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

Sinners is the first franchise house announced by Universal Orlando so far in 2026, and is one of 10 houses to be introduced for this year’s event.

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

Orlando 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.

by Chloe Greenberg May 19, 2026May 19, 2026

Orlando Theme Parks

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

by Asa Carvajal May 19, 2026May 19, 2026

Orlando 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.

by McKenna Schueler May 19, 2026May 20, 2026

Orlando Area News

Orange County commissioner Nicole Wilson launches youth leadership council

“Everything we do will affect them,” Wilson acknowledged in an interview. “They need to have a voice.”

by McKenna Schueler May 19, 2026May 19, 2026

Orlando Area News

Sanford Main Street launches fundraiser for Central Florida Zoo sloth care

All proceeds go toward sloth conservation and care efforts at the Central Florida Zoo

by Paige Bright May 15, 2026May 15, 2026

Orlando Area News

Mr. Ginger is fourth Sloth World sloth to die after rescue

The green bean-loving sloth was the smallest and youngest of the rescues, estimated to be only about 4 to 6 months old

by Chloe Greenberg May 15, 2026May 15, 2026

Orlando Area News

Seminole County makes lifesaving Narcan available at Orlando-Sanford International Airport

Ready access to Narcan is important for cases “where we can’t wait on medical personnel to respond,” says airport rep

by McKenna Schueler May 15, 2026May 15, 2026

Orlando Area News

Downtown parking rate hike advances despite public concern

A second vote of approval is needed for the rate hike to take effect. That vote is expected to occur at City Council’s June 8 meeting.

by McKenna Schueler May 15, 2026May 15, 2026

Orlando Area News

How would a Democratic governor work with a GOP-led Legislature in Florida?

Orange County mayor Jerry Demings and David Jolly are vying to become the first Democratic governor to lead Florida in nearly three decades

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix May 15, 2026May 15, 2026

Orlando Area News

Florida lawmakers consider cut to state aid for Central Florida Zoo as they care for rescued sloths

The Florida Senate has proposed a cut to a state appropriations request for the zoo to match a lower funding request approved by the Florida House.

by McKenna Schueler May 14, 2026May 14, 2026

Orlando Area News

Florida to pause sloth imports after 55 deaths tied to Sloth World

The move is in response to the deaths of 55 sloths from South America, which were tied to a scuttled Sloth World attraction in Orlando.

by News Service of Florida May 13, 2026May 13, 2026

Orlando Area News

City commissioner Tony Ortiz launches bid for Orlando mayor

Ortiz will face off against progressive Democrat Anna Eskamani, who filed her own paperwork to run for mayor in late 2024.

by McKenna Schueler May 13, 2026May 13, 2026

Orlando Area News

Is Orlando’s homeless population declining, or just harder to find?

Local advocates warn that while the region’s annual count of homeless people remained steady this year, they suspect it’s an undercount.

by McKenna Schueler May 13, 2026May 13, 2026

Orlando Area News

Orlando music scene launches fundraisers for ‘Uncle Lou’ amid ICE detention

Orlando’s music scene springs into action

by Matthew Moyer May 12, 2026May 18, 2026

Orlando Area News

UCF students boo commencement speaker over AI praise

“No, they’re saying Boo-urns”

by Chloe Greenberg May 11, 2026May 11, 2026

Orlando Area News

Lake Eola swans to be rehomed after long battle with bird flu

The years-long program is on pause

by Asa Carvajal May 11, 2026May 11, 2026

Orlando Area News

Rapper Kodak Black bonds out of jail after arrest in Orlando

Bill Kapri, the Florida rap artist better known as Kodak Black, was arrested and jailed as part of a coordinated surrender to police on Wednesday.

by McKenna Schueler May 8, 2026May 10, 2026

Orlando Area News

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

Baseball Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr.’s Orlando-area mansion hits the market

Disney World unveils opening date for new Muppets Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster

Orlando’s Uncle Lou released from jail into ICE custody

Orange County commissioner Nicole Wilson launches youth leadership council

Sanford Main Street launches fundraiser for Central Florida Zoo sloth care

Mr. Ginger is fourth Sloth World sloth to die after rescue

Seminole County makes lifesaving Narcan available at Orlando-Sanford International Airport

Downtown parking rate hike advances despite public concern

How would a Democratic governor work with a GOP-led Legislature in Florida?

Florida lawmakers consider cut to state aid for Central Florida Zoo as they care for rescued sloths

Florida to pause sloth imports after 55 deaths tied to Sloth World

City commissioner Tony Ortiz launches bid for Orlando mayor

Is Orlando’s homeless population declining, or just harder to find?

Orlando music scene launches fundraisers for ‘Uncle Lou’ amid ICE detention

UCF students boo commencement speaker over AI praise

Lake Eola swans to be rehomed after long battle with bird flu

Rapper Kodak Black bonds out of jail after arrest in Orlando

Baseball Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr.’s Orlando-area mansion hits the market

Florida’s ‘Scarface’ mansion, also former home of Richard Nixon, now for sale

Hulk Hogan’s Florida mansion just got a $2 million price cut

Orlando’s 24 essential Colonial Drive restaurants and eateries