Former Gringos Locos staff say they were stiffed on pay after sudden restaurant closures

Former employees told Orlando Weekly they have not been paid their full final paychecks and, frankly, aren’t sure if they ever will see it.

by McKenna Schueler August 27, 2026August 31, 2026

Orlando Area News

‘Moody should take a play from Dolly’s life’: Dems slam Ashley Moody’s healthcare record in Orlando

U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody is facing criticism over her votes to cut Medicaid and to kill off subsidies that made health insurance plans more affordable.

by McKenna Schueler August 26, 2026August 26, 2026

Orlando Area News

Orlando will always love you, Dolly Parton

The cross-genre award-winning cultural icon leaves a long legacy in the Sunshine State

by Chloe Greenberg and Matthew Moyer August 26, 2026August 26, 2026

Orlando Area News

Man found guilty of first-degree murder in Orlando 2024 Halloween mass shooting

Jaylen Edgar, who was 17 years old at the time of the shooting, killed two and injured several others downtown on Halloween in 2024.

by Chloe Greenberg August 25, 2026August 25, 2026

Orlando Area News

Volusia County advances permanent ban on large-scale data centers

“Why the hell would any sane person want these in your community?” one county council member asked.

by McKenna Schueler August 25, 2026August 31, 2026

Food + Drink

Twelve Talons Beerworks is latest Milk District closure

The Milk District brewhouse lives on only through Sunday

by Chloe Greenberg August 24, 2026August 24, 2026

Best of Orlando®, Orlando Area News

Every smile we saw in the Best of Orlando party’s Firefly photo booth

by Orlando Weekly Staff August 23, 2026August 23, 2026

Best of Orlando®

Everyone who posed for the Best of Orlando 2026 awards party’s Danger Booth

Here’s everyone who showed off some dangerously good looks

by Orlando Weekly Staff August 21, 2026August 21, 2026

Florida News

In Orlando, DeSantis announces cancer grants applications are open, touts increased research dollars

Florida is accepting applications for $70 million in cancer “innovation” funds.

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix August 20, 2026August 20, 2026

Orlando Area News

Orange County Sheriff’s Office finds no crime in Sloth World investigation

The investigation concluded that there was no evidence of intentional harm, abuse, or criminal neglect by Sloth World’s owner or staff.

by McKenna Schueler August 20, 2026August 20, 2026

Best of Orlando®

All the winning faces we saw at the Best of Orlando® 2026 awards party

Orlando won big, once again

by Orlando Weekly Staff August 19, 2026August 19, 2026

Best of Orlando®

The best restaurant in every part of Orlando, according to our readers

Here’s where your neighborhood is the hungriest for

by Orlando Weekly August 19, 2026August 19, 2026

Elections

Angie Gallo elected new Orange County school board chair

Gallo secured 59 percent of the vote against Moms for Liberty school board member Alicia Farrant.

by McKenna Schueler August 19, 2026August 19, 2026

Elections

Tiffany Moore Russell and Chris Messina head to runoff in Orange County mayor race

Clerk of Court Moore Russell secured 32 percent of the vote in Tuesday’s primary election, while Messina — a Republican tech entrepreneur — placed second, with 27 percent of the vote.

by McKenna Schueler August 19, 2026August 19, 2026

Best of Orlando®

Orlando’s best restaurants of 2026, according to our readers

The people have spoken

by Orlando Weekly Staff August 19, 2026August 19, 2026

Orlando Area News

Ban on law firms using celebrities’ images, voices in Florida ads challenged in federal court

The Orlando-based firm Morgan & Morgan filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court in Tallahassee last week against The Florida Bar.

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix August 18, 2026August 18, 2026

Orlando Area News

Altamonte Springs city manager wants to close the library

The 66-year-old Altamonte Springs City Library could retire, if city commissioners move forward with a proposal to shutter it.

by McKenna Schueler August 18, 2026August 18, 2026

Orlando Area News

Groups invest in campaign to ‘move on from Moms for Liberty’ in Orange County, among others

The mailers are for “candidates in critical Florida school board races,” which include four in Orange County

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix August 17, 2026August 17, 2026

Orlando Area News

Orange County task force recommends tourist-tax funding for big projects downtown, but no baseball stadium

Their recommendations go to the Board of County Commissioners now

by Matthew Moyer August 14, 2026August 14, 2026

Labor

‘Don’t subcontract the magic’: Disney workers urge Disney to drop contract with third-party restaurant operator

Disney World’s largest third-party restaurant operator, the Patina Group, has been accused by employees of wage theft, ignoring sexual harassment, and union-busting.

by McKenna Schueler August 13, 2026August 13, 2026

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Orlando Area News

Former Gringos Locos staff say they were stiffed on pay after sudden restaurant closures

‘Moody should take a play from Dolly’s life’: Dems slam Ashley Moody’s healthcare record in Orlando

Orlando will always love you, Dolly Parton

Man found guilty of first-degree murder in Orlando 2024 Halloween mass shooting

Volusia County advances permanent ban on large-scale data centers

Twelve Talons Beerworks is latest Milk District closure

Every smile we saw in the Best of Orlando party’s Firefly photo booth

Everyone who posed for the Best of Orlando 2026 awards party’s Danger Booth

In Orlando, DeSantis announces cancer grants applications are open, touts increased research dollars

Orange County Sheriff’s Office finds no crime in Sloth World investigation

All the winning faces we saw at the Best of Orlando® 2026 awards party

The best restaurant in every part of Orlando, according to our readers

Angie Gallo elected new Orange County school board chair

Tiffany Moore Russell and Chris Messina head to runoff in Orange County mayor race

Orlando’s best restaurants of 2026, according to our readers

Ban on law firms using celebrities’ images, voices in Florida ads challenged in federal court

Altamonte Springs city manager wants to close the library

Groups invest in campaign to ‘move on from Moms for Liberty’ in Orange County, among others

Orange County task force recommends tourist-tax funding for big projects downtown, but no baseball stadium

‘Don’t subcontract the magic’: Disney workers urge Disney to drop contract with third-party restaurant operator

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