresh goals and resolutions for the year ahead. While it’s easy to feel motivated in January, staying consistent is often the real challenge. If buying a home in...

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