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6 days ago | 
clickorlando.com | Patricia Tolley
ORLANDO, Fla. - Amidst pushback from some students, University of Central Florida has reaffirmed its commitment to a state version of the Trump's administration Department of Government Efficiency. During a board meeting on Thursday, UCF President Alexander Cartwright briefly addressed Florida Governor's Ron DeSantis's 'DOGE' task force.
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6 days ago | 
clickorlando.com | Patricia Tolley
ORLANDO, Fla. - Orlando shined Thursday night at the Michelin Guide Florida 2025 ceremony as over 50 restaurants were recognized. For the first time, an Orlando eatery was awarded two stars - , a Japanese cuisine restaurant at 4874 New Broad St. There is only one other restaurant in the state that has this distinguished recognition, and it is in Miami. "In a world of uniformity, Sorekara proudly forges its own path.
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1 week ago | 
clickorlando.com | Patricia Tolley
ORLANDO, Fla. - As crews continue to battle brush fires across Central Florida, some residents have reached out to News 6 for help dealing with the aftermath. The danger doesn't end when a fire is contained, as a St. Cloud neighborhood felt on Monday. One of the residents, Chris Kinngard said the smoke and ash were unbearable even after a nearly 200-acre brush fire was under control. "Some of the ember and ash was about almost 30 feet tall. It was like just fire coming up.
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1 week ago | 
clickorlando.com | Patricia Tolley
ORLANDO, Fla. - On Monday, Sen. Carlos Guillermo-Smith D-Orlando, revealed his tourism tax reform bill is now part of the state senate tax package. This bill mentions changes in how a county can use the funds it gets from the tourism development tax. Specifically, if passed it would require that no more than $50 million yearly can go towards advertising or promoting tourism.
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1 week ago | 
clickorlando.com | Patricia Tolley
ORLANDO, Fla. - Two radio hosts from Wausau, Wisconsin, have worked for about a year to bring a Red Lobster to their city - and their charge made its way to Central Florida. The duo, Ryan Gallager and Paul Grinsel host a weekly show dedicated to economic development in the area. After talking with many members of the community, including the mayor, one thing was made clear - Red Lobster is needed.
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1 week ago | 
clickorlando.com | Patricia Tolley
ORLANDO, Fla. - The non-profit organization, Light Orlando, is hosting its annual community closet clean-out event on April 26, but it needs help. The group shared in a news release that it needs 120 volunteers for the event to help sort, fold, and bag donated clothing. Other responsibilities may be loading donated bags of clothes into vehicles, per its website. The event will be at 3001 S.
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2 weeks ago | 
clickorlando.com | Patricia Tolley
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - As Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort is undergoing a $275 million transformation, announcements of new additions are starting to trickle in, the latest - a steakhouse. On Wednesday, a Las Vegas-based restaurant company, The MINA Group, revealed in a news release that its restaurant Bourbon Steak will be opening at the resort in mid-summer. The restaurant group was founded by James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Mina.
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2 weeks ago | 
clickorlando.com | Patricia Tolley
MELBOURNE, Fla. - Have you ever wanted a piece of airport carpet inside your home? Well - here is your chance! Melbourne Orlando International Airport is hosting a giveaway where one can win a framed piece of its original 1986 "Birds of Paradise" carpet. "From shoes, strollers to suitcases, this carpet has seen miles of memories," a social media post by the airport reads. You can enter by commenting on its social media post, weighing in on your take of the nearly 40-year-old carpet.
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3 weeks ago | 
clickorlando.com | Patricia Tolley
WINTER PARK, Fla. - For the second year in a row, an Orlando-area eatery is one of the finalists for the James Beard Award for Best New Restaurant. Ômo by Jônt, a Japanese-French restaurant in Winter Park, is among the nine finalists this year from across the country up for the prestigious award from the James Beard Foundation. The restaurant's chef, Ryan Ratino said in a press release that this feels like a full circle moment for himself and his team.
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3 weeks ago | 
clickorlando.com | Patricia Tolley
ORLANDO, Fla. - President Donald Trump is announcing a slew of tariffs on Wednesday, leaving many wondering how this will impact the economy. A U.S. Travel Association report says the tariffs could lead to financial changes in the tourism industry. The February report revealed tariffs on Canada could deter Canadians from visiting the U.S. "A 10% reduction in Canadian travel could mean 2 million fewer visits, $2.1 billion in lost spending and 14,000 job losses," the report reads.
