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Live Updates: FAA issues nationwide ground stop | Florida impacts

The Federal Aviation Administration issued a nationwide ground stop because of a potential communications problem between air traffic control towers, causing flight delays to mount across the country. Live coverage contributors. 15 minutes ago. FOX 35 Orlando. FAA communications outage blamed on outdated systems failing to integrate with new tech.

Orlando, FL · 5h

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What Are The Blue Lights On Some Florida Traffic Signals Used For?

Drivers in certain areas of Florida like Gainesville, Fort Myers, Orlando, and Collier County, have begun noticing odd little blue lights mounted on the top of some traffic signals. What are they there for? In spite of what you or your passengers may have speculated, they have nothing to do with red light cameras. However, like traffic cameras, they play a role in catching drivers who run red lights.

Florida · 7h

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Few Visitors Ever Ride The Old Steam Train Through The Pines At Fort Christmas Near Orlando

East of Orlando, past the theme park billboards and highway traffic, there is a small town with a name that sounds like a holiday card. Most people speed by it on their way to the coast. They miss a timber fort, a row of pioneer homes, and a schoolhouse with...

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Things to Do This Weekend in Orlando: November 13-15, 2026

An opening reception for ‘Tomorrow Comes: A Journey of Strength,’ celebrating cancer survivors through art, runs Friday, November 13 at the Orange County Administration Center [1]. Winter Garden hosts its Annual Craft Affair on Saturday, November 14, featuring handmade goods and holiday items from local artisans [5]. Maitland’s...

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7 Florida Seafood Buffets Where Snow Crab Legs Keep Coming Until You Tap Out

I have a firm rule about snow crab legs. If someone else is doing the steaming and the refilling, I’m not stopping at one plate. Florida has a surprising number of buffets that treat snow crab legs like a main event instead of a rare treat. One of them even pairs the crab with whole lobster, and it has been feeding hungry crowds for decades.

Florida · 23h

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ROACHES, RODENTS & MORE: Six Central Florida eateries shut down over health problems

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 others. Nearly all of...

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5 Best Italian Restaurants in Orlando, Florida that Will Make You Feel Like You’re in Rome

Orlando, Florida — a city where the sun glints off glassy lakes and pastel bungalows, where palm trees sway above streets alive with laughter, and where every block hums with the stories of dreamers, families, and newcomers drawn by the promise of possibility. Here, the air is perfumed with orange blossoms and the scent of simmering sauces, and every neighborhood is a patchwork of cultures — Puerto Rican, Vietnamese, Haitian, Italian, and more — stitched together by the rhythms of everyday life.

Orlando, FL · 17h

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UCF vs. Arizona State: Kickoff Time, TV Channel and Bowl Eligibility Stakes

ORLANDO, Fla. — Nov. 13, 2026. The UCF Knights return home Saturday, Nov. 14, to face Arizona State in a Big 12 football matchup at Acrisure Bounce House. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Eastern, with national television coverage on ESPN2, according to UCF Athletics.…

Orlando, FL · 9h

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Orlando weather: Chilly temperatures for Central Florida this weekend

ORLANDO, Fla. - Cooler and drier air continues to stream into Central Florida from the north thanks to last night’s cold front. This will mean temperatures will continue to fall through sunrise (around 6:45 a.m.) into the upper 50s north of Orlando and the low to middle 60s elsewhere.

Orlando, FL · 15h

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Dine Inside A Dark Florida Spot That Looks Like A Scene From A Halloween Film

The steak here arrives on an actual stake. The servers play vampire familiars, and the chandeliers are built from stakes and skulls. That alone got my attention. Then I learned the dining hall sits in a village ruled by a vampire, with a candlelit crypt room and gothic paintings covering the stone walls.

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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...

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This Hidden Florida Wildlife Sanctuary Lets You Come Face-to-Face With Rescued Owls and Hawks

Owls that sound a little like monkeys live just minutes from downtown Orlando. Yes, really. The hooting gets surprisingly wild once a pair of them starts chatting. The place started rescuing injured raptors back in 1979. It still treats sick and hurt eagles, hawks, owls, and ospreys today. The ones that can’t return to the wild get a forever home and a job as teachers.

Orlando, FL · 19h

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2026 Florida Classic Weekend Brings FAMU and Bethune-Cookman Back to Orlando

The Rattlers and Wildcats meet Saturday, Nov. 21, capping three days of football, marching bands and alumni gatherings. The Rattlers and Wildcats meet Saturday, Nov. 21, capping three days of football, marching bands and alumni gatherings. By Ebony News Today Staff. ORLANDO, Fla. — The first showdown of Florida Classic...

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Microsoft Outlook outages reported nationwide

ORLANDO, Fla. – Microsoft Outlook is experiencing outages in multiple regions nationwide, causing trouble for users trying to access their emails. In a release on Thursday afternoon, the company said it’s actively investigating the issue, which is also impacting other Microsoft software like Teams. “We’ve determined the affected...

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Family remembers 12-year-old Rodney Jean Thomas after fatal Ocoee crash

OCOEE, Fla. – A Central Florida family is grieving the loss of a 12-year-old boy remembered for his gentle spirit, bright smile and love of music after he died from injuries sustained in a crash earlier this week. Rodney Jean Thomas died Wednesday evening after his family made the...

Ocoee, FL · 1d

Orlando Weekly

Orlando Holiday Events Guide 2026

Orlando will host an eclectic plethora of holiday markets, shows and cultural events themed around Chanukah, Christmas and Kwanzaa, Thanksgiving charitable events and even a number of opportunities to master the art of the turkey trot. The post Orlando Holiday Events Guide 2026 appeared first on Orlando Weekly .

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Six renovated apartments in Orlando to provide housing for homeless veterans

ORLANDO, Fla. — Six veterans experiencing homelessness will soon have a place to call home after Pathlight HOME unveiled newly renovated apartments at Maxwell Terrace in Orlando on Thursday. The organization celebrated the completion of the units with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, one day after Veterans Day. The project transformed...