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17 Orlando Residents With Disabilities Get Service Dogs After Two Years of Training

Seventeen people with disabilities in Orange County now have a new four-legged partner by their side after a graduation ceremony matched them with fully trained service dogs. The dogs spent two years learning to help their new owners navigate everyday life, from opening doors to picking up dropped items, before being paired off at the event.

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Cracker Barrel Is Honoring Veterans With a Special Makeover of Its Famous Rocking Chairs—and Every Design Tells a Real Story

The restaurant chain is transforming its iconic rocking chairs into heartfelt tributes to military veterans, and fans will have a chance to win one.

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Florida Residents Could Win $2,500 Watching Christmas Movies: Apply by Dec. 6

Orlando-area holiday movie fans have until Dec. 6 to apply for the nationwide Chief of Cheer contest.

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Universal Orlando Updating Parking Garages with New Themed Sections

Universal Orlando is preparing to update the parking sections in its parking garages, replacing the longtime attraction-themed names with a new system inspired by the resort’s theme parks. The changes are currently underway in the North Parking Garage, where the existing Jaws, King Kong, and Jurassic Park sections are...

Orlando, FL · 3d

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Santa Photos, Cookies with Mrs. Claus, Caring Santa and Polar Express Train Ride Coming to The Florida Mall This Holiday Season

Santa Photos, Cookies with Mrs. Claus, Caring Santa and Polar Express Train Ride Coming to The Florida Mall This Holiday Season. “It’s a Santa Thing” Brings Festive Family Experiences to Orlando November 13 – December 24, 2026. The holiday season is almost here, and The Florida Mall...

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New Orlando restaurants: Ravah Culinary Emporium, Chaska, Kura’s Revolving Sushi and 7 more

UniMart, the Japanese convenience store nestled among the mini new restaurants of Mills Market, will open a second, much larger, location in the space next to Light on the Sugar at 501 N. Orlando Ave. in Winter Park. The Japanese convenience store will offer a broader range of foodstuffs and curios than the original, including […] The post New Orlando restaurants: Ravah Culinary Emporium, Chaska, Kura’s Revolving Sushi and 7 more appeared first on Orlando Weekly .

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415-room hotel proposed near Universal Orlando faces wetland, sewer hurdles

ORLANDO, Fla. – A proposed 12-story hotel with 415 rooms could be coming to Universal Boulevard, adding to the development taking place near Universal Orlando Resort and its newest theme park, Epic Universe. The proposal is expected to go before the city of Orlando for consideration. The project would...

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Gatorland’s Holiday Ho, Ho, Ho-Down brings Florida-style festive fun to Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. – Snap a photo with Gator Claus, sing along with a Skunk Ape and still spot a real alligator — all with the backdrop of a swamp. Christmas at Gatorland hits different. The Alligator Capital of the World is bringing back its signature Holiday Ho, Ho,...

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Another six Central Florida eateries shuttered over health violations

ORLANDO, Fla. – Last week, six more Central Florida eateries were forced to shut down (at least temporarily) after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records. These records show the reported eateries experienced violations like rodent droppings, roaches, and storage issues, among many others. Most of...

Central Florida, FL · 5d

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Orlando-area pizza news: Pizza Post and Mister O1 open, Black Magic closes (for now) and Pizza Bruno passes the torch

Orlando pizza news: Pizza Post, Mister O1, Black Magic and Pizza Bruno. The post Orlando-area pizza news: Pizza Post and Mister O1 open, Black Magic closes (for now) and Pizza Bruno passes the torch appeared first on Orlando Weekly .

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Seabra Foods: Capturing Customers with Cultural Flavors

With three Orlando-area stores, this retailer showcases produce, engages the community, and promotes food diversity. Fruits and vegetables in the United States have a way of revealing all-American stories involving hopes and dreams, family and flavors. This is the case for Seabra Foods, which started in 1967 as a small grocery store in Newark, NJ.

Orlando, FL · 3d

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Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic Names Orange County Sheriff Foundation as 2026 Charity Beneficiary

One of our favorite food events of the year is coming up fast, and this year it is supporting a great local cause. The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic has named the Orange County Sheriff Foundation as the charity beneficiary for its 17th annual event, happening Friday, November 20 and Saturday, November 21, 2026.

Orange County, FL · 3d

Transportation Today News

Florida DOT and Orlando International Airport celebrate Vertipad landing

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and Orlando International Airport joined Joby Aviation in celebrating the first successful completion of the state’s second “Flying Car” test flight. The flight on the airport’s campus showcased another first as part of the state’s Future of Flight series, and marked the first use of the airport’s dedicated Vertipad, […] The post Florida DOT and Orlando International Airport celebrate Vertipad landing appeared first on Transportation Today .

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Christmas Dining in Orlando 2026: Café Tu Tu Tango, Mia’s Italian Kitchen and Mordisco Steakhouse

Whether you’re visiting Orlando for the holidays or celebrating as a local, you don’t have to spend Christmas in the kitchen! From a festive bottomless brunch and a family style holiday spread to the flavors of a Venezuelan Christmas, Café Tu Tu Tango, Mia’s Italian Kitchen and Mordisco Steakhouse each have their own delicious way to celebrate this year.

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Electric air taxi makes history with first landing at Orlando International Airport

Orlando International Airport hosted the first U.S. commercial airport electric air taxi takeoff and landing this week.

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Vans Warped Tour punks up downtown Orlando for another year with music and more

Now back for a second consecutive year in Orlando, Vans Warped Tour closes out its five-city 2026 run with a lineup spanning practically every shade of the alternative music spectrum. The post Vans Warped Tour punks up downtown Orlando for another year with music and more appeared first on Orlando Weekly .

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Florida food pantry becomes a grocery store where families shop for free

"For the people of Parramore, this is a gold mine."

Orlando, FL · 6d

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Crispy Fried Chicken And Catfish Make This Hidden Orlando Soul Food Spot A Florida Local Favorite

Some of the best plates in Orlando never show up on a theme park map. They come out of small neighborhood kitchens where the fryer stays busy and the side dishes are the kind people plan their week around. One of those kitchens sits on a quiet stretch of the...

Orlando, FL · 8d

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Altamonte Springs, FL · 5d

Beer, Bacon And BBQ Festival Marks 10th Year At Cranes Roost Park

Smoked brisket, cold craft beer and a wall of college football screens are taking over Cranes Roost Park this Saturday as the Beer, Bacon and BBQ festival returns to Altamonte Springs for its 10th year. The event runs from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 274 Cranes Roost Blvd., bringing together local pitmasters, breweries and a full slate of games and vendors for an afternoon built around three of the region's favorite food groups.

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