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More than 100 wildfires have scorched our ‘abnormally dry’ state, and it could get worse
The small brush fire had only spread through 10 acres near the border of Chuluota and Oviedo when Robert Yarborough got to the scene. The firefighter called in the blaze around 1:45 p.m. on April 8 and started working with a small crew from the Florida Forest Service and two tractor-plow units to contain it.…
Four spots to watch the Kentucky Derby on Saturday
If you feel like caring about horse racing this Saturday, May 6, there are places around town rolling out the green carpet to watch the 143rd running of the “best two minutes in sports.” Fortunately, these spots are extending those two minutes to bring drink specials and contests to celebrate the day. So don your…
Judge orders Bondi to prove she appropriately directed companies to donate to charities
A Tallahassee judge is ordering Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to prove her office didn’t act inappropriately when it allegedly directed companies to pay millions in restitution payments to unregistered charities. Leon County Circuit Judge Charles Dodson gave Bondi 40 days to respond after the order was filed on April 10. The decision came after an…
Orlando Story Club demonstrates how not to keep a secret at the Abbey
The best way to keep a secret is to tell everyone you know, but pretend you’re kidding, according to Lemony Snicket. Of course, you’re probably not hiding information about the whereabouts of three certain orphans from a unibrowed villain, so it’s probably OK for you to air most of the dirty laundry you know about this…
Tech N9ne rolls into Venue 578 with the whole Strange Records crew
The first 100 days of a new administration, although enjoyable to some, may have inspired a faction of Americans to entertain the idea of embarking on a time-traveling expedition back to a less tumultuous time. Luckily for them, the Strictly Strange Tour, headed by Strange Records founder and rhyme-spitting Kansas City native Aaron Dontez Yates, better known as Tech N9ne, strolls into Orange Avenue’s Venue 578 this week with a horrorcore demeanor that carries the delicious scent of…
Stars of the TV series ‘Nashville’ to play Orlando this summer
The CMT “Nashville In Concert” tour – wherein cast members of the beloved ABC music industry soap opera show off their musical chops in the flesh – has been announced and an Orlando show is part of the itinerary! Cast members Clare Bowen, Chris Carmack, Charles Esten and Jonathan Jackson will all play full sets…
New microbrewery moving into former CaddyShanks spot in Baldwin Park
Tactical Brewing Company, a veteran owned and operated microbrewery, is coming to Baldwin Park. The brewery just signed a lease for the former Caddy Shanks location (4882 New Broad St.). While a tasting room is planned, construction is still underway, and no concrete opening date has been announced. “We are thoroughly excited to call Baldwin…
Seven new restaurants and bars coming to Baldwin Park
Baldwin Park’s main street is upping its restaurant game with new dining options coming soon for every meal of the day. When doors open at all seven new storefronts, you’ll be able to order everything from a latte with a picture of your face printed in the foam to a craft cocktail in a Prohibition-style…
Jack White violinist Lillie Mae makes her own mark opening for Ben Harper
THIS LITTLE UNDERGROUND Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals and Lillie Mae, Hard Rock Live, May 1 Nashville’s Lillie Mae is emerging to the world packing a lot of honors. In her native country circles, the young musician already has a long history in family acts, most notably Jypsi, an all-sibling group that charted on…
St. Pete garage rockers Gino and the Goons to play Will’s Pub tonight
South Floridian garage malcontents Gino and the Goons are set to play a free show in Orlando tonight as part of the weekly Total Punk Turnbuckle Tuesday event. The St. Pete-based band most recently released the Love & Hate 7″ single on Total Punk. Gino and the Goons play Total Punk’s Turntable Tuesdays tonight at…
Longwood approves regulations to open medical marijuana dispensaries
Members of Longwood City Council unanimously confirmed regulations to approve medical marijuana dispensaries. According to WFTV, the new regulations would require any dispensary to be more than 300 feet away from any school, daycare facility, or residential neighborhood. Longwood will allow two dispensaries to open within city limits. Those interested must pay an initial $500 application…
