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Building an emergency fund can feel daunting, but these tips can help

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 11/23 3:00A Associated Press

By ADRIANA MORGA NEW YORK (AP) — Maybe your car broke down, your computer was stolen, or you had a surprise visit to urgent care . Emergencies are inevitable, but you can prepare to deal with them by...

Families face long waitlist for Florida’s subsidized childcare program

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 11/23 12:00A Michael Cuglietta

The number of children waiting for subsidized childcare in Florida has ballooned to nearly 26,000 this year as federal COVID-era funding ended and the state made more youngsters eligible for the help...

“Like a crime scene”: Coyote attack on Winter Park cat causes alarm

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 11/23 12:00A Brian Bell

Ashley Mercier and her family saw the last of their Bengal cat Murray on July 4. They have little doubt that the culprit was a coyote roaming their Winter Park neighborhood. Our neighbors called us...

Are lower insurance rates reducing homeowners’ costs? We shopped four policies to find out

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 11/22 11:45P Ron Hurtibise

Are lower home insurance rates leading to cost reductions for Florida homeowners? After insurance leaders in Florida spent the last year touting the revival of a healthy insurance market, the South...

Democratic battle lines are drawn in Orlando’s District 3 city council runoff

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 11/22 12:00A Ryan Gillespie

The runoff election for Orlando’s District 3 city council seat is drawing big money and a who’s who of local Democrats lining up behind either Roger Chapin or Mira Tanna, who were separated by just 14...

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Critic’s Pick: With magical ‘Once,’ lightning strikes twice | Review

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 11/22 10:00P Matthew J. Palm

Connection, connection, connection. So much theater is interested in the power of human connection — how we need it, how we achieve it and how we are changed by it. Such is the case with Once, the...

Plant Doctor: Sometimes a little neglect brings bougainvilleas into full bloom

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 11/21 11:00P Tom MacCubbin

Question: Many bougainvilleas are in full bloom in our neighborhood, but ours is good and green and only has a few flowers scattered among the plant. How do we obtain more blooms? Answer: Maybe too...

These ‘Honky Tonk Angels’ will light up your Christmas | Review

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 11/21 10:00P Matthew J. Palm

It was back in 2018 that Honky Tonk Angels took the stage at Winter Park Playhouse for a production I called a down-home treat for country-music fans. Now Ted Swindley s festive sequel is in town,...

Best Amazon Toys For Kids 2025

Orlando Family Fun Magazine 11/21 1:49A Karl Moranette

As we step into 2025, the world of toys is more exciting than ever, blending cutting-edge technology with the timeless... The post Best Amazon Toys For Kids 2025 appeared...

‘Footloose’ reminds us to question authority and sing our own song | Review

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 11/20 10:00P Matthew J. Palm

Theater is, of course, a product of its times, which means that a show you ve seen before can suddenly seem to offer different messages when viewed through the lens of a different production in a...

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Tasty Chomps’ Founder Ricky Ly Honored as 2025 Orange County’s Citizen of the Year

Tasty Chomps 11/19 2:19A Ricky Ly

Just sharing some recent news I was recognized as Orange County‘s Distinguished Citizen of the Year for 2025 by Mayor Jerry Demings this past weekend here in Orlando! Truly grateful for the privilege...

Top 16 Places to Eat in Orlando, According to Yelp Elites

Tasty Chomps 11/19 1:39A Irene M

This roundup highlights Orlando spots that stood out in Yelp Elite reviews from August 2024 to August 2025. These restaurants offer a mix of local flavor, standout dishes, and memorable dining...

Upcoming Event: Glide Into Holiday Magic: Ice Skating & Fire Pits at Grande Lakes Orlando

Tasty Chomps 11/17 2:18A Irene M

Orlando is getting a true winter treat this year. Grande Lakes Orlando, which includes both The Ritz-Carlton Orlando and JW Marriott Orlando, is unveiling a brand new outdoor ice rink along with a...

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Mountain Mode: What I’m Packing for a Cozy Fall Cabin Escape

Green Fashionista 11/9 10:30P noreply@blogger.com (Kate at Gre

I blinked, and we were already done with Halloween and our upcoming fall getaway to the mountains is almost here. I can't wait to relax at our cabin with a cup of coffee, go on some hikes, and check...

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Orlando’s Tyus Jones, Anthony Black lean on each other to help boost Magic

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 11/19 5:56A Jason Beede

In German stars Franz and Moe Wagner , the Magic have a pair of true brothers on their roster. But a new brotherhood is quickly forming in the Orlando locker room between two teammates who play the...

Bianchi: Magic are finding their rhythm while fans need to find their perspective

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 11/19 3:39A Mike Bianchi

Running off at the typewriter. … Can we now please stop with all of the ridiculous rhetoric? Five games That’s all it took — five games into an 82-game season — for a slice of...

Magic not discouraged after overtime loss at Houston: ‘The fight was there’

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 11/17 5:52A Jason Beede

Entering Sunday s game against the Magic , the Rockets averaged a league-high 125.5 points, 13.4 makes from 3-point range and 26.5 assists on a nightly basis. Orlando held...

Magic rule Jalen Suggs out ahead of road game at Rockets

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 11/16 5:46A Jason Beede

When Jalen Suggs walked off the court Friday night as the final buzzer sounded securing a 105-98 victory in favor of the Magic against the Nets, the Orlando guard was seen...

Magic travel to Rockets focused on winning process: ‘We have a lot to clean up’

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 11/15 6:45A Jason Beede

The Magic trailed the Nets 98-94 with less than two minutes to play inside Kia Center on Friday night. After falling behind by as many as 16 in the first half, Orlando crawled...

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