Orange County changes ICE agreement, limiting detention in local jail

The change will prohibit federal immigration agents from booking people who don’t have criminal charges. It still needs final approval from the feds to take effect.

by McKenna Schueler June 5, 2026June 5, 2026

Orlando Area News

After ICE detainment, Uncle Lou to accept deportation to Jamaica

“Celebrate that we had Uncle Lou’s LMGA, and keep hope alive that we will again”

by Matthew Moyer June 3, 2026June 3, 2026

Orlando Area News

Central Florida’s ‘Zoelyon’ mansion comes with a British sports pub, barn and tennis court for $9M

The current owner is Kinsey Craichy, a Florida-based health mogul, author and founder of supplement brand Living Fuel.

by Chloe Greenberg June 2, 2026June 2, 2026

Orlando Area News

Maitland mayor to challenge GOP Sen. Jason Brodeur for his Florida Senate seat

Maitland Mayor John Lowndes is running for the GOP-held seat as a Democrat.

by McKenna Schueler June 1, 2026June 1, 2026

Drinking + Bars

The Attic to close after 16 years in downtown Orlando

So long

by McKenna Fiorino May 29, 2026May 29, 2026

News

Orange County officials will alter ICE agreement next week

This move will effectively restrict how long the Orange County Jail can detain people on behalf of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

by McKenna Schueler May 29, 2026May 29, 2026

Orlando Area News

Orange County Library System offers free book to kids in June as part of summer reading challenge

The free book offer is available for kids up to 18 years old, while supplies last.

by McKenna Schueler May 28, 2026May 29, 2026

Orlando Area News

Lawmakers restore funding for Central Florida Zoo in state budget proposal

This reverses a proposed cut to the appropriations request filed for the zoo ahead of its unanticipated rescue of animals from Orlando’s never-opened Sloth World attraction.

by McKenna Schueler May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

Florida News

‘Wound down and shut down’: Orlando Rep. Maxwell Frost says ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ is closing

He described a “silent” scene of dwindling staff, emptied offices, and whispers of “decompressing” the facility

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

Orlando Area News

Disney World Cake Bake Shop faces lawsuits over alleged wage theft

Nearly a dozen former employees have filed lawsuits claiming the third-party establishment at Disney’s Boardwalk violated federal and state minimum wage laws.

by McKenna Schueler May 27, 2026May 29, 2026

Orlando Theme Parks

Permanent closure of Universal Orlando’s Lost Continent is underway

The mythical area will say goodbye after nearly 30 years

by Asa Carvajal May 27, 2026May 27, 2026

Orlando Theme Parks

Free beer is back at SeaWorld Orlando this summer

Splash zone

by Paige Bright May 26, 2026May 26, 2026

Openings, Closings + Moves

Easy Luck announces move out of current Milk District space

The coffee shop will relocate later this year

by Paige Bright May 26, 2026May 26, 2026

Labor

The ‘union avoidance’ industry is worth $1.7 billion. Florida union busters are cashing in.

Union avoidance firms based in Florida reported millions of dollars in earnings from companies like Amazon last year alone.

by McKenna Schueler May 26, 2026May 26, 2026

Orlando Area News

‘The Guest House,’ by mid-century modern architect Gene Leedy, is now for sale in Winter Haven

It was designed in 1967 by famed Florida architect Gene Leedy, a prominent figure in the state’s modern architectural movement.

by Chloe Greenberg May 25, 2026May 25, 2026

Things to Do

Here’s what to do this Memorial Day weekend in Orlando

Live music, tasting events community celebrations and more all weekend long

by McKenna Fiorino May 22, 2026May 22, 2026

News

Orange County considers new safety rules for e-bikes and scooters

A rising number of teens are driving electric bikes and scooters in ways dangerous to themselves and others

by McKenna Schueler May 22, 2026May 26, 2026

Orlando Theme Parks

Universal Orlando announces ‘Sinners’ house at Halloween Horror Nights

Sinners is the first film franchise house to be announced so far in 2026

by Paige Bright May 21, 2026May 21, 2026

Elections

Orange County mayoral candidates face pressure to resign early to avoid DeSantis replacement threat

Under state law, elected officials seeking a different office must resign from their current position ahead of a certain deadline to avoid having the governor just choose someone to replace them.

by McKenna Schueler May 20, 2026May 20, 2026

Orlando Area News

Former ‘pray the gay away’ Orlando ministry leader arrested for soliciting a teen boy

Chambers has been charged for attempting to meet with a teen boy for sex

by Chloe Greenberg May 20, 2026May 20, 2026

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Orlando Area News

Orange County changes ICE agreement, limiting detention in local jail

After ICE detainment, Uncle Lou to accept deportation to Jamaica

Central Florida’s ‘Zoelyon’ mansion comes with a British sports pub, barn and tennis court for $9M

Maitland mayor to challenge GOP Sen. Jason Brodeur for his Florida Senate seat

The Attic to close after 16 years in downtown Orlando

Orange County officials will alter ICE agreement next week

Orange County Library System offers free book to kids in June as part of summer reading challenge

Lawmakers restore funding for Central Florida Zoo in state budget proposal

‘Wound down and shut down’: Orlando Rep. Maxwell Frost says ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ is closing

Disney World Cake Bake Shop faces lawsuits over alleged wage theft

Permanent closure of Universal Orlando’s Lost Continent is underway

Free beer is back at SeaWorld Orlando this summer

Easy Luck announces move out of current Milk District space

The ‘union avoidance’ industry is worth $1.7 billion. Florida union busters are cashing in.

‘The Guest House,’ by mid-century modern architect Gene Leedy, is now for sale in Winter Haven

Here’s what to do this Memorial Day weekend in Orlando

Orange County considers new safety rules for e-bikes and scooters

Universal Orlando announces ‘Sinners’ house at Halloween Horror Nights

Orange County mayoral candidates face pressure to resign early to avoid DeSantis replacement threat

Former ‘pray the gay away’ Orlando ministry leader arrested for soliciting a teen boy

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