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Orlando Skies Sour as Weekend Cold Snap Crashes the Sunshine State

Orlando woke Thursday to clear skies and temperatures near 66 degrees, but the calm start is the front end of a sharp weather swing. Clouds will fill in through the day, with a high near 79, before a stronger cold front arrives overnight and sends Central Florida toward its chilliest stretch of the season.

Orlando, FL · 15h

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Birdie’s Ice Cream plans new location in Winter Springs

A new ice cream shop called Birdie’s Ice Cream is in the works in Winter Springs, Florida, in the greater Orlando area. The proposed establishment is planned for 1325 Winter Springs Blvd., Winter Springs, FL 32708. According to records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, an application for Birdie’s Ice Cream was filed on November 5, 2026. The project is currently listed as in process under the agency’s plan review and initial review category.

Winter Springs, FL · 1d

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Winn-Dixie and Second Harvest bring Thanksgiving meals to Apopka families

A community partnership brought turkeys and Thanksgiving sides to Patmos Chapel in Apopka on November 12. Winn-Dixie and its charitable foundation joined Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida and the church to distribute food to 500 families facing hunger. The event supported Second Harvest’s broader hunger relief efforts across seven Central Florida counties.

Apopka, FL · 13h

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Holiday Shoppers Say This Giant Florida Christmas Warehouse Is Worth The Drive

An entire building packed with nothing but Christmas sits on a busy Florida highway, and it stays open year-round. Ornaments, trees, wreaths, and lights fill the place in every month of the calendar. The ribbon and ornaments are arranged by color. That detail alone makes my organized side very happy....

Orlando, FL · 1d

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HomeGoods Now Open in Former Big Lots Space at Colonial Plaza

HomeGoods has officially opened its new location in Colonial Plaza at 2544 E. Colonial Drive, near Bumby Avenue, taking over the former Big Lots space. The nearly 30,000-square-foot space was previously occupied by Big Lots, which closed during the retailer’s nationwide restructuring. HomeGoods is part of TJX Companies, which...

Orlando, FL · 2d

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Wasteland Orlando Is Stacked With 40+ Artists for its Debut Fest

Two-day GA, GA+, and VIP tickets to Wasteland Orlando 2027 are available for purchase on wastelandfest.com. We’ve officially been treated to the full artist lineup for the inaugural edition of Wasteland Fest in Orlando, Florida. The iconic fest, originally from Southern California, will make its Orlando debut, bringing its signature sounds to new stomping grounds at the Central Florida Fairgrounds on Friday, February 5 and Saturday, February 6, 2027. This East Coast edition of Wasteland will bring artists from all across the hard dance spectrum, including some heavy-hitting acts! Some of the bigger names include Venetian hard techno duo 999999999, hardcore pioneer Angerfist, globally celebrated hardstyle duo Da Tweekaz, industrial hard techno force Dømina, genre-bending bass producer JSTJR, dance rock trailblazer KAYZO, German hard techno breakout Kuko, Texcore pioneer Lil Texas, Italian hardstyle producer Rooler, and gold-certified anonymous Dutch techno enigma Vieze Asbak.

Orlando, FL · 1d

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Orlando Pride name Yolanda Thomas Head Coach

ORLANDO, Fla. (Nov. 12, 2026) – The Orlando Pride today announced the appointment of Yolanda Thomas as head coach, signing her to a multi-year agreement to become the fifth permanent head coach in club history. Since first joining the Pride as an assistant coach ahead of the 2023 season,...

Orlando, FL · 21h

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Most of Merrywood Saved After Facing Months of Likely Demolition

Commissioners, preservationists and the new homeowners celebrated a 4-1 vote that keeps most of the historic James Gamble Rogers II estate standing. After nearly a year of uncertainty and expected doom, preservationists, city officials and Merrywood owners Steve and Jenny Lockwood were jubilant Wednesday afternoon after commissioners voted in favor of a deal to save the 90-year-old historic estate from the bulldozers.

Winter Park, FL · 1d

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Snowbirds Driving South This Winter Will Find Seven Old Florida Fish Camps Still Serving Gator Tail

Some of the best meals in Florida are not found near the theme parks or the high-rise beach hotels. They are found at old fish camps on rivers, creeks, and lakes, where the menus still list frog legs, catfish, and fried gator tail. If you are heading south this winter,...

Fleming Island, FL · 2d

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Bar Italia Cooks for Comfort

Bar Italia is in the center of Winter Park Village, attracting many people with its appealing exterior of olive tree decor, personal hospitality, and classic Italian food. When customers walk into Bar Italia, they’re greeted with the aromas of the open kitchen and welcomed by the host. As customers are seated at their tables, they are given complimentary fresh bread, along with an olive oil and balsamic vinegar dipping sauce, and ricotta cheese, which instantly gives customers a warm feeling of inclusion. Bar Italia was created by the company Next Cool Restaurants, which is located in Ohio. Next Cool Restaurants is a hospitality group that creates upscale dining that focuses on selling well-prepared food.

Winter Park, FL · 2d

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Universal Orlando Annual Passholder Exclusive Earl the Squirrel Button Coming Soon

A new button featuring Earl the Squirrel is coming soon for Universal Orlando Annual Passholders. UOAP Earl the Squirrel Button The button features Earl the Squirrel as a parade balloon holding a holiday light on a teal background. Universal Orlando Annual Passholders pick up their button starting November 14 at two locations: This button isn’t ... Read more

Orlando, FL · 1d

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Cranes Roost Park Events November & December 2026: Holiday Lights, Free Movies, Santa and More!

Cranes Roost Park Events November & December 2026: Holiday Lights, Free Movies, Santa and More!. Looking for fun family activities and holiday events in Central Florida? Cranes Roost Park in Altamonte Springs has an exciting lineup of events for November and December 2026, including festive celebrations, outdoor movie nights, live concerts, holiday shopping and visits with Santa Claus!

Altamonte Springs, FL · 1d

The Orlando Connect

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Apopka’s Thanksgiving Food Drive 2026

The City of Apopka is organizing a Thanksgiving food drive that will benefit the food pantry at Sheeler High School. Residents are asked to bring donations to Apopka City Hall. Donations can be dropped off through November 25, 2026. The collection aims to support the…

Apopka, FL · 2d

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Florida High School Baseball Star Christian Lynch Overcomes Shoulder Surgery, Signs with NC State

Right-handed pitcher with blazing 94 mile-per-hour fastball inks with North Carolina State.

Raleigh, NC · 1d

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In Apopka, busy food distribution event reflects chronic food insecurity challenge

Some 500 local households are now better prepared for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, following a food distribution event in Apopka Thursday. But for millions in Florida and beyond, food insecurity is a chronic problem, one extending well past the holiday season. Close to 650,000 people are food insecure within the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s seven-county service area, representing about 18% of all food-insecure people in Florida.

Apopka, FL · 15h

The Orlando Connect

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UCF Doctoral Student Wins 2nd Place in Global Quantum Computing Hackathon

A doctoral student in electrical engineering, Md. Sakibul Islam, developed a framework that identifies reliable and efficient routes for transmitting quantum information across a network. The solution placed second at the Florida International University node of the Qollab X IonQ Hackathon 2026, a global competition…

Orlando, FL · 2d

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Accesso Advancing 650K-SF Kissimmee Entertainment Hub

Accesso is moving ahead with Ovation Orlando, a mixed-use entertainment destination that transforms a former resort into a 650,000-square-foot venue for dining, entertainment, retail and hospitality. RSP Architects is leading the master planning, architecture and design of Ovation Orlando. The project is located on the former site of the Orlando...

Kissimmee, FL · 2d