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Fear Reach Scream Park isn’t afraid to take on Halloween Horror Nights
Fear Reach Scream Park in Tavares boasts haunted houses, scare zones, Dr. Deviant’s Midway of Games, live entertainment like the Cyanide Circus, a themed bar dubbed Pitchfork Parlor and …
Locally sourced screams: Creep through these Orlando indie haunts
If our interview with the founders and creators of Fear Reach Scream Park simply whetted your appetite for more Orlando indie haunts, you’re in luck! Feast your bloodthirsty eyes on 10 more home-grown houses of horror. Dr. Grimley’s Haunted TrailFeatures three spooky trails — The Rot Fields, The Dark Communion and The Carvehouse — each…
Market of the Beast offers spirited shopping this fall
Market of the Beast has quickly carved out a reputation as a mandatory destination for those who like their shopping on the wilder side. Based out of loud and proud Winter Park metal venue Conduit, the market specializes in oddities, curiosities, strange sights and sounds, and even esoteric eats and drinks. And shifting to being…
All the Central Florida pumpkin patches and fall festivals to enjoy this year
Pumpkin Ponderosa at Showcase of Citrus 15051 Frank Jarrell Road, ClermontThrough Oct. 31The annual Pumpkin Ponderosa at Clermont’s Showcase of Citrus features a pumpkin patch, outdoor games, hay rides and pumpkin painting. Guests can ride on the site’s haunted monster truck tour through the farm, hang out with the animals and go gem mining. Fall Festival…
Florida Republicans say they likely won’t focus on property insurance crisis during upcoming session
Boyd said he doesn’t see ‘any additional big-deal things that we can do’ during the 2024 session
Legal Public Notice 10/11/2023
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Lawsuit says DeSantis administration violated rights in Medicaid terminations
The potential class-action lawsuit alleges the state has not provided adequate information to Medicaid beneficiaries before dropping them from the program
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody seeks to block abortion rights amendment
Ashley Moody claims the abortion rights groups’ use of the term ‘viability’ is misleading, even though it’s defined in state statutes.
New Epcot Candlelight Processional narrators include Brendan Fraser, Sterling K. Brown, Ann-Margret and more
The annual retelling of the Christmas story is one of the most popular shows at Epcot’s International Festival of the Holidays
DeSantis administration must turn over Florida COVID-19 data as part of lawsuit settlement
Orlando’s Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith and the state Center for Government Accountability brought the suit in 2021.
Orlando musician Zoya Zafar dazzles with new single ‘Tunnel Vision’
This gorgeous song returns to the direct acoustic intimacy of Zafar’s earliest work
Brightline doubles daily trips to and from Orlando
The expanded schedule debuts Monday, while concerns about safety continue to rise
Paul Cauthen brings his druggy country disco to Tuffy’s in Sanford
Transmissions from country’s outer fringes
Raising Cane’s set to open first of three Orlando locations next month
The popular fast food chain will open its first Orlando location Nov. 7.
Orlando auto workers begin third week of strike for a fair contract, and they’re not alone
‘Our strength comes in numbers, and our numbers come from solidarity.’
Florida administrative judge rules against police, firefighter unions
Judge Robert Cohen issued a 33-page order dismissing the challenge filed in July by the Florida Police Benevolent Association
The 808 in Thornton Park has closed; new ‘upscale diner’ Jack and Honey’s to take over
Orlando hasn’t had a fancy diner like this since the old days of Bananas on Mills.
Fall performing arts guide: Orlando’s best theater, dance, comedy, literary events and classical music
All the autumnal cultural touchstones, from Orlando Shakes to Electric Daisy Carnival.
World-class food hall Shoma Bazaar to open in South Eola in 2026; Soseki’s Michael Collantes opens handroll bar
Sushi Saint, Fluffy Fluffy Dessert Cafe, Rosso Coffee Bar and more Orlando restaurant openings
Primrose Lanes, the Milk District bowling alley/restaurant hybrid, bowled us over with some striking dishes
The $15 hot dog has been accused of gentrification and price amplification. How’s it taste?
Orlando Rep. Eskamani files bill to prevent criminal charges for getting an abortion in Florida
Ron DeSantis falsely claimed on TV that state law currently only criminalizes abortion providers, not people who get abortions.
Orlando LGBTQ+ groups join National March to Protect Trans Youth
Local demonstration in solidarity with the National March to Protect Trans Youth.
