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Orlando artist Doug Rhodehamel built an artistic tribute to his late friend Dave Plotkin
He wants you to see it and smile
Legal Public Notices 7/23/25
Orlando Legals Legal Public Notices Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location and times listed below.August 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM Extra Space Storage, 1451 Rinehart Rd, Sanford, FL 32771 (407) 915-4908. The personal goods stored therein by the following: Esaw…
Orlando aircraft fuelers score guaranteed PTO and pay raise in new union contract
Workers have locked in a 15 percent raise, guaranteed paid sick leave and vacation time, and overtime pay.
Florida farmers to receive $675 million in federal block grant for hurricane relief
Florida producers have suffered more than $3 billion in losses from Hurricanes Idalia in 2023 plus Debby, Helene, and Milton in 2024
Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ law adds $3.4T to deficit, throws 10 million off health insurance, new analysis says
The law also provided billions to carry out Trump’s plans of mass deportations, immigration crackdown and increased defense spending
Stand-your-ground laws in Florida, other states are linked to higher homicide rates, new report finds
Florida enacted the first such law in 2005, and the policy drew national attention in 2012 after the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin
Environmental groups face hurdles in lawsuit against ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ construction
The lawsuit claims construction of the center violates a federal law requiring analysis of potential environmental harms
Florida AG James Uthmeier appeals ruling that found him in civil contempt over immigration law
The appeal is the latest move in an unusual dispute between Uthmeier and the Miami-based judge
Driver smashed into Market on South in Orlando’s Milk District
The market is continuing to operate under regular business hours with limited services
DeSantis defends construction at Florida’s Alligator Alcatraz amid legal battle
The state has a $37 million contract that includes funding for permanent and temporary fencing and roadway construction
Court refuses to reconsider case of Florida student who wanted to use pronouns their parents didn’t support
Numerous conservative and parents’ rights groups from across the country urged the appeals court to reconsider the case.
Orange County creates small business program after suspending program supporting minority and women-owned businesses
The county is hoping to avoid running afoul of anti-DEI orders issued by the Trump administration that could impact its ability to receive federal funding.
AG James Uthmeier wants out-of-state government lawyers to practice in Florida without having to take the state’s bar exam
Uthmeier’s request for the rushed procedure said his office is experiencing ‘significant attorney staffing shortages’
Florida Supreme Court rejects challenge to DeSantis’ congressional redistricting plan
Voting-rights groups argued that part of the plan violated the state Constitution
K-pop legion Ateez get ‘In Your Fantasy’ with two-night arena stand in Orlando
Provided your fantasy involves arena seating and someone eating nachos next to you
Immigrants held at Florida Everglades’ detention center are suing the Trump and DeSantis administrations
The complaint details conditions detainees have described at the site, ranging from flooding and having to go days without showering to guards’ excessive use of force
Orlando Fringe cancels LGBTQ+ theater festival Out Fest this year
Despite initial challenges, the festival garnered positive reviews and was previously scheduled to return this September
Renters need to make nearly $70k in the Orlando metro to comfortably afford a one-bedroom apartment
Orlando has consistently ranked as one of the most cost-burdened metros for renters in recent years.
Gov. DeSantis picks Blaise Ingoglia for Florida CFO, says he would have never chosen Joe Gruters
DeSantis extolled Ingoglia’s conservative record on issues like illegal immigration, voting integrity, and cracking down on human trafficking
Florida AG enforces new chemtrail law after suggesting ‘weather modification’ contributed to Texas floods
Experts have pushed back against suggestions that chemtrails or cloud seeding caused the disaster
Rising Orlando R+B singer Isaiah Falls releases incredible new album and you can hear him rock it at the Beacham
‘LVRS Paradise’ is the biggest noise out of Orlando in an while
Florida’s new schools commissioner promises to prevent students from being ‘indoctrinated’ in fiery speech
Kamoutsas is the former deputy chief of staff for Gov. Ron DeSantis
In Orlando, Florida AG James Uthmeier threatens U.S. Masters Swimming over trans athletes
‘It still seems insane to me that we’re having this conversation in this country,’ Uthmeier said
More detention centers like Florida’s Alligator Alcatraz will be built by states flush with cash, experts predict
Former Department of Homeland Security officials expect to see a trend toward states building ‘soft’ temporary detention centers
Venezuelan dream-pop singer Maye gets ethereal in Orlando this weekend
Obama’s favorite dream-pop singer
Indie rock duo Mates of State report for duty at The Social this weekend
Married musicians beating the Fleetwood Mac curse
New York project Cube brings the mystique and edge back to rave at Will’s Pub
Black Magic M66, Shania Pain and DJ Jungle Jim hold up the local end of things
Partners in life and laughs Natalie Cuomo and Dan LaMorte co-headline the Abbey
Who’s opening though, for real
Orlando’s Fast Preacher headlines a night of crucial new Florida sounds at Tuffy’s
Katara and 1blackfrend round out the lineup
Bazar À La Carte traveling market combines local artisans, creativity and community-building in Orlando
Help build a local alternative economy, and have some fun
Experimental 16mm films by Tomonari Nishikawa and more get a screening at Will’s Pub this week
The works of Julie Murray, Scott Stark and Mike Stoltz feature too
You’ll go quackers for the contestants in the Miss Sizzlin’ Summer Pinup Contest in Orlando
Raises funds for Muscovy duck rescue efforts
What to watch: The final season of ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty,’ documentary ‘Hip Hop Was Born Here’ and ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’
Plus everything else premiering this week on the streaming platforms
Former Schmankerl Stub’n chef opens Alpine Bar + Grill; Austin’s Coffee lease expires Oct. 31; Mills Market celebrates 1-year anniversary
Plus more restaurant openings and closings around Orlando
Mystery Fun House, one of Orlando’s greatest memories from the 1980s, returns to life
Westgate Vacation Villas revives the seminal attraction as a tribute to late founder David Siegel
Orlando concert calendar: Gerald Law II + The Clutch, Tal Cohen, Ateez
Live music around town July 18-22
‘Drag Race’ star and Orlando queen Ginger Minj will kick off her U.S. tour at the Plaza Live
Sapphira Cristál, Jujubee and Landon Cider are along for the ride
Venezuelan punks Zeta talk touring, returning home and the ‘human cost of politics’
We sat down with the band just before their most recent show at Will’s Pub