Farmworkers and immigration advocates march in Apopka against Trump policies
Hundreds of farmworkers, immigration advocates and community members marched in Apopka on May Day against the policies and rhetoric of President Donald Trump. More than 300 people gathered on Monday at Kit Land Nelson Park and marched toward Apopka City Hall, chanting in Spanish, “Aquí estamos, y no nos vamos,” which means, “We are here, and…
Deadly fentanyl touches off heated debate in Florida Senate
Grappling with a deadly drug scourge across the state, Florida senators Tuesday had an impassioned debate about whether the state should require mandatory-minimum prison sentences for fentanyl trafficking. The debate came as senators considered a bill that would impose tough criminal penalties on people who sell fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid often mixed with other…
Disney hopes you’re excited about these new Avatar employee nametags
As we approach the opening of Disney’s Pandora: The World of Avatar, the company has been on a nonstop media blitz. On a near-daily basis, Disney has been steadily parceling out bits of mundane information about everything from rides to food to theming. Now, we finally get that big juicy info on the employee nametags. In the…
National budget includes millions to cover Trump’s golfing trips
So far, Donald Trump has spent nearly every other weekend golfing in Palm Beach, Florida, and has racked up almost $4 million in local security costs. However, now the Palm Beach government may finally recoup some of those losses with funding attached to the latest national budget. According to the Associated Press, the $1 trillion…
‘Evil Dead’ and ‘The Shining’ rumored for Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights
We’re still six months away from Halloween, but Universal is already hard at work preparing for Halloween Horror Nights. The annual special ticketed event has become the leading Halloween event in the nation, and with ever-increasing crowds, Halloween Horror Nights is now a year-round project. Late last week permits were filed with the City of…
Adam Putnam, Gwen Graham gear up for Florida governor’s race
Ending months of speculation, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam filed papers Monday to run for governor in 2018. The Republican’s entree into the race to succeed Gov. Rick Scott, forced to leave office next year because of term limits, was little more than a formality. Putnam, a former congressman who has served in the Cabinet…
Finalists modify designs for Orlando’s city flag contest
The top four finalists in the contest for the City of Orlando’s new flag have tweaked their designs for resubmission. The flag committee had previously directed artists to work with city staff to modify their designs after public input. As some have pointed out, the original fountain design that won the most votes looked somewhat…
Fairbanks Avenue should be your Cinco de Mayo ground zero
You’ll be tempted to head downtown on Friday for Cinco de Mayo — the bars on Wall Street and Church Street have been prepping for weeks. But if you’re looking for good grub and better beer, head a little further north to Fairbanks Avenue. You won’t have to drive far off the exit to find…
Jimmy John’s is selling subs for $1 tomorrow
Jimmy John’s, a sandwich company whose CEO can’t get enough of endangered and exotic meats, will be dishing out $1 subs tomorrow for Customer Appreciation Day. Just be prepared to act freaky fast, since the deal only lasts 4 hours. According to Jimmy John’s, its stores will be offering sandwiches for the hefty sum of…
Roots music outsider Lillie Mae to play Hard Rock Live tonight
Stepping into the spotlight on her own after a stint backing Jack White, singer/fiddler Lillie Mae Rische is a fresh musical force in country music, defying convention while embracing tradition. Lillie Mae opens for Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals at 8 p.m. tonight at Hard Rock Live. Tickets are running $38-$53. Related Stories
LANY announce Orlando show for October
L.A. electro-pop band LANY today announced a new U.S. tour – aptly named Tour: Part 2 – set to kick off at the end of September, that will include an Orlando date. The band’s current single “ILYSB” has racked up an incredible 50 million streams on Spotify, with a full-length album nearing completion. LANY are set…
Betsy DeVos will speak at graduation of historically black university in Florida
