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Permanent closure of Universal Orlando’s Lost Continent is underway
The mythical area will say goodbye after nearly 30 years
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Posted inOpenings, Closings + Moves
Easy Luck announces move out of current Milk District space
The coffee shop will relocate later this year
Posted inLabor
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.
Posted inNews
Florida tourism dropped in first quarter of 2026
Florida’s figures remain bolstered by people traveling from other states, which accounted nearly 36.54 million first quarter visitors
Posted inOrlando 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.
Posted inFlorida News
Florida’s $115B budget deal includes ‘Groveland Four’ compensation, AIDS program
The budget will affect everyone from AIDS patients seeking crucial drugs to the families of the “Groveland Four” and more
Posted inThings to Do
Here’s what to do this Memorial Day weekend in Orlando
Live music, tasting events community celebrations and more all weekend long
Posted inNews
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
Posted inGimme Shelter
Adoptable pup Chevy is a ‘big mush’ and a ‘Velcro dog’
She’s waiting to meet you at the Orange County Animal Services shelter
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Universal Orlando announces ‘Sinners’ house at Halloween Horror Nights
Sinners is the first film franchise house to be announced so far in 2026
Posted inFlorida News
Florida settles with biologist it fired over Charlie Kirk-related post
The state owes nearly half a million dollars to a biologist fired after reposting a statement critical of the late Charlie Kirk
Posted inElections
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.
Posted inOrlando 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
Posted inFlorida News
Florida may ban July 4th fireworks due to fire risk amid drought
“You could put the entire state on fire in one evening”
Posted inFlorida News
John Morgan opens $100,000 contest to name his new political party
The founder of Morgan & Morgan law firm teased the contest last month after publicly confirming he won’t be running for Florida Governor this year.
Posted inFlorida News
Florida expected to see record Memorial Day weekend traffic
Despite gas prices being at a four-year high, AAA anticipates a record 2.7 million Floridians will take to the roads for Memorial Day
Posted inOrlando Area News
Baseball Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr.’s Orlando-area mansion hits the market
It comes with a golf simulator, gym, theater, wine room, a 28-foot grand foyer, and an elevator.
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Disney World unveils opening date for new Muppets Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster
The coaster comes nearly a year after Disney did away with its former Muppet*Vision 3D ride
Posted inOrlando Area News
Orlando’s Uncle Lou released from jail into ICE custody
The law firm representing Cleon Williams (“Uncle Lou”) confirmed the news Tuesday morning.