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We Ranked 9 Of Florida’s Best Thrift Stores And Here Are The Results

Walking into a thrift store for one cheap find can turn into a two-hour treasure hunt surprisingly fast. One rack leads to another. Then you spot a vintage jacket, a strange piece of decor, or something that costs so little you start wondering who put the price tag on it.
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Mecatos Bakery and Cafe Soft Opens Today in Former The Coop Space in Winter...

Mecatos Bakery & Cafe is bringing Colombian coffee, empanadas and fresh pastries to Winter Park. The cafe begins its soft opening today, Tuesday, October 6, at 610 W. Morse Blvd., formerly home to The Coop. Announced hours are 7 a.m.–6 p.m. Monday–Friday and 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Saturday–Sunday.
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Apopka dermatology practice ensnared amid rash of website lawsuits

Associates in Dermatology settled a lawsuit over its website allegedly collecting visitor data without consent, but no legal violation was admitted. Heriberto Valiente sued Associates in Dermatology on Aug. 13 alleging unauthorized data tracking on their website, seeking up to $8,000 in damages. The case is part of mor
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The Beacon opens in downtown Orlando, adding affordable housing to Creative Village

ORLANDO, Fla. – A new affordable housing complex opened Tuesday afternoon in downtown Orlando, marking the completion of the first phase of the Creative Village project and adding 115 apartments to the growing neighborhood. The Beacon, a five-story building, includes studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments for i
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Ocoee police track down alleged thief using stolen VR headset live feed

An Ocoee family was the victim of an overnight burglary where a burglar broke through a back sliding glass door and stole their children's virtual reality (VR) headset. The suspect immediately turned on the stolen VR headset, unknowingly keeping it connected to the family's cell phone, which live-streamed his every mov
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Where Central Floridians Can Find Mental Health Support: Resources, Hotlines and Programs

Finding mental health support can feel overwhelming, especially when you aren’t sure where to start. Central Florida residents have access to crisis services, counseling, support groups, referrals, and other behavioral health resources throughout the region. With World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10, here’s a guide to se
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Doctor charged after 7-year-old nephew drowns in Orlando pool, police say

A Louisiana doctor is facing an aggravated manslaughter charge after investigators said she failed to rescue her 7-year-old nephew as he remained underwater for more than seven minutes in an Orlando swimming pool.
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Hearing in Orlando invites public comment on Florida vaccines changes

On Thursday, Orlando will be the center for discussion on the state’s proposed plan to remove requirements of four vaccines needed at schools and daycares. The meeting is scheduled for 9 a.m. at the Orlando Marriott Lake Mary. The Florida Department of Health will take public comment. The FDOH expects to draw a lot of
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Back Yard Burgers Planning New Location Near Walt Disney World

Large fast-food chains are not the only options for burgers in the Sunshine State. Back Yard Burgers is expanding in Central Florida, with a new location at 8430 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway in Kissimmee. The Mississippi-based chain has around six locations around the country and is again looking to grow. Franchise
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Sinkhole Swallows Orlando Townhome Yard, Leaves Up to Eight Neighbors Homeless

A sinkhole tore open beneath the back of a townhome in the Villas of Costa Del Sol neighborhood Sunday evening, sending residents scrambling out of their homes and prompting the City of Orlando to condemn two units on the spot. Up to eight people are now displaced, with no timeline for when — or if — they'll be allowed

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