Offtrack, Wuhhappen, Eyelash and more to throw benefit show for medical relief in Gaza
Money raised goes to Palestinian Red Crescent society
Orlando-rooted goth act Bestial Mouths gets remixed by some of the City Beautiful’s best and strangest
Multigenerational collision of Orlando daywalkers
Abortion rights groups on track to submit 1.4 million signatures in support of Florida abortion ballot initiative
The state needs to verify at least 891,523 by Feb. 1, 2024 for the measure to qualify for placement on the statewide ballot
Legal Public Notices 12/20/2023
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Florida approves plan to spend $19 million to conserve rural land
DeSantis has also pitched $100 million for the Florida Forever program in his 2024-2025 budget recommendations
DeSantis pledges to ‘chip in’ to help man charged with destroying Satanic Temple statue
Dystopian version of the Jebediah Springfield ‘Simpsons’ episode
Biden Administration pushes back in transit dispute stemming from Florida union law
The law prevented union dues from being deducted from most government workers’ paychecks and placed other restrictions on public-employee unions.
Florida doesn’t have enough money budgeted to fund statewide transportation projects
A $7 billion program to advance a series of transportation projects hit a funding gap as it enters its second year
City of Orlando to preserve Pulse Nightclub legacy as OnePulse Foundation dissolves
The foundation sent its final email Monday evening, informing stakeholders they were handing over the reins
Florida Republican files bill banning local governments from flying flags that represent ‘sexual orientation and gender’ or race
Equality Florida, a LGBTQ-advocacy organization, criticized the bill
Decorate some festive gingerbread at Whippoorwill to support People’s Free Kitchen of Orlando
A holiday event we can really get behind
You’ve got a few more chances to see ‘The Office Holiday Party Musical Extravaganza Show’ at the Ren
Celebrate all the weird nuances of working a 9-5 during the holidays
Hellzapoppin Holiday Hullabaloo Circus Sideshow brings the spectacle to Conduit this week
It’ll be sick in ways more literal than superlative
Country legend Willie Nelson plays Apopka in February
‘On the Road Again’ one more time
Orlando’s Madame Tussauds unveils stylish new wax figure of Harry Styles
Go sing ‘Adore You’ to this doppelganger
Winter Springs restaurant Thai Basil to close after 20 years
The restaurant’s last day of service will be Jan. 31, 2024
Florida court says minor is not ‘sufficiently mature’ to have abortion without parental consent
The court ruled Jane Doe did not present enough ‘clear and convincing evidence’ to receive consent waiver
A Universal Orlando worker filed a labor complaint against Universal over anti-union policies – and won
Universal Orlando has agreed to change certain company policies after being accused of infringing on employees’ rights
Christian Ziegler stripped of powers as chairman of the Republican Party of Florida
In Iowa, DeSantis questions ‘how effective’ his wife, Moms for Liberty co-founder Bridget Ziegler, can be ‘in those circumstances’
Committee aiming to put abortion rights on Florida’s 2024 ballot collects over 750K signatures
The committee faces a Feb. 1 deadline for meeting the requirements
The Amazing Acro-Cats return to an Orlando stage in early 2024
Tricks are for kids, says every cat ever
Voting-rights groups urge Florida Supreme Court to reject DeSantis’ redistricting plan
The brief also asked justices to ‘decide this appeal no later than March 2024’
Pop Punk Christmas brings the saddest holiday party ever to Orlando
Don’t be sad, Santa
Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy coming to Orlando’s Dr. Phillips Center in January
You see a Darkness, I see a show at the Dr. Phil
Orlando Surf Park, a 13-acre wave pool attraction, could be in the works
In addition to surfing, Orlando Surf Park will offer sand volleyball courts, a pavilion, tiki bars and a surf shop
Officials shut down Orange County restaurant they say was a cocaine trafficking operation
PR House was the site of various drug sales, shootings, illegal guns, overdose deaths and a murder
Florida lawmakers advance bill that would weaken child labor protections for 16- and 17-year-olds
‘This bill is not about children,’ said Rep. Chaney. ‘This bill is about 16- and 17-year-olds. These are youth workers that are driving automobiles. They are not children.’
Florida looks to double size of medical marijuana industry within next 6 months
Kimball’s office accepted 74 applications for 22 additional licenses during an application period that ended in April
Teachers sue Florida over preferred pronoun restrictions in schools
The plaintiffs say the law unconstitutionally discriminates against transgender and nonbinary educators
Orlando’s Teen Agers play final show as part of stacked Punk Brunch lineup on Sunday
They’ll never make it into adulthood
Florida GOP widens registration gap over Democrats by nearly 700,000 voters
Republicans hold all statewide offices, a majority in Florida’s congressional delegation and supermajorities in the Florida House and Senate
Man in group that went viral for cutting line at Epcot does not in fact play for UCF football, team says
University of Central Florida football released a statement Monday saying the man’s claim is false
Orlando events Dec. 13-19: A new film from Yorgos Lanthimos, a bouquet of Nutcrackers, and lots of local holiday shopping
25 festive activities to keep you busy this week
NOLA doom legends Eyehategod rumble through Orlando on Saturday
A night of ‘noxious Southern sludge’ (best believe that’s a compliment)
Rapper and comedian Open Mike Eagle headlines left-field rap bill at Conduit this weekend
This show could restore your hope for the future of hip-hop
Florida House backs bill allowing homeowners to shoot bears without a permit
‘We need to be able to protect ourselves and our property,’ sponsor Jason Shoaf said
Florida AG Ashley Moody launches antitrust investigation after FSU playoff snub
The demand, known as an antitrust civil investigative demand, is a way to gather information ahead of a possible lawsuit
Mark Wahlberg plays a dad who used to be a government assassin in his new on Apple TV+ movie, ‘The Family Plan’
Plus everything else new this week on Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu and the rest
Orlando concert calendar, Dec. 13-19: Bad Santa, Jinglerock, Chuck Magid’s 8th Annual X-Mas Rager
Plus lots more live music all around town, holiday-oriented and not
Heavy Orlando band Gillian Carter go screaming into adulthood
18 years old, the band can vote or go to war
Orlando mezzo-soprano Michaela Wright sings a recital with a feminine focus at Timucua
There will be Handel, yes, but not ‘Messiah’
Orlando indie-pop artist Marc With a C releases a new album
‘Please Believe in Yourself, Alright?’ is the second installment of his latest trilogy
