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Petition asks city of Orlando to install rainbow crosswalks near Pulse
An online petition is asking City of Orlando officials to install rainbow crosswalks at the intersection of Kaley Street and South Orange Avenue, steps away from the gay nightclub Pulse. The petition on change.org, which currently has 1,179 signatures, says the crosswalk would honor the 49 victims who died in the massacre at Pulse on…
Atlantic Center for the Arts’ latest master performance brings rogue harpist Zeena Parkins to Orlando
THIS LITTLE UNDERGROUND Zeena Parkins, Timucua White House, July 10 Again, the mighty congress of the Atlantic Center for the Arts, the Civic Minded 5 and the Timucua Arts Foundation produces another very special presentation. Any time you see an event bearing the name of any of these arts organizations, it’s worthy of note. But…
Orlando considers changes to panhandling ordinances
Orlando commissioners are considering changes to the city’s panhandling ordinances, including eliminating a requirement that panhandlers can only solicit donations from blue boxes painted on sidewalks. WFTV reports the new rules proposed by Mayor Buddy Dyer’s office would ban beggars from soliciting or receiving donations from drivers stopped at red lights or at exit ramps.…
Upcoming Ten10 Fest celebrates local music and craft beer
Ten10 Brewing is celebrating its second anniversary alongside Shows I Go To with Ten10Fest – featuring 10 local bands and five special beers brewed for the day, each one themed around one of the artists performing. So far local punks Wet Nurse have been confirmed to play and will be honored with a “So Wit Goes”…
Terralina Crafted Italian by James Beard Award winner Tony Mantuano coming to Disney Springs
If you recall, when Levy Restaurants closed Portobello Country Italian Trattoria at Disney Springs this past April, they announced that a new concept by James Beard Award-winning chef Tony Mantuano would replace the aging restaurant. That concept is Terralina Crafted Italian, “inspired by the design and lifestyle of Italy’s Lake District” with dishes, says Mantuano,…
SeaWorld’s latest tour lets you get up-close with killer whales
SeaWorld’s new Killer Whale Up-Close tour is the closest you’ll probably ever get to the ocean predators – and no, touching the whales is not a part of the tour. Even though you can’t touch or feed the whales, the roughly 45-minute tour promises to be informative and interactive. It is SeaWorld’s newest tour, joining…
Fuddruckers Burgers coming to Colonialtown
Fuddruckers, once the darling of burger aficionados in Orlando, will open a third location on Colonial Drive near Bennett Road. Franchise owner Daniel Urdaneta, who also operates the Fuddruckers at Artegon Marketplace (yes, the burger joint is still open) as well as the one in the Crossroads of Lake Buena Vista, says the Colonial Drive…
Florida wildlife officials want you to start fishing, hunting
Florida may proclaim itself the “fishing capital of the world,” but wildlife officials say they need more anglers to help cover costs of running state programs. The same goes for hunters. The number of people buying hunting and fishing licenses hasn’t kept pace with population growth in the state, and wildlife officials are concerned that…
Florida ACLU sues to stop Trump’s voter database
It would appear that President Trump’s attempt to build a nationwide database of voter rolls has hit a major roadblock. The Florida ACLU and Florida Immigration Coalition both filed a lawsuit in a Miami court on Monday challenging Trump’s commission tasked with uncovering “voter fraud.” According to the Associated Press, the Florida lawsuit is asking…
Miami’s Jacuzzi Boys to play Will’s pub tonight
Miami’s garage rock upstarts Jacuzzi Boys are no strangers to Orlando stages and tonight they’ll be returning to the City Beautiful as part of the tail end of a summer swing around the country. Expect to hear some tunes from newish album Ping Pong. The Jacuzzi Boys, the Wildtones and the Bubble Boys play an…
Florida reaches settlement to make prisons more accessible to inmates with disabilities
In a move that could affect thousands of Florida inmates, attorneys representing disabled prisoners and the Department of Corrections have settled a lawsuit accusing the state of discriminating against prisoners who are deaf, blind or confined to wheelchairs. The lawsuit, filed by Disability Rights Florida and alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act, also…
80 people form human chain to save family at Florida beach
Last weekend, dozens of strangers formed a human chain to save a family caught in a rip current at a Florida beach. According to the Washington Post, the rescue occurred at Panama City Beach on Saturday, July 8. Six members of the same family and four others were rescued when an estimated 80 onlookers formed…
After smash-and-grab robbery, Go Big Shirts expands open hours to recoup losses
