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Q&A with Trevor Aaronson: Host of new Audible series on the ‘untold story’ of the Pulse nightclub shooting
The investigative journalist claims ‘facts clearly show’ Pulse wasn’t targeted because it was a gay club.
All the fireworks shows and Fourth of July festivities happening in the Orlando area
Red, white and (the City) Beautiful
Orange County leaders delay vote on medical debt cancellation initiative
‘How does this actually affect our residents’ credit scores and credit reports?’ asked one commissioner
SeaWorld, Aquatica Orlando offer Fourth of July summer ticket sale
New attractions and experiences at both parks
Summer Sipping to Save Nora’s raises funds for the Virginia Drive bar this weekend
Drinks, food, cigars and live music
Welcome to Rockville heavy-music fest confirmed to return to Daytona in 2025
Tickets and passes go on sale June 24
Bloom Dream, Flowers for Emily and Soap Box Derby bring big, woolly sonics to Orlando’s Framework Coffee
Young shoegaze excellence all night
U.K. indie-pop act The Japanese House plays Orlando this week
Buzzworthy indie-pop artist takes over the Beacham
Tymisha Harris brings ‘Josephine’ to vivid life at the Dr. Phillips Center
The ‘Burlesque Cabaret Dream Play’ marks a three-day run
Orlando restaurant Kaya hosts a Filipino Freedom Fest party this week
A big party to mark Philippines Independence Day
Blink-182 kick off ‘One More Time’ tour in Orlando this week
Pierce the Veil and jxdn open the night
Jeff’s Bagel Run opens new hole-y land in Winter Park
It will be the chain’s sixth Central Florida location
A24 and IMAX team up for extended (and gigantic) director’s cut of ‘Midsommar’
Happening on the Summer Solstice, no less!
Celebrate Juneteenth and Orlando’s performing arts at Facets of Freedom this week
Proceeds go to local racial justice and equity organizations
Comedian, podcaster and TikTok star Leo Skepi performs in Orlando this week
A live version of the ‘Aware + Aggravated’ podcast
Orlando police officers set to get two pay raises this year
Pay raises of 6 to 13 percent for officers take effect next month; a 4 percent raise is scheduled for October.
Tampa transgender woman Ashley Brundage qualifies to run for state house
Brundage hopes to make history by becoming the first transgender person elected to serve in Tallahassee
U.S. Supreme Court refuses to hear Florida sports betting case
The 30-year, multibillion-dollar deal gives the Seminole Tribe control of sports betting throughout the state
Florida’s first drive-thru Wawa just opened in Largo, and it’s still for sale
There’s no gas, but you can fill up on breakfast Sizzlies
Two Orlando restaurants named ‘most legendary’ by Southern Living
From shucks to riches
Florida Democrats lock up 11 legislative seats, running unopposed ahead of Friday deadline
Two Democrats — former House members Carlos Guillermo Smith of Orlando and Mack Bernard of West Palm Beach — locked up Senate seats
Federal appeals court hears arguments about Florida’s ‘Stop WOKE Act’
DeSantis made a priority of the law, which he called the ‘Stop Wrongs To Our Kids and Employees Act’
From ‘Kung Fu Panda’ village to Shrek’s Swamp: DreamWorks Land and more attractions now open at Universal Orlando
A look at the attractions now open in DreamWorks Land
New anti-abortion pregnancy center opens in Kissimmee
It’s run by Choices Women’s Clinic, a Christian-run nonprofit that opposes abortion.
