| The nation and Central Florida will pause today to remember the victims of the Sept. 11 terror attacks that occurred in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania. Locally, a small army of volunteers will be in downtown Orlando, planting tiny American flags. The flags represent just a portion of the 84,000 Central Floridians who have been deployed since September 11. [More] More than 26,000 Central Florida children — or one out of every 17 — spent at least part of last year homeless, according to a sobering new report that is shining new light on the struggle faced by many young people and their families. [More] Construction will start on Star Wars lands at both Disney's Hollywood Studios in Orlando and Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif., next year. The groundbreaking dates were announced by Disney officials although no opening date was given. [More] Construction companies around the nation, including Florida, are having more trouble hiring skilled labor, and the problem is expected to get worse over the next year, according to a new survey. [More] Brady threw for four touchdowns, three to favorite target Rob Gronkowski, and Super Bowl champion New England beat undermanned and generally ineffective Pittsburgh 28-21 in the NFL's season opener Thursday night. [More]
Longwood native Graham Zusi is excited about his return to Orlando area with Sporting Kansas City. His team will face the Lions at the Citrus Bowl Sunday. [More] Despite being one of the hardest hit position groups in terms of graduations and early departures, UCF was still able to pull off historic numbers against FIU last week thanks to the steady hands of junior quarterback Justin Holman. [More] The Florida Gators are eager to make the most of their depth at running back, keeping playmakers fresh and defenses guessing. [More] Current Dr. Phillips and West Orange players weren't alive when the "Battle for the Ole Orange Crate" was created in 1987. Where did the crate come from? Who's idea was it? What exactly is the "Orange Crate" trophy? The history is revealed as the rivalry resumes after a four-year break. [More] The women's bantamweight bout is announced for UFC Fight Night in Orlando on Dec. 19. [More]
Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm reviews "Totally Electric" at The Abbey. [More] Residents will be glued to their televisions Sunday night to cheer for native Miss Florida winner MaryKatherine Fetchel hoping she'll be crowned Miss America. [More] Restaurant review: F&D Kitchen & Bar in Lake Mary [More] Former engineer finds happiness working as a craft-beer brewer [More]
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