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Gin Blossoms to play Orlando in February
Alt-rock radio survivors Gin Blossoms have announced a 2019 run of dates where they’ll be playing breakout album New Miserable Experience – complete with hit singles and karaoke staples “Hey Jealousy,” “Found About You” and “Allison Road” – in its entirety. And Orlando ’90s kids will get their chance to sing along in February. Gin…
18 free shows happening in Orlando this week
Wednesday, Dec. 12 Eugene Snowden’s Ten Pints of Truth 10 pm at Lil Indies, 1036 N. Mills Ave. The Daniel Heitz Band 10:30 pm at Tanqueray’s, 100 S. Orange Ave. Thursday, Dec. 13 Leisure Chief 10:30 pm at Tanqueray’s, 100 S. Orange Ave. Thursday Jazz Jams 8 pm at Austin’s Coffee, 929 W. Fairbanks Ave.,…
Disney sequel ‘Mary Poppins Returns’ is in some ways better than the original
When asked for a sequel to one of his popular films, Walt Disney famously replied, “You can’t top pigs with pigs.” The suits currently running his namesake studio certainly never got that memo, because for the past decade we’ve been subjected an endless parade of revisionist reimaginings (Maleficent, Alice in Wonderland, Christopher Robin) and CGI-saturated…
Redlight Redlight Saves Christmas with a night of local vendors and fancy beer
Wait, you mean you haven’t finished your holiday shopping yet? Slacker. Lucky for you, Redlight Redlight gives you the opportunity to knock the last names off your list while drinking fancy beer at this week’s fifth annual Redlight Redlight Saves Christmas. Local vendors like Jilliansays, Dear Prudence and Little Wild Bloom are on hand with…
Passage of Amendment 11 to Florida Constitution spurs call for stay of execution
With an execution looming Thursday, attorneys for Death Row inmate Jose Antonio Jimenez say he should be spared from lethal injection because of a constitutional amendment passed last month by Florida voters. Jimenez’s attorneys late Monday filed a petition at the Florida Supreme Court seeking a stay of execution for Jimenez, who was convicted in…
Reggaeton icons Wisin and Yandel to play Orlando next summer
Puerto reggaeton hitmakers Wisin & Yandel have returned after a multi-year hiatus with the surprise double announcements of both a new album and a North American tour to happen next year. And reggaeton fans in the City Beautiful can rest assured that the duo will not be overlooking Orlando, with a June date in the…
Adam Sandler is coming to Orlando next February
Adam Sandler, an SNL legend and champion of the adult-baby voice, will bring his “100% Fresher” tour to Orlando next February. Packing songs, special guests and anecdotes from his Netflix special of the same title, the 52-year-old comedian will be at CFE Arena on Sunday, Feb. 10, at 7 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, Dec.…
Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida opens doors as cold weather approaches
It’s about to be really cold in Central Florida, according to a frost warning issued by the National Weather Service for Tuesday night. And with temperatures expected to dip to 40 degrees tonight, the Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida has elected to open its doors to all, per a news release provided to…
City of Orlando wants to raise parking fines by $5
Some parking fines in Orlando may see a hike in the coming months. On Monday, the City Council voted unanimously in a public hearing to approve the first read of an ordinance that seeks to raise certain parking violations by $5, city spokeswoman Cassandra Lafser tells Orlando Weekly. The ordinance is set for a second…
More than 6,000 mail-in ballots in Florida were reportedly not counted on Election Day
Thousands of mailed ballots weren’t counted because they reached the offices of Florida election officials too late, the Associated Press reports. In total, 6,670 ballots mailed ahead of the Nov. 6 election were not counted because they were received after Election Day, a federal judge told the Florida Department of State late last week. Totals…
Mitski to return to Orlando in April
Enigmatic indie-rock sensation Mitski may have just ended a lengthy round of touring this year, but she’s already announced a new round of dates set for next year with Jay Som in tow. And Orlando is a beneficiary of the all of the road. Mitski will be touring behind her most recent album, this year’s…
Cannibal Corpse guitarist arrested for ‘running toward an officer with a knife’ as his Florida home burns down
