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Shopping for school supplies becomes a summer activity as families juggle technology and tariffs

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 8/13 7:29A Associated Press

By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO NEW YORK (AP) — Feeling nostalgic for the days when going back to school meant picking out fresh notebooks, pencils and colored markers at a local drugstore or stationary shop?...

Canada’s Gildan Activewear is buying HanesBrands for $2.2 billion

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 8/13 6:33A Associated Press

By MICHELLE CHAPMAN Gildan Activewear is buying the struggling HanesBrands for $2.2 billion in a deal that gives the basic apparel maker access to household name brands like...

GE Appliances shifts more production to US as part of a $3 billion investment

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 8/13 6:23A Associated Press

By BRUCE SCHREINER LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — GE Appliances plans to shift production of refrigerators, gas ranges and water heaters out of China and Mexico as part of a more than...

McDonald’s Japan’s Pokemon card Happy Meals promotion comes to an unhappy end

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 8/13 6:15A Associated Press

By YURI KAGEYAMA TOKYO (AP) — Fast-food chain McDonald’s Japan has canceled a Happy Meal campaign that came with coveted Pokemon cards, apologizing after resellers rushed to...

Homeowners turn to cash-out refinancing to take advantage of big gains in home equity

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 8/13 6:10A Associated Press

By ALEX VEIGA, AP Business Writer Homeowners are cashing in on years of home equity gains, even as mortgage rates remain elevated. The trend sent cash-out home refinancing...

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Hot for Halloween: Disney, other parks kick off spooky season

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 8/13 1:00A Dewayne Bevil

Sure, the calendar indicates there are 11 weeks until Halloween. But Florida’s theme parks say it’s about to get spooky in these parts. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party , the after-hours,...

Last chance: Goodbye to Universal’s Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 8/13 12:06A Dewayne Bevil

It s almost time for the last dance for Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit . The final chance to board Universal Studios theme park’s 16-year-old roller coaster will be Sunday. Work on a successor attraction...

‘Anthology,’ new partnership, Singhaus scholarship, more | Arts notes

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 8/12 11:00P Matthew J. Palm

Here are items for your cultural calendar, starting with a new partnership between two established institutions. Crealdé School of Art and Casa Feliz have teamed up on an art exhibition at the...

Restaurants trot out special dishes to celebrate 20 years of Magical Dining

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 8/12 11:00P Amy Drew Thompson

Visit Orlando s Magical Dining is celebrating 20 years in 2025, but the Good Salt Restaurant Group — with four restaurants participating this year — is marking a couple of special anniversaries, too,...

Amid summer’s record heat, Jaleo’s gazpacho is soup-er cool

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 8/12 11:00P Amy Drew Thompson

Hot enough for ya? At press time, Orlando itself hadn t hit any new highs, but both Sanford and Leesburg have seen record-breaking days during this sweltering summer season, and Jaleo head chef...

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Pride makes trade with Denver Summit, a NWSL expansion team

Orlando Sentinel : Orlando Pride Soccer 8/13 7:03A Associated Press

By ANNE M. PETERSON The Denver Summit have acquired forward Ally Watt in a trade with the Orlando Pride, making her the expansion club’s first player. The Summit will start...

Bianchi: Move over Tiger, Shaq, Arnie and Annika, Marta is the GOAT of Orlando sports

Orlando Sentinel : Orlando Pride Soccer 8/7 5:01A Mike Bianchi

Running off at the typewriter. … I got to thinking about this the other day and I wanted to present the question to you: Who do you think is the greatest professional athlete...

Orlando City need win — and a little luck — to advance to Leagues Cup quarterfinals

Orlando City Soccer : Orlando Sentinel 8/5 11:00P Kyle Foley

Orlando City is set to wrap up Phase One of the Leagues Cup campaign, and the Lions must win and have other results go their way if they want to advance to the quarterfinals....

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Easy Ways to Add Character & Charm to Your Orlando Home—Inside and Out

Orlando Ave 8/12 7:48A tisner

In today’s fast-paced real estate market, especially here in Orlando , where new developments continue to shape our skyline and suburban neighborhoods, homebuyers aren’t just looking for square...

Give Your Walls a Voice: Creative Accent Wall Ideas to Transform Your Space

Orlando Ave 8/5 1:00A tisner

Who says every wall in your home has to be plain white with a few family photos or framed art? If you’re ready to add personality, style, and a focal point to your space, it might be time to think...

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