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Request for mayo at Osceola Checkers may have escalated into deadly shooting, witness says

Orlando Sentinel (Osceola County News) 5/27 9:18A Silas Morgan

A witness to the fatal Osceola shooting of a Checkers customer by an employee last week told investigators the encounter may have stemmed from a dispute involving mayonnaise...

First look: Disney shows star villains, Little Mermaid, tech

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 5/27 5:10A Dewayne Bevil

Two new Walt Disney World stage shows are now presenting storytelling enhanced with technology. “Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After” and “The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure” have arrived on...

US consumer confidence rebounds after five straight months of declines amid tariff anxiety

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 5/27 4:44A Associated Press

By MATT OTT, AP Business Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans’ views of the economy improved in May after five straight months of declines sent consumer confidence to its lowest...

Wall Street rallies as its roller-coaster ride whips back upward after Trump pauses more tariffs

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 5/27 2:29A Associated Press

By STAN CHOE, AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is rallying Tuesday as the  roller-coaster  ride created by  President Donald Trump’s trade policies  whips back...

Aiming for less explosive end, SpaceX targets Starship launch this evening

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 5/27 2:19A Richard Tribou

SpaceX looks to get its developmental Starship back into space, this time with less explosions, and for the first time flying with a reused Super Heavy booster. The massive...

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Madame Tussauds doubles up its Angela Bassett figures

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 5/27 12:06A Dewayne Bevil

Madame Tussauds Orlando has introduced a wax figure of Angela Bassett to its lineup at the Icon Park attraction. The actress came face-to-face with her likeness there. Her new...

Epic Universe aside, what’s up at attractions this summer?

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 5/26 12:06A Dewayne Bevil

Epic Universe is so last week, am I right? No, of course not. The new Universal Orlando theme park was years in the making , but if you want to wait until it’s less white-hot for a visit, there are...

Orlando Fringe Festival: Memorial Day Patrons’ Picks schedule

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 5/25 4:32A Matthew J. Palm

Memorial Day marks the close of the annual Orlando Fringe Festival, with a schedule of the most-popular shows at the two-week celebration of theater, comedy, music, magic,...

Plant Doctor: Those alien-looking pods on your amaryllis can grow new plants

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 5/24 12:00A Tom MacCubbin

Question : Pods have formed at the top of some of my amaryllis plants after the bloom declined. It looks like they are full of seeds. Can they be used to start more plants? Answer : Increase your...

Kim Kardashian’s robbers found guilty in Paris but won’t face prison time

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 5/23 1:51A Associated Press

By JOHN LEICESTER and THOMAS ADAMSON, Associated Press PARIS (AP) — A Paris court on Friday found the ringleader and seven other people guilty in the 2016 armed robbery of Kim Kardashian, but decided...

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First Look: Mister O1 Pizza in Oviedo

Tasty Chomps 5/17 4:15A Ricky Ly

Mister O1 Pizza, founded by Southern Italian Chef Renato Viola, has evolved from a hidden Miami Beach spot to over 20 locations across Florida, Texas, and Georgia, including now in Oviedo right here...

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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...

Orlando State of the Market April 2025

Orlando Ave 5/16 4:07A tisner

New Orlando Regional REALTOR® Association data shows strong sales and inventory as market heats up. State of the Market April’s housing data projects a promising summer for those looking to make a...

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