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, who once said that historically black colleges and universities founded during racial segregation were the “real pioneers” of “school choice,” will be speaking at the graduation ceremony for Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach. DeVos will be a speaker at the spring commencement for the private historically black college on May 10, according to…
New waterfront cabins coming to Disney’s Fort Wilderness Lodge
Disney Vacation Club members will soon have a new way to experience the “great outdoors.” Officially opening this summer, Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is installing 26 new waterfront cabins. Each of the two-bed and two-bath cabins have a screen-wrapped porch that encompasses a built-in hot tub (a necessity when staying in…
Central Florida mom develops app to remind parents not to leave their kids in the car
A Central Florida mother is working on a new app that reminds parents not to leave their kids behind in a hot car. Since 2014, Eryn Vargo has been developing Baby OK, a phone app that is designed to assist overwhelmed parents. By connecting to your vehicle’s Bluetooth system, the app asks you, after opening…
Miami congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen to retire after ‘trailblazing’ career
After more than three decades representing South Florida in Washington and Tallahassee, Republican Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen announced Sunday she will not run for another term in 2018. The announcement, reported by the Miami Herald, drew an outpouring of praise —- from Republicans and Democrats —- for Ros-Lehtinen, the first Cuban American to serve in the…
With only weeks until it opens, Fun Spot adds tunnels and more track length to its latest coaster
Back in February, we shared “Everything we know about Fun Spot’s new $6 million coaster Mine Blower.” But since then, Fun Spot has been releasing updated information about the new wooden coaster, which is planned to open this summer. In a recent interview with News 13, Gravity Group confirmed numerous new details of the coaster,…
Band of the Week: The Ludes
Welcome to Orlando Weekly’s “Band of the Week.” Every week, we highlight one of our favorite local bands. This week, we’re pleased to bring you the Ludes. The Ludes are playing a tribute set of X covers at Will’s Pub, opening for Shonen Knife, on May 4. Just the facts: Who’s in the band?Jeff plays…
Rumors point to a possible Haunted Mansion restaurant at Magic Kingdom
If there’s one thing the Disney company is good at it’s finding ways to market every single intellectual property in every way possible. From Frozen stickers on fruit to the rumored new multi-day Star Wars experiential theater resort, Disney is always looking for ways to squeeze every inch out of every property they own. With…
SpaceX launches first classified mission for the U.S. military
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched a satellite for the National Reconnaissance Office on Monday morning from Kennedy Space Center’s historic 39A launchpad. The 7:15 a.m. liftoff was the second attempt after a scrub on Sunday morning during an identical launch window. According to SpaceX, this was caused by a “sensor issue” in the Falcon’s…
Florida’s budget issues are unresolved as deadline nears
Florida’s Senate president and House speaker stepped in Sunday afternoon to take over budget negotiations, with several issues still in play as lawmakers race a Tuesday deadline to finish work on a nearly $83 billion spending plan. Talks over the weekend between Senate Appropriations Chairman Jack Latvala, R-Clearwater, and House Appropriations Chairman Carlos Trujillo, R-Miami,…
Every dish we had at Kabooki Sushi’s 17-course omakase dinner
The city’s sushi cognoscenti may not know this, but Henry Moso, arguably Orlando’s most creative sushi chef, and certainly one of our best, offers omakase experiences at his perpetually hopping sushi hot spot Kabooki Sushi. And they’re nothing short of sugoi! The omakases run anywhere from $150 to $250 and require a three-day advance notice.…
Jeffrey Lewis and the Bolts to play Will’s Pub this weekend
Anti-folk singer/songwriter and outsider comic artist Jeffrey Lewis has been ferociously prolific since the late ’90s, doing everything from covering Crass to lecturing on the Watchmen. It’s his weird (though surprisingly tuneful) world, we’re just living in it. Jeffrey Lewis & Los Bolts play Will’s Pub on Sunday, April 30, at 8 p.m. with Zap…