While a fire raged inside Cannibal Corpse guitarist Pat O’Brien’s Florida home, the death metal legend allegedly broke into a neighbor’s home and was later tased and arrested after running toward a deputy with a knife. According to WFTS, a fire broke out in O’Brien’s home at around 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 10, which was roughly…
DeSantis transition panel weighs water issues in Florida
Money set aside annually for the restoration of the Everglades and other waterways should also help end the use of septic tanks, a former House speaker suggested Monday as a panel considered potential environmental policies for Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis. Former Speaker Steve Crisafulli said the incoming governor should tap the “Legacy Florida” funding to aid…
Disney unveils new insanely lifelike animatronics, but it will be awhile before the technology comes to Orlando
There has been plenty of focus on the theme park arms race currently underway in Orlando, but another arms race is presently happening in Japan. Tokyo Disney’s owner, Oriental Land Company, has its own attack plan that includes huge new additions to both of its theme parks, along with two new hotels. Japan, with a…
New ‘Mission: Impossible’ VR attraction headed to Pointe Orlando
It was just a few short weeks ago that Nomadic released details on its upcoming flagship virtual reality arena opening at Pointe Orlando. At the time, Nomadic confirmed that it would be offering a pre-existing VR game, Arizona Sunshine, and that it will take on a new life thanks to the introduction of physical props. Nomadic also…
An increasing amount of students in Florida are looking to Bright Futures scholarships
More Florida students are taking advantage of beefed-up scholarship programs that help pay for tuition, fees and books at state universities and colleges. The number of students using Bright Futures scholarships, the state’s main merit-based aid program, is now projected to grow by 5.7 percent this academic year for a total of 99,483 students, according…
Florida has had 93 Zika cases so far this year
As the end of the year approaches, Florida has reported 93 cases of the mosquito-borne Zika virus in 2018, according to numbers posted Monday on the state Department of Health website. The number of cases has slowly increased in recent months, with all but two of the cases classified as “travel” related —- generally meaning…
Hurricane Michael losses in Florida are now nearing $4.5 billion
Two months after Hurricane Michael roared into Northwest Florida, insured losses continue to climb. As of Friday, 131,562 claims had been filed from the Oct. 10 storm, with estimated insured losses of $4.28 billion, according to numbers posted on the state Office of Insurance Regulation website. About 67 percent of the claims had been closed.…
Cash is still pouring into Andrew Gillum’s political action committee
In the weeks after Democrat Andrew Gillum lost the Nov. 6 gubernatorial election, money continued to flow into a political committee that played a major role in his campaign. From Nov. 7 to Nov. 30, the committee Forward Florida raised nearly $1.24 million, according to a state campaign-finance database. Most of the money came in…
Submit your over the top Christmas displays to this Orange County crowdsourced holiday lights map
The Orange County Property Appraiser’s office, which has fallen on hard times lately, wants all you Clark Griswold types to submit your holiday light displays to their new crowdsourced map. For those of you who don’t mind a few lookie loos driving by your home or business, you can submit your exterior illumination art pieces…
Florida’s first man-made clear water lagoon opened last weekend
After months of setbacks from permitting issues, Florida’s first man-made clearwater lagoon finally opened near Tampa last weekend. Despite celebrating a grand opening back in April, the Epperson Project’s Crystal Lagoon, a 7.5-acre artificial lake in Wesley Chapel, opened this past Saturday, Dec. 15, for the development’s residents. The 16 million-gallon lagoon features a swim-up…
Fugazi alumni the Messthetics announce Orlando show set for March
The Messthetics, an experimental trio containing two veterans of punk legends Fugazi – drummer Brendan Canty and bassist Joe Lally – have announced a show in the City Beautiful in March of next year as part of a larger North American run. The instrumental ensemble released their self-titled debut album earlier this year. The Messthetics…
A rivalry game between Florida and UCF football could be a reality in coming years
