Ahead of a scheduled Orlando opening in March, fast-casual Chicago hot-dog chain Portillo's has parked its "Beef Bus" food truck in Lake Eola.

The Bus will be stationed on the 200 block of East Central Boulevard by the fountain through Jan. 30, serving up Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef, cheese fries and more.

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Central Florida's Gatorland has a new resident.

He's a pretty loud guy, but his new neighbors al ready love him!

Meet Marshall.

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So Florida spring water actually comes from Florida springs?

A Florida judge has just backed renewing a permit for a North Florida business to pipe hundreds of thousands of gallons of spring water a day to a nearby bottling plant.

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If you're a fan of the delicate Japanese donut, the mochi, you're in luck.

The maker of these Japanese delights is opening a permanent Orlando location and is shooting for Valentine's Day opening.

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