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Orange County approves contract for Orlo Vista flood mitigation project

Click Orlando 11/29 5:16A Mark Lehman

Leaders in Orange County took another step Tuesday toward fixing flooding in the Orlo Vista and West Side Manor neighborhoods. Commissioners unanimously approved a contract...

Man accused of pulling gun at DeLand high school football game arrested

Click Orlando 11/29 5:04A Christie Zizo

A man accused of pulling a gun during a fight at a DeLand high school football game in September has been arrested, the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office said. Jayvion Barthel,...

Disney Cruise Line celebrates 25 years with Silver Anniversary at Sea offerings

Orlando Weekly 11/29 3:42A Valerie Galarza

Disney Cruise Line is celebrating 25 years onboard its ships with the Silver Anniversary at Sea. Starting next spring, Disney's ships will be covered in shimmering decorations to celebrate a...

Student urges Florida Supreme Court to reject USF appeal in COVID-19 fees case

Orlando Weekly 11/29 3:36A Alex Galbraith

A student’s attorneys argued Monday that the Florida Supreme Court should reject an appeal by the University of South Florida in a dispute about fees collected for services that were not provided...

Hurricane Nicole insured losses top $386 million

Orlando Weekly 11/29 3:29A

With more than 45,000 claims filed, estimated insured losses from Hurricane Nicole have topped $386 million, according to data posted on the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation website. As of...

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Free Cardboard Recycling Available in Seminole County

My Central Florida Family 11/29 5:20A Brandi Zrallack

Free Cardboard Recycling Available in Seminole County Free Cardboard Recycling Available in Seminole County Seminole County residents can recycle large cardboard boxes at Red...

Frontier Airlines’ GoWild! All-You-Can-Fly Pass for Kids

My Central Florida Family 11/29 5:10A Brandi Zrallack

Frontier Airlines GoWild! All-You-Can-Fly Pass for Kids Frontier Airlines GoWild! All-You-Can-Fly Pass for Kids By popular demand, ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines...

Orange County to convert former Winn-Dixie into multicultural center

Orlando Biz Journal 11/29 5:06A Ryan Lynch

The county has shell space in the building for future development.

Gatorland’s Third Annual Holiday Ho Ho Ho-Down

My Central Florida Family 11/29 4:57A Brandi Zrallack

Gatorland s Third Annual Holiday Ho Ho Ho-Down Gatorland s Third Annual Holiday Ho Ho Ho-Down Come on out to the “Alligator Capital of the World” and enjoy festive fun for [ ]...

Colliers Orlando lands new team of brokers from JLL

Orlando Biz Journal 11/29 4:16A Steven Ryzewski

The group has had a busy 2022 with high-dollar sales.

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Notes from Barcelona

Scott Joseph Orlando 11/28 11:36P scott@scottjosephorlando.com (Sc

A recent cruise in the Mediterranean dropped me off in Barcelona, a city I hadn’t been back to in a long time. So instead of heading from the cruise port to the port of air, my companion and I decided...

Field to Feast raises record amount Kids Cafe project

Scott Joseph Orlando 11/28 4:29A scott@scottjosephorlando.com (Sc

The eighth annual Field to Feast took place earlier this month on the grounds of Long & Scott Farms in Zellwood. The event, sponsored by Edible Orlando in conjunction with Walt Disney World Resort,...

First Look: Volcano Hot Pot opens on International Drive

Tasty Chomps 11/27 3:26A Tiffany Nguyen

We were invited to the grand opening of Volcano Hot Pot & BBQ International Drive , located across the street from Orlando International Premium Outlets. The restaurant was very spacious and clean and...

Give the gift of a fine meal

Scott Joseph Orlando 11/25 4:37A scott@scottjosephorlando.com (Sc

So gifting season has finally arrived. For those hard-to-please people on your list, the ones who annoyingly buy things for themselves instead of giving you hints, consider a gift certificate to a...

Salsas Cocina Oviedo

Scott Joseph Orlando 11/23 6:42A scott@scottjosephorlando.com (Sc

Took a trip out to Oviedo one recent very rainy evening and took refuge in Salasa Cocina Mexicana & Cantina, a popular Eastside restaurant. It’s a lively place with a colorful interior that features...

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Sarah Flint Now it’s a Party Sale

Central Florida Chic 11/20 3:13A Danielle

The biggest sale of the year at Sarah Flint has officially started! Previously known as the Buy More, Save More sale, the Now it s a Party sale is the new and improved version. I wanted to break down...

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#22 UCF Survives Woeful USF To Advance To AAC Championship

Knights News 11/27 5:10A Andrew Carson

After nearly blowing their season to a 1-10 team, UCF in the last seconds of the game beats rival USF 46-39 to advance to an AAC championship with Tulane and keeps hopes alive...

UCF and NASA Team Up to Launch Historical Artemis I

Knights News 11/20 7:51A Jheff Mathis

After its fourth delay, NASA s Artemis I rocket successfully blasted off and lit up Merritt Island s dark sky Wednesday morning, making history for NASA and UCF. Standing four...