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Orlando Eye shutdowns show challenges smaller attractions can face

Robin Goodchild, general manager of the Orlando Eye, had a rough weekend. Friday's sudden stop and evacuation of the 400-foot observation wheel on International Drive show Central Florida's attractions can require maintenance at any time. And for ... >> view original

Aaron Gordon's game has taken a 180-degree turn

In two Orlando Pro Summer League games, Gordon has shown flashes of scoring ability that he rarely showed a year ago. On Monday, he hit an array of pull-up jumpers, swished a 3-pointer and beat defenders off the dribble as he scored 21 points and ... >> view original

Orlando Summer League 2015: Monday Scores, Stats, Highlights and Reaction

The third day of the 2015 Orlando Summer League action took place on Monday, with a slate of three games involving the majority of the league's 10 squads. First on the schedule were the Orlando Magic's two separate squads, who took on the Indiana ... >> view original

Orlando's Citrus Bowl to host FSU spring game in 2016

The university, along with The Seminole Boosters and Florida Citrus Sports will sponsor several events surrounding the game including a block party on Friday. There will also be special hotel blocks with preferred rates for fans following the team in ... >> view original

Orlando City confirm they will not appeal Kaká red-card suspension

Orlando City will definitely be without Kaká for Saturday's home game against FC Dallas (7:30 pm ET, MLS LIVE) after the club confirmed they will not appeal the red card issued to their Brazilian Designated Player in Saturday's 1-1 tie against Real ... >> view original

Toby Keith's restaurant in financial trouble before closing, documents show

In June, Orange County Judge Steve Jewett found Boomtown in default for failing to pay $13,276 to Orlando's LMG Glass and Mirror. Jewett ordered a foreclosure sale of the restaurant's assets. Contractors started filing liens on the Orlando location as ... >> view original

Brewers' Orlando Arcia named 31st-best prospect by Baseball Prospectus

Arcia has been doing extremely well in Double-A, prompting a big rise in updated prospect rankings.  Tweet Share on Twitter Share Share on Facebook Pin Pinterest 1 Comment. The 2015 season has felt like the year of the call up. This year it seems ... >> view original

Lightning blamed for I-Drive hotel fire

For Lauren Robertson, Monday was the last day of her vacation in Orlando. On holiday from England, her relaxing visit ended in a flash. "We heard this massive bang on the roof, and the roof shook," Robertson said. Stunned by what they thought was just ... >> view original

Googling potential juror dismissed from 'Hello Kitty' sex-attack trial

A rescue worker walks by the scene of a collision between a vehicle and a tractor-trailer rig on Interstate 4 in Lake Mary, Monday, Sept. 15, 2003. The vehicle was driven by Bryan Christopher Randall who died Monday at Florida Hospital Orlando. Randall ... >> view original

Wahlburgers nears deal for first Orlando eatery

A new burger chain with a Hollywood connection — namely, actor Mark Wahlberg — appears to be on track to sign a lease to put its first Orlando eatery in downtown. Wahlburgers — a Boston-based fast-casual burger concept owned by Wahlberg and his ... >> view original