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Prog legend Todd Rundgren brings his musical sermons to Orlando on Sunday
He’s seen the light
Legal Public Notices 7/30/25
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 indicated: 7244 Overland Rd Orlando, FL 32810 (407) 794-7457 on August 8th, 2025 12:00PM Yurika Wright-Household Goods/Furniture; Natasha Grant-Small Furniture, Clothing, Appliances, Treadmill. The auction will be listed and advertised…
Florida DOGE zeroes in on Orange County’s spending
Orange County is one of the latest municipalities in Florida to be targeted by state efforts to weed out waste in government spending.
H Mart’s upcoming Orlando location gears up to open ‘soon’
We still don’t have an opening date, but we’re getting hungrier
DeSantis wants to roll out policies on AI, which he calls society’s ‘biggest issue’
Trump, however, has called for a ‘single federal standard’ when it comes to regulating AI
Florida AG James Uthmeier opens investigation into the ‘climate cartel’
The AG’s press release says Uthmeier’s investigation will examine ‘deceptive trade practices’ and potential antitrust violations
Federal judge pushes DeSantis administration to prove ‘who’s running the show’ at Alligator Alcatraz
‘We have not ever seen a situation where hundreds of people are being held without charge, without access to the immigration courts, under a legal authority that has not been explained,’ an ACLU attorney said
DeSantis spokesman Bryan Griffin will now lead Visit Florida
Griffin has worked in the governor’s office since March 2022, starting as a deputy press secretary
Florida’s new back-to-school tax holiday starts this week
Shoppers will be able to avoid paying sales taxes on clothes, shoes and backpacks that cost $100 or less, school supplies that cost $50 or less and more
Florida objects to Miccosukee Tribe’s effort to join lawsuit against ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
Attorneys for the state argued that the tribe’s participation would be ‘duplicative’ of arguments by environmental groups
In Florida and DC, fallout over Epstein files continues to dog Donald Trump
A top Department of Justice official interviewed Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s former girlfriend and a key figure in the growing controversy
Florida Gov. DeSantis announces deportation flights out of ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
The federal government has deported 100 people held at the notorious site in an old airstrip and flown out hundreds more to other hubs
Zebra Youth executive director Heather Wilkie prepares to leave nonprofit “in good hands”
As the LGBTQ+ nonprofit conducts a national search for a new lead, Wilkie feels the nonprofit is in a good place with its board and community support.
Orlando-area roasters will sling their new Motörhead-inspired coffee at Casselberry skatepark opening
It’s called, appropriately, Speedfreak
Group fighting ‘reverse racism’ targets Florida State University scholarships geared toward Black students
The complaint targets 32 scholarships at FSU funded by donors
Florida could clear the way for the first bear hunt in a decade
The 2015 hunt ended after two days, when 305 bears were killed in what was expected to be a weeklong endeavor
The Fray are ready to give musical instructions on saving lives at the House of Blues
The Strike and Cassandra Coleman open
Central Florida Public Media seeks community support after federal and state budget cuts
The local radio station faces a $400,000 gap this year from federal and state budget cuts to public media.
DeSantis thinks it would be ‘appropriate’ to redraw congressional districts in Florida
House Minority Leader called the plan a ‘dangerous abuse of power and an attempt to put Donald Trump’s agenda ahead of the people of Florida’
New poll shows Casey DeSantis and Byron Donalds in statistical tie for GOP race for governor
Casey DeSantis has refused to say whether she’ll run for governor
Trump endorses Florida Sen. Joe Gruters to serve as the next chairman of the RNC
DeSantis said he would never have appointed Gruters as CFO, even if George Washington ‘rose from the dead and tapped me on the shoulder and said, “Will you appoint Joe Gruters CFO?”‘
Central Florida’s Atomic Legacy Wrestling throws a Star Spangled Slammer in Daytona
Kenta vs. Shelton Benjamin vs. Bobby Fish is going to go off
ICE arrests of immigrants without criminal convictions or charges surge in Florida
In June, the largest share of arrests were of people the federal government labeled as having no criminal history
Florida wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dead at 71
The man known for ripping his shirt open and calling everyone ‘brother’ died in Clearwater
A new player in the Orlando cannabis dispensary community, Goldflower is Floridian through and through
Orlando cannabis consumers now have a new home-grown option
New watchdog report finds Central Florida union busters failing to comply with federal law
It’s the same old story: enforcement is weak, and penalties amount to little more than a slap on the wrist.
Harber Wynn, Ben Prestage and more musically celebrate 10 years of Ten10 Brewing this weekend
Admission is free (and did we mention Skinny McGee?)
Gala of Ghouls and designer Noah Sams present Birth of Nova drag and fashion show this weekend
Ferocious couture and performances are promised
Florida AG James Uthmeier joins legal fight for U.S. Supreme Court to allow pregame prayers
The case arose from a 2015 game between two Christian schools at Orlando’s Camping World Stadium
DeSantis and new CFO Blaise Ingoglia target two Democratic-leaning areas in Florida DOGE crackdown
‘We are going to start doing onsite DOGE inspections and audits of county and municipal governments,’ DeSantis said
Orlando musician John Miles releases mysterious new music and words at Stardust Video Friday
Flamin’ Hot Tim Dukes and Elderbaby open
Federal officials are ‘overwhelmed’ by immigrant arrests and Florida wants to help, sheriff says
The State Board of Immigration Enforcement advanced $250M grant program for local law enforcement to help with federal immigration efforts
Del Brooks’ new project Sulevia crashes the gates of traditional heavy metal with debut ‘Riddled Land’
New music from a former member of Key and Lacerate
Hot Derby Summer offers up a market, trivia and karaoke to support Orlando Roller Derby
Meet your local Roller Derby jammers and blockers
Orlando musicians (and Anna Eskamani) say ‘No More ICE’ at upcoming benefit concert
Performers include East Owls, Nursing., Pangolin and many more
Singer Anthony Green leaves his heavy past behind and shows his softer solo side at the Abbey
You know him from Saosin and Circa Survive
Meghan Markham brings her show ‘Witch With Her Skirt on Fire’ to the Center for a fundraiser
Reprise of hit Fringe show
What to watch: ‘Happy Gilmore 2,’ ‘Epic Ride: The Story of Universal Theme Parks’ and ‘Trainwreck: Storm Area 51’
All the new movies and shows premiering this week on streaming
Orlando concert calendar: Keith Wallen, Bear Ghost, Ado, Heavy Heavy Low Low and more
Live music around town this week
Orlando food news: Bourbon Steak opens at Disney Dolphin Hotel, Aguila Coffee moves from the Milk to the Ivanhood, Orlando Main Streets Sip + Savor kicks off Friday
So many new restaurants to try and local food events to attend
UCF’s Flying Horse Editions hosts anniversary party and show
Print is gloriously alive at the downtown Orlando printing studio
Pho Bar drops easy Vietnamese eats into the Mills 50 mixer
Orlando outpost of the SoFla-based indie chain
Stateside black metal legends Profanatica bring the evil to Conduit this week
Knoll, Unidad Trauma and Pontifex open
Grammy-winning trombonist Saunders Sermons gets eclectic at Judson’s Live this week
Gerald Law II and the Clutch open
