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Disney to host $25K-per-head ‘family’ fundraiser for Uthmeier

The days of Disney’s post-Don’t Say Gay decision to avoid exerting its political influence via campaign contributions are over.

by McKenna Schueler September 22, 2026September 22, 2026

Orlando ICE facility part of Orlando Sub-Field Office at 9495 Delegates Drive

Orlando Area News

Orlando ICE detainees packed in, shackled and abused, whistleblowers say

Immigrants in Orlando and Miramar detention centers are living in extremely overcrowded cells, using bathrooms overflowing with waste, and sleeping on the floor in chains

by Chloe Greenberg September 22, 2026September 22, 2026

Hurricane Season Is Here. So Are the Pests Looking for Shelter.

Where are all the pests going to go?

David Jolly leads Byron Donalds in state campaign funding

Jolly picked up nearly $123,000 from the state’s public campaign finance program on Friday. U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, the Republican candidate for governor, drew almost $27,000.

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida September 21, 2026September 21, 2026

Florida gas prices spike amid renewed conflicts in Middle East

Gas prices in Florida jumped this past week amid global supply disruptions tied primarily to renewed conflicts in the Middle East.

by News Service of Florida September 21, 2026September 21, 2026

Florida Bar exam passage rate drops by more than 3%

The highest passage rates among law schools in the state this year were FSU, UF and Ave Maria School of Law

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix September 20, 2026September 20, 2026

Carrot Top, the entertainer whose real name is Scott Thompson, stands on a stage and points to the crowd while smiling.

Orlando Area News

Lawsuit accuses Carrot Top of sexual exploitation in Winter Park

A Florida man filed a declaration this week alleging longtime entertainer Carrot Top sexually exploited him in 2021 in Winter Park.

by Chloe Greenberg September 18, 2026September 19, 2026

Mosquito biting human skin and feeding on blood.

Orlando Area News

Orange County issues dengue fever alert

Watch out, Orlando: At least three cases of the mosquito-borne illness have been confirmed in Orange County.

by McKenna Schueler September 18, 2026September 18, 2026

Trump says he’s the only ‘guardrail’ needed for AI data centers

Meanwhile, DeSantis wants more state control

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida September 18, 2026September 18, 2026

David Jolly: A complete ban on data centers in Florida should be ‘on the table’

The Democratic gubernatorial candidate had already said that if elected in November, he’d issue a one-year moratorium on construction of these facilities.

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix September 18, 2026September 18, 2026

Here’s what to do in Orlando this weekend

Orlando Mural Festival, Mommy Knows Best, Wu-Tang Clan, Modest Mouse and much more

by Chloe Greenberg September 17, 2026September 18, 2026

SeaWorld Orlando

Orlando Area News

Broken pipe released 342K gallons of sewage water near SeaWorld Orlando

The county does not say whether the overflow affected Aquatica or SeaWorld Orlando operations.

by Chloe Greenberg September 17, 2026September 18, 2026

‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detainees were held in cages the size of a phone booth

“Alligator Alcatraz” staff described the cages as “calming areas.”

by Kate Payne, The Florida Trib September 17, 2026September 23, 2026

Large-scale data center under construction.

Orlando Area News

Orange County moves closer to temporarily banning data centers

Tuesday’s discussion was just that: a discussion only. But a vote on the moratorium is expected Dec. 1.

by McKenna Schueler September 16, 2026September 23, 2026

Floridians are raising the alarms over data centers and AI. Where do Byron Donalds and David Jolly stand?

Democrat wants a moratorium on any data centers for a year; Republican says he’ll leave it up to local governments to make that decision.

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix September 16, 2026September 16, 2026

Ed Sheeran holds a guitar and microphone.

Music

‘Free Palestine’: Openers and backing band drop out of Ed Sheeran’s Tampa show

Supporting acts — and backing band — on Sheeran’s tour dropped out, following the ouster of opener Macklemore

by Ray Roa September 16, 2026September 16, 2026

News

Winter Park scraps plan for paid parking at Lake Baldwin Park

Paid parking pilot program at Dinky Dock will still be moving forward

by McKenna Schueler September 15, 2026September 15, 2026

Orlando Area News

It’s National Voter Registration Day. Here’s how to check your voter status in Orange County

Here’s the quick-and-dirty on what you need to know

by Chloe Greenberg September 15, 2026September 15, 2026

Music

Macklemore removed from Tampa show with Ed Sheeran following ‘Free Palestine’ statements

Macklemore made a series of statements at recent shows in support of Palestinians and called for a “free Palestine”

by Colin Wolf September 15, 2026September 15, 2026

Florida professors fear being targeted by state leaders, students after elimination of DEI

One professor said students have become “prone to insult if asked to support ideas with scholarly texts rather than the christian bible.”

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix September 14, 2026September 14, 2026