Orlando Area News

Carrot Top recovering from suicide attempt

The part-time Winter Park resident has been accused of sexual exploitation in ongoing litigation

by Chloe Greenberg September 28, 2026September 28, 2026

Carrot Top is out of the hospital and recovering about a week after a suicide attempt, a source first told People.

With a location already established on Orange Blossom Trail, the Japanese-Latin fusion hotspot Koa Sushi and Poke has now expanded to Mills 50.

Food + Drink

The 23 hottest new restaurants opening in Orlando this fall

Long-anticipated food halls, sports bars, omakase concepts, Lao flavors and more are on the way this fall

by Chloe Greenberg September 28, 2026September 28, 2026

Downtown Orlando's Kia Center against a blue sky on Church Street.

Orlando Area News

Downtown Orlando braces for 60K visitors, heavy traffic this weekend

Where to park, how to find road closures and what to expect in downtown Orlando.

by Chloe Greenberg September 25, 2026September 25, 2026

Things to Do

Tiki monsters, yacht rock, Bonnie Prince Billy: Here’s what to do in Orlando this weekend

Celebrity lookalike conventions, film festivals, monster luaus, live music and more happening in Orlando this weekend.

by Chloe Greenberg September 24, 2026September 24, 2026

Orlando ICE facility part of Orlando Sub-Field Office at 9495 Delegates Drive

Orlando Area News

Orlando ICE detainees packed in, shackled and abused, whistleblowers say

Immigrants in Orlando and Miramar detention centers are living in extremely overcrowded cells, using bathrooms overflowing with waste, and sleeping on the floor in chains

by Chloe Greenberg September 22, 2026September 22, 2026

The Burning Up All Over Again Orlando, FL City Tee in White is the city tee for the Jonas Brothers' October 6th stop at Kia Center, featuring a "Red Dress" building graphic on the front and the tour date on the back.

Orlando Music News

Jonas Brothers release I-4 Eyesore merch ahead of Orlando show

The city’s favorite blemish, draped in a “Red Dress”

by Chloe Greenberg September 22, 2026September 22, 2026

Food + Drink

Orlando named No. 1 coffee city in the country

Grab a mug and celebrate

by Chloe Greenberg September 18, 2026September 18, 2026

Carrot Top, the entertainer whose real name is Scott Thompson, stands on a stage and points to the crowd while smiling.

Orlando Area News

Lawsuit accuses Carrot Top of sexual exploitation in Winter Park

A Florida man filed a declaration this week alleging longtime entertainer Carrot Top sexually exploited him in 2021 in Winter Park.

by Chloe Greenberg September 18, 2026September 19, 2026

Things to Do

Here’s what to do in Orlando this weekend

Orlando Mural Festival, Mommy Knows Best, Wu-Tang Clan, Modest Mouse and much more

by Chloe Greenberg September 17, 2026September 18, 2026

Orlando Area News

Broken pipe released 342K gallons of sewage water near SeaWorld Orlando

The county does not say whether the overflow affected Aquatica or SeaWorld Orlando operations.

by Chloe Greenberg September 17, 2026September 18, 2026

Orlando Area News

It’s National Voter Registration Day. Here’s how to check your voter status in Orange County

Here’s the quick-and-dirty on what you need to know

by Chloe Greenberg September 15, 2026September 15, 2026

Florida News

A look inside NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo’s new $13M Florida mansion

The NBA champion and multi-MVP was traded to the Miami Heat in June after playing for the Millwaukee Bucks for 13 seasons

by Chloe Greenberg September 13, 2026September 13, 2026

Food + Drink

15 Orlando restaurants and bars that closed this summer

It’s been a tumultuous season for many businesses — even those with Michelin approval — who have attributed their sudden closures to financial struggles and a lack of foot traffic.

by Chloe Greenberg September 8, 2026September 8, 2026