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U.S. Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost brings MadSoul Music Festival to Orlando this weekend
Our list of the can’t-miss-’em artists, plus a conversation with Frost
Bar crawls, festivals and more St. Patrick’s Day events happening in Orlando
So much to do, you’ll be pinching yourself
Legal Public Notices 3/6/24
Orlando Legals Legal Public Notices DISTRICT COURT CLARK COUNTY, NEVADA In the Matter of the Parental Rights of: Giulia Parmigiani Davila, Minor(s). Case No.: D-23-679759-R, Department A, AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING TO TERMINATE PARENTAL RIGHTS TO: Davila, Darberlis, Parmigiani, Viancarlo. To: all other persons claiming to be the mother or father of the children, the…
DeSantis expands police presence at popular vacation spots ahead of Florida spring break ‘mayhem’
‘We don’t welcome mayhem’
Florida bill allowing gambling money to be used for environmental projects heads to DeSantis
The bill would provide at least $450 million a year for issues such as buying and maintaining land in a state wildlife corridor
HCA nurses in Central Florida rally for hospital improvements as union contract talks kick off
The primary issue nurses hope to bring attention to is short-staffing
Orlando Pride’s Scarf the City scavenger hunt event returns Wednesday
With more scarves than ever
Federal appeals court rejects DeSantis’ ‘Stop WOKE’ rules for workplace training
‘The First Amendment keeps the government from putting its thumb on the scale,’ the opinion said
Orlando Taco Week kicks off Wednesday with a multitude of $7 taco deals all over town
More than 30 local restaurants are participating
DeSantis taps Disney district chief Glen Gilzean as Orange County supervisor of elections
‘This is an extremely important job that is now in the hands of a DeSantis loyalist,’ Frost wrote
Florida Senate passes proposal to teach kindergarteners about threat of communism
The bill would need approval from the House before it could go to the desk of Gov. Ron DeSantis
Judge strikes down part of Florida elections law
The law placed restrictions on what are known as ‘third party’ voter-registration organizations
Orlando Fringe Festival dates and theme for 2024 announced
‘Get Fringed!’ (Are you blushing yet?)
Bipartisan bill allowing more teen labor on construction sites nears finish line
The bill cleared the Florida Senate on Friday with unanimous support.
Dezerland Park opens new virtual reality experience Verse Orlando
Verse currently offers four immersive shows
‘I’m not worried about our schools’: Florida Republicans votes to lower minimum age to purchase AR-15s
‘Shame on us,’ Bartleman said. ‘We told the citizens of Florida that we were going to protect them’
Alfie’s HiFi Lounge moving into the old St. Matthew Tavern space in Mills 50
Vinyl listening bar with a ’70s vibe is slated to open by the end of April
Parlor Doughnuts, specializing in signature layered doughnuts, is now open in Orlando
Dough-not miss out on these layered treats
Henry Moso’s handroll bar announces Orlando location, Cloud Hop Bakeshop to open in SoDo, French steakhouse La Boucherie closes and more food news
Restaurant openings, closings and events around town
Florida Senate backs ban on ‘fake meat’
The bill, which is backed by state agriculture groups, would make it a second-degree misdemeanor to sell or manufacture lab-grown meat
Danny Kamins, Thomas Milovac, Jonas Van den Bossche and more get noisy at the Falcon Monday
A Monday showcase of avant-garde sounds to start the week right
Misanthropic folkies Pentagram String Band to play Orlando show at Conduit
Unholy merger of Appalachian folk sounds and Norwegian black metal
Raucous folk-punks Apes of the State land in Orlando again this weekend
Stacked folk-punk bill at Stardust Video
Judge halts Jeffrey Epstein records, hours after DeSantis signed bill to release them
Circuit Judge Luis Delgado detailed how he could reconsider the issue after the law takes effect July 1
Florida House votes to allow more teen labor on construction sites
The bill passed the Republican-dominated House in a 84-30 vote, with several Democrats joining Republicans in support.
Universal Orlando unveils new details about DreamWorks Land opening this summer
Shrek’s swamp, a Trolls-themed coaster, Kung Fu training camp and more
Country singer Kacey Musgraves announces concert at Orlando’s Kia Center in December
Musgraves will be touring behind upcoming album ‘Deeper Well’
Orlando officials confirm Lake Eola Swans are dying from bird flu
Four swans have been found dead in the past two weeks
Orange County school board and teachers’ union spar over start time for impasse hearing on health insurance rate hike
The board says teachers won’t be able to talk during the hearing anyway, while the union argues that teachers still deserve the right to be there
Renowned chef Peter Song to host a dumpling-making class at KungFu Kitchen
Learn dumpling fundamentals from an award-winning chef
The Michel Camilo Trio holds court at Judson’s Live with three nights of award-winning jazz
Eith players from the Dominican Republic, Cuba and Puerto Rico, ‘It will be like a Latin summit’
From Flo Rida to strawberry spaghetti, Plant City’s Strawberry Festival has it all
Have a berry good time
Florida Senate passes bill to provide college tuition to high school dropouts
The program would waive ‘100 percent of the registration, tuition, laboratory, and examination’ fees at state colleges
DeSantis, House Speaker Renner look for ‘alternatives’ to Florida bill banning kids under 16 from social media
The governor has until Friday to sign the bill, veto it or let it become law without his signature
Outdoor dinner party ‘Plated’ happens Thursday on Park Avenue — and it is not cheap
‘Shades of white,’ you say?
Your Orlando weekend agenda: MadSoul, Bassrush, Movie Trash, Monster Jam, Uncomfortable Brunch, Gloria Gaynor + more
Things to do all over town Friday-Sunday
What to watch this week: Noel Fielding slays hearts in ‘The Completely Made-up Adventures of Dick Turpin’ on Apple TV+
Plus a lot of other stuff premiering on Netflix, Max, Prime Video and Peacock
Florida considers raising cap on Citizens, the state-backed property insurance of last resort
The bill, sponsored by Senate Banking and Insurance Chairman Jim Boyd, addresses a series of issues related to Citizens
Thundering Spirit Pow Wow brings three vibrant days of Native American arts and culture to Mount Dora
Three days of performances, arts and wares, food and dancing
Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan make for a night of ‘Guts’-y pop music in Orlando
Good luck getting a ticket, though
Florida bill to teach kindergarteners about threat of communism heads to full Senate
‘This is not an indoctrination attempt,’ Collins said
Outrageous Orlando improv crew Mama’s Comedy Show leaves I-Drive
Friday night starts their run at their new home: Ten10 Brewing