1887 Juneteenth Celebration Week takes over Eatonville this week
Six days of celebratory events
Orange County Animal Services hosts ‘Bridgerton’ adoption event through this weekend
Choose your own diamond pet of the season
Enzian hosts Orlando-area screening of ‘Louder Than You Think’ about wildcard Pavement drummer Gary Young
An indie-rock weirdo gets his cinematic due
Disney ends legal battle with DeSantis, reaches $17 billion development deal
The district summary said the development agreement is for 15 years, ‘solidifying a long-term partnership’ between the company and the district
Renaissance Theatre presents immersive Prohibition-era jazzy musical ’24’
Dress your best and get your flapper-era jazz on
‘Pathways’ shows work by Florida’s future art stars in two local galleries at once
Rollins Museum of Art and UCF Art Gallery join forces to boost finalists for the Carlos Malamud Prize
Republican Greg Pull files to run against Orlando Democrat Anna Eskamani for Florida House
When reached by phone Thursday, Pull declined to comment at this time on his campaign or his priorities if elected.
Orlando concert calendar, June 13-16: Silversun Pickups, Collie Buddz, Lola Brooke, Salty Jazz Crabs
A weekend of live music all around town
Florida Gov. DeSantis signs $116.5 billion state budget, vetoes nearly $1 billion
Among the vetoes was $32 million in cultural grants
Filipino Freedom Fest takes over Kaya complex, Peperoncino’s latest wine dinner and Bite30 in full effect
Local food events you won’t want to miss
Florida appeals federal block on elections law that restricts voter-registration groups
In part, the law would prevent non-U.S. citizens from ‘collecting or handling’ voter-registration applications
Orlando restaurant moves: Sparrow Wine Bar and Perla’s Pizza opening this fall; Financier Bistro closed in Winter Park; Kind Cleaver in search of new space
Plus new noodles, sushi, beer and more all around town
Florida appeals ruling on abortion ballot measure’s ‘misleading’ and ‘inaccurate’ financial impact statement
Circuit Judge John Cooper issued a ruling that said outdated information in the statement ‘renders it inaccurate, ambiguous, misleading, unclear and confusing’
New electric shuttle service will launch in downtown Orlando this fall
The new program, Ride DTO, was approved by city officials Monday afternoon.
‘The system is broken’: How one community organization fights wage theft in Central Florida
The Farmworker Association of Florida works with the U.S. Department of Labor to help victims of wage theft recover pay they are lawfully owed.
Florida Funk Fest brings Erykah Badu, Lil Jon, Jeezy and more to the Orlando Amphitheater
A weekend for R&B, funk, soul and hip-hop lovers
Sunny Sweeney carries the torch of true country into Sanford’s Tuffy’s Music Box
Her music has resonated with both deep country aficionados and casual fans for years
The Menzingers and Lucero play heavy double bill at Orlando’s Beacham
Dirty Nil opens the evening
Orlando artist Mangled Hand debuts ‘Everything Weird’ mixed-media show at Lil Indie’s
First solo show for a familiar local face
Hide, Harpy, Mirrored Fatality and Putrid Fauve to put on a thrilling night of audio-terror at Orlando’s Stardust Video
‘Experience the thrillingly fine line between entertainment and terror’
Roots-music power couple Harber Wynn make their Orlando debut at Judson’s Live
‘A fresh, exciting look at two local hall-of-famers’
Teen Suicide, now a fully Orlando band, play an intimate show at Will’s Pub this week
Curtains open the night
Environmental groups urge DeSantis to veto Florida bill that allows killing bears in self defense
‘When you run into one of these crack bears, you should be able to shoot it, period,’ the bill’s sponsor said
Federal judge blocks Florida’s ban on trans healthcare, rules it unconstitutional
The state plans to appeal the ruling
The screen of the ’90s is alive with ‘Presumed Innocent’ reboot and Rob Lowe, Demi Moore, Andrew McCarthy in ‘Brats’ doc
Plus everything else premiering this week on Hulu, Netflix, Prime Video and the rest
Mid Drive Dive embraces College Park’s past with its mid-century aesthetics and menu
It really is the ideal neighborhood restaurant
Pirates Dinner Adventure sails into its third decade with a new production and a new plan
Creative director Michael La Fleur works to let audiences ‘be’ the show, not just watch it
Orlando will create advisory board to oversee Pulse nightclub memorial project
The advisory board will consist of 10 to 15 shooting survivors, family members of victims, and community stakeholders, city leaders say.
