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

Food News

Late-night eatery Los Tres Golpes shuts doors suddenly amid string of Orlando closures

The Los Tres Golpes team posted a notice on Instagram that the spot is closed until further notice and deleted all of its posts.

by Chloe Greenberg August 12, 2026August 12, 2026

Elections

Orange County elections office gets heat for ditching sample ballots for 2026 primary election

The Supervisor of Elections Office confirmed they will be bringing sample ballots back for the general election, following critical voter feedback.

by McKenna Schueler August 11, 2026August 11, 2026

News

Tampa steals Orlando’s title as home of the world’s largest Ebisu store

The new 21,597-square-foot outpost dwarfs the 14,756-square-foot Orlando store

by Colin Wolf August 10, 2026August 10, 2026

Arts + Culture

26 cheap or totally free things to do around Orlando

Orlando for the financially frightened

by Orlando Weekly Staff August 7, 2026August 7, 2026

Orlando Area News

For the first time in over a century, Central Florida’s historic Bannon Island is for sale

The 20-acre island’s first known resident was Echo Emathla Chipco, also known as the Seminole tribe’s Chief Chipco

by Colin Wolf August 7, 2026August 7, 2026

Orlando Area News

Orange County leaders explore options to prevent another Sloth World tragedy

Options for regulating wildlife imports are limited, due to the fact the regulatory authority largely rests with the state and federal government.

by McKenna Schueler August 7, 2026August 7, 2026

Orlando Area News

Orlando International Airport fuelers unionize seeking better pay, benefits

Menzies Aviation, a contractor for major airlines that provides fueling services, decided to voluntarily recognize the workers’ union in a show of good faith.

by McKenna Schueler August 7, 2026August 7, 2026

Orlando Area News

Orange County expands medical debt relief initiative

Since 2024, the county has eliminated over $637 million in medical debt for more than 427,000 Orange County residents.

by McKenna Schueler August 5, 2026August 5, 2026

Orlando’s Pest Season Is Here. Here’s How Solve Pest Pros Is Helping Homeowners Fight Back

by Jessica Bryce Young August 5, 2026August 5, 2026

Orlando Area News

Florida’s no-children-at-drag shows law upheld by federal appeals court

A federal appeals court has upheld a Florida law banning children from attending drag shows, a measure put in place with the support of Gov. Ron DeSantis.

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix August 5, 2026August 5, 2026

Elections

Meet Orange County’s mayoral candidates

There are four candidates running this year to replace outgoing Mayor Jerry Demings.

by McKenna Schueler August 4, 2026August 12, 2026

Orlando Area News

Former Orlando bar owner sentenced to federal prison after child sex crimes plea

The former owner of two Orlando nightclubs and his husband were sentenced to at least 10 years each in federal prison after pleading guilty to attempted coercion and enticement of a 15-year-old.

by Chloe Greenberg August 4, 2026August 4, 2026

Orlando Area News

DeSantis taps sheriff’s deputy to fill Orange County Commission vacancy

Michael Crabb is also currently running for the seat DeSantis put him in, which some say gives him an unfair election advantage.

by McKenna Schueler August 3, 2026August 3, 2026

Orlando Area News

This Orlando century home with hidden ties to city’s first hospital is for sale

Back on the market with a price cut

by Chloe Greenberg August 2, 2026August 2, 2026

The facade of the commercial strip of businesses anchored by Bb.q Chicken along East Colonial Drive in Mills 50 is getting a proper facelift and with it, some new culinary destinations. Wavy Baby, offering Filipino-inspired breakfast and lunch sandwiches, a pastry program and non-alcoholic beverages, will open later this year or early next in the old LA Boiling Seafood Crab & Crawfish space.

Orlando Area News

Over 20 new restaurants and businesses are moving into Mills 50

New in the neighborhood

by Chloe Greenberg and Faiyaz Kara July 31, 2026July 31, 2026

Orlando Theme Parks

Ozzy gets royal remembrance with new Halloween Horror Nights house

Universal Orlando HHN’s ‘Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness’ takes fans through 45 years of one of rock’s biggest icons.

by Paige Bright July 29, 2026July 29, 2026

Orlando Area News

Orlando International Airport remains Florida’s busiest

According to national rankings, MCO is the seventh busiest airport in the U.S.

by McKenna Schueler July 29, 2026July 29, 2026

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

Orlando Area News

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

Late-night eatery Los Tres Golpes shuts doors suddenly amid string of Orlando closures

Orange County elections office gets heat for ditching sample ballots for 2026 primary election

Tampa steals Orlando’s title as home of the world’s largest Ebisu store

26 cheap or totally free things to do around Orlando

For the first time in over a century, Central Florida’s historic Bannon Island is for sale

Orange County leaders explore options to prevent another Sloth World tragedy

Orlando International Airport fuelers unionize seeking better pay, benefits

Orange County expands medical debt relief initiative

Orlando’s Pest Season Is Here. Here’s How Solve Pest Pros Is Helping Homeowners Fight Back

Florida’s no-children-at-drag shows law upheld by federal appeals court

Meet Orange County’s mayoral candidates

Former Orlando bar owner sentenced to federal prison after child sex crimes plea

DeSantis taps sheriff’s deputy to fill Orange County Commission vacancy

This Orlando century home with hidden ties to city’s first hospital is for sale

Over 20 new restaurants and businesses are moving into Mills 50

Ozzy gets royal remembrance with new Halloween Horror Nights house

Orlando International Airport remains Florida’s busiest

Over a year after his death, Hulk Hogan’s Florida mansion sells for $6 million

Central Florida Zoo welcomes new baby cougars

A massive Palladian home is now on the market in Orlando area for $16M

Orlando’s most expensive home for sale is a $27M mansion owned by an MLB Hall of Famer