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Columbus Day 2026: The History Behind the Holiday and What It Means for Central Florida
Observed Monday, October 12, Columbus Day commemorates Christopher Columbus’s 1492 arrival in the Americas. But the holiday also raises important questions about exploration, Indigenous history and how Americans remember the past. Every October, Americans encounter a holiday that means different…
New Lake Nona Park Planned With Splash Pad, Pickleball and Trails
Lake Nona Is Getting a New 14-Acre Public Park With a Splash Pad, Pickleball Courts, Walking Trails and a Landmark Sculpture Orlando is moving forward with plans for Poitras Park, a new community recreation destination along Luminary Boulevard in Lake…
SunRail Weekend Service: A New Way to Explore Greater Orlando
SunRail Is Making a Small Change That Could Make Weekend Orlando Trips Much Easier Central Florida’s commuter rail system is testing expanded weekend service tied to major events and growing ridership demand. For Orlando residents who normally think of SunRail…
Church Street Renovation & The Canopy: Downtown Orlando’s Big Transformation
Church Street Is Being Rebuilt — and Orlando’s New Park Under I-4 Could Transform This Side of Downtown Construction is already underway on Church Street’s conversion into a pedestrian-focused “festival street.” Just a few steps away, Orlando is preparing to…
Orlando Remembers 9/11 in 2026: 25 Years Later
Orlando Remembers September 11: 25 Years Later, Central Florida Honors the Lives Lost On September 11, 2026, Orlando and communities across Central Florida will mark the 25th anniversary of the attacks with candlelight ceremonies, moments of silence and tributes to…
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Things to Do in Orlando This Weekend: Sept. 11–13, 2026
Things to Do in Orlando This Weekend: Sept. 11–13, 2026 Free Latin jazz, a giant fandom festival in Kissimmee, fall fun in Avalon Park, food trucks in Sanford, family crafts at Leu Gardens, farmers markets and more — here are…
Lake Nona Is Getting a New Library and Community Government Center
Lake Nona Is Getting Something Residents Have Wanted for Years: A Real Library and Neighborhood Government Center Orlando’s fast-growing southeast side is approaching an important milestone. A new community campus on Dowden Road will combine a Lake Nona library, city…
Orlando Is Planning the Future of the Milk District — Residents Can Help Shape It
Orlando Is Planning the Future of the Milk District — And Residents Get a Say This Month The city has launched a new vision plan for one of Orlando’s most distinctive neighborhoods. The process could eventually influence development, sidewalks, bike…
Orange County Plans Bigger SunRail and LYNX System for Orlando
Orange County Has a Bigger Plan for SunRail and LYNX — Here’s What It Could Mean for Getting Around Orlando More frequent buses, weekend and evening SunRail service, an eventual rail connection to Orlando International Airport and the attractions district,…
Trimble Park Turns 100: Discover One of Orange County’s Hidden Gems
One of Orange County’s Oldest Parks Turns 100, And It’s Still One of Central Florida’s Hidden Gems Trimble Park near Mount Dora celebrates its centennial this month. The nearly 64-acre lakeside park offers camping, hiking, fishing, paddling and a glimpse…