Disney unveils new details about live Pixar concerts coming to Hollywood Studios
If the moving melodies found in Toy Story or Finding Nemo have ever brought a tear to your eye, a new concert at Disney might be right up your alley. Disney has unveiled new details about its new “The Music of Pixar LIVE!” concert performance that’ll be hitting high notes next month. The event will…
‘Shark Tank’ winners Bantam Bagels now available at Starbucks
Let me just preface this by saying that Bantam Bagels did not invent the cream-cheese-stuffed mini “bagel bomb.” Christina Tosi, the sugar savant behind Momofuku Milk Bar, starting making these little stuffed puffs in the late 2000s, when David Chang’s empire was but a small blossom. Since then, a company called Bantam Bagels has commercialized…
New downtown Irish pub celebrates grand opening tonight with open bar
Arguably the best way to debut a new watering hole in downtown Orlando is with an open bar, which is exactly what Irish Shannon’s Local Pub (41 W. Church St.) is doing this evening. The new Irish pub will host their grand-opening party at 10 p.m, with live music and an open bar until 11:30…
Very good boy barks at Florida gator
This very good boy isn’t afraid to show a measly gator who’s boss. Land O’ Lakes resident John Sivula told WFTS that he returned home on Wednesday, April 26, to find a trapper wrestling a gator out of his yard. His dog was particularly displeased by the reptilian visitor. According to WFTS, the gator had…
With time running out, Florida lawmakers begin budget talks
With time running out to avoid a special session, legislative leaders agreed Thursday to the outlines of a nearly $83 billion budget and began negotiations aimed at hammering out details of the spending plan before a Tuesday deadline. The deal will likely allow the session to end May 5, as scheduled, avoiding the embarrassment for…
Maitland conducts interim review of Enzian Theater’s expansion plan
The Maitland Development Review Committee conducted an interim review of the Enzian Theater’s expansion plan Thursday at Maitland City Hall, discussing topics such as parking, landscaping and signage but not passing judgment on the plan itself. This review was “not meant to be a recommendation meeting,” according to the agenda notes, “but [was] intended to…
Florida student suspended for posting ‘Slaves for Sale’ Craigslist ad
In a horrible display of racism, one Florida high school student has been suspended after posting an ad online calling two of his black classmates “slaves.” According to WJXT, the school district has confirmed that a senior who attends Fleming Island High School in Clay County near Jacksonville, posted a Craigslist advertisement that offered “Two Slaves…
Burden of proof changes to ‘Stand Your Ground’ laws still in limbo
High noon is approaching in a standoff over part of a controversial bill dealing with “stand your ground” self-defense cases. The House and Senate have both backed passing a bill that would shift a key burden of proof in “stand your ground” cases, but they have taken different stances on an important legal detail. The…
Hyperclub celebrates one-year anniversary at Downtown CREDO tonight
The recurring Hyperclub dance night – a showcase series for local Soundcloud producers across genres – is celebrating one year of singular and ecstatic live beats tonight in downtown Orlando. Hyperclub is tonight at Downtown CREDO at 10 p.m. with a packed lineup including Cosmicosmo, Polykarp, Ewan Strauss and Lotus Cloud. Tickets are $5. Related…
Of course Gov. Rick Scott is a speaker at the NRA annual convention
Florida Gov. Rick Scott plans to do some old-fashioned, conservative gun-caressing this weekend at the NRA’s annual convention in Atlanta. The governor is a scheduled speaker along with other luminaries like Hank Williams Jr., a man who was once canned from ESPN for saying Obama was a Muslim who “hates fishin” and “loves gays,” and, of course,…
The Waterfront opens in the former Julie’s Waterfront space tonight
Those who visited Julie’s Waterfront of late likely weren’t surprised when the mainstay on Lake Jennie Jewel shuttered earlier this year. But a new and dedicated group of investors is poised to erase those memories of mediocrity by opening the Waterfront tonight. The kitchen, headed up by chef/partner Pat Kennedy, who revamped the fare at…
Rick Scott, Pam Bondi hit back at Aramis Ayala in lawsuit