Local small business Go Big Shirts was broken into last week and tons of their merchandise was stolen. The perpetrator was caught, but none of the merch was recovered, so in an attempt to recoup some of their losses, they’ll be open this Saturday, July 15, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. You may remember…
Lawyer for Florida inmate cries foul as execution date looms
A lawyer for a Death Row inmate scheduled to be executed next month is accusing Attorney General Pam Bondi of hoodwinking him into agreeing to a delay in a U.S. Supreme Court review. The postponement, signed off on by Mark James Asay’s lawyer Marty McClain last month, could now make it more difficult for the…
Spice Modern Steakhouse on Lake Eola has closed
Spice Modern Steakhouse, on 407 E. Central Blvd, has closed its doors. According to local food critic, Scott Joseph, on July 9 employees of the downtown steakhouse were told that the restaurant was closing. Spice, which featured a prime patio facing Lake Eola and an award-winning wine bar with a selection of over 200 bottles, declared…
Chef Mickey’s at the Contemporary temporarily moving and that means no monorail views
UPDATE: On July 19, Disney confirmed that the kitchen maintenance will now not impact the regular operating hours of the restaurant. Chef Mickey’s will remain open in its current location. One of the most memorable views at Walt Disney World is the beautiful Grand Canyon Concourse at the Contemporary Resort. This huge room stretches over…
Orlando faith leaders call on Rick Scott to protect LGBTQ state employees
Faith leaders in Orlando gathered Monday to call on Gov. Rick Scott to sign an anti-discrimination order protecting LGBTQ state employees. Under Florida law, it’s still legal to deny housing, refuse service and fire people from their jobs because they identify as LGBTQ, says the Rev. Terri Steed Pierce. Equality Florida and other LGBTQ advocates have been…
Mosquitos are loving Orlando right now
Right now it would appear that here in Orlando, the mosquitos have won. They’ve ruined the outdoors. Apparently, Orange County officials are very aware of this and are reminding the public that they refuse to accept our insect overlords. Today, the county released a statement on behalf of the Orange County Mosquito Control about our…
Florida lawmakers got wealthier this past year
Florida likely has a new richest lawmaker as the part-time Legislature prepares to return in September for committee meetings in advance of the 2018 session. With a 22.3 percent jump in his net worth to $32.8 million, Republican Rep. Ralph Massullo, a Lecanto dermatologist, has surpassed Sen. George Gainer in wealth, according to newly filed…
Red Mug Diner in downtown Orlando has closed
If you were like us, you might have lauded the coming of a late-night, sit-down restaurant coming to downtown when Red Mug Diner opened in 2015. Other than Steak ‘n Shake, Denny’s and Perkins, Orlando doesn’t offer much in the post-booze diner category (one can only live off vegan hotdogs, double Ds and stand-up slices…
Today is 7-Eleven Day, which means free Slurpees
7/11 is upon us once again, and what better way to celebrate than with a free Slurpee? July 11 is annual 7-Eleven Day, and with the merciless Florida sun beating down on us, it couldn’t have come at a better time. Today you can waltz into any participating 7-Eleven store and grab a small-sized Slurpee…
One of Enzian Theater’s iconic Southern live oak trees has died
One of the Enzian Theater’s iconic Southern live oak trees has died, and the majority of its branches have now been cut down. Though the vigorous efforts to save the tree have fallen short, the theater is contemplating a plan to preserve the remains. The Enzian would not elaborate on those plans but advised patrons…
Chick-fil-A is giving out free chicken tomorrow
Chick-fil-A is giving you the chance to “eat more chikin” — for free. Tuesday, July 11, is Cow Appreciation Day, which means that if you show up to any Chick-fil-A restaurant dressed as a cow, you’ll score a free entree. You can go all out and throw on a full cow costume if you want, but…
Chris Isaak announces Orlando show for October
Noir crooner and actor Chris Isaak has announced some new dates as part of his sprawling North American tour stretching from this summer into the fall, and the “Wicked Game” singer will make a return to Orlando as part of the trek. Chris Isaak is set to play the Hard Rock Live on Thursday, Oct. 12, at…
Jay-Z’s ‘4:44 Tour’ comes to Orlando this November
Orlando may have 99 problems, but Jay-Z’s latest tour ain’t one. This morning the Grammy award-winning rapper released a slew of dates for his upcoming 4:44 tour, and it looks like there will be two stops here in the Sunshine State. Jay-Z will perform at the Amway Center here in Orlando Nov. 11 and at the American…
Despite major setbacks, Daytona Beach finally has rides operating on its Boardwalk