Is the writing on the wall for the future of a potential University of Florida and University of Central Florida football rivalry? Maybe so, says Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin, when asked whether he’d welcome a 2-for-1 series against UCF, which currently maintains college football’s longest winning streak at 25. “I’d be OK with scheduling…
Slayer to play another farewell show in Central Florida next May
Like a metal Grateful Dead, thrash overlords Slayer have announced a mammoth fifth leg of their continuing goodbye tour, steamrolling on into 2019. And for Central Florida metalheads, if their show at the fairgrounds earlier this year left you wanting more, then don’t worry because you’ll have another chance to pay your respects in May.…
Ron DeSantis rehires Florida’s budget chief and chief inspector general
Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis is retaining Gov. Rick Scott’s budget chief and rehiring a chief inspector general who served under both Scott and former Gov. Charlie Crist. The transition team for the incoming administration of DeSantis and Lt. Gov.-elect Jeanette Nuñez announced Friday that Cynthia Kelly will remain as the director of Office of Policy and…
Ron DeSantis’ environmental transition team to meet at Florida State University
Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis’ transition committee on the environment and agriculture will meet Monday afternoon at Florida State University. The Transition Advisory Committee on the Environment, Natural Resources & Agriculture, headed by Congressman Brian Mast, a Palm City Republican, is comprised of more than 40 state leaders, executives and policy experts. The meeting begins at 1…
Carnival just announced details on its groundbreaking new ship in the most unlikely of ways
In a strange announcement on a recent episode of Wheel of Fortune, Carnival Cruise Line confirmed the name of its newest and largest ship. We already knew a few details of the boat now known as the Carnival Mardi Gras, but the Wheel of Fortune announcement pointed to the company’s upcoming 50th Anniversary celebration that…
Yet another classic Disney attraction may soon close at Hollywood Studios
With a new Beauty and the Beast singalong headed to Epcot, the fate of the Beauty and the Beast stage show at Hollywood Studios is once again being speculated upon. Since opening in 1991, the outdoor musical stage show has seen very few updates. Despite the slight costuming updates that occurred after the release of…
14 questions with Wolfgang Puck: His new restaurant in Disney Springs, his legacy, fusion cuisine and more
Wolfgang Puck’s rags to riches tale has been well documented — he left his Austrian village home at the age of 14 to be a cooking apprentice at a hotel, left for Paris at the age of 17 and came to America when he was 24. At the age of 32, his career blew up…
Band of the Week: Cathedral Bells
Welcome to Orlando Weekly’s “Band of the Week.” Every week, we highlight one of our favorite local bands. This week, we’re pleased to bring you Cathedral Bells. Cathedral Bells are playing Saturday, Dec. 15 at the Falcon with Sugarplum. Just the facts: When did the band form?After traveling across the country, I [Matthew Messore] returned…
Change on the horizon for Florida’s medical marijuana industry
The advent of a new administration with Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis at the helm could bring a sharp turnaround in how Florida officials approach the state’s highly regulated medical marijuana industry. And one of the first reversals might come on the legal front. DeSantis, a Republican who will take office on Jan. 8, is unwilling to…
First annual Centermost Point beer festival comes to Ten10 Brewing this Saturday
The very first Centermost Point Invitational Beer Festival is debuting tomorrow, featuring “some of the biggest names in Southeastern Craft Beer.” Hosted by What Ales Ya Podcast and Ten 10 Brewing Company, the event will take place at the brewery on Saturday, Dec. 8 from 12-4 p.m. General admission is $35 and gets guests a…
UCF is offering students $250 roundtrip plane tickets to the Fiesta Bowl
University of Central Florida announced yesterday that they’re chartering their own student-only plane to the Fiesta Bowl in Arizona. Tickets are still on sale, and are going for the extremely discounted price of $250 apiece at the CFE Arena. Without the discount, students were looking at prices starting no cheaper than $600. Official distribution of…
Adults-only Seuss satire ‘Who’s Holiday!’ is a comic showcase for Erin Cline