Gov. Rick Scott hit back at Orange-Osceola State Attorney Aramis Ayala in court this week, saying he did not violate Florida’s constitution when he removed Ayala from 23 murder cases after she said she wouldn’t pursue the death penalty during her term. The response, filed by Attorney General Pam Bondi in the Florida Supreme Court,…
There’s now a $5,000 reward for info regarding the black bear shot in Sanford
A couple weeks ago a dead black bear was found in a park in Sanford, and now a substantial reward is being offered for any information leading to an arrest. The U.S. Humane Society is offering a reward up to $5,000 leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of whoever was involved in the bear…
Walt Disney World really wants you to know you can’t smoke weed in their parks
With the passing of Amendment 2, it would appear that Disney World wants to make sure you know that under no circumstances can you spark one in their parks. Walt Disney World Resort recently updated their rules page, and for the first time ever, specifically listed “marijuana” under its list of prohibited items right along…
Johnny Depp randomly appeared in the Pirates of the Caribbean ride
To the complete surprise of guests, the real Johnny Depp (as opposed to the animatronic version) showed up randomly as Jack Sparrow at Disneyland’s Pirates of the Caribbean ride yesterday. Though Disney has yet to acknowledge the spontaneous cameo, Depp’s appearance likely had something to do with Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No…
Hundreds of Haitian Disney workers could be deported under Trump administration
More than 500 Haitian refugees who work at Walt Disney World could be sent back to their country if the Trump administration ends temporary protections for about 50,000 Haitians living in the U.S. Local unions and workers rallied outside the Disney gates on Wednesday, asking for President Donald Trump to renew protections for the Haitian…
It’s now up to Gov. Rick Scott if liquor will be sold in Florida grocery stores
Owners of small liquor stores want Gov. Rick Scott to veto a measure narrowly approved by the House that would allow retail giants to stock liquor on the shelves alongside groceries and other goods. The House on Wednesday voted 58-57 after spending more than four hours over two days dissecting the heavily lobbied proposal (SB 106), which…
Prestage Brothers appear with Howlin’ Brothers in advance of album release
THIS LITTLE UNDERGROUND The Howlin’ Brothers and the Prestage Brothers, Will’s Pub, April 25 Touring headliner the Howlin’ Brothers are an old-time string band from Nashville that shares more ancestry with the punker side of the young folk revivalist scene that rocks the dives than those cutesy, pop-gentrified preps selling out the big rooms. As…
New downtown restaurant Reyes Mezcaleria shooting for May Day opening
Jason Chin may have single-handedly injected new life into the gastronomic heart of Baldwin Park with Osprey Tavern and Seito Sushi, but his wife Sue Chin took restaurant interior design in that neighborhood to new levels. Now the savvy pair are out to tackle the North Quarter and if these photos are any indication, their latest…
Trump’s robot probably won’t say a word at Disney’s Hall of Presidents
While it would make sense to hear a Trump robot talk about how he once beat Hillary Clinton in the election, or just flat out say “grab ’em by the pussy,” there’s a strong chance our current president’s robot at Disney’s Hall of Presidents won’t say anything at all. The Hall of Presidents has been…
Hawks are attacking residents in an Oviedo neighborhood
When you walk down the driveway to your mailbox, the last thing you might expect is an aerial assault. But one Oviedo woman experienced just that this week when a nesting hawk swooped out of the sky and attacked, leaving her bloody and wounded. Beverly Bonadonna told WKMG that she was taking out the trash…
Teen girl was accidentally shot during drug deal, says Orange County Sheriff’s Office
A 15-year-old girl who was fatally shot on accident by her friend was killed during a drug deal, not while she and her friends were headed to Krispy Kreme for doughnuts, say deputies with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. Ramsys Javier Cruz Abreu, 22, was additionally charged with manslaughter, failure to report a death and marijuana…
If the government shutdown happens, all of Florida’s national parks will close
The clock is ticking as Congress remains in a standstill over a federal spending plan with a Friday deadline. If Congress can’t find common ground and the federal government is shut down, Floridians will be feeling those effects here in the Sunshine State. In Florida, there are 12 national parks, including: Big Cypress Swamp, Ochopee…
