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Pulse site visits for victims’ families, survivors, commence ahead of site demolition
Pulse survivors and families of victims will finally be able to go inside the club during private tours organized by the city this week.
Florida nonprofit scrambles to continue overdose prevention program after state cuts off funds
The Florida Harm Reduction Collective has been delivering hundreds of overdose prevention kits to Floridians by mail since 2023.
Celebrate Juneteenth in Orlando at these events
Now more than ever, this day commemorating freedom is precious
Orlando Museum of Art’s next free admission day celebrates Juneteenth
The 10-hour event is free to attend and includes full access to all exhibits now open at OMA
Thievery Corporation will be ambassadors for a world of groove in Orlando this week
Will anyone propose this time?
Legal Public Notices 6/18/25
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: 2631 E Semoran Blvd. Apopka, FL 32703 (407) 408-7437 on June 27th 2025 12:00PM Iojanan Munoz-Household Items. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be…
‘Pathetic, weak lame duck’: Group wants a safe place for anti-Trump Republicans in Florida
The organization has chairs in 17 states and is working to establish a presence in all 50
Pulse survivors, victims’ families ask State Attorney to investigate former club owners and city of Orlando for alleged wrongdoing
This comes after the Orlando Police Department closed its own investigation into the former club’s owners last year.
Orlando’s Jason and Sue Chin fall shy of winning a James Beard Award but, in their hearts, they’ve already won
Local tasting menu stunner Ômo by Jônt loses out to Bûcheron for Best New Restaurant
Florida lawmakers approve $115.1 billion budget after session marked by ‘conflict and controversy’
The budget, which will take effect with the July 1 start of the 2025-2026 fiscal year, remains subject to DeSantis vetoes
EDC event producers cited by U.S. Department of Labor after a stagehand died on the job last year
The stagehand was working to set up EDC at Camping World Stadium when he suffered a fatal accident on the job
Florida’s $1.3 billion tax package would give tax cuts on school shopping, hurricane supplies, commercial leases
But Senate Appropriations Chairman Ed Hooper said nobody will ‘get rich and go have a European vacation’ on the tax cuts
Universal Orlando reveals that Jason Voorhees will have a haunt at 2025 Halloween Horror Nights
Prepare to buy your hockey mask merch
Florida rejects lawsuit filed by woman held at gunpoint at a Steak ‘n Shake
A three-judge panel said she needed to seek a determination about whether she could receive workers’ compensation before filing the Brevard County lawsuit
‘Big, beautiful’ backdoor abortion ban could close 200 Planned Parenthood clinics
The Republican-led bill includes sweeping tax cuts that mostly benefit the wealthy and steep spending cuts to social services
Hannibal Square celebrates Juneteenth this weekend
Observe the day early at the Ward Chapel and the Heritage Center
DeSantis to decide whether Florida gets a ‘President Donald J. Trump Boulevard’
The bill also would designate part of West South Street in Orlando as ‘Geraldine Thompson Way’
Mother Nature jammed with Post Malone and Jelly Roll in Orlando
Masterclass on why outdoor shows are a roll of the dice in Florida
Corner Chophouse will open this summer in Winter Park’s Hannibal Square
Winter Park is getting (yet another) high-end steakhouse, but this one will be from a four-time James Beard Award nominee
‘If you resist lawful orders, you’re going to jail,’ Florida officials say ahead of anti-Trump rallies
The messaging reflects Trump’s warnings that those who protest the D.C. parade will be met with ‘very heavy force’
Florida Christian schools urges U.S. Supreme Court to take up battle over pre-game prayer
The appeals-court panel concluded that announcements at a 2015 championship game at Orlando’s Camping World Stadium were ‘government speech’
Goblin Market throws a big Pride bash at Central Florida Fairgrounds this weekend
Artists, vendors, drag and the return of the maid cafe
SeaWorld unveils lineup for Bands, Brew and BBQ concerts including Dokken, Fuel and Blue Oyster Cult
And plenty of cover bands!
Turnstile to finish up ‘Never Enough’ headlining tour at Orlando Amphitheater this fall
Amyl and the Sniffers open!
Florida Gov. DeSantis signs Brooke’s Law targeting deepfake porn
Companies that don’t make good faith efforts to remove deepfakes would violate the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act
Orlando DJ-producer Arina Krondeva releases breaks-centric new EP ‘Scattered’
New sounds from a former member of Rinas
Cabaret dream play ‘Josie + Grace’ comes to the Dr. Phillps Center for a weekend run
A spin-off (of sorts) of theatrical hit ‘Josephine’
State budget leaders OK state funds for Pulse memorial in Orlando
The local funding request will still be subject to the approval of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Brit bass icon Peter Hook and the Light revisit early 2000s New Order album in Orlando
Get ready for ‘Get Ready’
Lauren Sanderson to prove she’s not just another ‘Girl From the Internet’ at the Social this week
Look alert: ‘Masc 4 Masc’ is the show’s theme
Comedian Leanne Morgan headlines Addition Financial Arena in Orlando this week
Peri jokes on a college campus? Why not
Orlando band The Forum finally unveil debut album this week
Lady Heroine and Bobby’s Daughter open the night
Adoptable dog Harry Pupper is looking for a perfect match with plenty of love and patience
Harry will need patience, training, and most importantly, time.
Mirchi Indian Street Food fuses flamboyance with flavor and straight fire
Packing heat in Winter Garden
Orlando themed entertainment superstars Anitra Pritchard and Patrick Braillard helped create Epic Universe’s shows and attractions
This week we’re giving them the spotlight
New on Netflix: ‘Fubar,’ ‘Cocaine Air,’ ‘Kings of Jo’burg’ and more
Plus ‘Echo Valley’ debuts on Apple TV+ and new shows on all the other streamers
Orlando food news: Nikitta opens on I-Drive, Jala to open in Winter Park, and Bite30 in full swing
Plus more tasty food news and events
Orlando musician Hannah Stokes talks upcoming album ‘Right Where I Belong’
Her favorite things
A Pulse Remembrance Ceremony will be held Thursday at First United Methodist in Orlando
Free for all to attend
Hollow Leg bring blazing new album ‘Dust and Echoes’ to the Will’s Pub stage this week
Florist, Gnarcoossee and Trash World open
Orange County’s League of Women Voters hosts a Pride Under Attack panel discussion this week
Includes speakers from Zebra Youth, The Center and QLatinx
