Orlando receives perfect score on LGBTQ inclusive polices and services report

Orlando is one of just seven Florida cities to receive a 100 percent score in The Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix November 19, 2025November 19, 2025

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Allegiant Air pilots at Orlando-Sanford airport join national picket in fight for fair union contract

Pilots at Allegiant are looking for wages and benefits on par with industry standards

by McKenna Schueler November 18, 2025November 18, 2025

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Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings intends to change home rule if elected governor

The latest such move by the Legislature is a law passed earlier this year that restricts local governments from regulating development

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix November 18, 2025November 18, 2025

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Photos: Warped Tour rose from the dead in Orlando

Orlando received the reanimated fest with open arms and plugged ears

by Ian Suarez and Chloe Greenberg November 17, 2025November 17, 2025

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Orange County to give $1M to Second Harvest Food Bank to meet rising need

County officials see it as a “strategic investment” to help mitigate hardship and prevent hunger

by McKenna Schueler November 17, 2025November 17, 2025

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Here’s everything and everyone we saw at Orlando Beer Festival 2025

The brews and bevs festival turned 10

by Orlando Weekly Staff November 16, 2025November 16, 2025

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Epic Universe may already be expanding, permits hint

Epic Universe has been open for barely six months and may already be updating

by Emmy Bailey November 14, 2025November 14, 2025

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Orlando Dem Carlos Guillermo Smith revives push to rein in public money given to Big Tourism

Sen. Smith and Rosen Hotels CEO Frank Santos sparred over the issue at a League of Women Voters event Wednesday

by McKenna Schueler November 13, 2025November 13, 2025

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Orange County Medical Clinic to offer free health screenings this week

The three-day event is aimed to help raise awareness of and prevent diabetes, in recognition of National Diabetes Month

by McKenna Schueler November 12, 2025November 12, 2025

Arts + Culture

Amid closure, Renaissance Theatre faces near $488K in losses, founder says

Donald Rupe cited more than 30 canceled performances and hundreds of thousands of dollars in lost revenue

by Emmy Bailey November 11, 2025November 11, 2025

Arts + Culture

Downtown Arts District opens CityArts Café this week

A new café is set to fuel Orlando while supporting local artists in the historic downtown building

by Azlyn Cato November 11, 2025November 11, 2025

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Orlando Rep. Maxwell Frost slams Senate funding deal offering ‘empty promises’

The U.S. House is expected to vote on the funding deal to reopen the federal government this week.

by McKenna Schueler November 11, 2025November 11, 2025

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The most expensive home in Central Florida is now for sale for $23M

It comes with a Junior Olympic pool and garage space for 50 cars

by Chloe Greenberg November 10, 2025November 13, 2025

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Here’s why UCF is most efficient university in Florida, according to DOGE audit

The report found that UCF, the school with the largest enrollment, had the lowest cost to produce a degree from start to finish.

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix November 10, 2025November 10, 2025

Music

Photos: EDC got loud and freaky in Orlando this year

Electric Daisy Carnival headbanged its way back into town

by Matt Keller Lehman and Chloe Greenberg November 9, 2025November 10, 2025

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‘Florida needs a change’: Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings kicks off campaign for governor

Demings formally announced his bid for governor, setting up a Democratic primary fight next year against former Congressman David Jolly

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida November 7, 2025November 7, 2025

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Project Overdose warns of highly potent opioid in local drug supply ahead of EDC Orlando

Carfentanil, a powerful and potentially deadly tranquilizer, is often mixed into cocaine, meth, or counterfeit pills, says prevention nonprofit

by McKenna Schueler November 7, 2025November 7, 2025

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MCO among 40 airports cutting flights amid government shutdown

The 10 percent reduction in flights comes just as the holiday season approaches

by Emmy Bailey November 7, 2025November 7, 2025

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Anna Eskamani, Maxwell Frost make “25 Young(ish) New Democrats to Watch”

Both were credited with working to maintain progressive values in the face of Florida’s overwhelmingly right-wing climate

by Chloe Greenberg November 7, 2025November 7, 2025

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Frito-Lay abruptly shutters Orlando plant, cutting 500 jobs

According to the company, affected workers will be provided 60 days’ pay in lieu of required notice

by McKenna Schueler November 5, 2025November 10, 2025

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Orlando receives perfect score on LGBTQ inclusive polices and services report

Allegiant Air pilots at Orlando-Sanford airport join national picket in fight for fair union contract

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings intends to change home rule if elected governor

Photos: Warped Tour rose from the dead in Orlando

Orange County to give $1M to Second Harvest Food Bank to meet rising need

Here’s everything and everyone we saw at Orlando Beer Festival 2025

Epic Universe may already be expanding, permits hint

Orlando Dem Carlos Guillermo Smith revives push to rein in public money given to Big Tourism

Orange County Medical Clinic to offer free health screenings this week

Amid closure, Renaissance Theatre faces near $488K in losses, founder says

Downtown Arts District opens CityArts Café this week

Orlando Rep. Maxwell Frost slams Senate funding deal offering ‘empty promises’

The most expensive home in Central Florida is now for sale for $23M

Here’s why UCF is most efficient university in Florida, according to DOGE audit

Photos: EDC got loud and freaky in Orlando this year

‘Florida needs a change’: Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings kicks off campaign for governor

Project Overdose warns of highly potent opioid in local drug supply ahead of EDC Orlando

MCO among 40 airports cutting flights amid government shutdown

Anna Eskamani, Maxwell Frost make “25 Young(ish) New Democrats to Watch”

Frito-Lay abruptly shutters Orlando plant, cutting 500 jobs

Willow is the fifth sloth to die after Sloth World rescue

Disney reveals plans for new ‘Monsters Inc.’-themed land Monstropolis

Here’s where to watch the FIFA World Cup in Orlando

Hulk Hogan’s Florida beach house compound gets yet another price cut