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Memorial site for slain teen repeatedly vandalized, Ocoee family says

Click Orlando 8/11 11:26A Brian Didlake

An Ocoee family said the memorial site of their son, who was shot and killed last year , has been repeatedly vandalized — and the family is looking for answers. “Other than...

Apopka man sentenced for 7-Eleven robbery, identity theft

Click Orlando 8/11 11:18A Anthony Talcott

A 31-year-old Apopka man was sentenced Thursday to seven years and six months in federal prison in connection with a 7-Eleven robbery and identity theft, according to the U.S....

4,000 beagles rescued from Virginia breeding facility, Humane Society says

Click Orlando 8/11 11:00A Maria Briceno, Carolina Cardona

The Humane Society said its animal rescue team began removing roughly 4,000 beagles from a mass breeding facility in Virginia, which received multiple violations for issues like inadequate veterinary...

Orlando lit imprint Burrow Press to throw a combo reading and 'haunted dance party' in October

Orlando Weekly 8/11 10:55A Matthew Moyer

If you thought the ultimate in books-and-hauntings was the Necronomicon, think again. Orlando-based publishing imprint Burrow Press is debuting new work in October, and throwing a good ol' haunted...

October hearing will decide whether 'Marsy's Law' protects identities of police

Orlando Weekly 8/11 9:44A News Service of Florida

The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday said it will hear arguments Oct. 3 in a high-profile case about a 2018 constitutional amendment known as “Marsy’s Law.” The case involves whether Marsy’s Law,...

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Orlando organized: National trend in unionizing efforts hits Central Florida market

Orlando Biz Journal 8/11 11:45A Ryan Lynch

A national push by some workers to form unions has come to Orlando, with questions of whether the movement will take off or not.

Orlando Business Journal wins awards from Society of Professional Journalists, Florida Press...

Orlando Biz Journal 8/11 10:07A Anjali Fluker

OBJ's editorial staff and design team won a combined nine awards — including four first-place honors — in two annual competitions.

Orlando airport to streamline TSA PreCheck process

Orlando Biz Journal 8/11 9:03A Richard Bilbao

This could be a boon for leisure and business travelers who often fly in and out of Orlando International Airport.

Disney, convention center union talks focus on rising costs

Orlando Biz Journal 8/11 8:00A Richard Bilbao

"With rent, gas and food prices so high, it’s time for a change ... negotiations will start soon," said a social media post.

Ocean Bank enters Orlando market with flashy debut

Orlando Biz Journal 8/11 7:20A Ryan Lynch

The bank said earlier this year it would expand into Orlando during 2022.

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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...

Newsy Nuggets: Norman's, pizza, bagels, doughnuts and Tito's (not) in a can

Scott Joseph Orlando 8/10 9:51A scott@scottjosephorlando.com (Sc

Norman’s update: Construction is continuing on the relocation space and the exterior now sports a Norman’s sign over the front door. It has a fresh coat of paint but still looks very much like a...

Longwood father officially indicted in stabbing death of 3-year-old girl

WESH.com (Food) 8/10 4:15A

Bravo-Torres is accused of stabbing his 3-year-old daughter to death and critically injuring his 12-year-old daughter.

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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...

Summer Disney Outfits for Hot Park Days

Central Florida Chic 7/30 12:00A Danielle

We recently got back from a weekend trip to Walt Disney World. Now I’m always down for a Disney trip. But as you can imagine, it was hot . Planning Disney outfits for summer is a bit different from...

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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...

Gov. Ron DeSantis says he will not declare state of emergency over outbreak of Monkeypox Virus

Knights News 8/10 2:15P Andrew Carson

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he will not follow the White House’s lead in declaring a state of emergency over the Monkeypox virus as cases rise to 985 people.   BREAKING:...

Universal Orlando to now have curfew for minors

Knights News 8/10 12:58P Andrew Carson

Universal Orlando CityWalk has now implemented a curfew for guests under the age of 18 on weekends after a fight broke out between several minors last month. JUST IN |...

UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management Program named No. 1 in the Nation

Knights News 8/10 11:56A Andrew Carson

The UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management for a third year in a row has now been ranked the No.1 hospitality program in the nation and top five in the world.  It s no...

Longwood father officially indicted in stabbing death of 3-year-old girl

WESH.com (Sports) 8/10 4:15A

Bravo-Torres is accused of stabbing his 3-year-old daughter to death and critically injuring his 12-year-old daughter.

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Inspired by Legendary Architecture, a Glass House in South Carolina Is Simply Sublime

realtor.com® Real Estate News 8/11 12:00P Tiffani Sherman

MLS / Realtor.com South Carolina certainly isn’t the first state that leaps to mind when the subject is contemporary architecture. However, a fascinating home inspired by a legendary architect in...

Looking To Buy a Home in a Fire-Prone Area? Here’s What To Know

realtor.com® Real Estate News 8/11 11:00A Kathleen Willcox

Ted Soqui / Corbis via Getty Images The threat of wildfires is a dangerous reality in rural and more populous areas alike. And while homebuyers likely know the risk of settling down in a fire-prone...

Maximalist Manor: Must-See Oklahoma Castle Priced Below a Million Bucks

realtor.com® Real Estate News 8/11 10:30A Tiffani Sherman

MLS / Realtor.com A 1,950-square-foot, ranch-style house that was transformed into a 8,551-square-foot Oklahoma castle recently had a royal price reduction. The Norman, OK , home was initially listed...

‘Dream Home Makeover’ Reveals the Living Room Design Rule To Break Right Now

realtor.com® Real Estate News 8/11 9:00A Lisa Johnson Mandell

HGTV On Dream Home Makeover, Shea and Syd McGee know that big, spacious houses come with one huge downside: The spaces lack that intimate, cozy, family-friendly feel. In the episode The Dream in Dream...

An Astonishing Look at America’s New ‘Buyer-Friendly’ Housing Market—and How Sellers May Ruin It

realtor.com® Real Estate News 8/11 8:14A Judy Dutton

Getty Images America s housing market has been brutal on homebuyers for the past two years—but at long last, signs suggest that the worst of it might be over. “How’s the Housing Market This Week?” is...

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Longwood father officially indicted in stabbing death of 3-year-old girl

WESH.com (Health) 8/10 4:15A

Bravo-Torres is accused of stabbing his 3-year-old daughter to death and critically injuring his 12-year-old daughter.

Young inventors showcase their creative ideas at the Children's Business Fair in Longwood

WESH.com (Health) 7/30 5:23P

Dozens of students from across Central Florida showcased their inventions at the second annual Children's Business Fair in Longwood.

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