Play cards, eat well and support iDignity at DoveCote’s ‘Casino Night’ fundraiser
Gambling isn’t legal in Florida, but if you consider yourself something of a card shark, you won’t have to go to Vegas to flip the chips this weekend. DoveCote, the French brasserie that’s created quite a stir in the Bank of America building downtown, is hosting a philanthropic Casino Night fundraiser this Saturday, April 29,…
Florida House, Senate leaders agree on budget outline
House and Senate leaders struck a deal Tuesday on the broad outline of a budget after a topsy-turvy day at the Capitol, clearing the way for negotiations that could allow the session to end as scheduled on May 5. The deal capped off nearly two weeks of talks between House Speaker Richard Corcoran, R-Land O’…
Florida man tows his boat
This is not how you should tow a boat. Apparently one desperate driver in Pasco County couldn’t be bothered with street-legal riggings and decided to strap his boat precariously to the back of his car using a few cords and a little dolly. Kenneth Keegan captured video of the driver last Sunday, April 23, and…
New talking robot character debuts at Magic Kingdom
Move over, Mickey Mouse– there’s a new talking character ready to meet guests at Magic Kingdom, and this guy’s got a pretty sweet set of wheels. According to WDWMagic, Disney recently debuted a new interactive robot character in Tomorrowland called “iCan,” which wheels itself around on what seems to be some kind of hoverboard. Apparently from…
Concert Picks This Week: Jeffrey Lewis, Little Mae Rische, Experience Adele and more
Trilogy Venerable and musically storied jazz trio holds court at Blue Bamboo with vocalist and frequent collaborator Michael Andrew. Expect new readings of loved standards. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, at Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts, $20 Laura Gibson Portland singer-songwriter Gibson weaves pensive and haunted sonic meditations on loss for her new album…
Notice of Sale
Notice of Sale Orlando Business Center 2200 Forsyth Rd. Ste M-01, Orlando, FL 32807, 407-657- 0098. To, Unit #. Kurt Johnson – Mattress, box springs, baby stroller, tables, misc. household items, Unit # M30. Mario J Colon – Chair, ironing board, luggage, misc. boxes, clothes, And household items, Unit #L03. Orlando Business Center, 2200 Forsyth Rd.…
Little Fish Huge Pond is the quintessential Sanford dive bar
Essay question: Why should I drink here? The quintessential Sanford dive bar, Little Fish Huge Pond loads up on board games, art, crazy lampshades and craft beer knowledge. Neighborhood brew geeks will fawn over Little Fish’s half-pour availability, while their better-adjusted friends will enjoy the delightful mishmash of kitsch couture and electronic dartboards; shy people…
Savage Love: ‘Restless’
I’m a 31-year-old gay man. I’ve been with my fiancé for three years, and we are getting married in the fall. I’ve got a question about initiating sex in my sleep – I read somewhere that “sexsomnia” is the “medical” term, but maybe the internet invented that? According to my fiancé, I have initiated or…
March for Science: ‘It’s a little surreal’ that it was necessary
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M Lounge looks to open end of May, Kappo makes a comeback with the opening of Kadence, and more in local foodie news
Kadence, the new sushi joint from the trio behind the now-closed Kappo, will open this summer in Audubon Park. Instead of being a 20-seat restaurant split into two distinct sections as we reported last summer, it will seat just 9 people for sushi omakase when it opens. Plans still call for future seating in the…
Tennis intertwines life, art and love into seamless indie pop perfection
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR THE 9TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY FLORIDA
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR THE 9TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO. 2017-CP-001028-O IN RE: THE ESTATE OF ALEXANDER ANTONIO SANTANA, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The summary administration of the estate of ALEXANDER ANTONIO SANTANA, Deceased, Case Number 17-CP-001028-O is pending in the Circuit Court for…
Gimme Shelter: Meet Kiba
