Posted inPulse
Pulse nightclub to be demolished next month for memorial project
The Pulse sign will be taken down on March 10, while the building is scheduled for demolition beginning March 18.
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Orlando Area News reports on politics, community issues, crime, and local stories shaping daily life across Central Florida.
Posted inAbortion Rights
Planned Parenthood to close Lakeland location next month
A Planned Parenthood spokesperson confirmed that the Orlando location remains open and has expanded services to ‘help fill gaps created by these politically motivated barriers.’
Posted inOrlando Area News
Former Orlando bar owner’s husband pleads guilty to trying to lure minor for sex
The plea comes a year after former Southern Nights owner and his husband were indicted on counts related to child pornography and child sex crimes.
Posted inOrlando Area News
Camping World Stadium’s $400 million renovation is underway
The 90-year-old venue is being updated to increase the longevity of its economic impact, the city says.
Posted inNews
Orange County among potential sites for proposed $127M prison, report says
The House proposed $127 million for planning and design of a new 4,800-prisoner facility and adjoining 600-bed hospital unit
Posted inImmigration
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings threatens to cancel agreement with ICE over costs
Demings sent a letter to the feds expressing concern about how much it’s costing local taxpayers to house people detained by ICE in the Orange County Jail
Posted inNews
Discovery Cove accused of refusing to recognize divers’ union, violating federal labor law
Company management has allegedly refused to negotiate a union contract with workers who unanimously voted to form a union last year.
Posted inArts + Culture
Central Florida Zoo is now giving wild behind-the-scenes tours
Zoo Insider Tours give visitors a closer look at animal care, conservation efforts and daily zoo operations
Posted inOrlando Area News
Orange County officials consider resolution symbolically opposing ICE facility
After hours of discussion and a fiery public comment period, county leaders ultimately delayed any formal action.
Posted inNews
The Love/Hate Issue: What we all love (and hate) about the City Beautiful
Luv ya, mean it!
Posted inOrlando Area News
GayDays Orlando paused for 2026
The rainbow-drenched weekend is on hold — but not gone
Posted inNews
Orange County Sheriff’s Office buys ice-cream truck with money ‘seized from drug dealers’
According to OCSO, the total cost of the truck (including interior and wrap) was roughly $92,000
Posted inNews
Clavicular, the underage far-right influencer Knight Library hosted, was arrested for fake ID
Clavicular called his arrest in Arizona “straight up political persecution.”
Posted inNews
Orlando’s most hated building got its own ‘Jeopardy!’ question
What is the I-4 Eyesore?
Posted inArts + Culture
Black History Month events, exhibits and entertainment in Orlando this year
From art exhibits to spoken word and jazz performances
Posted inNews
Reps. Maxwell Frost, Darren Soto tell Kristi Noem not to open ICE facility in Orlando
Reports of ICE opening a processing center in Orlando have emerged in recent weeks, with a reported cost of nearly $100M
Posted inNews
New year in the news: We want to hear from you
What do you want to see us cover this year in Orlando?
Posted inOrlando Area News
SeaWorld Orlando rescues 16 sea turtles amid cold snap
SeaWorld’s animal care team is providing treatment with the goal of stabilizing and rehabilitating the sea turtles until they are healthy
Posted inOrlando Area News
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
Posted inNews
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