Back in May, it looked like the Daytona Beach Boardwalk was about to close the last of the rides that have made the pier a destination for nearly 80 years. The owner of the rides owed thousands in back taxes and shut down the rides after his insurance rate shot up when he decoupled the…
Everything Disney will likely announce at this weekend’s D23
Disney’s massive every-other-year convention, D23, takes place in Anaheim this weekend, and the rumors are swirling. There are plenty of guesses regarding announcements focused on Star Wars, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and upcoming Pixar films but Saturday’s Parks and Resorts panel might have the biggest announcements for us here in Orlando. The 90-minute Parks and…
Band of the Week: Meiuuswe
Welcome to Orlando Weekly’s “Band of the Week.” Every week, we highlight one of our favorite local bands. This week, we’re pleased to bring you Meiuuswe. Meiuuswe is playing Lil Indies on July 10 (and the second Monday of every month), and at Wops Hops Brewery on July 29. Just the facts: Who’s in the…
SeaWorld’s Discovery Cove will now let guests swim with sharks
Discovery Cove, SeaWorld Orlando’s all-inclusive day resort, will now allow guests to swim with sharks, the company announced today. Along with swimming with sharks, SeaWorld also broke the news of a ray feeding experience, both attractions will become available July 14. SeaWorld first broke the news in an email to annual passholders. From SeaWorld: Have…
Venezuela’s regime comes under Florida fire
Venezuela’s Maduro regime and the investment bank Goldman Sachs could be in the crosshairs of Florida politicians heading toward the 2018 legislative session. A high-profile attack on Venezuela’s opposition-controlled National Assembly —- amid celebrations of the nation’s independence day Wednesday —- and Goldman Sachs’ purchase in May of $2.8 billion in bonds for Venezuela’s state-run…
When it comes to the National Space Council, Mike Pence is light-years behind
Last Friday, Donald Trump signed an executive order reviving the National Space Council, an interagency committee intended to serve as the White House’s eyes and ears on national and civilian space policy. The signing ceremony was joined by various lawmakers, Boeing executives, and veteran moon-walker Buzz Aldrin who stood next to the president. As with…
Manchester Orchestra to play Orlando this fall with Foxing
Manchester Orchestra today announced the support acts for their North American tour that kicks off in Orlando this fall. Foxing and Tigers Jaw will be accompanying the ATL-based band on this jaunt. Manchester Orchestra will be touring behind soon-to-be-released new album A Black Mile to the Surface. Manchester Orchestra is set to play the House…
Lucky Lure’s Thursdays bring decent and consistent live music to Ivanhoe Village, finally
THIS LITTLE UNDERGROUND Live Music Thursdays at the Lucky Lure, July 6 Ivanhoe Village bar the Lucky Lure has a weekly live music series. You’d be forgiven for being unaware of not just that but of anything music-related in this hood. Despite being a strip that’s both maturing as a nighttime destination and so close…
Florida man bitten by gator while diving for used golf balls
A Florida man was bitten by an alligator Friday afternoon while carrying out arguably the most dangerous job in golf, diving for used balls. According to WTLV, the incident happened at approximately 1 p.m. Friday, July 7, at the Rotonda Golf & Country Club, just northwest of Fort Myers. The victim, who was unnamed, was…
NYT best-selling author Adam Silvera highlights Orlando Book Festival this weekend
Summers are a time for flips-flops, sandy beach trips, tubing – and if you’ve been inculcated in the public school system – a summer reading marathon. Find some enthralling new literature for your pool tote bag at the Orlando Book Festival this weekend. The daylong event at the downtown public library is dedicated to all…
Gwen Graham to Adam Putnam: Call your friend Trump and defend Florida jobs
Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gwen Graham blasted leading Republican candidate Adam Putnam today for his ties to Donald Trump, whose proposed trade tariffs could very well cripple our state’s citrus industry. A little background: The European Union recently expressed interest in banning U.S. orange juice imports if President Trump follows through with his proposed tariffs…
Local dreampop band Acoqui release new album ‘A Heart Fills This Way’
Locals Acoqui are set to release their debut album A Heart Fills This Way this weekend, and are marking the occasion with a release show at Will’s Pub. Acoqui – led by guitarist/vocalist Alberto Hernandez – recorded the recorded the album in Detroit with Chris Koltay (Deerhunter, Atlas Sound, Liars, Kurt Vile, The War on…
Florida probably won’t close the gender wage gap until 2038, says study
Florida will likely be the first state to close the gender wage gap, but it’ll take at least 21 years before this actually happens. According to projections from the Institute for Women’s Policy Research, it’ll take at least 21 more years before the state of Florida starts compensating women equally for the same jobs as men.…
