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Ho-ho-holiday markets are everywhere in Orlando
Get yourself to this month’s holiday markets for all your seasonal shopping
Orange County aims to ‘resurrect’ film industry with new film incentive program
A proposal is expected to come before the Orange County Commission in February or March for approval.
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Chuck Magid throws a musical Xmas Rager this weekend in Orlando
Getting jolly for a ninth year
Tampa Bay rapper Rod Wave brings his Last Lap tour to Orlando’s Kia Center
The City Beautiful is the penultimate lap of his tour
Orlando City Council extends $200K grant agreement with anti-abortion charity for affordable housing
The Catholic Charities of Central Florida, which also uses government money to play landlord, recently celebrated the defeat of Florida’s abortion rights measure.
Florida Republican aims to pass open carry and roll back ‘red flag’ law
”Shall not be infringed’ will mean something here in the Gunshine state!’
Kate Pierson of the B-52s ready to dance this mess around in Orlando next year
Playing some solo shows on a short break from Las Vegas residency
Lorelei, a new wine bar from the pair behind Death in the Afternoon and Suffering Bastard, is coming to Mills 50
Expect ‘fun and delicious’ wines, a relaxed neighborhood vibe and an ambitious menu by chef Eric Norvelus.
Family of Tyre Sampson awarded $310 million in Orlando Free Fall death lawsuit
The sum will be paid by the ride’s Austria-based manufacturer, Funtime-Handels.
Orlando remains one of the most cost-burdened metros in the U.S.
A majority of renters spend more than 30 percent of their total monthly income on housing costs alone.
Five downtown Orlando clubs close, including Ember, Chillers and Irish Shannon’s
Four of the five venues were located in the same multi-floor building on Church Street
Kraftwerk returns to Orlando for ‘Autobahn’ anniversary tour in 2025
The Robots descend on Orlando yet again
Orlando police charge dozens for drug sales, permit violations in ‘Operation Night Cap’
Operation ran from July to November and was spurred by perceived rise of illegal activity downtown.
The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck scoots into Orlando this week with metric tons of cutesy merch
Mark Hello Kitty’s 50th anniversary by buying stuff
A musical mashup of ‘Naruto’ and symphonic orchestra comes to Orlando next year
Anime lovers get some high art
Violectric takes over Lake Eola Park with a big holiday show for a 12th year
Futuristic chamber group puts on festive annual show
Phish maestro Trey Anastasio plans to jam his way to Orlando solo next spring
Songs from all over his discography accompanied only by his own finger-picking
Florida sees more than 20 percent decline in abortions from this time last year
The drop is likely tied to a new state law that bans most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy.
Pom Moongauklang’s next moves, Noir Bar to open in North Quarter, Teak in Maitland becomes Jaspers Bar and Grill
Plus plenty more food news from all over Orlando
Florida Democrat once again pitches stronger paid parental leave for state employees
Boynton Beach Democrat Lori Berman wants to codify 12 weeks of paid parental leave for state employees into state law.
Cowboy Curry is the next concept to open inside Orlando’s new Asian food hall Mills Market
Sorekara chef William Shen will commence plating his perfected curry recipe with Japanese wagyu and USDA Prime beef in early 2025
King Bao’s Winter Park outpost to close later this month
Locations on Mills Avenue and East Colonial Drive will remain open
New Portillo’s location to open this week here in Orlando
The Chicago-style street food hub adds a seventh Florida location
Trump insists he ‘pulled’ Florida sheriff Chad Chronister from DEA consideration
The episode would appear to validate complaints the president-elect hasn’t fully vetted his nominees
Rick Scott defends Pete Hegseth, who is accused of mistreating women and getting drunk on the job
The Florida lawmaker said Wednesday morning that he’s standing by Hegseth to lead the Pentagon
Orlando hip-hop boundary-pushers Shinobi Stalin and Tek the Intern release new collaborative album
‘Scumbag Jazz: An Exercise in Spontaneity’ drops Dec. 9
The festively eccentric Grandma Party Bazaar happens at Stardust Video this weekend
Don’t disappoint your Grandma
Orlando Ballet’s annual ‘Nutcracker’ opens at Steinmetz Hall this week
The dance troupe’s holiday tradition is back
Steady Hands and You Blew It! are sure to get emotional at Tuffy’s Music Box
Virginity round out the evening
Being bad is good when Krampusfest goes down at the Plaza Live Sunday
Santa’s other helper gets his due
Indie-folk iconoclasts the Mountain Goats come to Orlando for two nights
This is going to sell out
Hardcore innovator and legend H.R. comes to Cafe DaVinci in DeLand this week
The Raging Nathans open the night
Orlando, Creed and 3 Doors Down are gonna take you ‘higher’ at the Kia Center
Expect all the big rock moves
Florida Underground Fest happens in Orlando this weekend, bigger and louder than ever
Gillian Carter, Wolf-Face, Dial Drive, 430 Steps, Caustic Bats and more feature
Holiday shopping for the creative Orlandoan
Keep your money in the community this season
Cult folk-punk nomad Dave Dondero has a song or two for Orlando
Listed by NPR among the legendary likes of Paul McCartney and Bob Dylan
Journey to medieval realms with Orlando mage Friday Trismegistus
Experience their alchemical art at Framework Craft Coffee House’s Chained Gallery
Orlando actress-turned-entrepreneur Janine Klein bridges the gap between art and the military
Her company, Eii, uses acting techniques and CGI to teach officer trainees how to handle emotionally sensitive scenarios
What to watch this week: Margo Martindale plays fast and loose with Canadian history in ‘The Sticky’
Plus everything else premiering on the streaming platforms this week
