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Lake County 911 call system goes down, restoration time not known

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 7/8 10:28A Silas Morgan

Lake County s 911 call system went offline Tuesday afternoon, with the cause and time of restoration currently unknown. The outage, which began around 2:10 p.m., according to...

No longer ‘disappeared’, Orange County ICE detainees are now public

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 7/8 9:02A Ryan Gillespie, Stephen Hudak

Orange County has begun identifying — in prominent fashion — the jail inmates it holds on immigration detainers, reversing its practice of hiding their names that drew angry...

Winter Park narrows protest ban at library after some commissioners panned it

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 7/8 7:27A Brian Bell

Winter Park is narrowing significantly its proposed restrictions on protests near public buildings after some city commissioners balked at a broader ban. An updated ordinance commissioners plan to...

Maxwell: DeSantis spending orgy at Alligator Alcatraz benefits donors

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 7/8 7:23A Scott Maxwell

Last week, I told you how Ron DeSantis granted himself special powers by declaring that Florida has been in a state of “emergency” for more than two straight years. It’s...

Trump Media files for ‘Crypto Blue Chip ETF’ with SEC

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 7/8 6:57A Associated Press

By ALAN SUDERMAN, AP Business Writer President Donald Trump continues to expand his crypto-related offerings , this time with a planned exchange-traded fund tied to the prices...

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Yay! More theme-park theater in Disney’s ‘Little Mermaid,’ villains shows | Commentary

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 7/7 11:00P Matthew J. Palm

There s a theatrical renaissance taking place in our theme parks, and I am here for it. Hot on the heels of the new stage shows at Universal Epic Universe , Walt Disney World has raised the curtain on...

Legoland Florida adds refreshened U.S. Capitol to Miniland

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 7/7 4:58A Dewayne Bevil

Legoland Florida has introduced an upgraded U.S. Capitol building in the Miniland USA section of the Winter Haven theme park. The structure, slid into place in time for...

Orlando theaters get creative with all-access passes and more

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 7/6 11:00P Matthew J. Palm

Central Florida theme parks enjoy robust annual-pass programs, but will the same idea work for theaters? In recent days, a couple of local theaters have introduced or refined programs that like a...

Plant Doctor: Leave plenty of growing room for the brilliant poinciana tree

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 7/5 12:00A Tom MacCubbin

Question : A very tall tree with brilliant yellow flowers is blooming in some of the local neighborhoods. What is the tree and since it grows so tall is it a good addition to...

7‑Eleven Celebrates Its 98th Birthday with Free Slurpees and More

My Central Florida Family 7/4 3:43A Brandi Zrallack

7‑Eleven Celebrates Its 98th Birthday with Free Slurpees and More 7‑Eleven Celebrates Its 98th Birthday with Free Slurpees and More Get ready for your FREE small Slurpee®...

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It’s All Fun and Games at The Marketplace At Avalon Park This Summer

Tasty Chomps 6/27 7:01A Ricky Ly

If you are looking for something fun, free, and local to enjoy with the family this summer, look no further than The Marketplace at Avalon Park . A refreshed schedule of programming is bringing new...

Best Burritos In Orlando

Tasty Chomps 6/27 4:50A Irene M

Orlando’s burrito scene is bursting with personality, flavor, and variety. From late-night indulgences to modern Mexican twists and hidden local gems. Whether you re craving something cheesy and...

15 Places To Try Within 15 Minutes of the New Universal Studios Epic Theme Park

Tasty Chomps 6/27 4:36A Irene M

With the grand opening of Universal’s Epic Universe , visitors are flocking to Orlando’s newest theme park. Whether you re grabbing a quick bite before heading in or decompressing after a long day of...

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Magic’s Jase Richardson, Noah Penda eager for first taste of NBA play at Las Vegas Summer League

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 7/8 8:18A Jason Beede

It s been two weeks since Jase Richardson and Noah Penda heard their names called at the NBA draft to begin their careers with the Magic . For the pair of Orlando rookies,...

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Bianchi: With max contract in hand, here’s hoping Paolo Banchero becomes a different kind of Magic...

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 7/8 6:52A Mike Bianchi

Paolo Banchero signed the largest contract in Orlando Magic history earlier this week — a five-year, $239 million rookie max extension that could rise to $287 million if he...

Magic notebook: Weltman’s construction, Moe Wagner back, Richardson update

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 7/8 5:30A Jason Beede

In the eight seasons since Jeff Weltman arrived in Orlando as president of basketball operations, the Magic have made the playoffs four times. None of those postseason trips, however, have included...

Moe Wagner agrees to new deal, returns to Magic in NBA free agency

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 7/4 3:30A Jason Beede

Moe Wagner has agreed to a one-year, $5 million deal to return to the Magic , a league source told the Orlando Sentinel. Wagner, who was in the middle of a career-best year...

Family motivates Magic second-rounder Noah Penda, who reps French hometown

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 7/2 9:34A Jason Beede

There have been just two players in NBA history who have worn the numeral 93 on their uniforms. It s a short list: Metta World Peace — formerly known as Ron Artest — wore it...

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Smart Ways to Save Water This Summer

Orlando Ave 6/27 2:00A tisner

Summer has arrived , bringing with it visions of lounging by the pool and packing away cold-weather linens and clothes. While these seasonal tasks are a great way to embrace the warmer days, it’s also...

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