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Saharan rock legend Mdou Moctar plays Orlando Thursday
This is a pretty big deal
Legal Public Notices 5/10/2023
Orlando Legals Legal Public Notices ALL ABOARD STORAGE NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Personal property of the following tenants will be sold at public sale to the highest bidder to satisfy a rental lien in accordance with Florida Statutes, Sections: A83.801 – 83.809. All units are assumed to contain general household goods unless otherwise indicated. Viewing of…
Orlando attorney John Morgan wants NBA stars Grant Hill and Dwyane Wade to run for Senate in Florida
It’s unlikely either athlete would win the race, but this might be Wade’s moment
The ‘Talent’ed gents of the Rock Hard Revue return to an Orlando stage this weekend
It’s like Magic Mike in real life.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs anti-union bill into law, calling it ‘paycheck protection’
DeSantis calls it protection, but teachers have described it as an attack on their unions
Hearing set in public records case over Florida-funded migrant flights
A panel will hear arguments in a battle about whether Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration violated state law
As If! The ’90s Fest brings Florida back in time with Vanilla Ice, Spin Doctors this month
Plus plenty of ’90s tribute bands and local acts
Former death row inmates slam new Florida law making it easier to impose capital punishment
‘All this state believes in is, kill them or lock them up and throw the key away.’
Live Nation’s Concert Week promotion will offer $25 ticket deals on a bunch of Orlando gigs
The tickets are ‘all-in,’ meaning no extra fees, though taxes still apply
Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bills targeting China ‘influence,’ banning TikTok
The most contentious measure seeks to prevent Chinese citizens from purchasing land in Florida
Disney expands lawsuit against DeSantis, using the governor’s own words against him
Disney fights back after DeSantis signs bill targeting the entertainment company
Disney World plans to loosen reservation requirements, bring back Dining Plan
Coming off a power battle with Gov. DeSantis, Disney wants to ‘improve guest experience’
Florida groups urge DeSantis to veto bills that would weaken renter protections
HB 1417 and HB 133 would wipe out local renter protections and allow landlords to charge nonrefundable ‘junk fees’
Florida abortion rights groups launch campaign for constitutional amendment
Spearheaded by Floridians Protecting Freedom, the proposal seeks to ensure abortion rights up to fetal viability
Orlando photographer offers gender-affirming portraits to trans community this summer
The Orlando photoshoot takes place June 3
Trial for Florida’s Medicaid coverage of transgender treatments starts this week
The lawsuit contended that denial of reimbursements for treating transgender people is discriminatory
Florida lawmakers pass bill to allow telehealth renewals for medical marijuana
The bill also could help Black farmers get medical-marijuana licenses after years of delays
Florida legislators approve later start times for middle, high school students
The changes would have to go into effect by July 2026
Florida group proposes constitutional amendment protecting right to abortion
Floridians Protecting Freedom will begin a ballot initiative campaign next week
Experience sounds from around the globe during Timucua Arts’ World Music Weekends
The series promises innovative takes on flamenco, Bossa Nova, fusion and more
Kavas Tacos + Tequila has opened at Pointe Orlando
Opening on Cinco de Mayo is a baller move for a Mexican restaurant
There’s a Belly Flop Contest going down in Baldwin Park this weekend
It’s probably not meant as a symbolic celebration of the end of the 2023 legislative session, but …
Gov. DeSantis signs bill to overturn Disney development agreement
DeSantis signed the bill as Florida’s legislative session comes to an end
Public outcry sinks proposed puppy breeding kennel near Orlando
‘You can put all the sound buffering on Abu Ghraib that you want to, but this is not something anyone wants in their neighborhood.’
Jury acquits former Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum of lying to the F.B.I.
Jurors were unable to reach a verdict on conspiracy and fraud charges
Florida bill to ban gender-affirming treatments for trans youths heads to DeSantis
DeSantis, who has called such treatments ‘child mutilation,’ is expected to sign the bill
Four more Orlando restaurants get Michelin nods
‘Bib Gourmands’ denote dining establishments that offer ‘a meal of good quality at a good value’
Drink deals, fiestas and taco-eating contests for Cinco de Mayo in Orlando
It’s tequila time, everyone
Florida lawmakers pass bill for Disney monorail inspections, amid feud
The monorail inspections are included in a broad transportation bill that is headed to DeSantis
Florida legislators vote to decriminalize fentanyl test strips to help address overdose crisis
In a rare bipartisan move, legislators agree on the bare minimum in smart drug policy, which now heads to DeSantis.
