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As a key labor union pushes into the South, red states push back

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 5/25 3:00A Tribune News Service

Kevin Hardy | Stateline.org (TNS) Just days before workers at a Mercedes-Benz plant in Alabama began voting last week on whether to unionize, Republican Gov. Kay Ivey signed a...

Dangerous heat conditions across Central Florida this weekend

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 5/25 1:56A Richard Tribou

Temperatures will hit the low to upper 90s across Central Florida with heat index values climbing to as high as 107 degrees over the Memorial Day weekend, according to the...

UCF’s Gus Malzhan sells Via Tuscany home in less than 24 hours

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 5/25 1:00A Tiffani Sherman

UCF football coach Gus Malzahn and his wife, Kristi, didn’t have to wait long to find a buyer for their Winter Park home. The 7,535-square-foot home on Via Tuscany hit the market Tuesday with a $5.99...

Author of ‘Challenger’ zeroes in on untold parts of the deadly disaster

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 5/25 1:00A Richard Tribou

The author of a new book about the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster is coming to Central Florida for a signing event. Simply titled, Challenger, Adam Higginbotham took four years to pore through...

The Plant Doctor: Grow zinnias as bedding plants for summer cut flowers

Orlando Sentinel (Osceola County News) 5/24 11:00P Tom MacCubbin

Question : We like to bring flowers indoors from the landscape. What are some good bedding plants to grow for cut flowers during summer? Answer : Any plant blooming during the summer would likely make...

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First look: Disney’s new drone show takes flight

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 5/25 2:54A Dewayne Bevil

Walt Disney World has cranked up 800 drones for a new colorful and creative production. “Disney Dreams That Soar” is now a nightly event at Disney Springs . Like many nighttime spectaculars at WDW,...

Author of ‘Challenger’ zeroes in on untold parts of the deadly disaster

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 5/25 1:00A Richard Tribou

The author of a new book about the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster is coming to Central Florida for a signing event. Simply titled, Challenger, Adam Higginbotham took four years to pore through...

The Plant Doctor: Grow zinnias as bedding plants for summer cut flowers

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 5/24 11:00P Tom MacCubbin

Question : We like to bring flowers indoors from the landscape. What are some good bedding plants to grow for cut flowers during summer? Answer : Any plant blooming during the summer would likely make...

Rollins, arts groups seek to repurpose former Winter Park Library

Orlando Biz Journal 5/24 10:09A Ryan Lynch

The city has been working to reuse the library since 2019.

‘Atlas’ review: Originality lacking in sci-fi flick starring Jennifer Lopez

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 5/24 9:35A Mark Meszoros

The screenplay for “Atlas,” a new Netflix science-fiction movie starring Jennifer Lopez as a woman desperate to save humanity from a dangerous artificial intelligence, is the work of Leo Sardarian and...

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Visit Orlando’s Signature Luncheon : Travel and Tourism 2024 with Phil Rosenthal

Tasty Chomps 5/24 5:08A Ricky Ly

This week, Visit Orlando hosted their Signature Luncheon on Travel and Tourism with stories on food, culture and comedy from keynote speaker, Phil Rosenthal, creator of “Everyone Loves Raymond” and...

Artistry Restaurants will open the Chapman and Chase Lounge in Winter Park this year

Orlando Weekly (Food & Drink) 5/24 3:59A Faiyaz Kara

The 6,700-square-foot Park Avenue concept by Artistry Restaurants (Boca, Atlantic Beer & Oyster) we told you about back in December 2022 finally has a name. The Chapman & Chase Lounge will open at 500...

Oza Downtown will bring omakases and izakaya eats to Mills 50

Orlando Weekly (Food & Drink) 5/24 3:56A Faiyaz Kara

Omakase houses and tasting menu concepts have been on the rise and there's no question these high-dollar, multicourse meals are reshaping the culinary landscape of this city. The latest restaurateur...

Elevated rooftop spot Tom’s Watch Bar is now open on International Drive in Orlando

Orlando Weekly (Food & Drink) 5/23 8:29A Sarah Lynott

Tom’s Watch Bar, founded in 2014 with multiple locations across the U.S., is now open in Orlando. The 11,000-square-foot bar, dubbed “Orlando’s biggest sports bar,” can be found on the top floor of...

Hamburger Mary's to close downtown location, looks to relocate

Orlando Weekly (Food & Drink) 5/23 5:13A Chloe Greenberg

After nearly two decades in downtown Orlando, storied LGBTQ+-owned restaurant Hamburger Mary's will close its doors and look for a new location. Owner John Paonessa announced on Facebook Wednesday...

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Magic guard Jalen Suggs earns NBA All-Defensive recognition

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 5/21 8:05A Jason Beede

Disruptive. Aggressive. Physical. Those are just a few words that could be used to accurately describe the style of defense that s played by Magic guard Jalen Suggs . Time and...

With extension looming, Franz Wagner vows to use Magic’s Game 7 loss as motivation

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 5/21 6:00A Jason Beede

There s no hiding it. Franz Wagner s Game 7 performance for the Magic against the Cavs in the first round of the NBA playoffs lacked luster. That’s going to stick with me all summer, Wagner said...

Magic guard Anthony Black earns NBA All-Rookie 2nd-place vote

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 5/20 8:40A Jason Beede

When the Magic selected Arkansas guard Anthony Black with the No. 6 overall pick in last year s draft, it wasn t entirely clear where or how he would fit into Orlando s plans...

Gallese’s save and Lynn’s goal lift Lions at San Jose

Orlando City Soccer : Orlando Sentinel 5/18 8:25P Staff And Wire Reports

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Jack Lynn scored in the 89th minute and Pedro Gallese had four saves to help Orlando City beat the San Jose Earthquakes 1-0 Saturday night. Lions goalkeeper...

Surging Pride seek 1st victory in Seattle

Orlando Sentinel : Orlando Pride Soccer 5/18 11:22A Kyle Foley

By Kyle Foley Orlando Sentinel Correspondent The Orlando Pride will be out in Seattle on Sunday looking to make it 10 games in a row undefeated, including a six-game winning...

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Orlando State of the Market April 2024

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New Orlando Regional REALTOR® Association data shows record-high median home price in Central Florida. State of the Market The median home price for April was recorded at $388,500, up from $386,500 in...

Home Projects by Season

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Thinking about doing some home improvements?  Whether it’s a kitchen or bathroom remodel, a whole-house painting, or floor refinishing, there’s a time of year when these jobs are easier to get...

For Sale and Secure in Orlando, FL

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Sometimes it’s necessary to leave your old home before it sells, and even if it’s in a safe community, there are steps that should be taken to make sure the home and its components are secure. ...

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