Winter Park scraps plan for paid parking at Lake Baldwin Park

Paid parking pilot program at Dinky Dock will still be moving forward

by McKenna Schueler September 15, 2026September 15, 2026

Winter Park city officials on Tuesday backed off a proposed plan to create paid parking at Lake Baldwin Park, citing a decades-old agreement that requires residents of Orlando and Winter Park to have equal access to the park.

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

Orlando Area News

Orange County could temporarily ban AI data centers

County commissioners will discuss the idea at their scheduled board meeting Tuesday.

by McKenna Schueler September 14, 2026September 14, 2026

Orlando Area News

Winter Park advances plan for paid parking at Lake Baldwin Park, Dinky Dock

Residents of Winter Park would still be able to park there for free.

by McKenna Schueler September 11, 2026September 11, 2026

Orlando Area News

Florida proposes stronger protections for sloths after Sloth World deaths in Orlando

The FWC outlined plans to require facilities and cages used to handle imported sloths to meet the same requirements as capuchin, spider, and woolly monkeys

by News Service of Florida September 11, 2026September 11, 2026

Labor

World’s largest houseplant company faces pressure to sign onto worker protections

Plant nursery workers in Apopka and across Florida are urging growers, nurseries and retailers to agree to adopt ‘Planting Justice’ standards to protect workers against hazards on the job.

by McKenna Schueler September 9, 2026September 9, 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

Orlando Area News

Orlando Starbucks workers call for boycott over union contract fight

Thousands of baristas organized with Starbucks Workers United have been fighting for a union contract since 2021.

by McKenna Schueler September 8, 2026September 8, 2026

Florida News, News, Orlando Area News

This $25 million Florida ‘smart home’ for sale is run completely by AI

And it’s plopped on 150 feet of direct Intracoastal access

by Chloe Greenberg September 7, 2026September 7, 2026

Orlando Area News

Clavicular was a guest referee at Kia Center’s Nazi-filled fight

Controversy-maxxing

by Chloe Greenberg and Matthew Moyer September 4, 2026September 4, 2026

Orlando Area News

Billionaire attorney John Morgan boasts surveillance state work-from-home policy that pushed 23 employees to quit

“You can work from home, but guess what? We’re going to put a camera on your computer. We’re going to put a camera up your ass.”

by McKenna Schueler September 3, 2026September 3, 2026

Orlando Area News

Darren Soto one of eight House Democrats to denounce socialism, support Trump’s SAVE Act in Tuesday vote

Following redistricting that made his district redder, Soto is facing greater pressure to win over Republican and independent voters in Central Florida this November.

by McKenna Schueler September 2, 2026September 2, 2026

Orlando Area News

Kissimmee plans hiring freeze amid looming funding concerns

City leaders are preparing for the potential impact of Florida Amendment 3, if approved by voters this November.

by McKenna Schueler September 2, 2026September 2, 2026

Orlando Area News

Rare Harry Merritt mid-century modern home hits market for first time ever in Orlando area

The waterfront “Hodgin Residence” is a piece of Florida’s architectural history

by Chloe Greenberg September 1, 2026September 1, 2026

Orlando Area News

Immigrant advocates demand accountability for ICE arrests at hospital

Video footage of the arrest of a mother and daughter at HCA Florida Poinciana hospital went viral on social media.

by McKenna Schueler September 1, 2026September 1, 2026

Orlando Area News

Some guy brandished a Nazi flag inside Orlando’s Kia Center Saturday

A spokesperson for the Kia Center said it does ‘not condone’ the flag, but it’s unclear how it got in past security.

by McKenna Schueler August 31, 2026September 1, 2026

Florida News

Lawsuit claims Barry University was negligent in hiring professor who faces charges of video voyeurism, child porn possession

The former professor at the Orlando campus was arrested in February and charged with 50 counts of child pornography possession.

by Chloe Greenberg August 31, 2026August 31, 2026

Things to Do

Halloween Horror Nights’ 35th year kicks off in Orlando

Here’s what you need to know

by Chloe Greenberg August 28, 2026August 28, 2026

Best of Orlando®

Thank you, Orlando: A letter of gratitude from Orlando Weekly’s publisher

A letter from our publisher, Graham Jarrett

by Graham Jarrett August 28, 2026August 28, 2026

Orlando Area News

Seminole County Public Schools raise AC temps to cut costs

According to a district spokesperson, the move will cut costs by $1.5 million annually.

by McKenna Schueler August 27, 2026August 27, 2026

Join us at Lake Eola Park for Orlando Beer Fest on 11/14. Limited tickets availalble, buy yours today!

Orlando Area News

Winter Park scraps plan for paid parking at Lake Baldwin Park

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

Orange County could temporarily ban AI data centers

Winter Park advances plan for paid parking at Lake Baldwin Park, Dinky Dock

Florida proposes stronger protections for sloths after Sloth World deaths in Orlando

World’s largest houseplant company faces pressure to sign onto worker protections

15 Orlando restaurants and bars that closed this summer

Orlando Starbucks workers call for boycott over union contract fight

This $25 million Florida ‘smart home’ for sale is run completely by AI

Clavicular was a guest referee at Kia Center’s Nazi-filled fight

Billionaire attorney John Morgan boasts surveillance state work-from-home policy that pushed 23 employees to quit

Darren Soto one of eight House Democrats to denounce socialism, support Trump’s SAVE Act in Tuesday vote

Kissimmee plans hiring freeze amid looming funding concerns

Rare Harry Merritt mid-century modern home hits market for first time ever in Orlando area

Immigrant advocates demand accountability for ICE arrests at hospital

Some guy brandished a Nazi flag inside Orlando’s Kia Center Saturday

Lawsuit claims Barry University was negligent in hiring professor who faces charges of video voyeurism, child porn possession

Halloween Horror Nights’ 35th year kicks off in Orlando

Thank you, Orlando: A letter of gratitude from Orlando Weekly’s publisher

Seminole County Public Schools raise AC temps to cut costs

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

15 Orlando restaurants and bars that closed this summer

This $25 million Florida ‘smart home’ for sale is run completely by AI

Rare Harry Merritt mid-century modern home hits market for first time ever in Orlando area