Power metal band Dragonforce brings ‘Reaching Into Infinity’ tour to Orlando
Pomp-and-circumstance heavy power-metallers Dragonforce are set to start a monthlong national tour today that will culminate in three Florida shows at the end of July, including a stop in Orlando. The band will be touring behind seventh album Reaching Into Infinity, out now on Metal Blade Records. Dragonforce play the Beacham on Thursday, July 27,…
Florida invasive species that would destroy you in hand-to-hand combat, ranked
1. Nile Crocodile 2. Wild Boar 3. King Cobra 4. Mute Swan 5. Colony of Rehesus Macaque Monkeys 6. Feral Cat 7. Anaconda 8. Small herd of Capybara 9. Burmese Python 10. Pack of Prairie Dogs *This extremely scientific ranking is based on the strength and agility of the average, out-of-shape Florida man. H/T Deadspin Related Stories
UF alumni file class-action lawsuit against Florida over higher education funds
Two University of Florida alumni have filed a class-action lawsuit against the state, saying lawmakers and Gov. Rick Scott funneled money that should have gone to higher education into tax cuts and savings. The legal challenge, filed last week, is based on the Legislature’s decision not to provide matching funds for private donations to colleges…
Ugly Orange levels up with Orlando debut of rising NYC punk Tall Juan
THIS LITTLE UNDERGROUND Tall Juan, Sonic Graffiti and mtvh1n1, Deadly Sins Brewing, July 5 Rising Orlando promoters Ugly Orange have been making a name for themselves by not only unearthing young new indie bands but also something else that’s just as critical to scene-building: potential new venues. They went from being one of the groups to…
Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings is running for county mayor
Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings, who once warned parents that if Amendment 2 passed then potheads will more than likely start handing out weed candy to kids every Halloween, filed to run for county mayor in the 2018 election Thursday afternoon. The current Orange County mayor, Teresa Jacobs, cannot run again since she is term-limited.…
Florida will partially comply with Trump commission’s voter data request
Gov. Rick Scott’s administration has decided to partially comply with a request for personal voter information from President Donald Trump’s election integrity commission. In a July 6 letter to commission chairman Kris Kobach, Florida Secretary of State Ken Detzner says the state will provide information to the commission about Florida residents that is already publicly available,…
Cirque du Soleil has purchased Blue Man Group
Cirque du Soleil announced its acquisition of Blue Man Group, signaling the merging of two iconic Orlando entertainment groups. According to a statement released Thursday from Cirque du Soleil, the goal is to exert a more global reach as an entertainment company, and expand beyond “circus arts” “We want to broaden our horizons, develop new…
John Morgan sues Florida for the right to smoke weed
Orlando lawyer John Morgan filed a lawsuit against the state Thursday over a smoking ban on medical marijuana that he says violates the intent of Florida voters who approved the constitutional amendment last year. Morgan, who bankrolled the Amendment 2 ballot initiative, filed the suit in Leon County, days after new laws regarding the state’s…
Puerto Rican reggaeton star Noriel to play Orlando next week
Reggaeton sensation Noriel is playing a rare Orlando show next week as part of his “Capos Del Trap” tour. The singer/rapper first made his mark as half of Kenxiel & Noriel before venturing out on his own and scoring a hit with “Diablita.” Noriel was recently hailed by FADER magazine as a musician instrumental in bringing…
Local School of Rock alums to play the Abbey next week
The most promising young graduates from the local School of Rock in Oviedo are hitting the road this summer for a series of concert dates around the country and will be playing a homecoming gig in Orlando next week! The School of Rock’s House Band are playing Austin, Dallas, Fayettesville, Memphis, Nashville, and Atlanta as part…
Florida Sen. Bill Nelson is going after student loan debt
On Wednesday, July 5, Florida Senator Bill Nelson met with recent UCF grads and revealed details on a bill that will hopefully help anyone dealing with crippling student loan debt. Nelson’s bill, which he plans to file next week, aims to cap student loan interest rates at 4 percent for undergraduates in Florida. Last week,…
Downtown Credo is giving out free coffee today
Downtown Credo, the local pay-what-you-want coffee shop, is providing free drip-coffee at all four of their locations to celebrate “Downtown Credo Day.” July 6 was designated as “Downtown Credo Day” by Mayor Buddy Dyer last year, on the same day that the Church Street Exchange location opened. To score some of the delicious brew, all you…
Rick Scott, Seminoles strike deal on card games