I recently referred to Dickens’s A Christmas Carol as our “secular scripture” of the holiday season, but Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas comes a close second. If simply reading the classic storybook isn’t enough, this year you’ll have three filmed versions to choose from: the 1966 Chuck Jones cartoon, the 2000 live-action Jim…
New baby giraffe makes debut at Disney’s Animal Kingdom today
Disney’s Animal Kingdom welcomed its newest addition to the park today — a two-month-old Masai giraffe named Amira. Disney fans got to vote for the name in a recent poll and Amira, which is the Swahili word for “princess,” came out on top. Today, Amira officially took her first walk on the Kilimanjaro Safaris savanna.…
St. Paul and the Broken Bones to bring a joyful noise to the Plaza Live this weekend
St. Paul and the Broken Bones keep the flame alive for high-octane and hard-driving music – raw and sweaty, classy, brassy and sometimes brash. This is music in league with contemporary groups like the Daptones, Delvon Lamar Organ Trio, Gary Clarke Jr., and Menahan Street Band, etc., that proudly takes the groundwork laid by Muscle Shoals, Traffic, and…
Rapper Lardi B, a parody of Cardi B, comes to Parliament House this weekend
They call her “Lardi Lardi, big ole body, soggy mami” and she’s hotter than a salami. Jenn Whitlock, otherwise known as rapper Lardi B, will be at Parliament House tomorrow night from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. to perform her hit Cardi B parody songs including “They Like That I’m Fat” and “Bodak Jello.” Admission…
Floridians are spending on average 8 percent of their income on health premiums, says report
A new report from the consumer advocacy group the Commonwealth Fund found that Sunshine State residents are spending a whopping 8 percent of their annual income on health insurance premiums alone. And Florida isn’t spending solo, either – citizens in 10 other states, from Arizona to Delaware, New Mexico to North Carolina, are spending roughly the…
Bob Seger announces Central Florida show for next spring as part of farewell tour
Motor City rock stalwart Bob Seger has decided to hang up his touring boots for good and will be taking his Silver Bullet Band out on the road one last time for a big North American tour. In good news for Orlando fans, Seger has just added some final 2019 dates at the end of…
Ron DeSantis throws his support behind Richard Corcoran for Florida education commissioner
Signaling that he will be open to the expansion of non-traditional school programs, Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis on Thursday said he wants former House Speaker Richard Corcoran to be the state’s next education commissioner. DeSantis, the newly elected Republican governor, said he will ask the state Board of Education to appoint Corcoran, who used his two…
Ron DeSantis taps Democrat Jared Moskowitz as Florida’s next disaster manager
Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis has tapped state Rep. Jared Moskowitz, a Broward County Democrat who serves as general counsel for a major disaster-recovery contractor in South Florida, to oversee the state’s response to natural and man-made emergencies. In a press release announcing the appointment Thursday, DeSantis, a Republican who was endorsed by President Donald Trump, noted…
Florida senator files bill that would protect runt black bear cubs
Black bears whose cubs weigh less than 100 pounds would be off-limits if the state conducts bear hunts in the future, under a measure revived by Sen. Linda Stewart, D-Orlando. Stewart’s proposal (SB 134), filed for the 2019 legislative session which begins in March, also would make the unlawful harvesting of saw palmetto berries on…
Uncomfortable Brunch brings singles together with a screening of ‘The Lobster’
With director Yorgos Lanthimos’ latest film, The Favourite, opening this week, now’s a good time to take another look at one of his earlier works, The Lobster. With each successive movie, Lanthimos’ UncomftoBrunch™ score goes down – Dogtooth, his first major film, is mightily uncomfortable to watch in a roomful of strangers; Killing of a…
Celebrate the Jewish festival of lights at Chanukah on the Park this weekend
Celebrate the eight-day Jewish festival of lights at Chanukah on the Park. Organized by the Chabad of Greater Orlando, the local gathering will feature all the good fried things you’d expect from an oil-based holiday – latkes, sufganiyot – plus Chassidic dancers, crafts for kids, a photo booth and face painting. Don’t miss the live…
Orlando Ballet kicks off their annual performances of ‘The Nutcracker’ this week
