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Meet the Florida Fire Drakes, a team of Orlando athletes putting the ‘hurt’ in the medieval combat sport of buhurt

Middle Ages meets MMA

By Mauricio Murillo and Victor Rodriguez

Feb 1, 2023

The sound of metal clashing violently echoes throughout the fighting grounds — referred to as a "list" — as six armor-clad men try to take each other down to the ground and win the skirmish. Leading the men is Cory Alexander, viewing the battle and ready to step in and offer coaching — or to lead by example by demonstrating firsthand the techniques that he wants his squad of men and women to employ...

Meet the Florida Fire Drakes, a team of Orlando athletes putting the ‘hurt’ in the medieval combat sport of buhurt

Disney World workers overwhelmingly ‘stand together, vote no’ on company’s offer, planning to fight for better pay

Disney World workers in Orlando sent an unambiguous message to the company, whose Parks division made an operating profit of $12 billion last year

By McKenna Schueler

Feb 4, 2023

Diego Henry Jr. (center), surrounded by Disney cast members, celebrates unions' decision to reject Disney's offer and fight for higher wages.

Orlando venue Plaza Live threatened with loss of liquor license over hosting drag show last year

‘In the United States we do not allow the government to determine what we can read, see or hear.’

By Matthew Moyer

Feb 3, 2023

The Plaza Live may have its liquor license pulled by a preening Governor

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City District Main Street launches survey to gather feedback on improving downtown Orlando safety

By McKenna Schueler

Feb 6, 2023

New restrictions could be coming for downtown Orlando nightlife

Pups Pub Orlando challenges state decision to ban dogs from bars

By News Service of Florida

Feb 6, 2023

Pups Pub Orlando challenges state decision to ban dogs from bars

Drop your pants for a good cause at Cupid's Undies Run in Orlando this week

By Chloe Greenberg

Feb 6, 2023

Drop your pants for a good cause at Cupid's Undies Run in Orlando this week

Florida's international tourism numbers are at a high since pandemic, but still haven't reached pre-COVID levels

By Jim Turner, NSF

Feb 6, 2023

Florida's international tourism numbers are at a high since pandemic, but still haven't reached pre-COVID levels

Special session called over Reedy Creek Improvement District

By Ryan Dailey and Jim Turner, News Service of Florida

Feb 4, 2023

Reedy Creek Improvement District office building

Osceola County will hold group wedding ceremonies this Valentine's Day, and there's still time to register

By Chloe Greenberg

Feb 3, 2023

Osceola County will hold group wedding ceremonies this Valentine's Day, and there's still time to register

Florida will accept limited applications for medical-marijuana licenses in late April

By Dara Kam, NSF

Feb 3, 2023

Florida will accept limited applications for medical-marijuana licenses in late April

The 5 biggest headlines Orlando Weekly saw this week

By OW Staff

Feb 3, 2023

The Florida Fire Drakes are a team of Orlando athletes engaging in the medieval combat sport of buhurt.

Spanish resort-style 'Hacienda del Sol,' with 50,000-gallon pool, caretaker residence and guest cottage, is for sale just outside of Orlando

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Meet the Florida Fire Drakes, a team of Orlando athletes putting the ‘hurt’ in the medieval combat sport of buhurt

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Pups Pub Orlando challenges state decision to ban dogs from bars

Florida's international tourism numbers are at a high since pandemic, but still haven't reached pre-COVID levels

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Drop your pants for a good cause at Cupid's Undies Run in Orlando this week

Black History Month in Orlando: Events, activities and more happening this month

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Darling dinner and drink deals for Valentine's Day in Orlando

The Dragon Vault is set to open in Sanford later this year, offering fantasy and food

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Epcot reveals lineup for Garden Rocks concert series featuring Smash Mouth, Simple Plan and more

Tom Verlaine's music changed the course of rock music — and even the life of one UCF student, years back

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Spanish resort-style 'Hacienda del Sol,' with 50,000-gallon pool, caretaker residence and guest cottage, is for sale just outside of Orlando

Comedian Nikki Glaser bared all (that was in her heart) at Orlando's Hard Rock Live

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