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Is another far-right candidate running for Orange County School Board in 2024? Here’s what we know
Jeni Grieger is facing off against Stephanie Vanos in a contentious campaign for an open seat on the Orange County School Board.
Anthrax vocalist Joey Belladonna to pay loud tribute to Ronnie James Dio at Conduit
Expect songs by Rainbow, Black Sabbath and Dio
Immersive experience ‘Wavelength’ combines live music and a dazzling light show
One night only at Orlando’s Steinmetz Hall
Orlando electronic outliers Tele + the Ghost of Our Lord go country
‘Spite the Moon’ is a gorgeous stylistic shift
Bedroom-pop artist Still Woozy brings alt-psych sounds to Orlando Amphitheater this week
Michelle opens the show
Miami trio Mold! return to Orlando for a night of Technicolor rock explosions
Holyfield, Wells and Soap Box Derby open the night
Acoustic guitar titan Leo Kottke to hold court at Orlando’s Steinmetz Hall this week
Who even needs electricity?
Charleston band Skywatching making moving and majestic music — and they’re playing Orlando this week
Gillian Carter and Midhouse open
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ star Alyssa Edwards brings Glitz and Giggles tour to Orlando’s House of Blues
Shuga Cain and iconic local Axel Andrews open
Orlando Public Library hosts Local Author Festival boosting our city’s literary scene
Expect Orlando authors showing off their works
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Orlando Legals Legal Public Notices ALL ABOARD STORAGE NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Personal property of the following tenants will be sold at public sale to the highest bidder to satisfy a rental lien in accordance with Florida Statutes, Sections: 83.801 – 83.809. All units areassumed to contain general household goods unless otherwise indicated. Viewing of photos…
Orlando City Council passes permanent limits on downtown nightclubs that take effect this fall
New rules take effect in September
Orange County approves plan to wipe out more than $400 million in residents’ medical debt
The medical debt relief plan will be funded by $4.5 million in unspent federal pandemic relief funds.
Orlando country station K92 FM throws annual All-Star Jam concert with Jordan Reed and more
Lee Brice, Carly Pearce, Corey Kent, Tucker Wetmore feature
Florida’s ban on ‘lab-grown’ meat is now being challenged in federal court
The new law makes it illegal to sell, manufacture, or distribute cultivated meat in Florida
Florida faith leaders raise concern about ‘religious indoctrination’ in voluntary school chaplain program
School districts have shown little interest in welcoming volunteer chaplains to serve in their facilities
After closing 14 locations, World of Beer files for bankruptcy
Founded in Tampa in 2007, World of Beer currently has 34 locations across the country, including two in Orlando
Indie rockers Bright Eyes are coming to Orlando in spring of 2025
Band will be touring behind new album ‘Five Dice, All Threes’
Florida abortion numbers down since 6-week ban took effect
More than 40,000 abortions had been reported this year in Florida as of Aug. 1
Food trucks, bargain bins and mystery bags: Goblin Market returns to Orlando in September
The sidewalk art sale takes place at Park Ave CDs
Florida GOP surpasses Democratic voters by 1 million in political milestone
The deadline to register for the November elections is Oct. 7
East End Market to replace pop-up Domu Lab with new restaurant from The Neighbors
The ‘healthful’ lunch and dinner eatery is expected to open in September
Blumhouse, Demon Queens and all the other scare zones coming to Orlando for Halloween Horror Nights 2024
Universal has finally revealed all the haunted houses and scare zones at the 2024 fright fest
Trump expects Florida’s abortion amendment to pass, but won’t say how he’ll vote
‘I think probably the vote will go in a little more liberal way than people thought’
Kimpton hotel chosen to move into downtown Orlando’s Westcourt entertainment district
The Westcourt entertainment district is slated to open in downtown Orlando early 2027
Supreme Court decision sparks new fight in Florida’s social media law dispute
DeSantis and the Legislature passed the law after Facebook and Twitter blocked former President Trump
Oh Lucky Daye! New Orleans artist comes to Orlando House of Blues
Fana Hues opens the show
Acting U.S. Labor Secretary Julie Su visits Orlando workers to discuss heat safety on the job
Proposed federal standard sends a clear message to all workers that ‘there will be a floor beneath which you should not have to live and work’
Orlando roots combo Oak Hill Drifters ramble into Judson’s Live
‘Swing of the grand old Western variety’
Brightline Florida attendants seek to unionize in historic organizing effort
The Transport Workers Union has had prior success in talks with Brightline West
Longstanding Orlando music store East West Records is closing and holding a big sale this weekend
The store has been a destination for music fans since 1971.
Florida abortion rights supporters challenge validity of ‘financial impact statement’
Floridians Protecting Freedom said Senate President Kathleen Passidomo and House Speaker Paul Renner did not have legal authority to have the statement revised
Florida may have to pay $3.2 million in legal fees, after judge throws out voter restrictions law
Walker ruled in 2022 that the law was intended to discriminate against Black voters
The Cup-A-Thon returns to Winter Park’s Crealdé School of Art for a 40th year
Your cup may very well runneth over
Sisters Drew and Deison Afualo get ‘Loud’ at Orlando’s Beacham
Self-described as ‘an in-depth discussion of truly the dumbest shit, live on stage’
Second Amendment groups file federal lawsuit against Florida law banning open carry of firearms
DeSantis and the Legislature last year eliminated a requirement that people obtain concealed-weapons licenses to carry guns
Florida Gov. DeSantis describes Idalia and Debby recovery efforts as ‘night and day’
Debby made landfall Monday morning near Steinhatchee as a Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph
‘Old Gods of Appalachia’ haunt Orlando’s Plaza Live with backwoods dread Friday
Eerie tales set in a skewed and sinister mountain holler
Young Orlando rockers 0 Miles Per Hour play a tour homecoming show at Will’s Pub
Miracle, Soap Box Derby, Gravess and Fallen God open
Resurgent Chicago grinders Weekend Nachos storm into Orlando
Thrull, M.A.C.E. and Throwin Up open the night
Wry gothic cabaret singer Aurelio Voltaire brings a taste of Halloween to Orlando’s Abbey
Tales of the dark side delivered with a wink and nod
Maroon 5’s PJ Morton comes to Steinmetz Hall in Orlando for a soulful solo gig
Luxuriate in the deep waters of Morton’s layered sound
TikTok-to-pop star Leanna Firestone plays the Social in Orlando
Stock up on ‘Strawberry Mentos’
Hawthorne Heights throw an emo high-school reunion at Orlando’s House of Blues
’20 Years of Tears’ gives nostalgic fans what they want
This weekend brings fresh productions including ‘Soul Pop: Summer of Soul’ and Breakthrough Theatre’s Original Play Festival
No better place to escape Orlando’s humidity than inside an air-conditioned theater
A Zymarium Meadery and Sushi Saint collab dinner, ‘Orlando’s first tabletop coffee shop’ for gamers near UCF, and more
Plus pizza with an Indo-Pak twist in Sanford
What to watch: Casey Affleck and Matt Damon in ‘The Instigators’ and the fourth season of Netflix’s acclaimed ‘Umbrella Academy’
New shows and flicks debuting on the streams this week
Your Words: Start knocking on doors and stop covering sports … got it!
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