The Orlando Ballet kicks off their annual performances of Tchaikovsky’s classic holiday ballet this weekend. The Nutcracker will be performed for two weekends, with two performances of a “Nutcracker Family Show,” a shortened, one-hour version of the ballet designed for families with young children. By now, you certainly know the story, wherein a young girl…
Groups say Florida Power & Light should be required to refund as much as $736 million back to customers
In a high-stakes case, attorneys for consumers and two business groups are asking state regulators to require Florida Power & Light to refund as much as $736 million to customers and are calling for a review of the utility’s base electric rates. The state Office of Public Counsel, which represents consumers in utility issues, the…
The 12 Bars of Christmas pub crawl jingles through downtown Orlando Friday evening
Prepare to get holly and jolly this holiday season with tomorrow’s Orlando Pub Crawl event. The 12 Bars of Christmas Pub Crawl starts Friday, Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. The event, which includes four complimentary drinks like Tito’s vodka cocktails, Jager shots and Coors Lights, begins at Hooch on Wall Street Plaza, then proceeds with the…
7-Eleven in Orlando’s Mills 50 neighborhood closing next week
Next week, the Mills 50 neighborhood will lose an icon. On Thursday, Dec. 13, the 7-Eleven located at 723 N. Mills Ave. will close for good, employees told Orlando Weekly. No exact reason was given for the closure other than the property has been sold to a new owner, and it’s also unclear what will…
Scientists discover new species of giant salamander living in Florida
Damn you, Florida. For all the Sunshine State’s political debauchery and crooked business dealings, its natural world is admittedly cool – like the new salamander species that was found recently in Okaloosa County. It’s one of the largest creatures to be discovered in the U.S. in more than a century, with spots similar to a…
Disney Springs will host a limited Kingdom Hearts pop-up next week
Ahead of the release of new Kingdom Hearts III game, Disney and video game developer Square Enix announced a “first-ever” pop-up coming to Disney Springs next week. According to a press release, for a limited time fans will be able to get a firsthand demo of the game, check out a Keyblade exhibit and life-size replicas…
Disney expands 2019 Garden Rocks Concert Series, adds Sister Sledge and more
Disney announced this morning that Epcot’s Garden Rocks Concert Series will be expanding to seven days a week, which means the 2019 festivities will now span 90 days and feature over 270 concerts. Over the next few weeks more acts will be announced, but so far here’s the full lineup: March 9-10: Glass Tiger “Don’t Forget Me…
Country star Thomas Rhett to play Orlando in fall 2019
Country superstar Thomas Rhett has announced dates for his 2019 “Long Hot Summer” tour set for mid-next year, and there’s a mega-size show in the City Beautiful on his itinerary. Rhett’s had a big year: releasing hit album Life Changes in September, touring behind the album, and just yesterday taping an appearance on Sesame Street…
Orlando state Sen. Linda Stewart files bill to remove statute of limitations on youth rape prosecutions
On Thursday, state Sen. Linda Stewart filed legislation for the upcoming session that seeks to remove the statute of limitations for prosecution of rape cases involving youth victims. In other words, if passed, the bill – SB 130 – would allow a victim who is younger than 18 years when the offense is committed to…
OneBlood desperately needs donors for a Florida girl with an extremely rare blood type
OneBlood is leading a worldwide effort to locate very specific blood donors to help a 2-year-old Florida girl who’s fighting cancer. The patient, who the organization has only identified as “Zainab,” has an aggressive childhood cancer called neuroblastoma, and an extremely rare blood type, where she’s missing an antigen called Indian B or Inb. “Statistically, the only…
Susuru, a new ‘retro-themed izakaya’ ramen joint will open in Orlando this Friday
A new and long-awaited Japanese gastropub will finally open its doors in Orlando this Friday. Susuru, a self-described “retro-themed izakaya” will soft-open on Friday, Dec. 7, in the Vista Centre Shoppes at 8548 Palm Parkway in Lake Buena Vista. During soft opening, Susuru will run limited hours and a limited menu Friday through Sunday, from 5:30…
DeSantis administration to take another look at backup power law for Florida nursing homes
The incoming administration of Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis may tinker with one of Gov. Rick Scott’s signature acts, pushed in response to Hurricane Irma. Lt. Gov.-elect Jeanette Nuñez told The News Service of Florida that a law requiring long-term care providers to have generators and a 72-hour supply of fuel on-site may need to be re-examined,…
