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Abortion rally draws over 1,000 to Orlando for Yes On 4 kickoff

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 4/13 12:14P Caroline Catherman

Danielle Tallafuss spoke through tears Saturday afternoon as she recounted to hundreds of people the difficult decision to have an abortion. The Oviedo resident had been counting down the days in 2020...

The Plant Doctor: What do with your Easter lily plant after holiday

Orlando Sentinel (Osceola County News) 4/12 11:00P Thomas Maccubbin

Question : I purchased an Easter lily to enjoy in the home. Now that the flowers are about gone will it bloom again and what care is needed? Answer : Expect more blooms in...

Ericka Dunlap, former Miss America, joins race for Orlando council seat

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 4/12 10:03A Ryan Gillespie

Former Miss America Ericka Dunlap is the latest candidate to join the crowded District 5 race, bringing the field to 10 candidates with still a few days more to enter. Dunlap...

Milk District businesses ask for support during road construction expected until January 2025

Orlando Weekly (News & Features) 4/12 9:04A Chloe Greenberg

Due to a city construction project, businesses along a section of Robinson Street in the Milk District are bracing for protracted road closures and asking for community support. On Monday, the Orlando...

Carnival doles out more details on new Bahamas destination

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 4/12 8:40A Richard Tribou

MIAMI BEACH — Carnival Cruise Line has released another round of updates on what travelers can expect when its new private destination Grand Bahama Celebration Key opens. Debuting in summer 2025, the...

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Orlando's top tech firms have these innovations in the works

Orlando Biz Journal 4/14 2:45A Logan Dragone

See Orlando's largest tech companies by employee count — and technologies they're working on.

Florida Film Festival kicks off with 171 films from 41 countries

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 4/13 3:37A Patrick Connolly

A celebration of cinema from around the nation and world kicks off this weekend at Enzian Theater as the Florida Film Festival returns for its 33rd year. The 10-day event runs through April 21...

Epic Universe hotel demand expected to mirror '4 or 5' Harry Potter Wizarding Worlds

Orlando Biz Journal 4/13 2:45A Sarah Kinbar

Here's why 1,500 new hotel rooms added by Universal resorts could be outpaced by demand.

The Plant Doctor: What do with your Easter lily plant after holiday

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 4/12 11:00P Thomas Maccubbin

Question : I purchased an Easter lily to enjoy in the home. Now that the flowers are about gone will it bloom again and what care is needed? Answer : Expect more blooms in...

Packing District's $20M improvements finally completed. How they'll lead to more development.

Orlando Biz Journal 4/12 9:55A Ryan Lynch

Here's what's next for the Packing District now that the city of Orlando has completed its latest infrastructure project.

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Ricky Ly stages fundraiser for World Central Kitchen, Corks + Forks returns and more food events in...

Orlando Weekly (Food & Drink) 4/12 6:22A Faiyaz Kara

Ricky Ly of TastyChomps.com is staging a fundraiser for World Central Kitchen, a humanitarian organization headed up by chef José Andrés, after the killing of seven of their aid workers by Israel...

Orlando restaurant openings and closings: Baklava shop Blue Amphora, all-you-can-eat sushi at Sushi...

Orlando Weekly (Food & Drink) 4/12 6:18A Faiyaz Kara

The Kanpai of Tokyo space that sat vacant for years at 6687 S. Kirkman Road will soon get a new tenant in the revitalized Olinda Center. Sushi Yama, serving all-you-can-eat sushi and hibachi as well...

thejohncheng’s Eat of the Week: Sno Tea Caffè

Tasty Chomps 4/12 4:44A John Cheng

Restaurant: Sno Tea Caffè Location: 4498 N Alafaya Trail #270, Orlando Have you ever felt like you were missing something just to discover that it was in your pocket the whole time?  Well, I recently...

All-halal burger joint Beef N' Buns serves all-American classics with unique flavor combos

Orlando Weekly (Food & Drink) 4/11 10:00P Faiyaz Kara

"You guys are going to a male revue?" The quip came after I told a droll neighbor that the dining pal and I are off to a place called Beef N' Buns. "It's a burger joint there, Channing Tatum, not a...

'Top Chef' star Fabio Viviani's Chuck Lager America's Tavern is now open in Orlando

Orlando Weekly (Food & Drink) 4/11 9:47A Sarah Harwell

Television cooking personality and chef Fabio Viviani is setting up shop in Orlando with a new location of his restaurant, Chuck Lager America’s Tavern, open now. TheTop Chef contestant and Fabio's...

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Lilly Pulitzer Surprise Sale!

Central Florida Chic 4/4 10:51A Danielle

Best news ever! Lilly Pulitzer has just announced it will be having a Surprise Sale this weekend! They aren’t releasing many details, but it appears it may be a little different than the After Party...

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Pride prevail at Utah for first win this season

Orlando Sentinel : Orlando Pride Soccer 4/12 7:45P Staff And Wire Reports

Marta came in as a second-half substitute and scored in the 68th minute to give the Orlando Pride a 1-0 road victory on Friday over the expansion Utah Royals. It was the first...

Orlando City hits reset button after break with matchup at D.C. United

Orlando City Soccer : Orlando Sentinel 4/12 11:36A Kyle Foley

Orlando City finally had a chance to rest with a much-needed bye last week and hit the road to the nation s capital. Orlando (1-3-2, 5 points) will take on D.C. United (2-1-4,...

Pride seek first win of season at expansion Royals

Orlando Sentinel : Orlando Pride Soccer 4/11 12:16P Kyle Foley

The Orlando Pride have yet to lose, but a crucial first win still evades them. They ll try to get their first three points of the season Friday at the Utah Royals (1-2-0, 3...

Magic await Bucks after Giannis Antetokounmpo leaves with injury vs. Celtics

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 4/10 4:10A Steve Megargee

MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo was undergoing testing on his left calf after leaving the Milwaukee Bucks’ victory over the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night. Milwaukee coach...

Osceola Magic’s Mac McClung named G League MVP

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 4/5 8:30A Jason Beede

For Mac McClung , the ultimate goal is proving he s worthy of competing at the next level. After leading the Osceola Magic to the top seed in the East entering the G League...

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Do Schools Matter when Buying a Home?

Orlando Ave 4/9 1:09A tisner

When buying a home various factors come to mind immediately-location, price range, home style, home condition, wish list for the interior and exterior, number of bedrooms and bathrooms desired; just...

Smart Tax Refund Home Improvements

Orlando Ave 4/2 4:35A tisner

Credit Karma conducted a recent survey and discovered that 33% of those asked are expecting a refund of $1,001 or more this year, and 16% responded that they expect $2,501 or more. Now, we cannot get...

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