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Kissimmee mom’s dying wish: Family raising $300K to build food pantry

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 12/23 11:00P Michael Cuglietta

Martha Cusimano was determined to build a new food pantry in Kissimmee. She ran one there for many years, feeding families in need and the homeless, but the cramped facility regularly ran out of food...

Health inspectors shut down 6 Central Florida restaurants last week

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 12/23 11:00P Richard Tribou

The Department of Business and Professional Regulation shut down six Central Florida restaurants for health code violations during the week from Dec. 14-20. Orange King Cajun...

Student’s costume creation is onstage and Broadway-bound

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 12/23 10:00P Matthew J. Palm

A Winter Park High School senior could see the whimsical holiday costume she designed as part of her theater studies on Broadway one day. And for the rest of the Christmas...

Orlando will have itself a very balmy Christmas — unlike the rest of the U.S.

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 12/23 8:09A Martin E. Comas, Richard Tribou

While portions of the country celebrate the Christmas season with flood alerts and snow flurries, Central Floridians this week can expect sunny skies and warmer weather than...

Orange County wants full reimbursement for holding ICE detainees

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 12/23 7:25A Stephen Hudak

As immigration agents bring more and more ICE detainees to the Orange County jail, the county s cost grows heavier every day and Mayor Jerry Demings appealed this week in...

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Orlando Holiday Events: 30 Family-Friendly Things to Do (Dec 19–28)

Orlando Family Fun Magazine 12/17 5:02A Karl Moranette

Looking for fun family things to do in Orlando between December 19 and December 28? These Orlando Holiday Events are... The post Orlando Holiday Events: 30 Family-Friendly...

Related: Top 10 Family-Friendly Holiday Events in Orlando for Dec 19–20, 2025 Orlando Family Fun Magazine

Amid the specialty drink explosion, does anyone just drink coffee anymore?

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 12/16 10:00P Amy Drew Thompson

I went to meet a friend and colleague recently at a cool, new local coffee shop. She was parked in the back of the place when I arrived, ensconced amid thrifty furniture. I put my stuff down and was...

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5 Indian Spots Orlando Foodies Are Loving Near I-Drive, OCCC, and Universal Studios

Tasty Chomps 12/17 4:53A Irene M

Orlando foodies have plenty to be excited about, especially if Indian cuisine is on your radar. Over the past several months, a strong lineup of Indian restaurants has been gaining traction around...

15 New Restaurants to Try in Orlando This December 2025

Tasty Chomps 12/17 4:24A Irene M

Orlando’s restaurant scene has been evolving fast through 2025, with a wave of fresh openings and recent arrivals from hand ripped Chinese noodles to Hawaiian Diners and more. Here are 15 New...

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Holiday Catch Up

Green Fashionista 12/22 10:30P noreply@blogger.com (Kate at Gre

Just 3 more sleeps until Christmas! December has been a whirlwind as per usual, and I can't believe it's almost time for the big guy to shimmy down the chimney. We've been busy with gymnastics meets...

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Magic aim to clean up glass, limit second chances: ‘It can be better’

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 12/18 7:35A Jason Beede

During New York s third offensive possession of last Saturday s NBA Cup semifinal, Jalen Suggs turned his head to double check the location of Knicks wing Josh Hart in the...

Magic eager to seize opportunity at NBA Cup in Las Vegas

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 12/11 6:52A Jason Beede

During the inaugural year of the league s in-season tournament in 2023-24, the Magic went 3-1 in group play, but missed out on a chance to advance to the knockout rounds due...

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Orlando State of the Market November 2025

Orlando Ave 12/16 2:59A tisner

State of the Market –  “November s slowdown reflects typical market behavior heading into the holiday season. Buyers tend to be less active, while many sellers hold off on listing their homes or take...

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