Report shows Florida’s concealed-weapon permit process lacked oversight
A follow-up report on the handling of the state’s concealed-carry permitting process pointed to a lack of management oversight by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, but the agency claims it is addressing the issues. The examination of the department’s handling of the permitting program, issued Wednesday by state Auditor General Sherrill Norman, found…
Migos come together at CFE Arena for a night of bespectacled hip-hop
Like heavily tattooed baby birds, Atlanta rappers Quavo, Offset and Takeoff are all venturing out of the Migos nest, so to speak – the trio has been splitting up occasionally to do their own solo work, like Takeoff’s recent galactic exploration of mumble rap on “Last Memory” or Quavo’s October debut album, Quavo Huncho. So…
Synth newcomer Plastic Ivy brings dancefloor goth to Stonewall this Friday
A return to the glory days of live electronic shows courtesy of the Panic! Underground Dance crew – remember the Vault and (ahem) Boy Harsher gigs at Spacebar? – this late-night action featuring Philadelphia’s Plastic Ivy and Speaking Parts heralds great things to come in 2019. But let’s focus on the here and now. Plastic…
Trump admin approves use of underwater seismic blasts to search for oil along the Atlantic Coast
Two weeks ago, we wrote about the latest push for offshore oil drilling, launched just days after Florida voters approved Amendment 9 by a healthy margin. Amendment 9, of course, bans drilling for oil in state-owned waters. So the Florida Petroleum Council is trying to sell us — or more precisely, our elected representatives —…
Adam Putnam stays on sidelines in Florida’s concealed-weapons dispute
As he helps his Democratic successor, Nikki Fried, transition into office, Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam is staying out of the fight over the future of the state’s concealed-carry permit program. Putnam, a Republican who lost an August primary to Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis, sidestepped the issue when asked Tuesday about competing proposals aimed at shifting where…
New ramen joint Naroodle Noodle opens near UCF
It’s about time a good ramen spot opened near University of Central Florida. And here it is: Naroodle Noodle Shop, off University Boulevard and Dean Road, across the street from the Publix, at 10034 University Blvd. The new restaurant, which features dishes such as spicy miso ramen and shuriken gyoza, soft opened on Nov. 27 and…
Blues Traveler to play Orlando next spring
No more runaround for veteran jam-band Blues Traveler! The group have today announced the itinerary for the second leg of their “Accelerated Nation” tour, set to resume in 2019. And their will be an Orlando show as part of it. Blues Traveler will be touring behind their 13th album Hurry Up & Hang Around. Blues Traveler…
Despite successful cargo launch, SpaceX rocket crashes into ocean a few miles off Florida coast
SpaceX’s 16th cargo resupply mission to the International Space Station was a success on Wednesday, but the Falcon 9 rocket in-use failed its attempt to return on land, instead plunking into the Atlantic Ocean about two miles off the Cape Canaveral coast. SpaceX chief executive Elon Musk tweeted video footage from the rocket’s on-board camera…
SeaWorld raises employee starting pay to $11 an hour
Starting Monday, SeaWorld, Aquatica and Discovery Cove employees in Orlando will see their pay bumped to $11 an hour, making the company the latest Central Florida theme park to ante up, a spokesperson confirmed. SeaWorld joins Disney and Universal in introducing recent pay increases. “We are continually evaluating our pay rates and make adjustments when…
Wondermade will host a pop-up in downtown Orlando this weekend
Wondermade is coming to Orlando and they’re bringing their specialty marshmallows and ice cream with them. The popular Sanford shop is hosting a pop-up at the North Quarter Market beginning Saturday, Dec. 8, at 11 a.m. The stall will stay open through the holidays until 10 p.m. on Jan. 5. The pop-up will feature boxes…
Elections supervisors don’t have a plan to restore voting rights to Florida felons
Florida officials don’t have a plan for how to carry out a constitutional amendment that restores the right to vote to more than a million Floridians convicted of felonies, state Division of Elections director Maria Matthews told county elections supervisors Tuesday. Amendment 4, approved by nearly 65 percent of voters last month, “automatically” restores voting…
