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Top Stories: ➊ – Heavy rain chances this weekend across Central Florida (Saturday), ➋ – Bianchi: Move over Tiger, Shaq, Arnie and Annika, Marta is the GOAT of Orlando sports (Thursday), ➌ – Gatorland’s Award-Winning Screamin’ Gator Zipline End of Summer Sale in 2025 (Tuesday), ➍ – Tuesday has normal storm chances as drier week continues (Tuesday), ➎ – Woman found in Orange County home deemed homicide, deputies say (Sunday)

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Stephan Sterns admits crimes, sentenced to life for murder in Madeline Soto case

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 7/21 9:12A Cristóbal Reyes, Silas Morgan

Stephan Sterns pleaded no contest to murder and guilty to sex crimes on Monday in the repeated sexual abuse and death of 13-year-old Madeline Soto. Sterns was sentenced to...

Official records from Amesty’s forgery case disappear from public’s view

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 7/21 9:09A Annie Martin

Official records from former state Rep. Carolina Amesty s forgery case have disappeared from the public s view, just over a week after the 30-year-old Republican asked a judge...

Clocked at 155 mph, Orlando man arrested under new ‘super speeder’ law

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 7/21 9:01A Kairi Lowery

An Orlando man was arrested after a trooper measured him going 155 mph on the interstate — and a new law classifying him as a “super speeder” could mean time behind bars and a...

Woman arrested in fiancé’s stabbing death at Osceola County Westgate Resort

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 7/21 8:33A Silas Morgan

A Georgia woman told police her fiancé fatally stabbed himself in their suite at an Osceola County resort, but the wounds on his body did not match her story, authorities...

Theme park injuries: Coasters, carousels on quarterly report

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 7/21 6:05A Dewayne Bevil

Dizziness, falls, loss of consciousness and pains in the arm, wrist and chest were among the conditions recorded in Florida’s quarterly report of theme-park injuries. The...

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Support WUCF: Central Florida’s Trusted Source for Education, Culture & Emergency Alerts Faces...

My Central Florida Family 7/18 3:53A Brandi Zrallack

Support WUCF: Central Florida’s Trusted Source for Education, Culture Emergency Alerts Faces Critical Funding Cuts Headline This week, Congress approved a rescission package...

The Best Resort Pools for Kids in Central Florida

My Central Florida Family 7/15 10:16A Brandi Zrallack

The Best Resort Pools for Kids in Central Florida The Best Resort Pools for Kids in Central Florida Plan the Ultimate Family Staycation or Splash Day! If you’re looking [ ]...

Week 6 Giveaway: Enter to Win Family Attraction Tickets + 50% Off Florida Kids and Family Expo!

My Central Florida Family 7/15 6:15A Brandi Zrallack

Week 6 Giveaway: Enter to Win Family Attraction Tickets + 50% Off Florida Kids and Family Expo! Week 6 Giveaway: Enter to Win Family Attraction Tickets + 50% Off Florida [ ]...

Shrek Jr. The Musical Takes the Stage July 24 – A Joyful Celebration for a Great Cause

My Central Florida Family 7/14 11:25A Brandi Zrallack

Shrek Jr. The Musical Takes the Stage July 24 – A Joyful Celebration for a Great Cause Shrek Jr. The Musical Takes the Stage July 24 – A Joyful Celebration [ ] The post Shrek...

Experience an Interstellar Weekend at Orlando Science Center – Astro Fest is Coming!

My Central Florida Family 7/14 8:27A Brandi Zrallack

Experience an Interstellar Weekend at Orlando Science Center – Astro Fest is Coming! Experience an Interstellar Weekend at Orlando Science Center – Astro Fest is Coming!...

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Inside Look: Rocco’s Italian Grille – Winter Park

Tasty Chomps 7/13 4:21A Tiffany Nguyen

Have you ever tried Lemon Delight (Delizia al Limone) from the Amalfi Coast? These delectable MICHELIN recognized mini sponge cakes filled and coated with lemon custard from renowned pastry chef Sal...

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Scenes from Summer So Far

Green Fashionista 7/16 11:30P noreply@blogger.com (Kate at Gre

Still basking in my favorite time of year, and will be by the water and rocking sundresses until further notice. Am I the only one who doesn't even bother checking the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale...

Bibbidi Bobbidi Hitched

Green Fashionista 7/9 11:30P noreply@blogger.com (Kate at Gre

We've been back from sailing on the Disney Wish to celebrate a dear friend's wedding for over a month and a half, so now is as good as ever to finally recap the trip right? As I recap the trip below,...

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Magic sign Orlando Robinson to two-way contract, add depth at center

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 7/21 9:12A Jason Beede

The Magic signed Orlando Robinson to a two-way contract Monday, the Orlando Sentinel learned. The 6-foot-10 center, who has has appeared in 111 career NBA regular season...

Magic’s Franz Wagner, Tristan da Silva to join Germany for EuroBasket

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 7/21 7:26A Jason Beede

Magic second-year pro Tristan da Silva will join Orlando teammate Franz Wagner and his older brother Oscar da Silva at EuroBasket 2025 on the initial German national team,...

What stood out about Magic at Las Vegas Summer League and what’s next

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 7/19 8:03A Jason Beede

Although the Magic lost all five summer league exhibitions they played in Las Vegas , coach Ameer Bahhur still had plenty to like from what he saw throughout the team s 10...

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Orlando City hoping to improve home record when NYCFC visits Wednesday

Orlando City Soccer : Orlando Sentinel 7/15 6:29A Kyle Foley

There is no rest for the weary as Orlando City faces a quick turnaround after a 1-1 draw with CF Montreal on Saturday. The Lions (9-5-8, 35 points) welcome New York City FC...

Yellow cards sideline two, but Orlando City will face Montreal with Freeman back from USMTN

Orlando City Soccer : Orlando Sentinel 7/11 6:30A Kyle Foley

Orlando City is back at home this weekend after a 2-2 draw against Charlotte FC last time out. The Lions (9-5-7, 34 points) welcome CF Montreal (3-13-5, 14 points) to Inter&Co...

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Orlando State of the Market June 2025

Orlando Ave 7/21 3:25A tisner

New Orlando Regional REALTOR® Association data shows a drop in new listings as some Orlando sellers pull out of the market. State of the Market “Sellers may delist for many reasons, but the recent...