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Years after Ian, Seminole County buys out flood-prone homes with FEMA money

Orlando Sentinel (Osceola County News) 12/21 12:00A Martin E. Comas

More than three years after their homes were nearly destroyed by Hurricane Ian s floodwaters , residents along Lake Harney in east Seminole County are finally seeing relief. Seminole County, acting on...

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...

Plant Doctor: Grow tea in your garden that you can brew and drink, too

Orlando Sentinel (Osceola County News) 12/19 11:00P Tom MacCubbin

Question : We have seen ads for tea plants. Can tea be raised locally? Answer : Tiny little tea leaves with winter blooms can be cultivated in Central Florida and more-northern Florida landscapes. Tea...

Groveland wants $1.4 million from Kroger for facility closure

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 12/19 8:10A James Wilkins

Kroger Co. has defaulted on its agreement with the City of Groveland, and city officials are demanding the company pay back $1.4 million by the end of January. The city decided this week to seek the...

Five people sue Universal, claiming Stardust Racers caused severe injuries

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 12/19 7:20A Martin E. Comas

Five people have filed separate lawsuits against Universal Orlando Resort, claiming they suffered severe and permanent injuries — in some cases, bleeding of the brain, spinal...

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Plant Doctor: Grow tea in your garden that you can brew and drink, too

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 12/19 11:00P Tom MacCubbin

Question : We have seen ads for tea plants. Can tea be raised locally? Answer : Tiny little tea leaves with winter blooms can be cultivated in Central Florida and more-northern Florida landscapes. Tea...

Sloth World plans quiet existence on bustling I-Drive

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 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...

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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The Oscars will move to YouTube in 2029, leaving longtime home of ABC

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 12/17 6:04A Associated Press

By JAKE COYLE, AP Film Writer In a seismic shift for one of television’s marquee events,  the Academy Awards  will depart ABC and begin streaming on YouTube beginning in 2029,...

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...

Related: Top 10 Family-Friendly Holiday Events in Orlando for Dec 19–20, 2025 Orlando Family Fun Magazine

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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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