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Florida deregulated nursing schools. Scam colleges and failing students followed

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 1/10 12:00A Annie Martin

Alarmed by a growing shortage of nurses, Florida lawmakers in 2009 eased regulations on the schools tasked with training them, inviting new institutions to enter the market. The results were swift:...

Another warm and dry day in Central Florida after morning fog

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 1/9 12:43A Garfield Hylton

Friday will be mostly sunny with highs near the low 80s. Central Florida areas will be dealing with fog until around 9 a.m., according to NWS Melbourne. Warm conditions are...

8 Orlando theme parks, 8 wishes for 2026

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 1/8 11:06P Dewayne Bevil

Presenting a 2026 wish list for Orlando’s theme parks: There is one hope or dream per park, and the goal is to have them not be too expensive. Disney , Universal and SeaWorld already have their...

Lake Eola’s swan vet hopes worst of bird flu outbreak is over as death count hits 20

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 1/7 8:21A Ryan Gillespie

The veterinarian overseeing care of Lake Eola’s prized swans said the highly transmissible strain of avian flu rapidly infecting the flock was hopefully stabilizing, even as...

DeSantis orders special legislative session to change Florida congressional districts

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 1/7 7:20A Anthony Man

Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday he would order the Florida Legislature to convene for a special session to redraw the state’s congressional districts before the 2026...

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Beyond the Parks: Your Guide to Orlando Family Weekend Activities (Jan 9–11, 2026)

Orlando Family Fun Magazine 1/7 1:31A Karl Moranette

When people think of Orlando in January, they usually imagine shorter lines at the big theme parks. However, local families... The post Beyond the Parks: Your Guide to Orlando...

AMC Theatres 50% Off Tuesdays & Wednesdays: What Central Florida Families Need to Know

My Central Florida Family 1/4 12:05A Brandi Zrallack

AMC Theatres 50% Off Tuesdays Wednesdays: What Central Florida Families Need to Know AMC Theatres 50% Off Tuesdays Wednesdays: What Central Florida Families Need to Know If [...

Nonalcoholic options are making Dry January more ‘beerable’

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 12/30 10:00P Amy Drew Thompson

At the start of 2025, a study by The Beer Institute revealed that 60 percent of Americans saw nonalcoholic beer as a viable alternative for long-term moderation. But what about just for one month? For...

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PANDA FEST, One of The Biggest Outdoor Asian Food Festivals in the U.S. is Coming to Orlando

Tasty Chomps 1/5 4:03A Ricky Ly

PANDA FEST Brings Food, Fun And Culture To Orlando February 27 – March 1 PANDA FEST’s First Event of 2026 and First-Ever Event in Orlando Brings Local and National Food, Fun and Culture to Central...

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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Magic bounce back behind Banchero buzzer-beater but still search for consecutive wins

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 1/8 8:01A Jason Beede

The Nets outscored the Magic 29-14 in the fourth quarter, forced five more minutes of action at Barclays Center and took a 103-101 lead with 5.3 seconds left in overtime...

Orlando to make bid to host 2030 NBA All-Star Weekend

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 1/8 6:47A Jason Beede

The NBA All-Star Game could be returning to Orlando in the future. Jason Siegel, the president and CEO of the Greater Orlando Sports Commission , announced Thursday afternoon...

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...

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