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Trump’s tariffs hit black hair hard: Industry imports much of its products from China

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 5/31 8:02A Associated Press

ATLANTA — Before the oppressive summer heat descends on Atlanta, therapist Brittanee Sims usually gets her thick, curly hair braided at a salon to preserve her healthy mane. But it’s more expensive...

Homebuying options remain slim for middle-income earners

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 5/31 3:00A Tribune News Service

By Tim Henderson, Stateline.org Like many moderate-income workers, public school teachers Julia and Scott Whitnall didn’t think they’d become homeowners in their early 30s....

Immigration arrests surge in Central Florida. Could they max out Orange’s jail?

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 5/31 1:13A Ryan Gillespie

Pressure from the Trump administration to escalate immigration arrests has led to huge spike in the number of people detained by ICE in Central Florida and raised fears that...

What are the storm names for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season?

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 5/31 1:00A Richard Tribou

There are 26 letters in the alphabet but only 21 are set aside each year for potential tropical storm and hurricane names in areas tracked by the National Hurricane Center....

Huge apartment community with four towers proposed for Griffin Park site near Parramore

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 5/31 1:00A Tyler Williams

A Miami-based developer chosen to redevelop the now-demolished Griffin Park housing project in Parramore has approached the city of Orlando with plans for a transformative, mixed-income community...

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Plant Doctor: Dry, hot conditions can wreak havoc on young bush daisy plants

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 5/31 12:00A Tom MacCubbin

Question : I recently added several bush daisy plants to my landscape that wilt everyday. I water and they perk up. Is there a problem with the plants? Answer: Young plants...

June in the Garden for Central Florida

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 5/31 12:00A Tom MacCubbin

The Almanac Average temperature: High 91, Low 72 Rainfall: 7.35 inches 1. Moon phases First quarter: June 2 Full moon: June 11 Last quarter: June 18 New moon: June 25 2. Moon...

Taylor Swift has regained control of her music, buys back first 6 albums

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 5/30 6:11A Associated Press

By MARIA SHERMAN, AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) —  Taylor Swift  has regained control over her entire body of work. In a lengthy note posted to her official website on Friday, Swift announced: “All of...

OSC, 4Roots Farm partner for hands-on, urban farming summer camps

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 5/30 6:00A Amy Drew Thompson

Orlando Science Center and 4Roots Farm have been partnering for many years, within and without the OSC s on-site 4Roots Cafe , but this summer, they re taking the adjacent Food Heroes exhibit one step...

Russell Brand pleads not guilty to charges of rape and sexual assault in London court

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 5/30 2:02A Associated Press

By BRIAN MELLEY, Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Actor and comedian  Russell Brand  pleaded not guilty in a London court Friday to rape and sexual assault charges involving four women dating back more...

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Summery Things

Green Fashionista 5/27 11:30P noreply@blogger.com (Kate at Gre

The unofficial kickoff to summer has happened, and as always I am here for it! Hands down my favorite season to dress for and enjoy all the activities! And those late sunsets? Yes please! Bring on all...

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Orlando City hits the road to take on Atlanta United Wednesday night

Orlando City Soccer : Orlando Sentinel 5/27 10:00A Kyle Foley

Orlando City is on the road this week after a 1-0 victory over the Portland Timbers on Saturday. The Lions (7-2-6, 27 points) take on Atlanta United (3-7-5, 14 points) in a heated rivalry. “We re...

Banda scores 3 goals in Pride’s victory at Utah

Orlando Sentinel : Orlando Pride Soccer 5/23 8:34P Wire Reports

By THEO LLOYD-HUGHES Associated Press Barbra Banda scored the fastest hat trick in National Women’s Soccer League history on Friday night as the Orlando Pride snapped a...

Pride traveling to Utah in hopes of righting the ship

Orlando Sentinel : Orlando Pride Soccer 5/22 6:48A Kyle Foley

The Orlando Pride have looked shaky in recent weeks, losing to the Kansas City Current last weekend and dropping down the league standings. They have a chance to get right...

NBA parity gives hope to Paolo Banchero about Magic future, title odds

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 5/21 2:45A Jason Beede

It s been three weeks since the Magic were eliminated from the first round of the NBA playoffs by the Celtics, and Paolo Banchero has taken that time to reflect on the season while thinking about what...

Magic forward Tristan da Silva garners NBA All-Rookie 2nd-place vote

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 5/20 9:39A Jason Beede

Magic rookie Tristan da Silva had to learn quickly about his new life in the NBA . By the sixth game of the regular season, the No. 18 pick was starting for Jamahl Mosley s...

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Stay a While, Wild Ones: Making Your Space Wildlife-Friendly

Orlando Ave 5/20 6:19A tisner

Turning a corner of your yard into a wild area is a wonderful way to support local wildlife and promote biodiversity. There is virtually no effort involved! Just a few thoughtful choices can turn your...

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