Florida GOP chairman Blaise Ingoglia will not seek re-election
State Rep. Blaise Ingoglia said Tuesday that he will not seek another term as chairman of the Florida Republican Party. “After much consideration, I have decided to not run for a third term as RPOF Chairman,” Ingoglia said in a statement released by the party. “Many people dream of going out on top, and with…
Florida seeks to squash First Amendment case involving a banned magazine for inmates
In a First Amendment dispute that has drawn attention from a wide range of groups, Attorney General Pam Bondi’s office this week asked the U.S. Supreme Court to turn down an appeal by a magazine that has been blocked from distribution to Florida prison inmates. State attorneys filed a 44-page brief urging the Supreme Court…
Rick Scott to finish out full term as Florida governor
Gov. Rick Scott announced Tuesday that he will serve out his full second term under an arrangement that will lead to a five-day delay in the Republican joining the U.S. Senate next month. The 116th Congress, which includes the U.S. House and Senate, will start on Jan. 3. But Scott, who was first elected as…
Florida House bill seeks to expand use of drones for law enforcement agencies
A Jacksonville legislator wants law enforcement agencies to be able to use drones for crowd control and traffic management. Republican Rep. Clay Yarborough has introduced legislation (HB 75) for the 2019 legislative session, which begins March 5, that would expand the use of unmanned aircraft. In addition to crowd control and traffic management, Yarborough’s proposal…
Over a dozen Orlando restaurants converge on The Veranda to celebrate everything Sweet & Savory
Consider the lowly peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Rich, salty peanuts complemented by sugary-sweet fruit – it’s the first introduction most of us have to the culinary wizardry that is an inspired sweet and savory pairing. Way more than the sum of its parts, each side intensifying the other, sweet and savory dishes are the…
Jeff Carey brings his joystick and gamer keypad to Will’s Pub for a night of sensory overload
A very welcome return for Baltimorean culture-jammer Jeff Carey after his apocalyptic turn in an expanded lineup of Japanese noise survivors Hijokaidan back in 2016. This time he’s playing Will’s Pub solo, but don’t think that lessens the sheer sensory overload of the night. A Jeff Carey set is eye- and ear-frying in the best…
Mr. Margarita is now open, Kumo Asian Kitchen has sushi burritos, and more in Orlando foodie news
OPENINGS: Jam-Eng, a restaurant specializing in Jamaican and English fare (think jerk chicken and callaloo; cottage pie and roast lamb), will open on the corner of North Orange Avenue and East Washington Street downtown … Tactical Brewing Co. is now brewing in Baldwin Park … Mr. Margarita Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar has opened in…
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The thrills and chills of Halloween filter into Orlando’s holiday entertainments
It feels like Orlando started its 2018 Halloween season in August at a dead sprint, vaulted right over Thanksgiving, and crashed straight into Christmas. So it’s little surprise that the thrills and chills of fall have filtered into this year’s holiday entertainment at our local theaters and theme parks. Here are couple of E-Ticket Yuletide…
Opening in Orlando: Mary Queen of Scots, Border and more
THIS WEEK: Mary Queen of Scots You know awards season has begun when the week’s biggest release is set in the 16th century and in a foreign country that’s not New Jersey. In the title role of the Scotswoman who laid claim to the throne of England, we have the so-hot-right-now Saoirse Ronan – who’s…
‘The Favourite’ is a cunning, cheeky treat
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Legal Public Notices 12/5 issue
Orlando Legals Legal Public Notices AUCTION EXTRA SPACE STORAGE – STORE 1631 5753 Hoffner Ave, Orlando, FL 32822 Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the locations and times indicated: On December 26, 2018 11:30 AM location: 5753 Hoffner Ave. Orlando FL…
Savage Love: ‘Cringe and Purge’
I’m a 59-year-old man in good health. For basically my whole adult life, I’ve had this problem during intercourse with a woman of 1) being very quick to come and 2) having a too intense “cringey” sensation when I come. This has led to often going soft at the prospect of intercourse. This too-intense feeling…
Gimme Shelter: Meet Audio!
