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City, county funds put Immerse festival on path to be bigger than ever

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 2/12 11:01P Matthew J. Palm

When the Immerse festival returns to downtown Orlando next weekend, the acrobats, musicians and other performers will have extra financial support behind them: Orange County and the city of Orlando...

The latest solution for Orlando’s homeless shelter shortage? Buses.

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 2/12 10:07A Ryan Gillespie

Faced with fast-rising homelessness and a shortage of shelter beds, Orlando officials are eyeing a mobile solution. They’re considering buying two former Greyhound buses, with bunkbeds replacing seats...

Sex crimes trial for man accused of killing Madeline Soto pushed back amid fight over evidence

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 2/12 9:16A Cristóbal Reyes

An Osceola judge delayed the sex crimes trial of Stephan Sterns as prosecutors prepare a response to efforts to throw out evidence of yearslong sexual abuse of 13-year-old...

Lake Nona High teacher, coach arrested for seeking sex with student, Orlando police say

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 2/12 7:56A Silas Morgan

A teacher at Lake Nona High School has been arrested on charges of seeking sex with a student, the Orlando Police Department announced Tuesday night. Jarvis Mcsears Ward, 26,...

Amnesty-for-employers still part of Florida’s immigration ‘crackdown’ | Commentary

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 2/12 7:04A Scott Maxwell

Florida’s insurance market is still a high-priced mess. School test scores are in the toilet. And the state’s program to serve families with disabilities is so broken that...

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Wall Street Plaza revival? Bosko Lazic has a plan.

Orlando Biz Journal 2/13 12:01A Sarah Kinbar

Wall Street Plaza’s owner is betting on more than nightlife. Plans include an ice cream shop, upscale restaurant, events and family-friendly attractions.

Downtown Produce Market building in Melbourne sells. Here's who bought it.

Orlando Biz Journal 2/13 12:00A J.C. Carnahan

Downtown Produce Market and More in Melbourne closed its doors Dec. 31. Here's what to know about the building's new owner.

Car wash company buys 9 Florida locations for $50 million

Orlando Biz Journal 2/13 12:00A Erik Bojnansky

Six of the newly acquired car wash locations are in Orlando.

AdventHealth Centra Care’s Dr. Tim Hendrix on the symptoms and prevention strategies for the flu,...

Orlando Biz Journal 2/12 10:00P AdventHealth

Never miss an episode of Inspiring Wholeness. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Join Dr. Tim Hendrix, medical director at...

Downtown Orlando to get taste of Blue Coast Burrito and Just Love Coffee

Orlando Biz Journal 2/12 7:14A Sarah Kinbar

Blue Coast Burrito and Just Love Coffee are set to open in an Orange Avenue apartment tower.

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Wagyu House & Chubby Cattle Coming Soon to Orlando – Inside Look

Tasty Chomps 2/11 10:51A Ricky Ly

Chubby Cattle and Wagyu House are two concepts under Chubby Group, known for AYCE Wagyu dining. Chubby Cattle offers BBQ and Shabu-Shabu, sourcing directly from prestigious ranches like Toriyama in...

Inside Look: Amphora – Turkish and Baklavas

Tasty Chomps 2/11 9:49A Ricky Ly

Blue Amphora is a new establishment off of Goldenrod in East Orlando specializing in daily-made Turkish baklava, not just desserts but also savory items like börek and Turkish paninis, alongside a...

Sweet Bakery inside IFresh Market in Orlando

Tasty Chomps 2/11 4:57A Ricky Ly

Did you know about This bakery called Sweet Bakery in Orlando inside iFresh market? Sweet Bakery chef/owner Ken Lei worked at Saigon Market for over 18 years in their bakery before they closed their...

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Green Fashionista 2/9 11:30P noreply@blogger.com (Kate at Gre

Lots to love going into this week. The Florida we know and love is back after trying to be cute and pretend to have winter. Lil' Miss has been back in the pool for swim practice, and we've been...

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

I have officially been influenced by a Facebook ad. Who am I? I barely spend time on that app to begin with, and am usually just on there for work related stuff (oh how I loathe Meta Business Suite)....