Aug 28 – Sep 3, 2019

Aug 28 - Sep 3, 2019 / Vol. 35 / No. 39
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Band of the Week: Virginity

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 Virginity. Virginity is playing Pulp Fest at Will’s Pub on Sept. 8. Just the facts: Who’s in the band? Casey Crawford – vocals & guitar Jim Nefferdorf – drums &…

How Central Floridians can help our neighbors in the Bahamas

Updated | Thursday, 11:00 a.m., with new information about supply flights out of Sanford. Floridians breathed a collective sigh of relief Tuesday, as Hurricane Dorian largely passed by Florida without causing major damage. The Bahamas were not nearly as fortunate, with catastrophic destruction across multiple islands leaving at least seven people dead. Early NBC News videos showed…

It’s a good time to talk about Florida Sen. Rick Scott and that Navy hat

As governor for eight years, now-Sen. Rick Scott used to be responsible for leading Florida’s emergency notices, ably reading Teleprompter scripts written by state authorities. But he was also a notorious control freak, shutting out media from his twice-daily briefings with emergency managers. Stated best in the Venice Gondolier Sun, “Throughout his two terms, as…

Orlando International Airport closed starting Tuesday morning

Orlando International Airport will not be operating, starting 2 a.m. Tuesday morning, despite earlier announcements that it would open again. The airport is saying on Twitter it will close due to Dorian, now a Category 4 hurricane. Hurricane #Dorian Statement – 9/2/19 Afternoon Dorian's track forces ceasing of operations at MCO on Tuesday, September 3.…

How to get free Uber or Lyft rides to a state-approved shelter

Uber and Lyft are offering free, two-way rides for Florida residents to state-approved shelters. Uber’s promotion includes two free rides up to $20 in fare each way, and can be used by following these steps: Open your app and tap “Payment” in your app menu Scroll down to Promotions Tap “Add Promo Code” Enter code…

SunRail suspended this week while Central Florida awaits Hurricane Dorian

As Hurricane Dorian – one of the strongest storms in decades – continues its slow roll toward Florida, SunRail isn’t taking chances. The rail line announced on Friday it was canceling service all week. Sunday’s uncertain forecast means the line will be suspended through Friday, Sept. 6. Meanwhile, the City of Orlando is waiving parking…

Tolls suspended throughout Florida, as Hurricane Dorian becomes 185-mph monster storm

Tolls were suspended Sunday on Florida’s Turnpike and other roads in South Florida and Central Florida, as local mandatory evacuation orders started and large portions of the state’s East Coast continued to face threats from catastrophic Hurricane Dorian. Roads with lifted tolls include: Alligator Alley The Florida Turnpike Mainline (SR 91) The Turnpike Homestead Extension…

Orlando International Airport to remain open Monday (Update: Nope!)

After previously planning to close on Monday at 2 a.m. due to Hurricane Dorian, Orlando International Airport changed plans and will remain open for commercial flights through Monday’s Labor Day holiday. The change comes as predictions for the storm’s path show it remaining off the coast of Florida. While Orlando remains within forecasters’ “cone of…

Orange County to offer evacuation shelters starting Sunday

Starting Sunday at 8 a.m., 12 evacuation centers will open in Orange County. Hurricane Dorian is expected to make landfall as a Category 4 storm Monday, with winds exceeding 130 mph. It’s on track to be the strongest hurricane Central Florida has seen in years. Officials urge residents not to arrive beforehand, and included a…

Orlando International Airport to stop all commercial flights Monday

Updated | Monday, 5:00 p.m.: Orlando International Airport will indeed cease operations, starting Monday night until further notice, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. Orlando International Airport is stopping commercial flights Monday, the day meteorologists project Hurricane Dorian will make landfall in Florida. All flights will stop Monday starting 2 a.m., according to a…

Concerts in Orlando canceled so far due to Hurricane Dorian

Due to concerns over the possible impacts of Hurricane Dorian in Orlando and Central Florida, a number of concerts and musical events are being canceled over the holiday weekend. Below are some initial announcements, and we’ll keep you informed as more are confirmed. Saturday, Aug. 31 David Mason Band, Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts…

The Sidekicks and Future Teens dazzle in emo-heavy bill at Soundbar

THIS LITTLE UNDERGROUND Oso Oso, The Sidekicks, Future Teens and Palm Tree Square, Soundbar, Aug. 28 On the emo spectrum, New York’s Oso Oso occupies the decidedly pop end. In fact, at this point in their career, this vehicle for musician Jade Lilitri is almost beyond that tag with their commercial and open-hearted pop-rock. Although…

Full Sail (finally) cancels classes ahead of Hurricane Dorian

Full Sail University in Winter Park canceled Tuesday classes as Hurricane Dorian approaches Florida. The announcement comes a full day after the University of Central Florida, Valencia College, and Rollins College announced their campus closures. UPDATE: Full Sail's campus will be closed Sunday, September 1 and remain closed through Tuesday, September 3. All classes will…

Roundup: Central Florida K-12 Hurricane Dorian school closures

A number of Central Florida counties have closed school through Tuesday, ahead of Hurricane Dorian. Nearby counties that canceled classes Tuesday include: Orange All OCPS schools and buildings will be CLOSED Tuesday, September 3. OCPS continues to monitor #HurricaneDorian with @OrangeCoFL, @citybeautiful & @NWSMelbourne. Determination for beyond Tues will be made when more information is…

