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12 swans found dead at Orlando’s Lake Eola Park, bird flu suspected

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 12/29 2:58A Ryan Gillespie

A dozen swans have died at Lake Eola in the past week, leaving Orlando officials fearing another outbreak of bird flu at the city’s signature park. City Commissioner Patty Sheehan posted on Facebook...

17-year-old shot and killed in Orange County, deputies say

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 12/29 1:23A Richard Tribou

A 17-year-old boy was shot and killed Sunday evening in the Holden Heights neighborhood south of downtown Orlando, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. The...

‘No-brainer’: St. Cloud’s new drone program joins nationwide trend as city, population grows

Orlando Sentinel (Osceola County News) 12/29 12:00A Cristóbal Reyes

When a mental health call came in to St. Cloud police last fall of a man digging into the street with a fixed-blade knife, officers weren t the only ones to respond. A drone, deployed and piloted from...

Cold front headed through Central Florida on Monday night

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 12/28 11:52P Richard Tribou

Central Florida can enjoy one more sunny day, but a cold front will drop temperatures Monday night bringing frigid conditions that will last into the new year, according to...

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I-4 eastbound back open in downtown Orlando after crash

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 12/28 11:13P Richard Tribou

A crash Monday morning shut down all eastbound lanes of Interstate 4 in downtown Orlando for more than 2 1/2 hours. The crash near the South Street exit at mile marker 83 shut...

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At 50, Crealdé plans to keep building community with art

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 12/28 10:00P Matthew J. Palm

For 50 years, Crealdé School of Art has been nurturing artists both professional and amateur while bringing people together. It s a place of solace, said executive director Emily Bourmas-Fry. I ve...

Epic Universe debut dominates, but Disney, others add to active 2025

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 12/28 10:00P Dewayne Bevil

What is Orlando’s biggest theme park story of 2025, and why is it Epic Universe ? There’s little debate. The theme-park capital of the world gained its first major park in more than 25 years, thanks...

New Dr. Phillips Center holiday festival enjoying a good first year — and attendees enjoy it too

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 12/27 1:43A Silas Morgan

With a week left in its inaugural run, the Dr. Phillips Center’s Frontyard Holiday Festival has made a family-friendly impact in the heart of downtown Orlando, with live music, games, food, and plenty...

Plant Doctor: Enjoy colorful camellias during the cooler months

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 12/26 11:00P Tom MacCubbin

Question: Many camellias are blooming in our neighborhood and they seem to be easy to grow. If we obtain a few what care is needed? Answer: Gardeners from Tampa northward can enjoy the colorful...

January in the Garden for Central Florida

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 12/26 10:00P Tom MacCubbin

The Almanac Average temperature: High 72, Low 50 | Florida Arbor Day is Jan. 16 Rainfall: 2.43 inches 1. Moon phases Full moon: Jan. 3 Last quarter: Jan. 10 New moon: Jan. 18...

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8 Hot Restaurants to Try Omakase Dining in Orlando

Tasty Chomps 12/29 2:56A Irene M

Omakase is a style of dining where guests place their trust in the chef, allowing them to curate a multi-course tasting menu served in a specific progression. Rather than...

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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Magic return to road after comeback victory against Nuggets

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 12/28 5:48A Jason Beede

All-Defensive guard Jalen Suggs could only watch from the bench when the Magic mounted a 17-point comeback against Denver on Saturday night inside Kia Center . Described often...

Magic return to Kia Center for quick back-to-back vs. Hornets, Nuggets

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 12/25 7:35A Jason Beede

When the Magic beat the Hornets by 16 points on Oct. 30 at Spectrum Center, the victory marked a key turning point for Jamahl Mosley s squad early in the season. Orlando had lost four in a row when it...

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...

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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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