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Orlando Fringe review: 'A Field Guide to the Gays'

"A Field Guide to the Gays" is everything you ever wanted to know about being gay, but were afraid to ask.

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Fri May 17, 2013

The Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Fringe review: 'A Mind Full of Dopamine'

In his one-man show, he explains how dopamine works - it's the chemical in our brains that makes us feel good, that drives reward-driven learning.

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The Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Fringe review: 'The House of Yes'

If you're familiar with Wendy MacLeod's dark comedy, or the film inspired by it, you know that family reunions don't get much more awkward or funny than that of the Pascals.

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The Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Fringe review: 'A Day in the Life of Miss Hiccup'

The mysterious Miss Hiccup lives alone, but is definitely not lonely. She is forever accompanied by a raucous cast of sounds and music that make her life an absurd adventure.

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The Orlando Sentinel

UCF instructor suspended for 'killing spree' comment allowed to teach again

A UCF instructor who was placed on administrative leave late last month while the university investigated a comment he made to students about a "killing spree" has been cleared to teach again.

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The Orlando Sentinel

Apopka man with loaded gun arrested at OIA

For the third time in two weeks, a passenger carrying a loaded handgun has been arrested while trying to board a flight at Orlando International Airport.

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The Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Fringe review: 'The Urban Hermit'

From the moment Rachel Nelson strikes a somber note to open the show on her makeshift brass gong, you know you're in for some personal moments.

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The Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Fringe review: 'Be a Man'

Men. Simple creatures, right? Not judging by this complex ride down the stream of the collective male consciousness.

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Thu May 16, 2013

Burlington Times News

Edwards to speak at retreat a year after his trial

The former U.S. senator and 2004 Democratic vice-presidential nominee from North Carolina is scheduled to appear June 6 at a private retreat in Orlando, Fla., for lawyer clients of the marketing firm PMP.

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The Orlando Sentinel

Disgraced pastors who repent face long road back, experts say

In a letter read to the congregation at Discovery Church, Pastor David Loveless admitted adultery, deceit, sinfulness, selfishness, broken trust and a violation of "everything I knew to be true and right." Loveless resigned last month from the Orlando church he founded 29 years ago and, like many fallen preachers before him, now begins a ... (more)

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The Orlando Sentinel

Beware weekends in October, Orlando traffic study warns

Then consider staying home on October weekends and, under no circumstances, drive anywhere near State Road 50 and Alafaya Trail.

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Busted In Acadiana

Man accused of trying to hire a hooker on his honeymoon

Mohammed Ahmed, a 21-year-old Chicago man, was jailed last week after he allegedly tried to hire a prostitute while he and his bride were on their honeymoon in Orlando, Florida.

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The Orlando Sentinel

Hue closing in downtown Orlando, will re-open in fall with new concept

HUE in Thornton Park will close in the coming weeks, prior to the slow season that summer brings.

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The Orlando Sentinel

Where to eat during Orlando Fringe

Hungry visitors have plenty of dining options at this year's Orlando Fringe Festival , two weeks of theatrical revelry continuing through May 28.

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Business Journal

Confirmed: Orlando Philharmonic has Plaza Live under contract

The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra is close to finalizing a deal to buy downtown Orlando's Plaza Live theater.

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Black Enterprise

Urban Business Roundtable Spotlight: Workforce Solutions Mogul Harold Mills

This week on The Urban Business Roundtable , Dywaine Betts Jr., speaks with Harold Mills , the founder and CEO of ZeroChaos , a global workforce solutions company specializing in developing and leading technology and human resources businesses.

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Wed May 15, 2013

The Orlando Sentinel

Chris P. Bacon grows into celeb with big-pig wheelchair

Chris P. Bacon is hogging the spotlight. Since becoming an Internet sensation this year, the disabled pig from Clermont that uses a wheelchair to get around has appeared on national television and at several Orlando-area charity events.

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The Orlando Sentinel

Tower of Light getting $50,000 makeover | Video

After more than 20 years weathering under the Florida sun - and apparently suffering a gunshot or two - the much-maligned "Tower of Light" sculpture in front of Orlando City Hall is getting a $50,000 makeover.

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The Orlando Sentinel

United Arts unveils new donation program, power2give

United Arts of Central Florida this morning unveiled its new power2give donation program that allows donors to support specific projects run by arts, science and history organizations.

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WFNT-AM Burton

Worst Honeymoon Ever Ends With Husband Arrested for Soliciting Prostitute

Ahmed, who was in Orlando, Florida with his new bride, was caught when he met an undercover detective posing as a prostitute after he answered her ad.

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