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Casino operator tied to former Osceola County sheriff pleads guilty to money laundering

Orlando Sentinel (Osceola County News) 11/25 7:03A Cristóbal Reyes

The casino operator who established illegal game rooms in several Central Florida counties, allegedly with help from former Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, has pleaded...

Record number of travelers hitting the roads, skies for Thanksgiving

Orlando Sentinel (Osceola County News) 11/25 6:35A Martin E. Comas, Skyler Swisher

Orlando will be a hot destination with some cool temperatures this Thanksgiving. Across the country, nearly 82 million people are projected to travel at least 50 miles by Sunday, making this...

Gold flush: Ripley buys toilet / art piece for $12.1 million

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 11/25 5:22A Dewayne Bevil

It was a bold bowl move. Orlando-based Ripley Entertainment has purchased a 18-karat gold toilet at auction for $12.1 million. It’s the most money that the company has ever spent to add to its vast...

As Black women face unemployment challenges, a roundtable of policymakers searches for solutions

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 11/25 4:59A Associated Press

By MATT BROWN, Associated Press In a packed room at library in a downtown Boston, Rep. Ayanna Pressley posed a blunt question: Why are Black women, who have some of the highest labor force...

Consumer confidence slides as Americans grow wary of high costs and sluggish job gains

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 11/25 3:38A Associated Press

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER, AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumers were much less confident in the economy in November in the aftermath  of the government shutdown...

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Amazon Black Friday Deals 2025

Orlando Family Fun Magazine 11/24 10:20P Karl Moranette

The Black Friday shopping frenzy is officially underway! Therefore, you have come to the right place for the absolute best... The post Amazon Black Friday Deals 2025 appeared...

At Orlando Family Stage, Charlie Brown makes Christmas twice as bright

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 11/24 10:00P Matthew J. Palm

You couldn t blame the leaders of Orlando Family Stage if they kicked up their heels and threw back their heads with a howl to join Snoopy in the cartoon beagle s flamboyantly happy dance. The...

Hadestown Brings Its Tony-Winning Magic to Orlando This Weekend: November 28-30, 2025

My Central Florida Family 11/24 4:13A Brandi Zrallack

Hadestown Brings Its Tony-Winning Magic to Orlando This Weekend: November 28-30, 2025 Hadestown Brings Its Tony-Winning Magic to Orlando This Weekend: November 28-30, 2025 Get...

Island H2O Water Park Launches Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deal with Free Friend Tickets for 2026...

My Central Florida Family 11/24 3:58A Brandi Zrallack

Island H2O Water Park Launches Black Friday Cyber Monday Deal with Free Friend Tickets for 2026 Season Pass Holders Island H2O Water Park Launches Black Friday Cyber Monday [...

City Repertory Theatre Brings Classic Holiday Story to Life with It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio...

My Central Florida Family 11/24 3:38A Brandi Zrallack

City Repertory Theatre Brings Classic Holiday Story to Life with It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play City Repertory Theatre Brings Classic Holiday Story to Life with It’s...

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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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Magic flex depth in loss at Boston with Banchero’s return ‘pretty close’

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 11/24 4:04A Jason Beede

BOSTON — Magic forward Paolo Banchero could only watch from the bench inside TD Garden on Sunday night when his teammates rallied late against the Celtics to open a three-game...

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...

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