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In Orlando theme parks, animatronics increase in number — and in realism

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 10/18 12:05A Dewayne Bevil

Mechanical birds, bears and princesses have chirped, growled and sung in Orlando’s theme parks for more than 50 years. The animatronic trend shows no signs of fading, as new figures arrive in new...

Tiki birds, Big Al and beyond: A tour of 10 Disney World animatronics

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 10/18 12:00A Dewayne Bevil

There have been hundreds of animatronic figures scattered across Walt Disney World over the past 54 years. Here are 10 notable ones that can be spied its theme parks in 2025. • Country Bears Musical...

A traffic stop, 96 days in detention, Uruguay: A Central Florida man’s deportation

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 10/18 12:00A Natalia Jaramillo

For 96 days he was held inside detention centers in Florida and Texas after his April arrest in a Central Florida traffic stop. Jose Luis lost nearly 30 pounds and grew...

‘Some days it can be really bad’: Sanford works to fix the downtown stench

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 10/18 12:00A Martin E. Comas

For months, Sanford residents have griped about an awful stench — think spoiled eggs and raw sewage — that has permeated the downtown district and made it almost impossible to...

Why do Central Florida’s super speeders drive 100+? Here’s what they told police

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 10/18 12:00A Stephen Hudak

Florida s new super speeder law, intended to slow dangerous drivers, has demonstrated that some lead-footed motorists ought to practice their excuses. Like the guy driving...

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Barks, Bites ‘N’ Brews craft beer fest hits City Food Hall Saturday

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 10/16 1:00A Amy Drew Thompson

City Food Hall Orlando is going to the dogs on Saturday, when the Barks, Bites N Brews craft beer festival rolls in for a growling good time from 2-6 p.m. VIP guests enjoy...

Veterans Day Events in Central Florida 2025: Parades, Ceremonies & Family Celebrations

My Central Florida Family 10/15 4:58A Brandi Zrallack

Veterans Day Events in Central Florida 2025: Parades, Ceremonies Family Celebrations Veterans Day Events in Central Florida 2025: Parades, Ceremonies Family Celebrations...

Support Give Kids The World at Chuck E. Cheese: A Spooktacular Night of Fun, Games, and Giving...

My Central Florida Family 10/14 7:18A Brandi Zrallack

Support Give Kids The World at Chuck E. Cheese: A Spooktacular Night of Fun, Games, and Giving Back! Support Give Kids The World at Chuck E. Cheese: A Spooktacular Night [ ]...

Family Fun Day at WonderWorks Orlando: Enjoy a Day of Hands-On Fun and Discovery for Just $25!

My Central Florida Family 10/14 7:13A Brandi Zrallack

Family Fun Day at WonderWorks Orlando: Enjoy a Day of Hands-On Fun and Discovery for Just $25! Family Fun Day at WonderWorks Orlando: Enjoy a Day of Hands-On Fun and [ ] The...

Orlando Museum of Art Hosts Free “Access for All” Event October 16: A Day of Art, Culture, and...

My Central Florida Family 10/14 7:05A Brandi Zrallack

Orlando Museum of Art Hosts Free “Access for All” Event October 16: A Day of Art, Culture, and Community Connection Orlando Museum of Art Hosts Free “Access for All” Event [ ]...

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Coastal Catch Restaurant Month Returns to New Smyrna Beach This October

Tasty Chomps 10/17 2:23A Irene M

New Smyrna Beach is serving up something special this fall. The Second Annual Coastal Catch Restaurant Month , running through October 31, is making waves with a celebration of coastal cuisine and...

Cows ’n Cabs 2025 Returns to Winter Park with Flavor, Music, and a Mission

Tasty Chomps 10/15 2:10A Ricky Ly

One of Central Florida’s favorite culinary charity events is back! The 13th Annual Cows ’n Cabs returns to Winter Park’s West Meadow this November, bringing together top local chefs, great music, and...

Central Florida Chefs Come Together for The Kitchen House Fall Fête on October 27

Tasty Chomps 10/13 3:13A Irene M

Some of Central Florida’s most beloved chefs are teaming up for a special night of food, flavor, and community at The Kitchen House Fall Fête in College Park on Monday, October 27, 2025, from 6 to 9...

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Let's Catch Up

Green Fashionista 10/7 10:30P noreply@blogger.com (Kate at Gre

Tap tap... is this thing on? Has it really been over 2 months since I last hit publish?! Yeesh. I have so much to catch up on. Lots of fall fun, but with a summery flair because Florida living. Hello...

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Magic end preseason with more pace, transition defense in focus | Analysis

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 10/18 8:41A Jason Beede

Although the results of any given preseason mean nothing in the grand scheme of an 82-game regular season, let alone the NBA playoffs, the Magic didn t let up against their...

Bianchi: Hey, Orlando, let’s jump aboard and enjoy this Magic carpet ride!

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 10/18 6:28A Mike Bianchi

Can you feel it? There’s something electric in the air in Central Florida — and, no, it’s not another afternoon thunderstorm. It’s the buzz. The hum. The excitement. The sheer...

Jalen Suggs provides injury update with opening night approaching for Magic

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 10/17 2:00A Jason Beede

Thursday marked 264 days since Jalen Suggs suited up to take the court in an NBA game. That s how long it s been since he last played Jan. 25 at home against the Pistons...

Suggs responds well to limited contact, but work remains for Magic guard

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 10/16 6:21A Jason Beede

Before Orlando s preseason finale against the Pelicans on Thursday night, Magic coach Jamahl Mosley said Jalen Suggs responded well to the limited contact work he did in...

Magic set to wrap up preseason against visiting Pelicans

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 10/15 6:55A Jason Beede

The Magic close out the preseason Thursday night against the Pelicans , and the final exhibition could serve as a dress rehearsal of sorts for Orlando . Magic coach Jamahl...

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