100 things you must do in Orlando
An updated list (in no particular order!) of things every person who lives in Orlando should do at least once 1. Marvel at the beauty and the delicious scent of a night-blooming cereus. The cactus flower known as Selenicereus grandiflora unfolds only at night and sometimes only once a year. They're so beloved in Orlando that there's a Facebook group devoted to tracking them down. 2. Kayak a bioluminescent lagoon. In the summer through early fall, the Indian River and Mosquito Lagoon near Titusv..>> view originalSummer Standouts: Day 5 in Orlando, Day 2 in Salt Lake City
Scott Howard-Cooper, NBA.comSALT LAKE CITY — A look at top performers from Day 2 in Salt Lake City:Bryn Forbes, San Antonio SpursA year after his play in Salt Lake City helped him go from undrafted rookie to the NBA, the 31 points and three steals in the 81-70 victory over the Celtics will be another confidence boost. Forbes made 12 of 20 shots.Dante Exum, Utah JazzThe good stretches in the opener Monday turned into a very good entire night on Wednesday. Needing a summer league to show he is cap..>> view originalGiovinco superb as Toronto beats Orlando; NY Red Bulls rally past ...
Sebastian Giovinco put on an MVP-worthy performance against Orlando, netting a brace and an assist en route to a 3-1 win. Sebastian Giovinco had a hand in all of Toronto FC's goals in a 3-1 win against Orlando City in Wednesday night Major League Soccer action. Toronto's talisman Giovinco set up Jozy Altidore with a well-worked bit of interplay and the U.S. national team striker left no doubt on the finish, firing between the legs of Joe Bendik for his eighth goal of the season. Just after the ..>> view originalMan shot, killed on July 4 identified
Orlando police identified a man shot and killed in an apartment complex off South Kirkman Road Tuesday as Frashane Thompson, 28. “We have nothing else to release at this time and no suspects are being sought,” Orlando police spokeswoman Michelle Guido said Wednesday. Thompson was shot and killed at the Metro Place Apartments complex, between the Orlovista and Metro West neighborhoods. glotan@orlandosentinel.com or 407-420-5774 Interactive map: Every homicide in Central Florida »>> view originalVegas sets a surprising over/under for Orlando Magic
The Orlando Magic have remained relatively quiet in free agency after a 29-win season to fans frustration. Somehow Las Vegas like this lack of activity as it sets over/under totals.The Orlando Magic have been one of the NBA’s quieter teams so far this offseason. Aside from drafting Florida State Seminoles forward Jonathan Isaac, and taking forward Wesley Iwunudu in the second round, the team has been largely inactive. While most fans look ahead to a season of rebuilding, Las Vegas seems to have ..>> view originalNew speciality shots bar coming to downtown Orlando
click to enlarge As the rapper Lil Jon once poignantly stated, "Shots shots shots shots shots shots shots shots shots shots shots shots shots shots shots shots, everybody!" Shots Bar & Kitchen, a Miami-based watering hole that specializes in over 120 types of shots, will open a downtown Orlando location later this summer. Construction is alread..>> view originalMetallica concert, Orlando City match makes for busy night in ...
by: Julie Slamone Updated: Jul 5, 2017 - 11:22 PM ORLANDO, Fla. - Heavy metal band Metallica will perform in Orlando for the first time in 14 years Wednesday night. It’s the band’s first North American tour in 2009. They’ll take the stage at Camping World Stadium, and fans who bought tickets months ago said they’re ready. Metallica fan Mark Stewart said he came from Fort Myers for the big show. Read: Metallica announces first Orlando tour date in 14 years “Nowadays, it’s more nos..>> view originalJohn Morgan files lawsuit demanding 'smokable' cannabis
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Orlando-based Attorney John Morgan, who financed the campaign to pass Amendment 2, filed a lawsuit Thursday demanding that the state allow patients to smoke medical marijuana. Morgan discussed details of the lawsuit during a news conference has been scheduled in front of the Leon County Courthouse in Tallahassee. Morgan told WESH 2 News in June he would sue the state if it did not permit cannabis in smokable form. The state has established rules that allow “vaping” as wel..>> view original1 dead in Orlando shooting, police say
ORLANDO, Fla. — One person was killed Tuesday in a shooting at an Orlando apartment complex, police said.The shooting was reported around 7:30 a.m. at the Metro Place Apartments near South Kirkman Road and Raleigh Street. Police said one person was killed. Investigators said they are not searching for anyone in connection with the shooting, and everyone involved remained on the scene. The investigation is ongoing. Check back for updates on this developing story.>> view originalHeat finish 0-5 at Orlando summer league, Adebayo struggles
The Miami Heat went into the Orlando Pro Summer League with a roster short on NBA experience and it showed, finishing 0-5 with Thursday's 91-72 loss to the New York Knicks.Reduced to playing in an 8 a.m. game on the Orlando Magic practice court at the Amway Center because of the winless records of both teams going into the event's championship day, the Heat trailed 22-14 at the end of the first quarter and 48-30 at halftime.After solid efforts in his three previous outings, Heat first-round pic..>> view original
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