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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...

Florida boaters say they were mistakenly arrested, jailed despite being sober

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 2/12 6:32A Shira Moolten

It began as a peaceful afternoon boat ride in August. A Jupiter man took his wife, young children and friends out along the Loxahatchee River, a pleasant excursion for their guests, who were visiting...

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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.

San Diego-based fintech firm enters Orlando home equity market

Orlando Biz Journal 2/12 12:00A Carter Mudgett

As home equity reaches record highs, a financial technology firm is entering the Florida market with a unique proposition. Discover how this company aims to help homeowners...

Kissimmee lines up $17.3M downtown project with parking, more

Orlando Biz Journal 2/12 12:00A Ryan Lynch

The city also has a revamp of its main street in the works.

SunRail adds local funds for key Sunshine Corridor train service step

Orlando Biz Journal 2/12 12:00A Ryan Lynch

The project is expected to cost billions of dollars and grow SunRail ridership.

Childcare chain The Learning Experience plans major Central Florida expansion

Orlando Biz Journal 2/12 12:00A Trevor Fraser

The Florida-based daycare and education chain is opening 10 new locations in metro Orlando over the next three years.

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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)....

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Magic stress importance of games after All-Star break, see opportunity

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 2/12 11:00A Jason Beede

Hours before the Magic faced off the against the Hornets at Kia Center on Wednesday night, Wendell Carter Jr. made it clear how crucial the final stretch of the season after...

Orlando City drops new Perfect Storm kit for 2025 season

Orlando City Soccer : Orlando Sentinel 2/12 5:00A Kyle Foley

With the start of the 2025 Major League Soccer season just around the corner, Orlando City has announced its new Perfect Storm Kit. It pulls inspiration from the convergence of sea breezes from each...

Magic’s offense stalls in another bad loss to Blazers

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 1/30 8:17P Associated Press

PORTLAND — Scoot Henderson had 23 points, 7 assists and 5 rebounds in the Portland Trail Blazers 119-90 victory over the Orlando Magic on Thursday night. Shaedon Sharpe also had 23 points and Deandre...

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