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DeSantis agency’s order to election supervisors could damage Florida marijuana referendum effort

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 1/18 12:00A Anthony Man, Martin E. Comas

A state agency under control of Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued 11th-hour instructions to local officials that could hamper efforts to get a referendum to legalize recreational marijuana on the 2026...

Fort Gatlin site set to become a public park thanks to mystery buyer

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 1/18 12:00A Camila Gomez

The site of what is thought to be Orlando’s first settlement was for decades used as a Navy sonar lab, then housed school administration offices and could soon get new life thanks to a mystery buyer...

Winter Garden neighbors square off on former county commissioner’s Johns Lake development

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 1/17 12:00A James Wilkins

Winter Garden residents who fought unsuccessfully to stop Scott Boyd from developing his McKinnon Groves property in Wellness Way are gearing up for another battle with the former Orange County...

Orlando Sentinel 150: Reporter recalls Ringling Bros. circus train crash from 1994

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 1/16 11:18P Gerard Shields

As part of the Orlando Sentinel s 150th birthday this year, we ve asked former staffers to write about memorable stories they covered during their time at the newspaper and give some behind-the-scenes...

Plant Doctor: Taste test is best way to tell if oranges are ripe, ready to pick

Orlando Sentinel (Osceola County News) 1/16 11:00P Tom MacCubbin

Question : We are new at growing citrus and have several orange trees. How do we know when the fruit is ripe? Answer : Fortunately you know the citrus in your yard are all orange trees. After moving...

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Sex-romp shenanigans come home to roost in ‘The Cottage’ | Review

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 1/17 10:00P Matthew J. Palm

How grand to see the Sonnentag Theatre at the IceHouse bring a new title to Central Florida. The Cottage, a which had a limited 2023 Broadway run , is the latest offering from the Mount Dora community...

Plant Doctor: Taste test is best way to tell if oranges are ripe, ready to pick

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 1/16 11:00P Tom MacCubbin

Question : We are new at growing citrus and have several orange trees. How do we know when the fruit is ripe? Answer : Fortunately you know the citrus in your yard are all orange trees. After moving...

Arts changes, cancellations include Renée Fleming, plays

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 1/16 10:00P Matthew J. Palm

We have some arts schedule changes to report, so get out your erasers if you keep an old-school calendar, or hover your finger over the delete button on your keyboard. First...

New from Gideon’s Bakehouse, Six Ravens takes flight at Disney Springs later this year

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 1/16 12:00A Amy Drew Thompson

Steve Lewis, owner/founder of Gideon s Bakehouse , famously started his company as a one-man band in his small College Park apartment. In the time since, Gideon s has grown from a bicycle-delivery...

A week of musical history and magnificent maestros | Reviews

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 1/15 10:00P Matthew J. Palm

It was a banner week for music lovers, with two special programs this week from two of Central Florida s signature arts organizations. Tuesday brought Potsdam, a music and history event that was part...

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Beede’s Breakdown: Magic crushed by Grizzlies in London, split Europe trip

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 1/18 7:38A Jason Beede

When the Magic captured a seven-point victory against the Grizzlies on Thursday in Berlin, Jamahl Mosley s squad had to overcome a 20-point first-half deficit to take down...

A look back at first half of Magic season and what’s ahead | Analysis

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 1/17 7:00A Jason Beede

The Magic reached the halfway point of their season Thursday in Berlin and, despite dealing with a multitude of injuries to key players once again, Jamahl Mosley ‘s squad has positioned itself to make...

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...

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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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