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Whataburger plans new Orlando restaurant on East Colonial Drive, marking return after 2009 exits

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Orlando Family Stage marks 100 years with reunion event and expanded archival preservation partnership

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Prank-triggered armed-threat call brings heavy police response at Lake Nona Middle School in Orange County

Orlando Mayor and Commissioners Dedicate Historic Sign for Gilbert McQueen Today

Match Day in the City Beautiful: Orlando Magic Host Brooklyn Nets for Eastern Conference Clash

Orlando Morning: The Thaw, The Tribute, and Your Thursday Briefing

City Service Roundup: Official Notices and Road Closures for February 5

Traffic Alert: Summerlin Avenue Closures and New LYNX Service Patterns Impact Orlando Commuters

Black History Exhibits and Winter Park Arts Kickoff Today

Chilly Rain Gives Way to Clear Skies as Cold Front Grips Orlando

6 hours ago•Editorial Team

Orlando Family Stage marks 100 years with reunion event and expanded archival preservation partnership

9 hours ago•Editorial Team

Prank-triggered armed-threat call brings heavy police response at Lake Nona Middle School in Orange County

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Whataburger plans new Orlando restaurant on East Colonial Drive, marking return after 2009 exits

Orlando Mayor and Commissioners Dedicate Historic Sign for Gilbert McQueen Today

Match Day in the City Beautiful: Orlando Magic Host Brooklyn Nets for Eastern Conference Clash

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Orlando Morning: The Thaw, The Tribute, and Your Thursday Briefing

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City Service Roundup: Official Notices and Road Closures for February 5

Traffic Alert: Summerlin Avenue Closures and New LYNX Service Patterns Impact Orlando Commuters

Black History Exhibits and Winter Park Arts Kickoff Today

Chilly Rain Gives Way to Clear Skies as Cold Front Grips Orlando

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February 4, 2026

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Bystander wounded in domestic-related shooting near Orange County Jail on John Young Parkway, police say

Golden Gate Global launches EB-5 offering tied to Westcourt mixed-use district planned near Orlando’s Kia Center

SeaWorld Orlando Treats 16 Cold-Stunned Sea Turtles as Winter Waters Trigger Regional Wildlife Rescues

Aquatica Orlando details 2026 parkwide upgrades and revamped event calendar, including Polar Plunge and AquaGlow nights

Local Boards Convene to Tackle Historic Preservation, Housing, and Public Health

A Sun-Drenched Wednesday in the City Beautiful

Official Notice Roundup: Infrastructure and Public Safety Updates for February 4

Nightly Closures on Sand Lake Road and Major Downtown Roadworks Impact Wednesday Commute

Harry Potter Magic and Black History Art: What’s On in Orlando Today

Frosty Start, Sunny Finish: Navigating Orlando’s Wednesday Weather Rollercoaster

Rowena Park residents report more coyotes after chihuahua attack, prompting wildlife visit and safety reminders

Golden Gate Global launches EB-5 offering tied to Westcourt mixed-use district planned near Orlando’s Kia Center

SeaWorld Orlando Treats 16 Cold-Stunned Sea Turtles as Winter Waters Trigger Regional Wildlife Rescues

16 hours agoEditorial TeamRead Story

Bystander wounded in domestic-related shooting near Orange County Jail on John Young Parkway, police say

Aquatica Orlando details 2026 parkwide upgrades and revamped event calendar, including Polar Plunge and AquaGlow nights

Local Boards Convene to Tackle Historic Preservation, Housing, and Public Health

A Sun-Drenched Wednesday in the City Beautiful

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Official Notice Roundup: Infrastructure and Public Safety Updates for February 4

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Nightly Closures on Sand Lake Road and Major Downtown Roadworks Impact Wednesday Commute

Harry Potter Magic and Black History Art: What’s On in Orlando Today

Frosty Start, Sunny Finish: Navigating Orlando’s Wednesday Weather Rollercoaster

Rowena Park residents report more coyotes after chihuahua attack, prompting wildlife visit and safety reminders

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February 3, 2026

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Darden will close 14 Bahama Breeze restaurants and convert 14 others, ending the brand nationwide

Disney appoints Josh D’Amaro as next CEO, setting March 18 transition from Bob Iger

Rare Central Florida freeze forms icicles at Disney World and Universal Orlando, prompting water park closures

Central Florida cold snaps push farms into overnight freeze protection, raising crop-loss and cost concerns

Universal Orlando launches Epic Universe marketing campaign with Super Bowl ad ahead of May opening

Orange County Commissioners Convene for Key Tourism Vote; Mayor Dyer to Lead City Hall Reception

