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New pregnancy care center in Kissimmee aims to offer ‘choices’ – just not abortion
The nonprofit plans to open its new anti-abortion pregnancy center less than a mile from a Planned Parenthood clinic.
‘Chopped’ judge Maneet Chauhan set to open new Indian restaurant at Disney Springs
The restaurant will be open later this year
Legal Public Notices 7/19/2023
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: July 28, 2023 at the times and locations listed below. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:00PM Extra Space Storage 11920 W Colonial Dr. Ste 10…
Walt Disney World reveals dates for Disney100 celebrations happening at Epcot this fall
The somewhat quiet soiree kicks off in September
Orlando coffee shop Downtown Credo announces it will close AdventHealth location
The store will be open through July 27
Disney World marks National Dole Whip Day this week with a plethora of sweet, frosty treats
Just in time for our inferno summer
Central Florida spring temporarily closed after alligator bites snorkeler
July is peak alligator nesting season, folks
China in College Park closes; replaced by Turci Panino
That makes seven Italian joints on Edgewater, but Orlando always has room for another sandwich joint
‘Nevermore!’ cries your liver when the Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy rolls into Orlando in September
The pop-up promises Poe-centric readings and cocktails
The Great American Cookout heads to Icon Park this month
Tickets grant guests access to 11 dishes, drink flights and more
New College of Florida faces ‘ridiculously high’ level of faculty turnover
For example, six faculty members have retired, six have resigned and six took leave without pay
Two states removed from list of driver’s licenses deemed invalid in Florida
‘Someone who is in our country illegally and has violated our laws should not possess a government-issued ID,’ Gov. DeSantis said.
Migrant workers and advocates challenge new Florida immigration law
The groups argue the law is vague and will lead to ‘unlawful arrest, prosecution and harassment’
Universal Orlando celebrates annual passholders with Passholder Night and Appreciation Days
There’s also an annual pass deal that includes three months free with the purchase of a new pass or renewal
Florida health department appeals ruling that backed Pups Pub Orlando’s push for dogs in bars
The case centered on sanitation certificates that county health departments issue to establishments
Appeals court to take up legal battle over Florida law barring gun sales to those under 21
The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a March decision by a three-judge panel that upheld the constitutionality of the law
Eskamani warns anti-choice activists are ‘stalking’ advocates of Florida’s abortion rights ballot initiative
Website reports precisely where pro-choice petitions are being gathered, so anti-choice petition gatherers can show up
Media and advocacy groups take aim at Gov. DeSantis’ ‘executive privilege’ claim
They urged an appeals court to reject arguments that ‘executive privilege’ shields DeSantis’ administration from releasing records
The Barbie invasion takes over Dezerland Action Park next week
Come on Barbie, let’s go to Dezerland
Patti LaBelle to play a greatest hits set in Central Florida this autumn
Can you resist ‘Lady Marmalade’? Of course not
Nintendo steers ‘Summer of Play’ tour into the Florida Mall later this month
The video game giant is going on a summer road trip
Universal’s Minion Land set to unveil Villain-Con Minion Blast game this summer
The attraction will be included in Minion Land’s expansion
Florida Board of Education tees up rules prohibiting TikTok, preferred pronouns in schools
The proposals will go before the board during a meeting Wednesday
Complex cybercrime ring headed by Orlando teen stole $350K of merchandise, Florida Attorney General says
The teen and five others were arrested and now face charges
‘Preposterous’: Disney CEO bites back at DeSantis’ claim that the company is ‘sexualizing children’
Iger also defended the company’s right to question Florida law that restricts instruction about gender identity and sexual orientation in schools
Florida citrus industry ends season with worst numbers in nearly a century
The industry would have to go back to the 1929-1930 season to find comparable numbers
‘Stranger Things’ to return to Halloween Horror Nights with new 2023 haunted house
Plus, additional dates for a record-breaking 48-night event
DeSantis claims Florida’s crime is at a ‘record low.’ But he’s using incomplete data
Orange County stats cover 75% of residents, but 16 counties, comprising 40% of Floridians, reported no numbers at all
International Vegan Food Festival brings the non-carnivorous party to Wall Street Plaza this weekend
All manner of plant-based fare will be on offer
Citizens, Florida’s insurer of last resort, on path to hit 1.7 million policies by 2024
As of Friday, Citizens had 1.322 million policies making it the largest property insurer in the state
Judge refuses to block parts of Florida election law focused on ‘third-party’ voter-registration groups
One part requires representatives of voter-registration groups to provide receipts to people who sign up to vote
Farmers Insurance plows Florida homeowners, leaves state ‘to manage risk exposure’
The move will force tens of thousands of customers to look elsewhere for coverage
Orlando venue Steinmetz Hall named one of ‘ the most beautiful theaters in the world’ by Architectural Digest
Steinmetz joined worthies like the Sydney Opera House on the list
Orlando Pride partners with local bars for new Pride Pub Program watch parties
Watch parties and beer specials are coming Orlando’s way
Magical Dining Month returns in August to spotlight fine Orlando eats
The food on offer is neither a ‘trick’ nor an ‘illusion’
Gov. DeSantis calls request for federal investigation into migrant flights ‘absurd’
Critics have said DeSantis has used migrants as “pawns”
Rap true believer Jaymob releases ‘Paying Homage To Hip Hop’ mini-album
Who better to mark this golden anniversary than a lifelong disciple?
Freestyle Explosion Throwback Jam brings the leading lights of Latin Freestyle to Orlando this weekend
This solid-gold lineup is a true Mt. Olympus of freestyle
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[Canceled] Orlando musician John Lee Wyatt plays live session at Etoile Boutique this week
Wyatt’s performance will kick off the new Petite Etoile in-store video series
Skating Polly’s punk-hearted indie rock takes over Will’s Pub on Thursday
The Oklahoma band is touring behind new double album ‘Chaos County Line’
New on Netflix: ‘Bird Box Barcelona’ explores Spain in the wake of global devastation, blindfolded
Plus everything else premiering on Hulu, Prime Video, Disney+, Shudder, Apple TV+ and the rest
The Orlando International Film Festival takes over UCF Downtown
The annual fest welcomes film enthusiasts, industry professionals and talented filmmakers from around the world
The Falcon Bar and Brozanski for Cats brew up an afternoon of feline fun
Crafts, Kittens and Crafts offers beer, cuddles and paint
Orlando’s only post-apocalyptic-themed bar, Vault 5421, celebrates a birthday
Come in your most dystopian finery and get a free shot
Blue Bamboo marks a seventh-anniversary milestone with Orlando Jazz Orchestra
Swing to expert renditions of big band era mainstays
Pop-culture collectors, Orlando Toy Show promises to quench your hunger for plastic
Plus there’s a pretty deep roster of fandom faves making appearances
Kaleigh Baker graces a familiar Orlando stage all this month
A not-so-slight return
Free Will Astrology: Cancerians, you have a license to be deliciously saucy this week
Horoscopes for the week of July 12-18
Central Florida death metal titans Atheist revisit classic albums at Conduit on Wednesday
‘Trilogy’ show celebrates 30 years of this seminal band
Florida hospital workers approve new union contract, addressing wages and safe staffing concerns
While the contract doesn’t fix all of the issues raised, the union describes it as a ‘step in the right direction’
