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Central Florida Explorer’s New Year’s resolutions for 2026

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 1/1 4:00A Patrick Connolly

As the new year begins, I m asking myself the same question that so many others have: Where did the last 12 months go? In reflecting on the last year and setting my sights on 2026, I m continuing the...

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Warmer temps coming for Central Florida by the weekend

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 1/1 1:26A Richard Tribou

Central Florida woke up New Year s Day to a frost advisory, but temperatures will continue to climb into the weekend, according to the National Weather Service in Melbourne....

Central Florida’s first baby of 2026 is 7-pound boy born in Orlando

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 1/1 12:43A Leslie Postal

Central Florida s first baby of 2026 was a boy delivered in Orlando about 20 minutes after the ball dropped,  AdventHealth announced Thursday. Amiri Kingston Smith arrived at...

Orlando Sentinel celebrates 150th birthday as Central Florida’s newspaper

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 1/1 12:01A Roger Simmons

Dear Readers, Happy New Year everyone! And happy 150th birthday to the Orlando Sentinel, which today kicks off a year-long celebration of our sesquicentennial. This is your invitation to join our...

Key dates in Orlando Sentinel’s 150-year history

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 1/1 12:00A Compiled by Orlando Sentinel Sta

As the Orlando Sentinel celebrates its 150th birthday this year, here s a look back at key dates in the history of the newspaper. 1876 Rufus Russell starts the weekly Orange County Reporter, Orlando s...

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Just Salad offers ‘resolutionaries’ fab fast-casual options | Review

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 12/31 10:00P Amy Drew Thompson

Some months ago, I was sitting in my car at a red light. My mom, beside me in the passenger seat, was observing her surroundings. Just Salad , she said, noting a newish fast-casual in the shopping...

Looking ahead: 10 highlights in art, music and theater for 2026

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 12/29 10:00P Matthew J. Palm

It s that time of year when arts lovers start filling out — and filling up — the new calendar. There s so much theater, music, dance and art ahead, including the lineup of festivals that marks the...

Recycle Old Electronics and Save on Zoo Admission at Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

My Central Florida Family 12/26 6:12A Brandi Zrallack

Recycle Old Electronics and Save on Zoo Admission at Central Florida Zoo Botanical Gardens Recycle Old Electronics and Save on Zoo Admission at Central Florida Zoo Botanical...

Travel Millions of Years Into the Past at Fossil Fest at Orlando Science Center

My Central Florida Family 12/26 5:54A Brandi Zrallack

Travel Millions of Years Into the Past at Fossil Fest at Orlando Science Center Travel Millions of Years Into the Past at Fossil Fest at Orlando Science Center Step [ ] The...

Cruises, an epic bike ride and more: Central Florida Explorer’s 2025 year in review

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 12/22 10:00P Patrick Connolly

When thinking back on the year past, it s hard to know exactly how to begin reflecting on another 52 weeks of memories, stories and adventures. Perhaps the year can be measured by the number of...

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8 Hot Restaurants to Try Omakase Dining in Orlando

Tasty Chomps 12/29 2:56A Irene M

Omakase is a style of dining where guests place their trust in the chef, allowing them to curate a multi-course tasting menu served in a specific progression. Rather than...

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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 return to road after comeback victory against Nuggets

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 12/28 5:48A Jason Beede

All-Defensive guard Jalen Suggs could only watch from the bench when the Magic mounted a 17-point comeback against Denver on Saturday night inside Kia Center . Described often...

Magic return to Kia Center for quick back-to-back vs. Hornets, Nuggets

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 12/25 7:35A Jason Beede

When the Magic beat the Hornets by 16 points on Oct. 30 at Spectrum Center, the victory marked a key turning point for Jamahl Mosley s squad early in the season. Orlando had lost four in a row when it...

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