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Inventory rising, prices softening, and sellers are negotiating. The best positioning for buyers in Central Florida since 2019.

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Orlando Right Now · August & September 2026

The City Is Alive.

August concerts, LEGOLAND and SeaWorld festivals, Magical Dining launching August 14, fall events stacking up — and a buyer-friendly real estate market with 2.2 months of supply. This is Central Florida right now.

August 2026 events Orlando Ella Mai Don Toliver LEGOLAND Magical Dining 🎵 August 2026

August Is Still Stacked: Ella Mai, Don Toliver, LEGOLAND Festival, Magical Dining and More

Ella Mai at Hard Rock Live Aug 10, Don Toliver Kia Center Aug 21, Metamorphosis Festival Aug 28-29. SeaWorld Red, White & BBQ through Aug 23. LEGOLAND LEGO Festival through Aug 16. Magical Dining starts Aug 14. August is not slowing down.

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September 2026 events Orlando ROSALIA EPCOT Food Wine Festival Halloween 🍂 September 2026

September Is Already Loaded: ROSALIA, EPCOT Food & Wine, and Halloween Previews

ROSALIA's LUX Tour hits the Kia Center on Sept 9. Grupo Frontera Sept 12. EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival launches Aug 27. Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party starts on select nights. Fall is officially here.

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Hurricane season 2026 Florida homeowner preparation ⛈ Hurricane Season

Hurricane Season 2026: What Every Central Florida Homeowner Should Do Right Now

NOAA forecasts a below-normal season, but every Florida homeowner still needs to act. Review your insurance (flood policies have a 30-day wait), document your home, trim trees, and know your evacuation zone. Do it before a storm is in the forecast.

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🏟️ Stadium & Sports

$400M Camping World Stadium Overhaul Now Underway

Orlando's 90-year-old stadium is getting a phased $400 million modernization funded entirely by Orange County's Tourist Development Tax. The project adds a redesigned entrance, expanded premium seating, upgraded concourses and concessions, storm-resilient structural upgrades, and a retractable stage pocket. Permanent capacity is expected to climb past 65,000, positioning the venue for mega-concerts, international soccer, and potential NFL events. Construction runs in phases to keep events on the calendar through completion in summer 2027.

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⚾ MLB Expansion

Orlando Dreamers Request $975M for MLB Stadium Near I-Drive

The Orlando Dreamers group is formally asking Orange County's Tourist Development Tax Task Force for $975 million to build a 45,000-seat domed baseball stadium just north of Aquatica on International Drive. The group is one of 24 applicants competing for tourist tax dollars and projects the stadium would generate 38,000 construction jobs, 52,000 permanent jobs, and more than $72 billion in economic impact over 30 years. The task force began deliberations July 20, 2026. A previous bid in 2023 was unsuccessful.

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🌡️ Weather Alert

Near-Record Heat Gripping Central Florida This Week

Orlando is approaching daily temperature records with highs expected to reach 96 degrees, just two degrees below the all-time daily record of 98 set in 1962. Heat index values are forecast between 100 and 108 degrees through the weekend. Multiple heat advisories have been issued across the region. Drier air is keeping typical afternoon storms away temporarily, amplifying the heat. Forecasters expect some relief as storm chances return. Stay hydrated, limit outdoor exposure during peak afternoon hours, and check on neighbors.

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🚦 Public Safety

Orlando Deploying Speed Cameras in 26 School Zones Next Month

The City of Orlando has approved a contract with Verra Mobility to install automated speed enforcement cameras across 26 school zones, with rollout beginning next month. Drivers cited for speeding in these zones will receive violations by mail, with fines ranging from $100 to $158. Orange County is separately installing cameras in 12 additional school zones. The expansion follows similar programs already active in Titusville, Mount Dora, and Eustis. If you drive near any Orlando or Orange County school, expect cameras to be active before the next school year begins.

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Central Florida Market Snapshot

Buyers have more negotiating room than they have had since 2019. Inventory is rising and prices have softened — well-priced homes are still moving in about 29 days.

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