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Top Stories: ➊ – Windermere design firm Dream Vision Interiors navigates labor, supply shortages while building ‘theme park-level’ designs in homes (Friday), ➋ – WATCH LIVE: Scare causes panic at Lake Eola fireworks show in Orlando (Monday), ➌ – Louisiana gym franchise Regymen Fitness plans Orlando expansion (Monday), ➍ – Orlando police seek information after chaos injures 12 at Lake Eola fireworks show (Tuesday), ➎ – Local veterans work to make sure no one who served in the armed forces is ever left behind (Monday)

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Oviedo woman crowdfunds school supplies for teachers through Facebook page

Click Orlando 7/6 1:20P Carolina Cardona

Each year, Central Florida teachers are faced with an extra cost to help their students—paying out of pocket for school supplies. When you add inflation into the mix, teachers...

Apopka restaurant to hold fundraiser for injured firefighter

Click Orlando 7/6 12:03P Stacy Greenhut, Amanda Castro

An Apopka restaurant is bringing together its community to help a fireman who suffered a significant work-related injury last week. Porkie’s Original BBQ announced on its...

Sanford Police Department sponsors cadets to get better officers amid shortage

Click Orlando 7/6 11:51A Erik von Ancken

How does a police department hire the best police officers while there’s a shortage of officers nationwide? Candidates are flooding the Sanford Police Department with...

What’s that smell? Tons of stinky seaweed covers Central Florida coast

Click Orlando 7/6 10:31A Molly Reed

If you plan on hitting the beach anytime soon, you might be met by a bad smell and sand covered in brown seaweed. Researchers said the seaweed, called sargassum, is coming in...

Rocker Carlos Santana ‘doing well’ after collapsing onstage

Click Orlando 7/6 10:24A Associated Press

Guitar icon Carlos Santana collapsed on stage during a show in Michigan and was rushed to a hospital, later blaming the episode on forgetting to eat or drink water. Santana,...

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Here's what we know so far on Disney World's Splash Mountain refurbishment

Orlando Biz Journal 7/6 10:42A Richard Bilbao

The ride's closure date for renovations has yet to be announced.

Incoming Orange County Public Schools superintendent puts focus on learning loss, workforce...

Orlando Biz Journal 7/6 10:02A Ryan Lynch

Vazquez has been with the district for over 30 years.

Heart of Florida United Way funds expansion of a nonprofit providing homelessness services,...

Orlando Biz Journal 7/6 9:02A Shauna Muckle

The big-dollar donation comes after Heart of Florida United Way received $20 million from MacKenzie Scott.

Plans for Lake County residential community with boat marina, rooftop eatery takes step forward

Orlando Biz Journal 7/6 7:49A Alex Soderstrom

Many of the community's proposed amenities would be open to the public.

Orlando Health to build new neuroscience institute near downtown

Orlando Biz Journal 7/6 7:31A Ryan Lynch

The Orlando Health Neuroscience Institute will be co-located with other services.

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Newsy Nuggets: Unreserved, Uncommon, Nobu, Goff's and more

Scott Joseph Orlando 7/6 8:29A scott@scottjosephorlando.com (Sc

Unreserved Food Bazaar JW Marriott Bonnet Creek has opened its Unreserved Food Bazaar , a food hall-style restaurant under the supervision of chef Peter Kunstek . It features pizza from a Josper oven;...

Second Night Added for Supper Club at Four Flamingos: A Richard Blais Florida Kitchen

Scott Joseph Orlando 7/5 6:12A scott@scottjosephorlando.com (Sc

Blais scheduled to attend Our Supper Club at Four Flamingos: A Richard Blais Florida Kitchen for Thursday, July 14, sold out in less than 24 hours. So the folks at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress...

New Happy Hour & Brunch Menu at STK Steakhouse – Disney Springs

Tasty Chomps 7/1 3:51P Tiffany Nguyen

STK Steakhouse – the leader in vibe dinning known for its high-energy dining experience that artfully combines superior steakhouse cuisine with upscale cocktails, in-house DJ’s and chic décor to...

Fourth of July Weekend Specials in Orlando – Celebrate America’s Birthday July 4th 2022

Tasty Chomps 7/1 11:02A Ricky Ly

FOURTH OF JULY AT STK STEAKHOUSE Stars, Stripes & Steaks Join STK Steakhouse for Fourth of July Weekend to INDULGE in our Red, White & Blue Lobster Topping for only $17.76, Fourth of July Weekend...

Nominees for Best Outdoor Dining Foodster Award 2022

Scott Joseph Orlando 7/1 12:00A scott@scottjosephorlando.com (Sc

The next category in our Foodster Awards for Independent Restaurants is Best Outdoor Dining. Below are the preliminary nominees. You may vote for up to three candidates. Those getting the most votes...

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Life is Beautiful in St. Maarten

Green Fashionista 7/5 11:30P noreply@blogger.com (Kate at Gre

And just like that... vacation has come and gone. We celebrated our 12th wedding anniversary in St. Maarten after plans changed, and my parents still haven't moved down to Florida (they were supposed...

Hill House Nap Dress Review

Central Florida Chic 7/5 12:00P Danielle

Now that I am officially the owner of a Hill House Nap Dress, I can put my 2 cents into the mix. The nap dress has been all the rage since quarantine and covid came into everyones life in 2020. It s...

July 4th Sales 2022

Central Florida Chic 7/4 3:18A Danielle

Just like every year, July 4th sales for 2022 are in full swing. As today is the 4th of July, it s most likely the last day to shop many of these sales for 2022. But rest...

4th of July Outfits

Central Florida Chic 7/2 12:00A Danielle

I ve been wearing 4th of July outfits since earlier this week. I love using the week leading up to the 4th to wear some red, white, and blue. There s always one dress that s my go-to for a patriotic...

Liquidating My Closet!

J's Everyday Fashion 6/24 9:05A J

Hello friends! How are you? I hope you’re doing well and that you and your family are healthy and safe! It’s beyond wild to me that I have a 10-month old baby already, and I have been busy-busy loving...

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Lake Brantley twins commit to UCF

Knights News 7/6 12:47P Andrew Carson

Two is better than one. The UCF Football team has landed a commitment from Lake Brantley High School twins, Michael and Andrew Harris. The 6’1 linebacker twins originally grew...

Florida Man impersonates security guard, steals R2-D2 statue from Disney World

Knights News 7/5 2:48P Andrew Carson

Florida man David Proudfoot is being charged with stealing property from Walt Disney World after claiming to be a security guard. According to the Orange County Sheriff’s...

Former UCF Center Tacko Fall joins Utah Jazz

Knights News 7/5 1:08P Andrew Carson

Former UCF Basketball big man Tacko Fall has joined the Utah Jazz for their Summer league. This will be the former Knight’s third team within the NBA since leaving UCF in...

Splash Mountain to be renamed, “Tiana’s Bayou Adventure” in 2024

Knights News 7/1 12:51P Andrew Carson

The classic log flume water ride, “Splash Mountain” will be approaching its final days as it receives a “Princess and the Frog” makeover which will be called “Tiana’s Bayou...

4-time NBA Champion, Shaq wants to buy the Orlando Magic

Knights News 6/30 1:29P Andrew Carson

The 4-time NBA Champion and Hall of Famer Shaquille O’ Neal who lead the Orlando Magic to the NBA Finals in 1995, now wants to buy the franchise. Orlando Magic legends, @SHAQ...