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A moped driver died in Osceola County crash on Sunday, FHP says

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 9/7 7:49A Natalia Jaramillo

A 44-year-old man driving a moped on W Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway was killed early Sunday after crashing, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Just after 9:30 a.m. the...

Mable Butler, trailblazing Orlando politician and advocate, dies at 98

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 9/7 4:50A Orlando Sentinel Staff

Mable Butler, a Central Florida political trailblazer and longtime advocate known for using love and dogged determination to get things done for her constituents and her community, has died at age 98....

What’s hottest trend in retail? Anything tied to wellness

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 9/7 1:00A Laura Kinsler

With six new gyms in the development pipeline across Central Florida, the fitness industry and anything wellness-related are fast becoming some of the biggest retail players in the market today. It s...

Orlando anticipates all-renewable energy buildings by 2027 — as DOGE probes ‘green’ spending

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 9/7 1:00A Ryan Gillespie

Orlando is on the verge of powering its municipal buildings entirely by renewable energy, and is on pace to reach that goal three years ahead of schedule. But the city’s green goals have also drawn a...

Vaccine chaos: Even some vulnerable seniors can’t get COVID shots amid spiking cases

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 9/6 10:00P Tribune News Service

By Rong-Gong Lin II, Los Angeles Times Seniors in some parts of the country say they are being denied COVID-19 vaccinations amid an ongoing spike in cases, leading to rising...

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Critic’s Pick: In words and dance, ‘For Colored Girls’ takes deeply personal journey

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 9/6 11:00P Matthew J. Palm

One of the most magical aspects of theater is how it uses artifice to show its audience reality. Wigs, costumes, fictional stories and characters all somehow coalesce to make something real from the...

Plant Doctor: Landscapes sparkle with red-and-white leaved stromanthe plants

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 9/6 12:00A Tom MacCubbin

Question: I have noticed stromanthe plants at the garden centers. Can I plant them in the landscape and if so where? Answer: Landscapes can sparkle with red-and-white leaved...

‘Bernarda Alba’ throbs with the rhythm of repression | Review

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 9/5 11:00P Matthew J. Palm

Flamenco is rooted in tradition, sharp and precise, full of emotion that is expressed through regimented ways. So it s no surprise it is the perfect fit for Federico García Lorca’s The House of...

Festival of Trees returns for 39th year at Orlando Museum of Art

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 9/5 2:45A Patrick Connolly

While pumpkin spice products and Halloween candy just hit the shelves, a popular Central Florida holiday tradition is planning its return for this November with decked halls and trees that are merry...

Big laughs as Ginger Minj and drag-star pals get witchy with it | Review

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 9/4 11:30P Matthew J. Palm

What happens when a bunch of today s biggest drag stars start getting witchy with each other? Turns out, a whole lotta fun. I m using the word witchy literally, by the way, not as a substitute for a ...

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UPCOMING EVENT: Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic returns November 14-15

Tasty Chomps 9/3 4:04A Ricky Ly

The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic returns for its 16th year with bold new flavors and an all-new culinary lineup. Nearly every dish on the 2025 menu will make its event debut,...

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Orlando Pride aim to keep the offense revving vs. Chicago Stars

Orlando Sentinel : Orlando Pride Soccer 9/6 5:37A Kyle Foley

The Orlando Pride ended a six-match winless streak on Tuesday with a 3-0 victory over Alajuelense. Now the Pride (8-6-4, 28 points) head to Chicago to take on the Stars...

Former Magic star Dwight Howard had a career like few others; the Basketball Hall of Fame noticed

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 9/3 2:45A Tim Reynolds

All Dwight Howard urges his doubters to do is this: look at the numbers. They tell the story, he insists. He averaged 15.7 points and 11.8 rebounds per game. Only 13 other...

Orlando Pride tries to get back in win column at home vs. Gotham FC

Orlando Sentinel : Orlando Pride Soccer 8/28 7:22A Kyle Foley

The Orlando Pride have not been themselves lately, going winless in their past five matches. Now Orlando (8-5-4, 28 points) hosts  NJ/NY Gotham FC (5-6-6, 21 points) on Friday...

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Yes, You Can Afford a Home in Orlando—Here’s How

Orlando Ave 9/3 4:25A tisner

If you re currently renting in Orlando, you ve probably noticed that rent prices continue to climb. With the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment hovering around $1,700 per month , many renters...

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