Looking for a very good boy? Meet Kiba! Kiba (A350421) was surrendered because his owner could no longer keep him, so now he is looking for a new home. This handsome pup is 1 year old, and he’s very friendly. He is playful and affectionate, and he already knows the commands “sit” and “stay.” His…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR THE 9TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY FLORIDA
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA IN THE MATTER OF THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS FOR THE PROPOSED ADOPTION OF A MINOR CHILD. L.M., DOB: 03/05/2014 Case No.: 2016-DR-017027-O NOTICE OF ACTION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO: ERIC WILLIAM MCINTYRE of Orlando, FL; Caucasian male, DOB:…
Selections: Our picks for the best things to do in Orlando this week
Wednesday, April 26 Red Hot Chili Peppers MUSIC With their discernibly amped-up funk and intrusively percussive bass play, the California-bred Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Red Hot Chili Peppers set course for the Amway this week and are strapped with a game plan that, if patterns hold, is sure to involve some deliciously inappropriate innuendos. Four years into their third decade of existence, the Red Hot Chili Peppers have decided to follow their 2016 summer album, The Getaway, with a worldwide…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2016-CA-6862 ASHINGTON PARK HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff, vs. VALERIE R. PEEBLES, UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF VALERIE R. PEEBLES, and UNKNOWN PARTIES IN POSSESSION, Defendants. NOTICE OF ACTION TO: VALERIE R. PEEBLES, 14510 Greydale Circle, Orlando, Florida 32826, Current residence…
Notes from FMF, Diet Cig’s strong case for most incandescent band alive, El Diáspora a new local conduit for Latin punk
The 17th annual Florida Music Festival is now in the books. For my part, maximum credit goes to all the acts that played the TLU showcase – Saskatchewan, the Welzeins, Zoya Zafar and PolyKarp – and the fest organizers, who went all out to let me have Sales headline. Revelations from my showcase include the…
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NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned, Quantumcare Sports & Injury Centers, LLC, of 1151 Blackwood Ave. Ste. 170 Ocoee FL, 34761, pursuant to the requirements of the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, is hereby advertising the following fictitious name: Quantumcare Express It is the intent of the undersigned to register “Quantumcare Express” with…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. 2017 CA 001883-O ERICK IRIZARRY PAOLI; Plaintiff, vs. ISABEL IRIZARRY CARABALLO, Deceased, if alive, and if dead her unknown spouse, heirs, devisees, grantees, judgment creditors, and all other parties claiming by, through, under or against her or parties or claiming…
Gainesville’s Time headline the Femme Hop Vol. 2 showcase
Time to let go
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Personal property of the following tenants will be sold for cash to satisfy rental liens in accordance with Florida Statutes, Self Storage Facility Act, Sections 83-806 and 83-807. Contents may include kitchen, household items, bedding, toys, games, boxes, barrels, packed cartons, furniture, trucks, cars, etc. There is no title for vehicles…
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Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at location indicated: 1751 Fortune Rd Kissimmee FL 34744, 407-414- 5303 on 05/16/17 @ 11:00 am. Maggy Jean Jacques 5042 Shelfs & furniture, Diana Mendez 3096…
ICYMI: Someone mailed a noose to Aramis Ayala, a Miami senator resigns after a tirade, widespread support for science and more
Sheriff’s Office investigates noose mailed to Ayala: The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a noose mailed to the office of Orange-Osceola State Attorney Aramis Ayala after she announced she wouldn’t pursue the death penalty under her administration. Shortly after her announcement in March, state attorney’s office employees opened an envelope addressed to Ayala that…
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE PERSONAL PROPERTY OF THE FOLLOWING TENANTS WILL BE SOLD FOR CASH TO SATISFY RENTAL LIENS IN ACCORDANCE WITH FLORIDA STATUTES, SELF STORAGE FACILITY ACT, SECTIONS 83.806 AND 83.807. CONTENTS MAY INCLUDE KITCHEN, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, BEDDING, TOYS, GAMES, PACKED CARTONS, FURNITURE, TOOLS, TRUCKS, CARS, ETC. THERE’S NO TITLE FOR VEHICLES SOLD AT…
