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Groups call on Ben Albritton to block bill lowering gun-buying age to 18
Gun-violence prevention groups want Florida’s Senate President to reject a proposal to lower the age to purchase guns from 21 to 18
News you missed: 15 Orlando stories that flew under the radar in 2025
From Disney prison labor allegations to union-busting side gigs to crosswalks that make people bad drivers
27 essential Orlando restaurants to take out-of-town visitors to
Whether you’re looking for a decades-old classic, a glitzy Michelin-starred eatery, a cozy breakfast spot or even something with live entertainment, Orlando’s got it.
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Orlando officials unveil ‘Senator Geraldine Thompson Way’ along South Street
A portion of West South Street has been renamed to honor the late Orlando-area Sen. Geraldine Thompson
Byron Donalds campaign says it’s raised more than $40M in race for governor
There’s still more than 10 months until Floridians elect a successor to DeSantis
Florida remains the most dangerous state in the nation for bicyclists, report says
The troubling statistics continue despite lawmakers’ efforts to increase road safety for cyclists
Nikki Fried slams CFO’s proposal to allow removal of locally elected officials
Ingoglia’s proposed legislation includes a provision that would allow removal of local officials found to have committed ‘financial abuse’
Demings says there’s nothing Orange County can do about ICE concerns
“I believe that the appropriate venue for those types of complaints is either with the federal government, with the state or the courts,” Mayor Demings said when pressed
Charges dropped against Tampa photojournalist arrested covering ICE protest
Dave Decker faced charges of trespassing and resisting arrest despite showing press credentials.
Florida approves cops’ requests for $2M in immigration enforcement money
The money was requested for AI language translators, pepper spray, GPS trackers, handcuffs, bonuses, and more
CFO Ingoglia unveils legislation to make local officials more accountable
The legislation details penalties for noncompliance including fines and removal from office
DeSantis’ proposed budget changes how Florida funds cancer programs
The push is likely to spark another largely behind-the-scenes battle among those who rely on the state money to help with research programs
Daniel Gabor’s Alpine Bar and Grill tempts with Teutonic comfort
The chef’s modern German cuisine gets more comfy in Ocoee than it was in downtown Orlando
Local food news: Rumor has another Trader Joe’s opening, a 15,000-SF sushi bar opens in Colonialtown, and more
Plus: Pom Moongauklang distances herself from Pom Pom’s 2.0
Come to Drunken Monkey to get your ears jingled and jangled bright and early, noise-style
Thomas Milovac and Jonas Van den Bossche will soundtrack your morning
Orlando’s Porch Coffin goes beyond punk with new mini-album ‘Dogs Bite’
Proof positive of a band that cares more about songs than stripes
Holiday Matsuri takes over the Convention Center this weekend with festive (and not) cosplay to spare
Cosplay, anime panels, voice actor meet-and-greets, vendors, gaming and themed dances
Orlando bands like Pinko Beats and Sauss throw a rockin’ food drive this week
Free entry with a donation of food
Florida ‘right to repair’ bill advances with bipartisan support
The bill from Orlando Rep. Anna Eskamani would require mobility device manufacturers to give consumers the information they need to repair their wheelchair or similar device
What to watch this week: Justin Theroux joins Walton Goggins on Amazon Prime’s ‘Fallout’
Plus Season 5 of ‘Emily in Paris,’ ‘Breakdown: 1975’ and everything else debuting on streaming
The best of this year’s theme park holiday celebrations, and a few lumps of coal to avoid
Highlights include Jollywood Nights, Candlelight Processional, Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s, Grinchmas and more
Dawoud Bey comes to Orlando Museum of Art to talk about his ‘Evergreen’ video works
A can’t-miss free event
Maximalist doom metal duo Telekinetic Yeti are at Conduit this week
Thunderchief and Dark Arctic open
Phantasmagoria takes on the ghostly holiday plays of Charles Dickens with gothic flair
Rhetorical question: Is Scrooge the good guy in 2025?
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