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Florida warns teachers not to post negatively about Charlie Kirk

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 9/11 9:56A Steven Walker

Following the assassination of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk , Florida s top education official warned teachers that anyone who posted disgusting comments about Kirk would...

UCF, HBCUs nationwide receive threats against Black people on campus

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 9/11 9:56A Cristóbal Reyes

University of Central Florida officials are investigating an emailed threat to Black people on campus Thursday amid a wave of similar messages that forced shutdowns at...

Bear advocates aim to win hunt permits, foil Florida’s bear hunt

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 9/11 7:50A Stephen Hudak

Betsy McClain has never shot anything but the breeze yet the Longwood animal advocate hopes to win a bear-hunting permit for Florida s first hunt in a decade. If lucky, she ll...

Man pepper-sprayed by Orlando officer charged under Florida’s ‘Halo Law’

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 9/11 6:49A Cristóbal Reyes

When James Lake spotted a group of people being arrested by Orlando police on the corner of Central Boulevard and Orange Avenue early Labor Day morning, he pulled out his cellphone and began...

Seminole gives early nod to raising taxes for first time in years

Orlando Sentinel (Osceola County News) 9/11 5:51A Martin E. Comas

At a budget meeting packed with residents, Seminole commissioners this week gave preliminary approval to hike the county’s overall property tax rate for the first time in 16...

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Americans still give awards shows consideration, a new AP-NORC poll finds

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 9/11 7:11A Associated Press

By ANDREW DALTON and AMELIA THOMSON-DEVEAUX LOS ANGELES (AP) — Many Americans still want to thank the academy, at least a little. Related Articles ‘Only Murders in the Building’ review: In Season 5,...

‘Only Murders in the Building’ review: In Season 5, the future of the building itself is at stake

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 9/11 4:30A Nina Metz

The visually rich and lore-filled Upper West Side abode referenced in the title of Hulu’s “Only Murders in the Building” is called The Arconia, home to amateur investigators...

Orlando theme park rides: What’s closed and what’s coming

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 9/11 1:07A Dewayne Bevil

Orlando’s theme parks are forever in flux, visually represented by panels and panels of construction walls. Currently, there are attractions getting refurbished, replaced and rested, but that all...

UCF-adjacent Shokupan Bakehouse slings fun, fast-casual sandos | Review

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 9/10 11:00P Amy Drew Thompson

What UCF students and faculty have around them is a culinary marvel. I don t see too many folks strolling around in that T-shaped intersection where University Boulevard meets the Alafaya Trail (434),...

Gemütlichkeit: It’s the Oktoberfest state of being

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 9/10 11:00P Amy Drew Thompson

O zapft is! (It is tapped!) It s what the mayor of Munich will exclaim when the first Oktoberfest beer keg is tapped on Sept. 20, and likely what they ll say up at Hollerbach s German Restaurant in...

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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...

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Be Ready for the Home Inspection: What to Check Before You List

Orlando Ave 9/9 6:07A tisner

All your pre-sale tasks are finally done — the home is clean, staged, and your RealtorⓇ is lining up the marketing strategy. It’s officially go-time! But before those buyer showings turn into serious...

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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