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Community activists Save Orange County share lessons from the latest war with developers over the Econlockhatchee River
To beat powerful and well-funded opponents, they had to be persistent
The Melrose Center’s Orlando Game Jam challenges locals to team up and make their own games using library resources
This is one you’ll want to share with the Discord
Legal Public Notices 2/14/24
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 International Airport sees union flight attendants rally for fair contracts, against corporate greed
The action comes as over two-thirds of U.S. flight attendants are in negotiations for new union contracts
Orlando restaurants to be featured in Netflix’s ‘Somebody Feed Phil’ new season
From Michelin-starred restaurants to immigrant-owned businesses, Orlando fed Phil
New Disney World ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will open this summer
A first look at the Tiana animatronic was also revealed
Florida lawmakers back bill that bans sale of lab-grown meat
‘Until we have long-term studies that tell me what lab-grown immortalized cells do to your body, I challenge you to put it in your child,’ Alvarez said
Judge ends challenges to Florida election law he admits targets Black voters
Chief U.S. District Judge Mark Walker issued an order after an appeals court last year overturned a ruling in which he found the law improperly discriminated against Black voters
Florida bill making it illegal to hog the left lane clears committees
The bills would prevent drivers from using left lanes unless they are passing other motorists
Justin Timberlake adds autumn date with Orlando to his ‘Forget Tomorrow World Tour’
Please ‘don’t forget’ Orlando, Justi … oh wait, he didn’t
Florida Senate drops the ball on attempt to restrict flags with ‘political viewpoint’
The bill is flailing after a key committee adjourned before members voted on the proposal
Florida bill that would give construction companies more child laborers advances with Democratic support
One senator’s defense: ‘People who break the law are not going to follow the law anyway, whether this bill is passed or not’
Metal militias Mastodon and Lamb of God bring their summer ‘Ashes of Leviathan’ tour to Orlando
Hallowed be thy headbanging
Orange County Animal Services hosts speed dating with a more reliably cuddly twist
Will it be love at first fetch?
Raising Cane’s to open third Orlando-area location next week
is ‘One Love’ akin to true love? Kissimmee will soon find out
SeaWorld announces rundown of 60th anniversary celebration attractions and exclusives in March
The theme park hopes to make a splash with new rides, shows and merch
Big Bounce America tour brings inflatable diversions to the Orlando area this month
You will jump with joy at this announcement
Orange County teachers shouldn’t be forced to pay higher health insurance premiums, special magistrate rules
The school district had proposed raising the cost of health insurance by 64%, according to the union
Florida appeals court drags feet on abortion consent ruling
Justice admits appeals courts have handled such cases in the past, but kicks case to Supreme Court regardless
Florida House and Senate bills seek to eliminate police review boards
The House Judiciary Committee approved the measure in a 16-3 vote.
Proposed Florida bill would restrict teachers’ latitude in attempt to quash ‘identity politics’
‘You want our teachers to be robots’
Madame Tussauds Orlando debuts new wax Rihanna figure wearing Super Bowl look
Just in time for this year’s big game
Cougar at the Central Florida Zoo predicts Super Bowl winner and who are we to disagree?
Boone the cougar is ready for kickoff
Food truck Birria1983 opens brick-and-mortar location in downtown Orlando
Birria tacos and more come to Church Street
A second location of Kai Asian Street Fare, a third location of the Hangry Bison, a local Krak Boba and more new Orlando restaurants
Six new Central Florida restaurant openings
A tasty Lunar New Year gathering in Mills 50, an Orlando halal food fest, and head-bangin’ barbecue hits East End Market
Little Giant, Gold Ox, Dave’s Hot Chicken, Matt Heafy and other local luminaries in this week’s food news
Tommy Bahama-branded bar and restaurant opens in Winter Park
‘On the nose,’ as they say
Florida bill that would protect historic monuments may be dead over public comments about protecting ‘white culture’
Senate sponsor Jonathan Martin argued that his bill and intentions have been mischaracterized as protecting the Confederacy
DeSantis backs bill that would ban Pride flags from public buildings, but it stalls in Florida Senate
Answering questions from reporters, DeSantis said he had not seen the bill but signaled that he would back it
Punk Black showcase brings regional rulebreakers to Melbourne this weekend
Local punks honoring Black History Month their way
What to watch this week: ‘Raël: The Last Prophet,’ ‘Joe Bob’s Very Violent Valentine,’ ‘Taylor Tomlinson: Have It All’ and more
Everything new streaming on Netflix, Prime Video, Peacock, Hulu, Apple TV+ and the rest
Orlando Fringe names Scott Galbraith interim executive director
Former director Alauna Friskics stepped down Jan. 15
New Orlando venue Judson’s Live is the last piece of the Dr. Phillips Center’s puzzle — and perhaps the best
It’s the first space at the Dr. Phil I feel fully at home
Bem Bom on Corrine closes for good
The news comes three years after the concept lost its chef, Francisco ‘Chico’ Mendonça
New Winter Park house of Sichuan cuisine Chuan Fu is a mecca for mala junkies
‘This must be what eating firecrackers is like’
Orlando Fringe award-winner Paul Strickland performs two nights at Fringe ArtSpace
You’ll hear ‘Most Requested’ and ‘Brand Spankin’ New-Fangled’ songs and stories
Orlando concert calendar: Helado Negro, Gipsy Kings, Pine Hill Haints, Gaelic Storm
Live music around town Feb. 7-13






