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Gatorland alligator missing half its jaw named ‘Jawlene’ to honor Dolly Parton

Two all-American treasures

By Chloe Greenberg

Sep 29, 2023

A young alligator missing the upper half its jaw recently found a home and a path to recovery at Orlando's Gatorland. Now, she has a name to match her new-found fame...

Gatorland alligator missing half its jaw named ‘Jawlene’ to honor Dolly Parton

This week’s streaming debuts amp up the fear factor with ‘Appendage,’ ‘Nightmare,’ ‘Nowhere’ and more

Plus: a series set in an amusement park haunted by the ghosts of dead teens. Nope, not a local documentary.

By Steve Schneider

Hulu premieres "Appendage," a grotesque body horror film written and directed by Anna Zlokovic, on Monday.

Orlando pizza franchise failed to pay tipped servers overtime and direct cash wages

The federal government recovered over $120,000 in back pay and damages for 24 servers.

By McKenna Schueler

Orlando pizza franchise failed to pay tipped servers overtime and direct cash wages

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Group files federal lawsuit challenging Florida's controversial new bathroom law

By Dara Kam, News Service of Florida

Group files federal lawsuit challenging Florida's controversial new bathroom law

Gov. DeSantis' attorneys ask federal judge to toss out Disney lawsuit

By Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida

Gov. DeSantis' attorneys ask federal judge to toss out Disney lawsuit

Florida's hurricane recovery could be delayed by looming shutdown, says White House

By News Service of Florida

Florida's hurricane recovery could be delayed by looming shutdown, says White House

Central Florida Tourism District employees will get $3k annual stipend after DeSantis-appointed board nixes free park passes

By Matthew Moyer

Tourism District employees to get $3k stipend instead of free park tickets

Liquid diamonds finally come to market in Florida’s medical cannabis dispensaries

By Seth Kubersky

Liquid diamonds can be found at local Curaleaf dispensaries

Downtown Orlando urban park and ‘creative epicenter’ Art Squared aims for a winter opening

By Matthew Moyer

Construction conintues on Art Squared

SeaWorld Orlando to launch new coaster Penguin Trek next spring

By Chloe Greenberg

SeaWorld Orlando to launch new coaster Penguin Trek next spring

‘We’ve got way too many’: Florida Republican wants state to hold bear hunt

By Jim Turner, the News Service of Florida

‘We’ve got way too many’: Florida Republican wants state to hold bear hunt

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This Orlando home comes with a full-size indoor basketball court for $16.5 million

This Orlando home comes with a full-size indoor basketball court for $16.5 million

Topolino’s Terrace
1080 Esplanade Ave., Lake Buena Vista
Located in the Riviera Resort, Topolino's Terrace offers French and Italian-style eats, for both breakfast and dinner. The restaurant also has an outdoor patio offering sprawling views and a high-end lounging atmosphere.

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Joyce Manor live at House of Blues

Jawbreaker and Joyce Manor whipped up a multigenerational roar at the House of Blues

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