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Tips for Traveling with Just a Carry On

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Disturbance in Gulf highlighted for possible tropical development

Click Orlando 8/13 1:07A Jonathan Kegges

The National Hurricane Center has a tagged a disturbance near the Louisiana/Alabama coast with a low chance for tropical development. If any development of this disorganized...

Unsettled weather arrives in Central Florida for the weekend

Click Orlando 8/12 11:32P Jonathan Kegges

It won’t be a total loss Saturday, but rain chances will be elevated especially for the afternoon and evening. After morning storms along the immediate coast, expect a few...

Pine Hills residents complain about outstanding traffic issues

Click Orlando 8/12 5:15P Treasure Roberts

After months of begging for changes, Pine Hills residents told News 6 their traffic concerns are still not being addressed with urgency. Maira Gomez is the communications director for the Robinswood...

Florida Gov. DeSantis’ press secretary resigns, joins DeSantis reelection team

Click Orlando 8/12 3:09P Samantha Dunne

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s press secretary, Christina Pushaw, tendered her resignation, effective immediately, on Friday, announcing she will be joining DeSantis’ re-election...

New Orange County Public Schools deputy superintendent announced

Click Orlando 8/12 2:51P Anthony Talcott

Following the approval of Orange County Superintendent Designate Dr. Maria Vazquez earlier this summer, the next deputy superintendent was announced Friday evening. Dr....

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Winter Park enters negotiations to convert old library

Orlando Biz Journal 8/12 2:30P Shauna Muckle

City officials said Winter Park could benefit from the co-working space proposed by Harbert Realty Services.

Student arrested for bringing gun to Lyman High School campus

WESH.com (Theme Parks News) 8/12 11:58A

Longwood police have arrested a 15-year-old boy who they say brought a gun to school Friday.

Breaking: Lynx CEO Jim Harrison, 63, dies

Orlando Biz Journal 8/12 10:51A Ryan Lynch

He was named Lynx CEO in April 2019.

Disney area's Horizon West has more apartments, homes in pipeline

Orlando Biz Journal 8/12 10:06A Steven Ryzewski

Horizon West continues to be a popular area for new development.

Tips for Traveling with Just a Carry On

BubbleLifestyles 8/12 10:03A

It is possible to travel with just your carry on. Here are some travel hacks to packing light. CHECK THE WEATHER Research what the weather will be like in the place you are traveling to. Packing for...

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Student arrested for bringing gun to Lyman High School campus

WESH.com (Food) 8/12 1:02P

Longwood police have arrested a 15-year-old boy who they say brought a gun to school Friday.

Newsy Nuggets: Food fair, Little Fin, Morimoto promotion, falling doughnut prices and more

Scott Joseph Orlando 8/12 8:05A scott@scottjosephorlando.com (Sc

The next is a series of sorta monthly events celebrating local foods is Saturday, Aug. 13, from noon to 7 p.m. at Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company . The 407 Food Fair will feature more than 20...

Big Fin Seafood introduces new menu items

Scott Joseph Orlando 8/11 9:02A scott@scottjosephorlando.com (Sc

Big Fin Seafood’s executive chef, Eric Enrique, has been making some changes to the popular restaurant’s menu, and I stopped in recently to give them a try. The most impressive addition, at least in a...

Upcoming Dinner Event: Four Flamingos to host Whiskey Pairing Dinner – Thursday Aug. 18

Tasty Chomps 8/10 1:33P Ricky Ly

On Thursday, August 18, Four Flamingos: A Richard Blais Florida Kitchen will host a whiskey pairing dinner, featuring a carefully curated four-course menu by Chef Shelby Farrell paired with whiskey...

COMING SOON: Bang Bang Noodle Co. by TOP CHEF Winner Hung Huynh to Open this Fall in Orlando’s Mills...

Tasty Chomps 8/10 1:04P Ricky Ly

Mills 50 will soon get a brand new hand-pulled noodle shop. Bang Bang Noodle Co., led by Top Chef winner and Director of Culinary Innovation for Jimmy and Johnny Tung’s Omei Restaurant Group, will...

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Weekending Catch Up

Green Fashionista 8/7 11:30P noreply@blogger.com (Kate at Gre

I may be a week late, but am playing catch up from all the fun had last weekend with family and celebrating a friend's birthday over the best meal of the week - brunch. Lil' Miss had another baseball...

Alice in Wonderland Experience

Green Fashionista 8/2 11:30P noreply@blogger.com (Kate at Gre

Experience indeed! My friend Tina and I were treated to an afternoon at The Alice in Wonderland Cocktail Experience where we journeyed down the rabbit hole and enjoyed tea, a performance, delectable...

Backless Midi Dress

Central Florida Chic 8/1 12:00A Danielle

I ve recently discovered that I dress like a grandma. I like longer dresses and higher necklines. It used to be that summer was a time to show off all the skin. But with my self imposed...

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Universal Orlando announces dates for 2022 Holiday Celebration

Knights News 8/12 11:59A Andrew Carson

“Christmas is coming, it’s practically here!” Univeral Orlando announced the park’s Holiday Celebrations will return starting Nov. 12. The Central Florida theme park giant...

Student arrested for bringing gun to Lyman High School campus

WESH.com (Sports) 8/12 11:58A

Longwood police have arrested a 15-year-old boy who they say brought a gun to school Friday.

UCF football unveils new uniforms for Big 12 Era

Knights News 8/12 6:21A Andrew Carson

The UCF Football team has released looks at the new Uniform designs for the 2022 campaign and next year’s first season in the Big 12 Conference. UCF Athletics took to their...

‘Impractical Jokers’ star Joe Gatto coming to UCF for Pegasus Palooza

Knights News 8/11 12:20P Andrew Carson

UCF has announced its lineup of events and performances for this year’s Pegasus Palooza, including the headliner for the Knight of Comedy , Joe Gatto. CAB Presents: Pegasus...

FloGrown to be Official sponsor of #UCFansWear for 2022 Season

Knights News 8/10 2:45P Andrew Carson

The UCF Athletics Association announced that Orlando based company, FloGrown will be the official clothing sponsor for #UCFansWear for the 2022 Football and...