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Osceola sheriff case: Kissimmee casino raid leads to $1.1M seized by authorities

Orlando Sentinel (Osceola County News) 6/26 11:25A Cristóbal Reyes

Prosecutors and the Florida Gaming Control Commission seized about $1.1 million from the owner of an illegal casino in Kissimmee following the raid that led to the arrest of...

More refunds are being sent to Fortnite players ‘tricked’ into unwanted purchases. How you can...

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 6/26 5:06A Associated Press

By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS, AP Business Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is sending out the latest round of refunds to consumers it says were...

Fourth of July in Orlando: Fireworks, events for Independence Day in Central Florida

Orlando Sentinel (Osceola County News) 6/26 5:00A Patrick Connolly

As the Fourth of July weekend approaches, Orlando and Central Florida offer a number of extravagant fireworks displays and other ways to celebrate the holiday. Independence Day is a special...

Proposed Seminole toll road would cut through her ‘dining room’ and his nursery

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 6/26 4:55A Martin E. Comas

Becky Burke first learned of the Central Florida Expressway Authority’s plans to build a toll road through the middle of her late-19th century home when she looked at a set of maps pinned on a board...

College graduates face toughest job market in more than a decade as hiring slows

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 6/26 4:46A Associated Press

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER, AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — While completing a master’s degree in data analysis, Palwasha Zahid moved from Dallas to a town near Silicon...

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National Soul Food Month: 4 Orlando restaurants that highlight rich flavor, resourcefulness

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 6/26 3:00A Amy Drew Thompson

Rich flavors and resourcefulness are just two markers of soul food, the foundation of which lies in the traditions and foodways of the southern Black community and its deeper roots in the African...

Kennedy Space Center goes retro for Y2K after-hours event

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 6/26 12:06A Dewayne Bevil

Kennedy Under the Stars , an after-hours event at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex , will carry a theme from a quarter-century ago. It s set up for Y2K nostalgia. The...

Faith meets flavor meets fast food at Beef N’ Buns in Orlando | Review

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 6/26 12:00A Amy Drew Thompson

Muhammad Baker s cousin, Fares Faila, was in culinary school around the time his stepdad approached him about a vacant restaurant space not far from Universal s theme parks. Baker s stepdad happens to...

For another year, downtown Orlando music will play on

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 6/25 11:00P Matthew J. Palm

Downtown Orlando will continue to host live music, art exhibits and other forms of entertainment with the recent renewal of a program that has brought welcome work and income to Central Florida...

SHUCKED Review: A Fun Musical for Families? A Hilarious, Heartfelt Night at the Theater

My Central Florida Family 6/25 6:30A Brandi Zrallack

SHUCKED Review: A Fun Musical for Families? A Hilarious, Heartfelt Night at the Theater SHUCKED Review: A Fun Musical for Families? A Hilarious, Heartfelt Night at the Theater...

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Orlando City defender Alex Freeman named to MLS All-Star team

Orlando Sentinel : Orlando Pride Soccer 6/25 12:45P Kyle Foley

After a sensational breakthrough this season, Orlando City defender Alex Freeman has been named to the roster for the 2025 MLS All-Star team. Freeman has made 17 appearances...

Pictures: Alex Martins’s time with Orlando Magic

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 6/25 12:01A Wesley Alden

2008: Magic COO Alex Martins waves as the Orlando Magic have a thank you rally for their fans in front of the Orlando City Hall on May 16, 2008. They gave out milk, juice, water and doughnuts to...

Bianchi: Magic victories didn’t define him because Orlando still won with Alex Martins as CEO

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 6/25 12:00A Mike Bianchi

In a results-obsessed sports world where legacy is often defined by banners, rings and winning  percentages, Alex Martins departs as CEO of the Orlando Magic with something far more layered — and,...

Magic’s Alex Martins stepping down after 14 seasons as CEO

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 6/25 12:00A Jason Beede

Magic chief executive officer Alex Martins is stepping down and taking on a new role as the vice chair of the organization, the Orlando Sentinel learned Wednesday. Orlando will not employ a new CEO,...

NBA mock draft roundup: Magic have variety of options at No. 25

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 6/23 8:15A Jason Beede

With the 2024-25 season complete and the Thunder capturing their first championship Sunday night, NBA draft week has arrived. Similar to last year, the draft will follow a...

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Furnish Like a Pro: Smart Tips for Your New Home

Orlando Ave 6/19 1:30A tisner

Purchasing a new home is an exciting achievement, and furnishing it is your chance to turn a blank canvas into a comfortable, personal space. But before you rush to fill every corner with new pieces,...

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