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U.S. women's national team coming to Orlando as marketplace embraces soccer

Orlando City president Phil Rawlins, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs reiterated that sentiment on Monday when they officially announced an international friendly between the 2015 World Cup champion U.S. women's ... >> view original

WNT to Play Brazil in Seattle and Orlando During Victory Tour in October

The U.S. will take on Brazil at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Wednesday, October 21 (7 p.m. PT on ESPN2 and WatchESPN), before hopping across the country for the second leg on Sunday, Oct. 25, at the Orlando Citrus Bowl in central Florida (2:30 p.m ... >> view original

Alligator bites off Orlando woman's arm

An Orlando woman lost her arm after she was bitten by an alligator while she was swimming in the Wekiva River. Rachael D. Lilienthal, 37, was bitten at least twice during Saturday's alligator attack, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation ... >> view original

There was a massive street fight in downtown Orlando last night

According to the Orlando Police Department, three calls regarding the incident were received by dispatch. However, no report was completed because, more than likely, "the crowd dispersed before officers responded, no one wanted a report, etc." Warning: ... >> view original

Orlando Fringe grows into new full-time home at Loch Haven Park

The Fringe will take over about 5,000 square feet formerly occupied by the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, which is moving 3 miles to its new headquarters at The Plaza Live. The Fringe had been renting offices in the nearby Ivanhoe Village neighborhood ... >> view original

2 people shot in downtown Orlando, police say

Orlando police said they found a male and female victim shortly after 3 a.m. on Colyer Street, off Westmoreland Drive, after getting a call about a shooting in the area. The victims were taken to a local hospital with gunshot wounds. The victims' names ... >> view original

Orlando International opening reflection room for Muslim travelers

"Orlando is truly becoming a global community, and we want to be able to accommodate and provide high-quality amenities for all our passengers," airport Director Phil Brown said in a written statement to the Orlando Sentinel. Right now, Muslims at ... >> view original

Allegiant flights from Grand Island to Orlando announced

At a press conference at the airport on Monday, Stephanie Pilecki, public relations specialist for Allegiant, announced the new weekly flights to Orlando, beginning on Saturday, Nov. 7. Pilecki said there will be only one flight a week from Grand ... >> view original

Orange County Jail inmate death under investigation

An investigation is underway after an Orange County Jail inmate, who got into a fight with an Orlando police K-9 during his arrest, died Monday. lRelated Max Gracia · News · Max Gracia. See all related. 8. According to officials, 22-year-old Max Gracia ... >> view original

Inside Doop: Missed chances aplenty for Union vs. Orlando

Union head coach Jim Curtin fielded an interesting lineup for the team's first-ever game against expansion club Orlando City, giving starts to three players coming off injuries: center backs Steven Vitoria and Richie Marquez and defensive midfielder ... >> view original