How to Keep Your Irrigation System Working in Florida’s Tough Climate

Florida lawns can look easy from the street: green grass, tidy beds, palms standing tall like they have life figured out. Up close, irrigation tells a different story. Heat, sandy soil, sudden downpours, and watering restrictions can turn a simple sprinkler system into a recurring headache. If you want your yard to stay healthy without … Read more

Westgate Resorts to Give 1,000 Military Families Complimentary Orlando Vacations

Westgate Resorts and the Westgate Foundation are bringing back their annual Military Weekend vacation giveaway for its 15th year, offering 1,000 military families complimentary Orlando vacations. The event honors active-duty U.S. military members, veterans, and Gold Star families with a three-day weekend filled with entertainment, family activities, and resort amenities.  A Weekend for Military Families … Read more

Orlando Knows How to Have a Good Time. Here’s What the Best Casino Sites in Florida Look Like for Central Florida Residents

Orlando does not do a mediocre night out. Between Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, the Kia Center hosting a Magic game, and the Dr. Phillips Center booking a national touring show on any given weekend, Central Florida residents grew up with an unusually high bar for what entertainment is supposed to feel like. That standard … Read more

2026 MTV Video Music Awards: Records to be Broken

The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards could be a milestone-filled night for some of music’s biggest names. The VMAs take place Sunday, Sept. 27, at 7:30 p.m. ET, live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The ceremony will air on CBS and MTV and stream on Paramount+, with Snoop Dogg serving as host. Taylor … Read more

Mother-Daughter Writing Team Reimagines the Herdmans for The Best Halloween Ever

Orlando Family Stage will present the world premiere of The Best Halloween Ever, a new stage adaptation by mother-daughter writing team Jahnna Beecham and Skye Hillgartner. Based on Barbara Robinson’s beloved book, the production runs Oct. 10 through Nov. 1.  In the story, the Herdmans’ Halloween antics, from stealing candy to pulling pranks, lead the … Read more

Winter Garden Restaurants Offer Dinner and a Show for Footloose: The Musical

A night at the theater can become a full evening out in downtown Winter Garden this fall, thanks to a new dining partnership between DNA Productions, the City of Winter Garden, and local restaurants.  To celebrate the opening of the 2026–2027 performance season at Garden Theatre on Plant, participating restaurants plan to offer special “Dinner … Read more

From Ocala to Orlando: The Central Florida Horse Racing Venues, Events, and Equestrian Experiences Every Local Should Know About

There are few locations in the United States that have a more significant hub for horse racing than Florida. The Sunshine State is recognised as one of the official ‘Horse Capitals of the World’, due to its history of producing world-class thoroughbreds and also hosting notable Grade Ones that have the power to shape the … Read more

White Castle Daytona Beach Marks Fourth Castle in Florida

Grilled onions are the iconic smell customers remember when they walk into a White Castle. Luckily for Daytona Beach, a new White Castle has opened in the heart of it. On Tuesday, Sept. 22, a crowd waited outside the newest Castle to experience “The Crave.” Since the first, and largest, free-standing White Castle opened in … Read more

The Ultimate Central Florida Halloween & Haunted Guide 2026

Halloween season is officially taking over Central Florida. From elaborate haunted houses and after-dark theme park events to family-friendly trick-or-treating, costume contests, spooky pop-ups, and Halloween celebrations with a distinctly Florida twist, there are plenty of ways to celebrate throughout the region. Whether you’re searching for serious scares, something to do with the kids, a … Read more

Who Pays When Water Damages Your Florida Condo? HOA Disputes Explained

A ceiling stain can turn into a repair bill fast, and nobody has agreed yet on who owes the money. Where the leak sits doesn’t settle payment. Florida condominiums take a four-part approach: what caused the loss, what got damaged, how the declaration splits the duties, and what each policy says. The association might handle … Read more

New 55-Acre Resort Under Construction on Florida’s Forgotten Coast

A new resort is coming to one of Florida’s quieter coastal destinations. Serenity Seaside Resort is developing a 55-acre resort and residential community along Apalachicola Bay in Eastpoint, bringing a boutique hotel, cottages, restaurants, wellness amenities, and luxury homes to Florida’s Forgotten Coast. The project is currently under construction after a five-year entitlement process and … Read more

Disney World Ticket Prices Are Going Up in 2027: What Guests Need to Know

Planning a Walt Disney World vacation in 2027 could cost more, with higher ticket prices already confirmed for select dates. Disney has released its 2027 ticket calendar through October 31, and peak one-day ticket prices are increasing at all four theme parks compared with the highest prices available during the January-through-October period in 2026. For … Read more

What Long-Term Support Do You Need After Early Stages of Recovery? 

Early recovery often brings structure, supervision, and distance from familiar triggers. Once residential treatment ends, daily choices, relationships, work demands, and mental health needs return together. A continuing-care plan gives those pressures a clear response before they become relapse risks. The best plans combine accountability, practical routines, clinical follow-up, and trusted relationships. That transition starts … Read more

Florida Blue Foundation Awards $3.1 Million to Fight Food Insecurity Across Florida

During Hunger Action Month, the Florida Blue Foundation is awarding $3.1 million in grants to eight community-based food initiatives across Florida, with programs designed to expand access to nutritious food and address the connection between food insecurity and chronic disease. The grants will support organizations serving communities across counties including Bay, Broward, Clay, Flagler, Leon, … Read more

National Yoga Awareness Month: Celebrate With a Central Florida Class

National Yoga Awareness Month is a chance to slow down, stretch, breathe, and learn more about a practice that has become a popular part of wellness routines around the world. Whether you’re a longtime yogi or have never stepped onto a yoga mat, there are plenty of ways to get started in Central Florida. Local … Read more

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