Gov. Rick Scott and the Seminole Tribe have reached an agreement about the tribe’s “exclusive” rights to offer banked card games such as blackjack, in a move that took the Legislature by surprise. The settlement agreement, submitted to a federal judge on Wednesday, focuses on a portion of a 20-year gambling deal, called a “compact,”…
Visit Orlando releases Magical Dining Month menus
It seems like yesterday — OK, six days ago — that we wrapped up the Orlando Weekly restaurant weeks known as Bite30. What’s next? More restaurant weeks! Visit Orlando’s five-week promotion features 100 restaurants around the city and $35 prix fixe dinner menus. Search participating restaurants by cuisine if you’re craving certain flavors, or if…
Court fight looms for controversial Florida education law
The Broward County School Board voted Wednesday to move ahead with legal action against a sweeping new education law, an initial step toward a court clash over one of the legislative session’s most controversial bills. During a special meeting called to discuss the potential lawsuit, board members voted unanimously to allow the district to hire…
Thievery Corporation announces Orlando show for October
Washington DC’s electronic duo Thievery Corporation have announced a lengthy North American tour for the summer/fall with only two Florida shows, and Orlando is one of the host cities. (Along with Miami.) The band – core duo of Eric Hilton and Rob Garza, plus a constellation of collaborators – are touring behind new album The Temple…
Andrew Gillum prods Scott administration on Florida voter information
Trying to ratchet up political pressure on Gov. Rick Scott’s administration to respond to a federal request for voter information, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum on Wednesday asked for state records concerning alleged voter fraud and the White House inquiry. The open-records request from Gillum, the Tallahassee mayor running next year to succeed Scott, came…
Four Rebels taco bar moving into former Segafredo spot in Mills Park
A new Orlando taco challenger has emerged. Four Rebels American Taco Kitchen & Bar, which describes itself as “an unapologetically American taco experience,” is moving into the former Segafredo spot (1618 N Mills Ave) in Mills Park, a prime location that has sat vacant for nearly two years. Though Orlando is currently flooded with relatively…
New specialty shots bar coming to downtown Orlando
As the rapper Lil Jon once poignantly stated, “Shots shots shots shots shots shots shots shots shots shots shots shots shots shots shots shots, everybody!” Shots Bar & Kitchen, a Miami-based watering hole that specializes in over 120 types of shots, will open a downtown Orlando location later this summer. Construction is already underway, and…
Florida city will rename streets that honored Confederate generals
Hollywood city commissioners voted Monday to rename three streets honoring Confederate generals located in the city’s African-American community. The Sun-Sentinel reports Hollywood will be renaming streets named after Robert E. Lee, John Bell Hood and Nathan Bedford Forrest, a founder of the Ku Klux Klan. The commission’s 5-2 vote came after an intense protest at city hall that…
Watch this fisherman land a massive hammerhead from a Florida beach
Last weekend a drone video captured a fisherman reeling in a nearly 9-foot hammerhead shark from the beach. The video, shot by drone operator Curtis Williams, was filmed on Panama City Beach last Saturday, July 1. According to WTVC, the unnamed fisherman was with a group called Modern Day Outdoors, an outdoor entertainment group. The…
Local punks Debt Neglector will release debut LP
New(ish) Orlando punk band Debt Neglector has only been together for about a year and change, but their debut LP is already set for a late summer release. Debt Neglector, the newest project from Alex Goldfarb (New Mexican Disaster Squad, No Friends, Gatorface), will release the album (on varying shades of yellow vinyl) through Floridian punk…
28 free concerts in Orlando this week
Wednesday, July 5 Eugene Snowden’s Ten Pints of Truth 10 pm at Lil Indies, 1036 N. Mills Ave. Reggae Night with Hor!zen and DJ Red I 10 pm at the Caboose, 1827 N. Orange Ave. Strange Trip 10:30 pm at Tanqueray’s, 100 S. Orange Ave. Give Me Motion 7:30 pm at Lil Indies, 1036 N.…
Opening in Orlando: Spider-Man: Homecoming,Past Life and more
OPENING THIS WEEK Spider-Man: Homecoming If you’ve ever been friends with a couple who had a baby, you know that part of the fun of meeting the little tyke for the first time is trying to figure out just whom he has to thank for his various facial features. The father? The mother? That nice…
Savage Love: ‘Sacrifice’
I’m a 29-year-old straight woman facing a dilemma. I dated this guy about a year ago, and in many ways he was exactly the guy I was looking for. The main hitch was sexual. Our sex was good, but he had a fetish where he wanted me to sleep with other guys. Basically, he gets…
Gimme Shelter: Meet Jake!
