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Theme parks perking up plantlife after freezes

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 3/5 4:20A Dewayne Bevil

The colder-than-usual winter for Florida has been a challenge to homeowner lawns and to horticulture teams at Central Florida’s theme parks. At Walt Disney World , it meant covering up elaborate...

Central Florida man charged with murder; mother also arrested in 3-year-old’s fatal beating

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 3/5 12:59A Richard Tribou

A Marion County man arrested after the fatal beating death of a 3-year-old girl now faces homicide charges, while the girl s mother was also arrested for child neglect. The...

Central Florida getting warmer with some chance for rain Thursday

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 3/4 11:59P Richard Tribou

Temperatures across Central Florida remain higher than normal with the mid-80s expected inland on Thursday along with a chance for afternoon rain, according to the National...

Health inspections lead to 8 Central Florida restaurant shutdowns

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 3/4 11:00P Garfield Hylton

The Department of Business and Professional Regulation shut down eight Central Florida restaurants for health code violations during the week from Feb. 22-28. Orange Lee &...

Orlando hosts new puppy-centric musical that helps children cope with grief

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 3/4 10:00P Matthew J. Palm

More than a decade ago, and in the space of a few months, Deborah Haber lost her sister to ovarian cancer and the elder of her two dogs to old age. In a sense, Haber s younger canine companion, a blue...

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Orlando hosts new puppy-centric musical that helps children cope with grief

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 3/4 10:00P Matthew J. Palm

More than a decade ago, and in the space of a few months, Deborah Haber lost her sister to ovarian cancer and the elder of her two dogs to old age. In a sense, Haber s younger canine companion, a blue...

Superhero-style slurps dominate at SLAP! Hand-Ripped Noodles | Review

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 3/4 10:00P Amy Drew Thompson

SLAP! Hand-Ripped Noodles puts it all right there in the name: The sound the noodles make against the counter when chef Eric Yang stretches and pulls the dough to impossible lengths, the technique...

Free Music Lessons for Kids During Teach Music Week (March 16–22)

My Central Florida Family 3/4 6:30A Brandi Zrallack

Free Music Lessons for Kids During Teach Music Week (March 16–22) Free Music Lessons for Kids During Teach Music Week (March 16–22) Families looking for a fun way to [ ] The...

Firefighters Compete in All American Firefighter Challenge at Seminole State College (Free Event)

My Central Florida Family 3/4 6:21A Brandi Zrallack

Firefighters Compete in All American Firefighter Challenge at Seminole State College (Free Event) Firefighters Compete in All American Firefighter Challenge at Seminole State...

Alicia Keys’ ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ tunefully looks at coming of age | Review

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 3/3 10:00P Matthew J. Palm

In high school, I was drafted, you might say dragged, into marching band by Mary Ellen Powers, a demanding and determined music teacher who insisted students reach their full potential while both...

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Magic take care of business vs. Wizards, host Mavs next to wrap homestand

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 3/4 7:15A Jason Beede

The first half of Tuesday s game between the Magic and Wizards had disaster written all over it for Orlando . Facing a 16-win Washington team that was playing on the second...

Alex Martins to be inducted into Orlando Magic Hall of Fame

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 3/4 6:00A Jason Beede

First hired by the Magic in 1989, Alex Martins has held various senior-level management roles for Orlando from his first stint with the franchise between 89-98 and upon his...

Magic newcomer Jevon Carter making impact on Jalen Suggs (including his hairstyle)

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 3/3 4:42A Jason Beede

When Jalen Suggs stepped onto the Kia Center court Sunday night against the Pistons , the Magic guard was rocking a new haircut. More specifically, Suggs was completely bald....

Mistakes pile up again for Magic, who see second-half lead disappear vs. Pistons

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 3/2 5:29A Jason Beede

For the second game in a row, the Magic held a lead at halftime, limited its opponent to a low shooting percentage from distance in the first two quarters and were on their...

Magic’s Alex Martins shares latest on Orlando bid to host NBA All-Star Weekend

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 3/1 6:15A Jason Beede

It s been eight months since Alex Martins stepped down as Orlando Magic CEO and moved into a new role as vice chair of the organization, signaling the start of a new...

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