Orlando Morning Briefing: Thawing Out After the Historic Arctic Blast

Official Public Notice: Winter Weather Advisories and Infrastructure Updates

Heavy Construction on I-4 and Major LYNX Service Changes Impacting Tuesday Commute

Centennial Theater Magic and Black History Art in Orlando Today

Frost and Sun: Orlando Navigates the Final Hours of This Week’s Arctic Blast

Disney appoints Josh D’Amaro as next CEO, setting March 18 transition from Bob Iger

Rare Central Florida freeze forms icicles at Disney World and Universal Orlando, prompting water park closures

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Darden will close 14 Bahama Breeze restaurants and convert 14 others, ending the brand nationwide

Central Florida cold snaps push farms into overnight freeze protection, raising crop-loss and cost concerns

Universal Orlando launches Epic Universe marketing campaign with Super Bowl ad ahead of May opening

Orange County Commissioners Convene for Key Tourism Vote; Mayor Dyer to Lead City Hall Reception

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Orlando Morning Briefing: Thawing Out After the Historic Arctic Blast

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Official Public Notice: Winter Weather Advisories and Infrastructure Updates

Heavy Construction on I-4 and Major LYNX Service Changes Impacting Tuesday Commute

Centennial Theater Magic and Black History Art in Orlando Today

Frost and Sun: Orlando Navigates the Final Hours of This Week’s Arctic Blast

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February 2, 2026

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Orlando Valkyries edge Columbus Fury in five sets at Nationwide Arena in Major League Volleyball

Text messages show how Florida inspectors tracked Universal’s Stardust Racers death while formal documentation remained limited

Hemisphere Media Group and Entravision launch WAPA Orlando on WOTF-TV, expanding Puerto Rican-focused programming

City Notice: Pulse Site Memorial Updates and Magnolia Avenue Construction Kickoff

Record-Breaking Cold and Downtown Closures: Monday Orlando Commute Update

Artistic Festivals and Mystery Movies: Orlando’s Monday Event Guide

Frozen Kingdom: Orlando Shivers Through Historic Cold Snap with Back-to-Back Freeze Warnings

Text messages show how Florida inspectors tracked Universal’s Stardust Racers death while formal documentation remained limited

Hemisphere Media Group and Entravision launch WAPA Orlando on WOTF-TV, expanding Puerto Rican-focused programming

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Orlando Valkyries edge Columbus Fury in five sets at Nationwide Arena in Major League Volleyball

Spurs outlast Magic 112-103 on Feb. 1, 2026 after travel delays and late tipoff

Mayor Dyer Holds District Strategy Session as Special Magistrate Convenes Today

Bracing for the Chill and Chasing the Epic: Your Orlando Monday Briefing

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City Notice: Pulse Site Memorial Updates and Magnolia Avenue Construction Kickoff

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Record-Breaking Cold and Downtown Closures: Monday Orlando Commute Update

Artistic Festivals and Mystery Movies: Orlando’s Monday Event Guide

Frozen Kingdom: Orlando Shivers Through Historic Cold Snap with Back-to-Back Freeze Warnings

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February 1, 2026

8 Stories

UCF Towers residents temporarily displaced after freezing temperatures disrupted chilled water and air conditioning systems

Orlando International Airport Ground Stop Ordered After Fire Alarm Prompts Air Traffic Control Tower Evacuation

Match Day: Solar Bears and Stingrays Face Off at Kia Center

Art, Paws, and Epic Thrills: Your Orlando Sunday Briefing

City Notices: Cold Weather Emergency and Energy Conservation Alerts

Extreme Cold Alerts and Major SR 408 Construction Impacting Orlando Travel Today

Harry Potter Magic and Sunday Markets Lead Orlando’s Weekend Finale

Arctic Blast Hits the City Beautiful: Record-Breaking Cold Grips Orlando

Orlando International Airport Ground Stop Ordered After Fire Alarm Prompts Air Traffic Control Tower Evacuation

Match Day: Solar Bears and Stingrays Face Off at Kia Center

3 days agoEditorial TeamRead Story

UCF Towers residents temporarily displaced after freezing temperatures disrupted chilled water and air conditioning systems

Art, Paws, and Epic Thrills: Your Orlando Sunday Briefing

City Notices: Cold Weather Emergency and Energy Conservation Alerts

Extreme Cold Alerts and Major SR 408 Construction Impacting Orlando Travel Today

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Harry Potter Magic and Sunday Markets Lead Orlando’s Weekend Finale

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Arctic Blast Hits the City Beautiful: Record-Breaking Cold Grips Orlando