Are you looking for a new pal? Say hello to Jake! Jake (A381227) is a 3-year-old boy, very playful and active. He’s looking for a family with lots of energy to devote. Jake is quite the attention-lover and is looking for a fellow adventurer to be his best friend. For all of July, Orange…
Southern Fried Sunday and Lauris Vidal team up to showcase Floridian roots music, the Every Other Wednesday Session is a hidden local emerald of traditional Irish music
SOUTHERN FRIED SUNDAY CITRUS CIRCUIT EDITION, WILL’S PUB, JUNE 23 The Citrus Circuit Tour is a roving showcase of Florida talent that area folkie Lauris Vidal has organized in the past. This time, he partnered with Southern Fried Sunday to bring home a top-shelf beacon of some of the Sunshine State’s brightest beams of Americana.…
LemonShark Poke opens in Dr. Phillips, Market on Magnolia food hall planned for downtown, plus more in our weekly food roundup
NEWS The special cold brews at each Downtown Credo – Vietnamese at College Park, orange-mocha at Florida Hospital, Cinnamon Toast Crunch at North Quarter Market and strawberry-limeade at Church Street Exchange – were supposed to be served in June only. But they’ve proven so popular that they’ll be extended for the whole summer … Frank…
Summertime calls for adding sparkling rośe and ruby-red grapefruit to your negroni
The negroni sbagliato
Nao Tsurumaki steps in as the new executive director of Winter Garden’s Garden Theatre
For several months, Orlando’s theaters have been engaged in a slow-motion game of musical chairs that kicked off with the departure of Orlando Fringe executive director George Wallace. Ever since the Garden Theatre’s founding executive director, Alauna Friskics, announced she was replacing Wallace at Fringe (reported in my March 22 column), we’ve wondered when her…
Tin & Taco is posher than your average taqueria
They’re crafty
Orlando Legals 7/5 issue
Orlando Legals Legal Public Notices IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA IN RE: ESTATE OF DONNA D. SANDIFER, Deceased. File No. 2017-CP-001433-O Division PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of DONNA D. SANDIFER, deceased, whose date of death was April 13, 2017, is pending in the Circuit Court for ORANGE…
Selections: Our picks for the best things to do in Orlando this week
Wednesday, 5 Metallica MUSIC Are you ready to jump in the fire? Bow to the leper messiah? Or even thrash around and act like a maniac? Well, your shortest straw has been pulled because Metallica are returning to Orlando after more than a decade. Having concluded the first leg of their Worldwired Tour at Soldier…
ICYMI: A monument dedicated to Pulse victims in New York, the rat lungworm parasite hits Florida, and more
New York unveils memorial to Pulse victims, LGBTQ community: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo unveiled the design this week for a memorial dedicated to the LGBTQ community and to the 49 victims killed in the mass shooting at Pulse. Meanwhile, in Florida, Gov. Rick Scott has not publicly mentioned any creation of a state monument…
With ‘The Hero’, Sam Elliott’s career-defining role has arrived
Holding out for a Hero