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NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned, Holly Ann Blanton, of 3506 Mayflower Ln, Apopka FL 32703 County of Seminole, pursuant to the requirements of the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, is hereby advertising the following fictitious name: Sud Buddiez Soap Company It is the intent of the undersigned to register “Sud Buddiez Soap…
Remembering the Orlando 49: Geraldo A. Ortiz Jimenez
Every week between now and the one-year anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub shootings, Orlando Weekly will profile a person killed on June 12, 2016. This week: Geraldo A. Ortiz Jimenez. Just hours before heading out to the gay nightclub Pulse, Geraldo Ortiz Jimenez was hitting the gym. An avid gym rat, Ortiz, known as “Drake”…
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell, to satisfy lien of the owner, at public sale by competitive bidding on May 16, 2017 at the times and locations listed below. The personal goods stored there in by the following: 1:30p.m. at the Extra Space Storage facility located…
NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned, Jaylibeth Leon of 4208 Center Key Rd., Winter Park, FL 32792, pursuant to the requirements of the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, is hereby advertising the following fictitious name: Conquer Within Apparel It is the intent of the undersigned to register “Conquer Within Apparel” with the Florida…
100 Days of Donald Trump
And the resistance that’s beating him
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: 1# DAN’S AUTO RECYCLING AND DAN’S AUTO SALE LLC gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on 05/22/2017, 09:00 am at 18730 EAST COLONIAL DR ORLANDO, FL 32820, pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Florida Statutes. 1# DAN’S AUTO RECYCLING AND DAN’S AUTO SALES LLC reserves the…
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property under The Florida Self Storage Facility Act Statutes (Section 83.801-83.809). The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on, Thursday, May 11th,2017 at 10:00AM, on lockerfox.com said…
A look at Orlando artist Jessica Earley’s protest paste-ups
‘You belong here’
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE OF SALE Vehicles will be sold as is, no warranty. Seller reserves the right to refuse any bid. Terms of bids are cash only. Buyer must have funds on hand at time of sale: 1995 Mercedes VIN# WDBHA22E0SF156462 1999 Toyota VIN# 1NXBR12E9XZ220801 2000 Honda VIN# 2HGEJ6619YH509194 2000 Ford VIN# 1FMZU62X3YZA90465 1992 Buick VIN# 1G3AL54N6N6410417…
In two decades of cons, we’ve never experienced anything close to the insanity of 2017’s Star Wars Celebration Orlando
It’s been a little over a week since Celebration VII ended at the Orange County Convention Center, which is barely been enough time to recover from the biggest Star Wars convention Orlando has ever seen. In over two decades of attending major events at OCCC, including countless Megacons and IAAPAs, I’ve never experienced anything close…
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE OF SALE Vehicles will be sold as is, no warranty. Seller reserves the right to refuse any bid. Terms of bids are cash only. Buyer must have funds on hand at time of sale. 1996 FORD VIN#1FALP52U0TA105034 2000 PONTIAC VIN#1GMDX03E9YD190739 2004 BMW VIN#WBAET37434NH06170 To be sold at auction at 8:00AM on MAY 15TH, 2017,…
RE: ESTATE OF ROSE M. ROBBINS, Deceased.
RE: ESTATE OF ROSE M. ROBBINS, Deceased. NOTICE TO WERNER RUEGNER.The administration of the Estate of Rose M. Robbins, deceased, whose date of death was May 16, 2013. You may have a claim against decedent’s estate. You must contact Derek I. Ruegner or his personal representative at 321.217.8109 within two weeks of the date of…
Opening in Orlando: The Circle, How to Be a Latin Lover, Sleight and more
OPENING THIS WEEK: The Circle This week’s wide releases have enough genuine promise to make me almost feel guilty about looking for the worst in them. (Almost.) Take this adaptation of Dave Eggers’ 2013 novel, in which a new recruit to a successful tech firm learns that their work emphasizes innovation over certain lesser concepts,…
‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’ isn’t as edgy or funny as it thinks it is
“You were insufferable to start with,” groans Gamora, the badass green chick who should be the hero of the Guardians of the Galaxy series. She says this, rolling her eyes, about “hero” “Star-Lord,” aka doofy Earther Peter Quill, after a revelation about his parentage that is at the center of the tedious, been-there-bought-the-T-shirt plot of…