Proposal to put abortion rights on Florida’s 2024 ballot tops 400,000 signatures
The committee has submitted enough signatures to trigger a Supreme Court review, though it remains unclear when that review will take place
Chills, thrills and popcorn spills: All the scary movies screening in Orlando this Halloween season
‘Scary Movie,’ ‘Elvira,’ ‘House on Haunted Hill,’ ‘Hellraiser’ and many more classics
Florida Attorney General sues Biden administration over mess resulting from anti-union law Gov. DeSantis championed
Ashley Moody claims unlawful federal government ‘overreach,’ but unions warned this would happen before the law was passed.
‘Our Flag Means Death,’ the best queer pirate workplace romcom series on TV, finally returns this week
Plus everything else new on Max, Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu and the rest of the streamers
Court urged to block ‘discriminatory’ Florida law that bans Chinese property ownership
‘Not only does SB 264 harken back to this racist chapter in American history, but it perpetuates odious stereotypes,’ the brief said
Hard Rock Cafe Orlando now has a Lionel Messi-inspired kids menu
Those who order from the Messi menu will receive a mini golden soccer ball toy
The sublimely strange Macula Dog descends on Orlando this weekend
Resistance is futile.
Villages woman arrested after beating up man who called her an ‘Italian bitch’
The Long Island native ‘punched him two to three times in the face,’ the police report said.
Florida officials ask for $7 million to clean up abandoned, damaged boats
The commission will also ask lawmakers to approve speeding up a notice period for owners to take care of derelict vessels.
Orange County approves tourist-tax spending plan for UCF, convention center and arts
Of nearly $800 million in TDT funds, the bulk is earmarked for an Orange County Convention Center expansion.
Florida Attorney General’s lawsuit claims Juul improperly marketed to children
The lawsuit alleges Juul violated a law known as the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act.
Florida wildlife officials are working to help county ‘overrun’ by bears
‘We are currently working to increase our surveillance response, that includes setting traps.’
Orlando Fringe Festival director Alauna Friskics steps down
‘Choosing to leave an organization that I truly love is one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever had to make.’
Woman sues Disney over severe, permanent bodily injury-inducing ‘wedgie’
While riding the 214-foot water slide, she suffered internal organ damage and severe lacerations, the suit claims
DeSantis ally Richard Corcoran chosen to be New College of Florida president
Since his installation as interim leader in February, Corcoran has overseen sweeping changes to the school
Every Halloween haunt, party and family-friendly event in Orlando this month
Thrills, chills and special events all October long
Synth-pop pacesetters Depeche Mode stop at Amway Center for ‘Memento Mori’ tour
‘Just can’t get enough!’
Animal Collective’s Avey Tare and Geologist bring their solo projects to Orlando
Catch some ‘kings of modern psych pop’ at the Social on Sunday
Orlando musician Hannah Stokes impresses with new sounds on Raised Eden Records
New single ‘How Could This Love Be So’ is a silky cup of neo-soul
What to expect when Florida gets the nationwide emergency alert test today
A sore subject for Floridians
Florida Supreme Court to hear arguments on recreational marijuana initiative
The proposal has drawn opposition from Attorney General Ashley Moody
Get all the fall feels with our annual list of pumpkin patches, corn mazes and autumn festivals
Six weeks to go out of your gourd
New walk-through ‘Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana’ is the most pleasing and educational addition to EPCOT in ages
After a decade of jealously watching Universal Orlando open one E-ticket attraction after another, Walt Disney World fans finally have some new reasons to celebrate. Disney CEO Bob Iger and Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro recently announced $60 billion in investments worldwide (see page 7), which should include new Indiana Jones and Encanto attractions in Animal…
Central Florida’s top picks for Halloween at the theme parks and attractions
It’s spooky season!
‘The Sam Rivers Sessionography’ attempts to contain the entire arc of the renowned reed player’s career
Author Rick Lopez drops a damn doorstop of free jazz history
Over-the-top rapper Riff Raff heads to Tuffy’s in Sanford for Thursday show
The Vanilla Gorilla returns
The Residency Festival brings Beck, Diana Ross and more to collab with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in downtown Orlando
Catch these one-off events that’ll likely never be repeated
Viral pop-princess Ashnikko plays Orlando’s House of Blues this weekend
The futuristic pop star invites you to her ‘hyper, horny, whimsical universe’
Autumn edition of the Faire of the Dog neighborhood market takes over swathes of Mills 50
(Trick or) treat yourself
Get ready to ‘Velvet Rage’ wtih Todrick Hall at the House of Blues
Fabulosity will abound
Orlando looks back at jazz musician Sam Rivers’ legacy
Events at the Social and the History Center mark what would have been his 100th birthday.
