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Calls for trigger resolution to cancel Orange County’s ICE agreement shut down by Mayor Demings
A coalition of advocates rallied to ask county leaders to draft policy ensuring due process for those detained by ICE.
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Judge weighs arguments on Florida social media law after Supreme Court ruling
‘There is nothing more violative of the First Amendment than a government entity telling a private actor what to say’
DeSantis says he’ll sign bill banning fluoride from drinking water in Florida
‘It’s forced medication when they’re jamming fluoride into your water supply,’ DeSantis said
Central Florida rapper Mag.Lo returns to an Orlando stage after a too-long absence
Tampa rapper Lord Xzae opens
Pop star in-the-making Benson Boone will perform in Orlando this fall
Don’t tell Pitchfork readers
Corporal punishment among education issues addressed in 2025 Florida legislative session
Lawmakers couldn’t agree to lift the secrecy of university presidential searches, lift labor restrictions for minors, or to implement a full ban on cellphones
Trash 2 Trends takes upcycling to the catwalk this week at Orlando Science Center
Back for a 10th year
Pop tunesmith on the rise Malcolm Todd brings Wholesome Rockstar tour to Orlando
Did you get a ticket?
Worker advocates manage to kill Florida bill that would have eliminated labor protections for temp workers
‘These formerly incarcerated temp workers took on the most powerful lobbyist in the state and won’
Florida now faces lawsuit over newly passed constitutional amendment restrictions
Florida Decides Healthcare complains the state has changed the rules in the middle of the process — which is why the organization has so quickly filed its lawsuit
‘Risky human behavior’ is top cause of Florida alligator attacks, new study says
Researchers ultimately call for a better-educated public
Florida bill meant to roll back child labor protections fails to pass
While the bill cleared the Florida House, the Senate failed to advance it ahead of session’s end.
State parks, child labor, open carry and more wins and losses in Florida’s 2025 legislative session
Senate President Ben Albritton and House Speaker Daniel Perez announced an extended session with lawmakers slated to return to Tallahassee on May 12
Florida lawmakers approve bill banning cell phone use during school day
The cell-phone change was included in a broader education bill that passed in the final hours of the last scheduled night of this year’s legislative session
Florida Republicans finalize pass plan for additional restrictions on constitutional amendment process
Democrats are calling the changes an ‘assault on the very spirit of Florida’s democracy’
‘We’re still here’: Abortion groups, doctors still at work on anniversary of Florida’s 6-week abortion ban
Still, the six-week ban led to a sharp decline in the number of abortions
Write in your nominations for this year’s Best of Orlando® before they close at midnight on Monday, May 5
You have until the stroke of midnight on Monday
Top Florida GOP official was convicted in probe into his romantic involvement with inmate during his time as jail employee
Notes reportedly written by Jovanté Teague were uncovered that ‘clearly indicated’ a romantic relationship and ‘possibly sexual contact’ with the female inmate
Lockheed Martin employees walk out on strike in Orlando
The strike coincides with May Day and comes in response to alleged unfair labor practices committed by their employer.
Queer Eye’s Jonathan Van Ness will be ‘Hot and Healed’ in Orlando this fall
‘Queer Eye’ star comes to town
Orlando concert calendar: OsamaSon, Kenny G, Smallpools, Grentperez
Live music around town, May 1-6
Florida bill to protect state parks heads to last stop before hitting DeSantis’ desk
‘This is democracy at work,’ Sen. Gayle Harrell said before the Senate passed the measure
Florida health department backed in fight over dog bars in Orlando and Tampa
The case centered on sanitation certificates that county health departments, which are overseen by the Department of Health, issue to establishments
Afrobeat royalty Seun Kuti and Egypt 80 bring deep grooves and revolutionary messages to Orlando
‘The music comes first.’
Chameleonic NYC garage rocker Tall Juan casts a shadow over Orlando at Will’s Pub
Joining him are Orlando openers Midhouse, Fast Preacher and Alan Marco
Orlando-led but worldwide ‘Digital Fusion’ collective Cloud Crew release heady new album
Proceeds benefit Zebra Youth
Orlando food news: Ziggie’s Pizza, Somos Cafe Bar, Celebrasian Night Market
Restaurant openings, closings and moves, plus food events all over the city
Rising dark-pop star DeathbyRomy comes to Orlando on her first headlining tour
Catch her at The Social before the rest of Orlando sees her in November at Warped Tour
Los Angeles’ Blone Noble gets debonair at this week’s Panic! show
Tiger Beat open the show
The Modern Metal Trio (who are actually jazz) play first non-Miami gig in Orlando
Thomas Milovac and Jonas Van den Bossche team up to open the night
Orlando Ballet stages the haunting and evocative ‘Giselle’ at Steinmetz Hall
It’s the finale of Orlando Ballet’s 2024/2025 season
New on Netflix: Tina Fey reboots Alan Alda’s Neil Simon-esque ‘The Four Seasons’
What’s to watch this week on all the streaming services
Three-time Grammy-nominated drummer Nate Smith comes to Orlando
He’s performing at Judson’s Live this week with Kiefer, CARRTOONS and Andrew Randazzo
Classic rockers Kansas roll with the punches, in music and life
Wayward sons blow into SeaWorld Orlando on Saturday
Orlando disability, senior advocates slam Trump administration’s threats to Social Security
Advocates rallied across the street from Orlando’s Social Security Administration office on Friday, where dozens were lined up on the sidewalk outside waiting for help.
Two Central Florida Democrats join Republicans in support of bill expanding E-Verify mandate
The bill is unlikely to pass the Senate. Still, their votes send a message.
