Former Orlando bar owner sentenced to federal prison after child sex crimes plea

The former owner of two Orlando nightclubs and his husband were sentenced to at least 10 years each in federal prison after pleading guilty to attempted coercion and enticement of a 15-year-old.

by Chloe Greenberg August 4, 2026August 4, 2026

Orlando Area News

This Orlando century home with hidden ties to city’s first hospital is for sale

Back on the market with a price cut

by Chloe Greenberg August 2, 2026August 2, 2026

The facade of the commercial strip of businesses anchored by Bb.q Chicken along East Colonial Drive in Mills 50 is getting a proper facelift and with it, some new culinary destinations. Wavy Baby, offering Filipino-inspired breakfast and lunch sandwiches, a pastry program and non-alcoholic beverages, will open later this year or early next in the old LA Boiling Seafood Crab & Crawfish space.

Orlando Area News

Over 20 new restaurants and businesses are moving into Mills 50

New in the neighborhood

by Chloe Greenberg and Faiyaz Kara July 31, 2026July 31, 2026

Food + Drink

Orlando’s 15 most booked restaurants, according to Open Table

Here’s where people are making the most reservations around town.

by Chloe Greenberg July 27, 2026July 28, 2026

Orlando Area News

Tesla Robotaxis now up and running on Orlando roads

Orlando is one of just six cities offering Robotaxis

by Paige Bright and Chloe Greenberg July 24, 2026July 24, 2026

Openings, Closings + Moves

Plantees leaves Mills 50 this weekend

The TMG-powered vegan spot served the neighborhood for about four years

by McKenna Fiorino and Chloe Greenberg July 18, 2026July 19, 2026

Orlando Area News

Here’s what to know about the ‘explosive’ diarrhea parasite in Central Florida

Cyclospora has sickened people in nearly 40 states

by Chloe Greenberg July 17, 2026July 17, 2026

Florida News

One day after man is killed running from ICE in Florida, Trump says traffic stops should continue

Trump wants ICE stops to continue despite a recent string of ICE-involved deaths across the country.

by Chloe Greenberg July 15, 2026July 15, 2026

Newcomers Guide

Everything old is new again if you shop Orlando’s thrifts to decorate your home

by Chloe Greenberg July 10, 2026July 14, 2026

Things to Do

Parties, fests and fireworks happening around Orlando this Fourth of July weekend

Here’s where to find Independence Day parties, live music, kids’ activities, pie bake-offs, firework displays and more this year

by Chloe Greenberg July 2, 2026July 2, 2026

News

Trump’s Great American State Fair is a flop. Here’s what’s in the Florida pavilion

According to news reports in the event’s first few days, the Florida pavilion has continued to draw a line despite the fair’s low attendance

by Chloe Greenberg July 1, 2026July 1, 2026

Orlando Area News

Woman killed by alligator in Little Big Econ River, FWC says

The incident is the third recorded alligator bite in Central Florida in the past week

by Chloe Greenberg June 29, 2026July 13, 2026

Orlando Area News

Historic midcentury modern home ‘The Fortress’ is back on the market with a price cut

The property centers around a 5-acre private lake spring fed by Wekiva Springs State Park

by Chloe Greenberg June 24, 2026June 24, 2026

Live Music Picks + Previews

Marching Orders brings two chaotic days of punk and hardcore to Orlando’s Will’s Pub

A musical onslaught on Friday and Saturday

by Chloe Greenberg June 23, 2026June 23, 2026

Food + Drink

All the beloved Orlando restaurants and bars closed so far in 2026

Our go-to source for phallic desserts is no more — among many others

by Chloe Greenberg and Faiyaz Kara June 22, 2026June 24, 2026

Orlando Area News

Orlando spent more money on OnlyFans last year than nearly any other US city, report says

Only one other U.S. city spent more per capita

by Chloe Greenberg June 22, 2026June 22, 2026

Florida News

Ahead of Father’s Day, Florida ranks among top states for ‘classic dad culture’

Khaki. Cargo. Shorts.

by Chloe Greenberg June 18, 2026June 18, 2026

Things to Do

The 26 best hotel and resort pools where you can swim with a day pass in Orlando

Some offer waterslides and lazy rivers, other have spa packages and poolside drinks

by Chloe Greenberg June 16, 2026June 16, 2026

Orlando Area News

Willow is the fifth sloth to die after Sloth World rescue

She’s survived by fellow wild imports Chewy, Dolce, Phantom, Blackberry, Hazel, Mojo Jojo, Leeloo and Pearl

by Chloe Greenberg June 16, 2026June 16, 2026

Florida News

DeSantis declares June ‘Faith and Family Month,’ apparently has nothing better to do

The proclamation came not only during Pride Month, but also during the 10-year anniversary of the deadly mass shooting that occurred at Pulse nightclub

by Chloe Greenberg June 15, 2026June 15, 2026