We want your love (and hate) letters to Orlando

Let us know what people, places or things make Orlando what it is for you, and you just might make your way into our Valentine’s Day issue

by Orlando Weekly Staff February 3, 2026February 3, 2026

Let us know what people, places or things make Orlando what it is for you, and you just might make your way into our Valentine’s Day issue.

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Orlando’s Knight Library hosted an underage neo-Nazi ‘special guest’

Two Miami bars recently issued apology statements after hosting Clavicular. That was weeks before Knight Library publicly advertised tickets to attend his ‘special’ appearance

by Chloe Greenberg February 3, 2026February 3, 2026

Protesters gather for anti-ICE protest outside Orlando City Hall

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Central Florida advocates launch ‘No ICE in our streets’ online petition drive

Petitions will be automatically filed with the signer’s local, state and federal representatives

by McKenna Schueler February 3, 2026February 3, 2026

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City to place construction fencing outside Pulse nightclub as next step in memorial process

Don’t worry, the fencing is not another hostile move by the state Department of Transportation.

by McKenna Schueler February 3, 2026February 3, 2026

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Orlando’s Church Street makeover to kick off this spring

The city wants to transform the area into a “festival street”

by Juanita Olarte February 2, 2026February 2, 2026

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Trump airport bill would also clear the way for state to rename MCO

Trump in 2021 reportedly asked advisers to get an airport named after him

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida January 28, 2026January 28, 2026

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Orlando to host series of Black History Month events in February

Programs are centered around the 2026 national theme, ‘A Century of Black History Commemorations’

by Juanita Olarte January 28, 2026January 28, 2026

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Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer says the city can’t block feds from building ICE detention center

Dyer, who’s not seeking re-election next year, says their hands are tied by the federal supremacy clause in the U.S. Constitution.

by McKenna Schueler January 28, 2026January 28, 2026

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Cold shelters open in Orlando, Central Florida amid freeze warning

Stay warm

by Juanita Olarte January 27, 2026January 27, 2026

Group of student activists with Youth Action Fund and Girls in Law

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Student activists organize ‘Red Card’ immigrant rights campaign for Orange County schools

They’re planning to publicly present their idea to the Orange County School Board on Feb. 10

by McKenna Schueler January 26, 2026January 26, 2026

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Maxwell Frost punched in the face in racist assault

The Orlando congressman said the aggressor told him Trump was going to deport him

by Chloe Greenberg January 26, 2026January 26, 2026

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Orlando lawmaker Anna Eskamani calls to defund, abolish ICE after Alex Pretti killed

Eskamani doesn’t have the power to withhold funding from ICE, but local U.S. Congressman Maxwell Frost has similarly stated that he believes “ICE is lawless and should not exist.”

by McKenna Schueler January 26, 2026January 26, 2026

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Paid parking at Lineage, Lazy Moon lot in Mills 50 at a standstill

For now, parking at the Mills 50 lot remains unchanged

by Juanita Olarte January 23, 2026January 23, 2026

Hundreds rally outside of Orlando City Hall in protest of an ICE agent's killing of Minneapolis woman Renee Good (Jan. 11, 2026)

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Orlando activists plan ‘ICE Out for Good’ protest in solidarity with Minneapolis day of action

Unions, community organizers, and faith leaders in Minneapolis are organizing a one-day economic shutdown on Jan. 23 in protest of violence waged by federal ICE agents.

by McKenna Schueler January 23, 2026January 23, 2026

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Orlando lawmakers, LGBTQ advocates push back on slate of ‘bigoted’ legislation

“These distractions are intended to take our attention away from real corruption in the state Florida,” said Orlando Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith.

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix January 22, 2026January 22, 2026

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Feds toured Orlando warehouse as potential new ICE detention center

Orlando City Council member cautiously ‘skeptical’ of rumored plans for ICE detention center

by McKenna Schueler January 22, 2026January 22, 2026

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Century-old Winter Park home that housed Rollins College’s first frat is for sale

It was designated as the official house of Rollins College’s X-Club in 1934

by Chloe Greenberg January 20, 2026January 20, 2026

Arts + Culture

‘Fast and Furious’ ride to replace Universal’s Rip Ride Rockit

The ‘high-octane outdoor roller coaster’ joins the park in 2027

by Chloe Greenberg January 20, 2026January 20, 2026

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Officials join voices, ask Disney to investigate restaurant group for alleged workers rights’ violations

Disney has consistently ignored requests for comment on calls from workers and lawmakers to investigate.

by McKenna Schueler January 19, 2026January 19, 2026

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Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith says Florida prisons need more money than they’re asking for

The Orlando lawmaker cites finding that the agency’s path was ‘unsustainable.’

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix January 19, 2026January 19, 2026

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We want your love (and hate) letters to Orlando

Orlando’s Knight Library hosted an underage neo-Nazi ‘special guest’

Central Florida advocates launch ‘No ICE in our streets’ online petition drive

City to place construction fencing outside Pulse nightclub as next step in memorial process

Orlando’s Church Street makeover to kick off this spring

Trump airport bill would also clear the way for state to rename MCO

Orlando to host series of Black History Month events in February

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer says the city can’t block feds from building ICE detention center

Cold shelters open in Orlando, Central Florida amid freeze warning

Student activists organize ‘Red Card’ immigrant rights campaign for Orange County schools

Maxwell Frost punched in the face in racist assault

Orlando lawmaker Anna Eskamani calls to defund, abolish ICE after Alex Pretti killed

Paid parking at Lineage, Lazy Moon lot in Mills 50 at a standstill

Orlando activists plan ‘ICE Out for Good’ protest in solidarity with Minneapolis day of action

Orlando lawmakers, LGBTQ advocates push back on slate of ‘bigoted’ legislation

Feds toured Orlando warehouse as potential new ICE detention center

Century-old Winter Park home that housed Rollins College’s first frat is for sale

‘Fast and Furious’ ride to replace Universal’s Rip Ride Rockit

Officials join voices, ask Disney to investigate restaurant group for alleged workers rights’ violations

Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith says Florida prisons need more money than they’re asking for

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