Dutch Bros to open its 1,000th location in Orlando this week
This will be the brand’s first location in Orlando (though there’s one in Winter Park)
Faded Kingdom Beer Fest tops off Orlando Beer Week at Tactical Brewing
The final rally for the Ale-liance
Trump tried to freeze federal aid, then backtracked. Here’s how it could’ve affected Orlando (or might still)
A funding freeze could affect a wide range of federally funded programs, from education to veteran services and cancer research.
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Union stages action at Ramen Rumble to push Morimoto Asia owner to rehire fired worker
Patina Restaurant group, which owns Morimoto Asia, recently fired a young server under dubious circumstances.
New restaurant concept Heatwave takes over the old Stonewall on Church Street
The space has been dormant since late 2022
Amy Poehler and Tina Fey kick off spring tour at an Orlando arena
Brace for another ‘Restless Leg’
Smalltalk headline a night of hazy, gazey dream-pop at Will’s Pub
Backstep, Saucers Over Washington and Dayspells get hazy too
Florida faculty, students urge public to oppose purge of general education courses from state schools
The Florida Board of Governors, a body that oversees the state’s public higher education system, will meet to approve the updated Gen Ed course list on Thursday.
Florida Republicans defy DeSantis’ immigration plan, advance Trump-inspired proposal instead
Monday’s battle over the immigration issues was a stark departure from the GOP’s unity that’s been the hallmark of DeSantis’ relationship with the Legislature over the past six years
Florida lawmakers rebuke DeSantis immigration plan, threaten to override budget veto
‘I want criminal illegal immigrants to be deported efficiently and effectively, and the best way to do that is to follow the leadership of President Trump,’ Albritton said
Vans Warped Tour announces first performers ahead of Orlando 2025 event
Simple Plan, Bowling for Soup, Pennywise and more are touching down
Oak and Stone will move into the 310 Park South space in Winter Park later this year
The brand is known for its stone-fired pizzas and self-serve beer wall
Orlando restaurant The Waterfront closes indefinitely after overnight fire
Part of the building was destroyed just before 5 a.m. Sunday
Florida Republican lawmakers file flurry of bills to crack down on immigration
DeSantis called the special session because he wants lawmakers to help carry out Trump’s immigration policies
DeSantis vows to fight like a ‘junkyard dog’ until Florida lawmakers pass Trump-aligned immigration reforms
‘These issues — the immigration and election integrity — I’m not letting go,’ he said
French brasserie Chez Les Copains now soft open in Orlando’s City Food Hall
French cuisine from the minds behind Soseki and Danilo’s Pasta Bar
New Japanese claw machine arcade Mirai Arcade opens in Orlando
The new ‘clawcade’ heads to the Waterford Lakes Town Center
Universal Orlando announces dates for this year’s Halloween Horror Nights, teases new Volcano Bay Nights
HHN starts (one day) earlier than last year!
Florida Storytelling Festival to showcase yarn-spinners of all ages in Mount Dora
This weekend features Carol Birch, Paul Strickland, Tamara Green and more
Florida Democrat Rep. Diane Hart refiles inmate ‘gain-time’ proposal
Her proposal would reduce the minimum sentence that a defendant must serve in Florida prisons from 85% of its original length to 72%
Original Art Expo returns to Orlando for a long weekend of unique comic art and artists
The event features more than 70 comics artists
Alt-rock lifers the Gin Blossoms are coming back to Orlando this spring
‘Follow them down’ to CityWalk
Florida advocacy groups urge immigrants without legal status to know their rights
‘Here in Florida, I want people to also understand we’re not talking about 100,000 or 200,000 people. We’re talking about over a million people in the state’
Watch this week: Ukrainian-born comic Liza Treyger gets her shot in Netflix special ‘Night Owl’
Plus Robin Givens joins ‘Harlem’ Season 3, a new show from ‘This Is Us’ creator Dan Fogelman, and more streaming debuts
Chez Les Copains by chefs Michael Collantes and DJ Tangalin now soft-open on 2nd floor of City Food Hall
Plus The Aardvark closes, El Coqui Ninja takes over Curry Ford Black Rooster spot, and more
In Florida, it’s not as simple as just calling it the ‘Gulf of America’
At least 55 statutes include references to the Gulf of Mexico, while local-government ordinances also are tied to the traditional name
Tamale Co. Modern Mexican Kitchen and Bar to open in College Park just in time for Cinco de Mayo
They’ll offer hand-crafted tamales, Mexican street fare and ‘new menu items exclusive for College Park’
Global Peace 360 and Orlando Science Center team up for kids film series
Get cozy with a movie theater experience at the Orlando Science Center
Mat Kerekes of Citizen plays intimate solo gig at Winter Park’s Conduit
Move along, Citizen
Sideward Sabbath promises an afternoon of loud sound, new brews and fresh merch
Metal and beer have a long and symbiotic relationship
You are cordially invited to ‘Red Death’ at the Plaza Live this weekend
Fan-fave Fringe show reprised
Out of the Darkness walk in Baldwin Park raises funds, awareness for suicide prevention
This is the 18th year for this Orlando community event
Illuminated Paths Showcase at Uncle Lou’s spotlights the outer limits of the Central Florida underground
Black Wick, Derek Dunn, Snotnoze Saleem, Los Jarritos and more
Are you ready to rawk? The Dirty Nil sure are, and they’re headed to Conduit
Grumpster, House & Home and Kyle & the 8-Minute Miles open
Melissa Etheridge plays Orlando club date as part of Florida mini-tour
Hope she didn’t come for the temperate Florida weather
Evermore Orlando Resort debuts 2025 concert series featuring an all-tribute lineup
The concerts are open to resort guests or those with dining reservations
Slurpy smackdown the Ramen Rumble returns to Morimoto Asia
Ring the damn bell
Local breweries team up for an Orlando Beer Week of epic and thirst-quenching proportions
An Ale-liance for the ages
Orlando electro act Arcade Apocalypse releases new album harking back to classic industrial dance
Features two covers of Orlando fave club anthems ‘Security’ and ‘Spice’
Along Gulf coast, Trump’s plan for ‘Gulf of America’ touches residents’ pride; some wonder what difference will it make
‘Donald Trump is just blowing his horn again’
Orlando chefs and restaurateurs earn 2025 James Beard Award nominations
We broke the news to nominees including Jason and Sue Chin, Lo Lalicon, Sonny Nguyen and Yohann Le Bescond
‘I have a big problem with people merely being accused and deported’: Central Florida Dem says he can’t support Laken Riley Act
Rep. Darren Soto says the measure needs to be amended to exempt ‘dreamers’ and those on Temporary Protected Status before he can get behind it
All they knead is love at J’adore the French Bakery in Altamonte Springs
New bakery is a croissant-lover’s dream come true
Bestselling author John Green returns to Orlando courtesy of your friendly neighborhood library
It’s a homecoming show for this beloved author and YouTuber
Haunting folk singer Laura Gibson headlines the latest ‘Sessions at CAC’ concert
Practice hiding those tears now
Michigander’s Jason Singer is excited to play his new songs in Orlando
… and maybe meet Mickey Mouse?