Trump cancels Poland trip as Dorian approaches Florida

President Trump said he canceled a trip to Poland to focus federal emergency resources on Hurricane Dorian as it heads for Florida in the coming days. “To ensure that all resources of the federal government are focused on the arriving storm, I have decided to send our vice president, Mike Pence, to Poland this weekend…

Orange County Schools cancel weekend activities but Hurricane Dorian hasn’t canceled school yet

Orange County Public Schools have canceled all activities taking place on school campus ahead of Hurricane Dorian. The school district canceled all campus events, school-related and non school-related, from Saturday through Monday. “On Friday, we will update the community about the status of school for next week,” the district posted on Twitter. pic.twitter.com/UWOQd9hrpG — OCPS…

Legoland offers free admission to first responders all during September

Legoland Florida is offering both active and first responders free admission for the entire month of September. The Winter Haven theme park announced any service members with a valid employee ID or professional organization membership card can score free single-day admission and 50 percent off tickets for up to four guests. IDs must be shown at…

Ten10 Brewing Company offers free filtered water ahead of Hurricane Dorian

Water out of stock? Ten10 Brewing Company is here to help. As Central Floridians brace for the impact of Hurricane Dorian, which is now a Category 4 storm, finding essentials such as water, food, and gas will become increasingly difficult. While Florida politicians have expressed their concerns with companies’ price gouging, one Orlando-based business is…

I-4 Ultimate workers make preparations for Hurricane Dorian

Workers on I-4 Ultimate are going into hurricane preparation mode. Mother Nature is just the latest force to slow-down the already-behind project. Crews are checking areas prone to erosion or flooding and removing certain equipment that could be picked up by strong winds, officials said. “Post-storm, the team will inspect for damage and begin clean-up…

Florida attorney John Morgan threatens to sue Andrew Gillum if he runs for office again

John Morgan, a political rainmaker and perhaps Florida’s most well-known attorney, on Wednesday threatened to sue Andrew Gillum, if last year’s Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate runs for office again. Morgan’s remarks to the Tiger Bay Club in Tallahassee were an escalation of a public tirade over Gillum’s decision to sit on more than $3 million ahead of…

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody activates the state’s price-gouging hotline

On Thursday morning, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody opened the state’s price-gouging hotline, a resource for people who find themselves confronting unusually high prices like $22 cases of bottled water. I have activated Florida's Price Gouging Hotline. Floridians in the projected path of #HurricaneDorian prepare now—and report price gouging to my office by calling (866)…

Central Floridians beg Hurricane Dorian to topple ‘I-4 Eyesore’

Hurricane Dorian, expected to reach category 3 status next week, just might be the strongest storm to hit Central Floridians in years. But we Floridians, as usual, make light of anything under a category 5. The usual hurricane memes and tweets are already making the rounds, and now there’ a Facebook event calling for the…

Hurricane Dorian now projected to hit Florida as a Category 4 storm

Forecasters are now saying Dorian could reach Florida’s coast late Sunday as a Category 4 hurricane, with winds reaching 130 miles per hour. According to the 11 a.m. advisory from the National Hurricane Center, exactly where Dorian will strike is still in question, but the updated models are now showing the storm making landfall anywhere…

Orange County sheriff’s deputy hit by car in Lake Butler

An Orange County sheriff’s deputy suffered serious injuries after a driver struck him early Thursday morning, police said. The deputy was cleaning debris from an earlier accident near S. Apopka Vineland and Conroy Windermere roads at about 4:30 a.m. when the motorist stuck him, Sheriff John Mina said. He suffered from head injuries, a broken…

Free sandbags available at 5 different Orange County Parks

It’s that time of year again. With hurricane season underway, and the looming threat of Tropical Storm Dorian hitting Florida as a hurricane, the National Hurricane Center has advised Floridians to have a hurricane plan prepared. Scoop there it is! Public Safety Director Danny Banks encourages residents to dig in and make their own sandbags…

Enzian and Pet Rescue by Judy team up for CatVideoFest

There’s nothing that a good cat video can’t cure (at least temporarily). The internet’s feline stars, like Lil Bub, Keyboard Cat and Grumpy Cat (RIP), have entertained millions and improved many a bad day. But beneath the glitz and glamour of the web’s whiskered celebrities lies a harsh truth: the kitty pay gap. A YouTube…

Now you can get a passport at the downtown Orlando Public Library

Come next month, you can apply for a passport at the downtown public library in Orlando. And you don’t even need a library card. Orange County Library System will officially offer the service starting Sept. 11, but it will only be at the East Central Blvd. location, according a press release. Library representative Erin Sullivan said…

Yoni Wolf’s WHY? return to Orlando with an ambitious new visual album

The past couple of decades have seen the inimitable Yoni Wolf lead his project WHY? through a myriad of albums. From Greenthink’s experimental landscapes to Wolf’s sentimental work with ex-girlfriend Anna Stewart on Divorcee, to his latest pursuit of tackling anxieties and bad nostalgia on this year’s “visual album” AOKOHIO, Wolf cites the “normal progression…

Savage Love: Come the Revolution

I’m a straight woman and have been sexually active for about six years. I’m in my mid-20s now and about ready to become a “man-hating feminist.” I feel like I can figure out what a guy wants in bed pretty easily. I cannot remember a single time when I’ve had sex with a guy that…

Meet Delilah, a 3-year-old sweet girl ready for her forever home

Meet Delilah (A435132)! This sweet girl was brought into the shelter as a stray, and is available for adoption, looking for her fur-ever home! Delilah is 3 years old and was a bit fearful when she first arrived to the shelter, but she has blossomed into a very sweet dog. She has tested positive for…


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