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UPS Teamsters in Orlando prepare for looming nationwide strike
If the union and UPS don’t reach an agreement by the end of July, UPS workers could join the nation’s second-largest single-employer strike in U.S. history come Aug. 1.
Florida hardcore titans Gouge Away to finally grace an Orlando stage again this weekend
It’s been too long since they’ve graced an Orlando stage
Legal Public Notices 7/26/2023
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: A83.801 – 83.809. All units are assumed to contain general household goods unless otherwise indicated. Viewing of…
NFL Pro Bowl game coming back to Orlando in 2024
But is Twerktopia coming with it??
Cool Zoo Wildlife Center to bring animal encounters to I-Drive
Guests can get up close to animals and learn about conservation
Zombie fingers, tombstone tarts and other creepy treats coming to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Disney
This year’s Halloween party at Magic Kingdom has some of the most imaginative and slightly spooky creations in years
UPS and Teamsters reach tentative deal, averting strike for now
The agreement is subject to the approval of union members, who will vote on whether to accept or reject it next month
Florida Gov. DeSantis uninjured in car crash on way to presidential campaign event
The crash happened Tuesday morning on the way to a presidential-campaign event in Tennessee
Orlando Science Center is filled with flora and fauna for upcoming ‘Life’ exhibit
The huge new nature-centric exhibit is set to debut next year
V Pizza to finally open its first Orlando location in mere days
Jacksonville restaurant makes moves into Orlando
Florida approves PragerU’s conservative ‘curriculum’ to be used in schools
Descriptions of the content on the PragerU website bill it as ‘the leading network with educational, entertaining, pro-American kids shows for every grade’
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon announces H2O Glow after-hours summer event
The party goes on select nights through September
Sam Smith brings latest tour to Orlando’s Amway Center Wednesday night
A must-see event for pop music aficionados
Vice President Harris condemns Florida’s ‘extremist’ leaders over education guidelines about slavery
Harris joined numerous Black leaders throughout the country in criticizing state officials for signing off on the curriculum changes
Two Black farmers get licenses to grow and sell medical marijuana in Florida
State health officials accepted applications for the Black farmer license in March 2022, after years of delay
Orlando International Airport set to raise fees for Uber, Lyft and other rideshare services
Drivers will soon have to charge an additional $7, of which they will see none
Movie review: ‘Barbie’ is existential brilliance — and also a lot of fun
Come on Barbie, let’s go party (talk about consumerism and conservative gender roles)
New Generation Theatrical announces new donor and studio programs
Exclusive: Donations will support the new NGT Studio at Fashion Square Mall
All the Barbie-themed parties, events and more happening in Orlando
Let’s go, Orlando Barbies
Florida won’t hold a bear hunt this year, officials confirm
Concerns that discussion of a hunt might be on the agenda drew animal rights advocates to the commission’s meeting Thursday
‘National embarrassment’: Felon voter group sues Florida over voting eligibility
The lawsuit, filed by the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition and individual plaintiffs, described a ‘bureaucratic morass’ encountered by felons trying to find out if they are eligible to vote
OnePulse Foundation terminates lease with property owners, won’t oversee memorial
In a statement, OnePulse said it ‘has no legal authority to manage the site, nor handle its day-to-day care and security’
How Florida’s new industry-backed landlord tenant law will affect Orange County renters
HB 1417 affects two local tenant rights laws in Orange County, and more than 40 statewide
Universal Orlando set to debut new Dreamworks Land in 2024
Catch characters from iconic DreamWorks Animation films
Five years later, the Food Factory Foodie Collective is set to open with seven micro-restaurants
There are seven world cuisine micro-restaurants inside
Smoke and Donuts in the Milk District is a sweet and meaty sanctuary steeped in nostalgia
The donut and brisket slider is a gorgeous beast, and gimmicky it’s not
SeaWorld’s Craft Beer Festival returns to Orlando with local brews and entertainment through this fall
The drinking fun goes down Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through September
Florida education board approves new rules on bathroom use and preferred pronouns in public schools
The revised rule came after Gov. DeSantis and lawmakers approved a law prohibiting instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity
Recreational marijuana supporters urge Florida Supreme Court to approve proposed amendment for 2024 ballot
Smart & Safe Florida, a political committee sponsoring the initiative, assailed arguments by Attorney General Ashley Moody aimed at keeping the proposal off the ballot
Current Seafood Counter suggest you eat in, Zymarium Meadery has an opening date at last, and Swine and Sons takes over Milkhouse kitchen
All the juicy food news in Orlando
Florida Democrats in Congress commit to not intervene if UPS Teamsters strike
Last year President Biden intervened to prevent a railroad strike, leaving workers feeling betrayed
Florida Board of Education approves Black history curriculum that says slaves benefitted from slavery
Numerous teachers from across Florida objected to the changes and asked the board to put the proposal on hold
Florida’s new law targeting public-employee unions faces another lawsuit
The Jacksonville lawsuit challenges three parts of the law and seeks a preliminary injunction
Man on Man are ready to show you why ‘It’s So Fun (To Be Gay)’ at Will’s Pub
Cartoonishly macho Faith No More fans are in for a delicious surprise
Orlando’s Agent Octopus have just released the surf-rock jams your summer playlist was missing
As everything on Earth can attest, it’s hot as actual Hell right now. If humankind would only finally fucking get serious about climate change … AARRRRRGH. Oh yes, the music. Clearly, we could all use some cooling off. While not quite a global reversal on humanity’s energy habits, local band Agent Octopus are back with…
Alchemy’s Hot in the City Market is shaping up to be another banger
The daylong Milk District event offers a smartly curated mix of goods amid a party atmosphere
‘Everything’s at Stake’ for Jinkx Monsoon on her smash hit tour
Hard Rock Live hosts the RPDR two-time winner’s full-band rock show
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[CANCELED] Austin Lucas returns to Orlando in the time of Don’t Say Gay
A full night of Against Me! songs is an urgent musical take on the current discourse
New on Netflix: ‘They Cloned Tyrone’ reclaims Blaxploitation for the sci-fi era
Plus all the streaming premieres this week on Hulu, Prime Video, Max, Shudder, Apple TV+ and the rest
Hip-hop hero Michael Franti brings his Spearhead to Apopka Amphitheater
The multi-talented frontman hits the road this summer
Shop for your favorite misfit at Bazaar Botanica’s night market
Ivanhoe Park Brewing hosts vendors, artisans and a darkwave dance party
WWE Superstars surge through Orlando’s Amway Center for Friday Night Smackdown
Universal champion Roman Reigns and his cohorts are doing masterful work
Orlando Girls Rock Camp showcase makes some noise this weekend
The campers take the stage for their first shows in front of a paying audience
An Orlando cop fatally shot Derek Diaz while he sat in a car. Here’s what you need to know
The whole interaction lasted less than a minute
Orange County Sheriff’s Office proposes $23 million boost as part of new county budget
By comparison, housing programs get short shrift