Are you looking for a playful pup? Meet Audio! Audio (A418745) is a 2-year-old dog who is looking for his forever family. He has lots of energy! Audio loves to run around outside. He also loves treats, and he knows how to sit in exchange for one. He walks very well on a leash, too.…
ICYMI: Banning conversion therapy for LGBTQ minors, a battle over a law designed to boost Florida charter schools, and more
Court blocks lawsuit asking Rick Scott to disclose more about his financial assets: Last week, an appeals court blocked a lawsuit aimed at requiring Gov. Rick Scott to disclose more about his financial assets, saying such issues should be handled by the state Commission on Ethics. Scott took the issue to the 1st District Court…
The best concerts happening in Orlando this week
Broncho Tulsa indie-psych stars play a midweek gig at Will’s with Yip Deceiver riding shotgun. 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, at Will’s Pub, $12-$15 Thorn Punishing new Tampa grindcore act return to Orlando, flanked by Burn to Learn and Flying Limbs. 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, at Uncle Lou’s, $6 Thievery Corporation It’s a big world out…
Legal Public Notices 11/28 issue
Orlando Legals Legal Public Notices Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 540 Cypress Parkway, Kissimmee Florida 34759, 863-240-0879 on 12/11/18 @ 11:30AM. Juan Santos -3 beds, a few TVs, a few boxes, Jackeline Sanchez Quinones -household items, Nicole Leigh…
Legal Public Notices 11/21 issue
Orlando Legals Legal Public Notices Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 540 Cypress Parkway, Kissimmee Florida 34759, 863-240-0879 on 12/11/18 @ 11:30AM. Juan Santos -3 beds, a few TVs, a few boxes, Jackeline Sanchez Quinones -household items, Nicole Leigh…
Legal Public Notices 11/14 issue
Orlando Legals Legal Public Notices AUCTION EXTRA SPACE STORAGE – STORE 1631 5753 Hoffner Ave, Orlando, FL 32822 Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the locations and times indicated: On November 28, 2018 11:30 AM location: 5753 Hoffner Ave. Orlando FL…
Legal Public Notices 11/7 issue
Orlando Legals Legal Public Notices AUCTION EXTRA SPACE STORAGE – STORE 1631 5753 Hoffner Ave, Orlando, FL 32822 Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the locations and times indicated: On November 28, 2018 11:30 AM location: 5753 Hoffner Ave. Orlando FL…
Legal Public Notices 10/31 issue
Orlando Legals Legal Public Notices Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 540 Cypress Parkway, Kissimmee Florida 34759, 863-240-0879 on 11/20/18 @ 11:30AM. Carmen Ayala-household goods, Yariel Torres-full bed, boxes, household goods, Eurhonda Renee Maxey- household items, Danielle Loyd-household items,…
Legal Public Notices 10/24 issue
Orlando Legals Legal Public Notices IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA IN RE: ESTATE OF CHARLES K. DAY, Deceased. File No.: 2017-CP-000497-O NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of CHARLES K. DAY, deceased, whose date of death was January 31, 2017, and whose social security number is 545-12-6719, is pending in…
Legal Public Notices 10/17 issue
Orlando Legals Legal Public Notices IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF MIRIAM ESTHER SICHANIS, Deceased. File No. 2018 PR- NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Summary Administration) TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE: You are hereby notified that an Order of Summary Administration has been…