Orlando Pride announces theme nights for this season’s home games
At least once a month, hometown fans will be treated to a theme night
Orlando-based Darden Restaurants gobbles up Ruth’s Chris Steak House chain
The high-end steakhouse now has a corporate sibling: Olive Garden
Florida Republicans pass anti-trans bill targeting bathroom use
The measure is ready to go to Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is expected to sign it
Florida bill that expands ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law heads to Gov. DeSantis
The measure would bar instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity through eighth grade
Pulse memorial now won’t be built at the former nightclub property
Reactions to the news were a mix of hurt and outrage from local community leaders
Get a tattoo and adopt a cat in need at Golden Tarot Ink’s Cattoo Day in May
Cattoo Day runs all day on Sunday, May 28
‘Heaven has borders’: Florida Republicans advance controversial immigration bill
The bill includes includes stepping up requirements on businesses to check the immigration status of workers
Florida lawmakers vote to shield travel records and who visits Gov. DeSantis’ mansion from public
Opponents argue the legislation is less about safety than helping DeSantis as he’s expected to run for president next year
New on Netflix: Explore the foundations of the Bridgerverse in ‘Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story’
Plus new shows dropping this week on Hulu, Prime Video, Peacock, Disney+, HBO Max, Apple TV+ and the rest
Orlandoans in the know are going ga-ga over the Dough Show’s Egyptian pies, shawarma and kebabs
Pastry maestro Ahmed Hamam gives a mesmerizing performance
Free Will Astrology: Capricorns should actively repress all inclinations to tangle this week
Horoscopes for the week of May 3-9
Swing into Harlem in the ’90s with ‘New Jack City: Live’ on stage
One night only with Treach, Big Daddy Kane and Flex Alexander
Cult classic ‘Creature From the Black Lagoon’ is suffused with Florida humidity and grit and muck
Catch it on the big screen Tuesday night
See (and bite?) the world’s largest Cuban sandwich in Kissimmee on Sunday
The 8th Annual Cuban Sandwich Festival starts at noon
Mickey Darling to get musically giddy at the Social this weekend
San Antonio-based Mickey Darling crafts a fresh twist on indie-pop
Orlando’s You Blew It! blown away by response to this weekend’s sold-out reunion shows
‘I’m not so sure You Blew It ever really intended to break up when we broke up’
Orlando bands unite to to put on a ‘Keep the Scene Safe’ show at Stardust Video
The lineup features Jan LaVigne, Chris and the Chemtrails, Mirror Parts, Preying Mantease and Holly Pocket
OG punks Agent Orange sure to get wild in Sanford on Friday
A near-perfect blend of toughness, melody and originality
Aquadolls ready to rock at Will’s Friday with Warm Frames and the Gas
Expect good peeks of fresh material from the Los Angeles-based band
Thirstin Howl the 3rd and his Lo Life crew put on a big, star-studded weekend of hip-hop music all over Orlando
Catch Digital Underground’s Young Hump, A Tribe Called Quest’s DJ Jarobi, freestyle icon Supernatural and more
Orlando vaporwave maestro Dan Mason releases crystalline new compilation album
The six-song ‘Compilation Singles’ EP is gathers Mason’s vaporwave compositions
Get a grip at Gatorland’s latest adventure, the Croc Rock
If you’re yearning to get in touch with the great outdoors and aren’t afraid of heights, that is
Orlando rallies for ‘our dreams and freedom’ on International Workers Day
Advocates and activists show community organization is very much alive in Central Florida
‘We thought we got rid of these’: Proposed Taintsville dog kennel resembles puppy mill
Canadian small-dog breeder wants to build a ‘commercial kennel’ in northeast Orlando
Sodexo management allegedly orchestrated a ‘no-union’ rally at Rollins College, after workers filed to unionize
Many of the concerns raised at the ‘no union’ rally were false or mistaken.
