True Queen Anne Victorian home built in 1884 now for sale in downtown Orlando

The home sits on Honeymoon Row, a historic Orlando neighborhood named for its houses built by and for newlyweds in the 19th century

by Orlando Weekly Staff February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

Immigration

Trump’s immigration agenda sows fear among Central Florida tourism workers

About one-third of the nation’s hospitality industry workforce — in hotels, airports, restaurants and theme parks — are immigrants.

by McKenna Schueler February 26, 2026February 27, 2026

News

Proposal for armed ‘guardians’ on Florida campuses heads to Senate

The approval comes less than a year after a gunman opened fire on FSU campus

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix February 26, 2026February 26, 2026

News

Bill requiring U.S. citizenship to register to vote passed by Florida House

The bill also removes student IDs as an acceptable form of identification when voting at the polls

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix February 26, 2026February 26, 2026

News

Trump administration won’t pay for ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ construction costs, DOJ says

A $608 million federal reimbursement won’t cover construction costs — if the money comes through at all

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix February 26, 2026February 26, 2026

Florida News

Bills up in Legislature could make Floridians target of secret surveillance and potential arrest

Echoing the FBI’s controversial COINTELPRO in the 1960s, these proposals could criminalize protected forms of dissent.

by Michelle DeMarco, Florida Trident February 25, 2026February 25, 2026

Orlando Area News

Dolly Parton wants to take you to Dollywood, Orlando

Specialty flight No. 925 takes Orlando 2 Tennessee this fall

by Mia Schaeperkoetter and Matthew Moyer February 25, 2026February 25, 2026

News

‘Charlie Kirk Day’ approved by Florida House

“I just don’t know why we are honoring somebody who had no accomplishments, who hadn’t done anything, and who denigrated people that look like me,” said Rep. Bruce Antone, an Orlando Democrat who is Black

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida February 25, 2026February 25, 2026

Orlando Area News

Winter Park Library and Events Center to get 51 more parking spaces by summer

The parking expansion project is expected to be completed by mid-May, weather permitting.

by McKenna Schueler February 25, 2026February 25, 2026

Arts + Culture

GayDays Orlando back on in new location in 2026

Back and still gay after a temporary pause

by Juanita Olarte February 25, 2026February 25, 2026

Orlando Area News

Historic Lubbe House at Lake Eola here to stay, Mayor Dyer says

But Dyer said he does not support historic landmark designation for the property

by Juanita Olarte February 25, 2026February 25, 2026

News

Could Pulse memorial be affected by Florida’s proposed crackdown on city-funded DEI?

A proposal making its way through the state Legislature would prevent cities from funding any diversity, equity or inclusion initiative, with limited exceptions.

by McKenna Schueler February 24, 2026February 25, 2026

Immigration

Demings gives feds more time to renegotiate reimbursement for ICE detention costs

Federal officials requested the county extend their deadline for negotiations after Demings threatened to potentially cancel their agreement allowing the local jail to serve as a temporary detention center.

by McKenna Schueler February 24, 2026February 25, 2026