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Advocates have gathered over 100,000 petitions to get abortion access on Florida’s 2024 ballot
Amy Weintraub, reproductive rights program director for Progress Florida, says the campaign has exceeded expectations in petitions gathered so far
Florida Gov. DeSantis approves another industry-backed bill gutting local tenant protections
Critics have described the bill as predatory, anti-consumer, and a prime example of Big Government trampling local governments’ freedoms.
Leveraging the moment: Florida Rep. Eskamani organizes rally and canvass to get abortion access on the ballot
The event falls on the one-year anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade
Downtown Orlando’s Neon Beach set to be replaced with new German scratch kitchen
After quietly closing its doors, Neon Beach will be replaced with Schmankerl Stub’n
Authors and parents sue Lake County Schools over banned book about penguin family
‘Tango Makes Three’ is a picture book about a penguin family with two fathers
Florida GOP now has a nearly half a million registered voter advantage over Democrats
Florida Democrats historically held a registration edge, but Republicans overtook them in 2021
Orange County expands its free ESOL pilot program for I-Drive employees
After positive results, more employers will now offer English classes to employees
Creative City Project to hauntify Leu Gardens with immersive Halloween-themed takeovers
Tricks and treats will surely abound
Gov. DeSantis signs bill to establish state-run ‘competitive’ school in Florida
The school could start admitting students as early as the 2024-2025 academic year
Legal Public Notices 6/21/2023
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: June 30, 2023 at the times and locations listed below. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:00PM Extra Space Storage 11920 W Colonial Dr. Ste 10…
Orange County reality personality’s $300K Bentley was reportedly stolen from Icon Park valet
Six high-end luxury vehicles have been reported stolen from various valet services at restaurants in Orange County in the past month
Potbelly Sandwich Shop announces Orlando location for first Central Florida restaurant
This is the first of six restaurants planned for the area
Judge OKs dogs in bars after Orlando Pups Pub challenges state law
Our dog-friendly bars will remain dog-friendly
Gov. DeSantis cuts $510 million from Florida’s record budget, with huge cuts to agriculture industry
‘There is no conceivable reason to target agriculture in a year when we have billions of dollars in reserves,’ Simpson said
Orlando Repertory Theatre changes its name to Orlando Family Stage
The theater is now named Orlando Family Stage, as it aims to empower young people
Winter Park gets square pizza, new noodles near UCF, Camille opens in Baldwin Park and upcoming local food events
All the crunchiest Orlando food news
Orlando welcomes the arrival of our fierce drag overlords with RuPaul’s Drag Race ‘Werq the World’ Tour
Orlando better be ready to werq
Halloween Horror Nights to feature ‘The Last of Us’ game in 2023 house
Watch out for clickers!
TikTok terror? Deltona residents left shaken by possible return of late-night ‘door-kicking challenge’
A very bad idea in a Stand Your Ground state, it goes without saying
Orlando’s Milk District is getting a new vegan food hall this month, replacing one that left
Plant-based ice cream, sandwiches and more are heading our way
Orlando-based painter MJ Torrecampo is among the 10 artists in OMA’s 2023 Florida Prize in Contemporary Art
Torrecampo’s perspective — literally — is emotional, visceral, vital
Mvtant and Urban Heat bring prescient, dystopian electro sounds to Orlando
Construction time again!
New Generation’s raucous production of ‘Twelfth Night’ turns Shakespeare into a 2000s-style rom-com romp
‘Twelfth Night’ runs through June 17 at the Orlando Rep
Breakdancers from all over the region square off at the Red Bull BC One Cypher Southeast this weekend
This Saturday, Red Bull BC One brings their regional Cypher to Full Sail Live. Breakers from all over the Southeast region will gather to showcase their skills in hopes of securing a coveted spot at the National Final in Philadelphia in August. The 1v1 competition is emceed by Orlando’s very own Myverse, a talented poet…
JChris to celebrate queer Latine artists at Timucua’s ‘Noche De Orgullo’
Making Pride month tuneful this week is queer “urban Latin artist” JChris, who will present a night of song at the gorgeous Timucua Arts Foundation house, dedicated to the artistry of queer Latine artists. JChris, singing in Spanish and Portuguese, will interpret standards and newer pop tracks by everyone from Ricky Martin to Anitta, and…
Celebrate the life of Orlando cultural mover Denna Beena on Saturday
‘Beena made attending any cultural event feel like coming home’
L.A.’s Rio Romeo brings their renegade cabaret to Orlando
In sight, sound and stance, L.A.’s Rio Romeo is the rare original. Musically, the young pianist-singer specializes in renegade cabaret with an irreverent, left-field pop sensibility. Emotionally, they unpack intensely personal matters with raw energy and an unabashedly lesbian point of view. The bold collision of theatrical conviction and unique firsthand examinations casts Romeo equally…
New Zealand stars The Beths to land at Orlando’s Beacham for rare appearance
For fans of melodic indie rock, this band hit all the buttons
Hollow Leg and Clamfight get nice and sludge-y at Will’s Pub this week
‘Two of the best underground metal groups around’
Young, wildly experimental group Black Midi sure to enthrall in Orlando
‘Dense, kinetic and breathless’
Civil-rights groups target Florida law that bans Chinese citizens from owning property
The groups say the laws are ‘stains on American history’
State regulators approve plan that will lower Florida Power & Light bills starting in July
Earlier in the year, FPL bills increased because of a combination of factors, including fuel costs and hurricane-related expenses
Orange County commissioner urges community to attend town halls providing input on county’s future
Vision 2050 town halls are scheduled throughout the county this month
Tyrese, Xscape, Ginuwine and more slide into Orlando’s DMs Friday night
The Orlando R&B Music Experience might be the most romantic outing of the week
Popular Tampa restaurant Salt Shack to open second location in downtown Clermont
The opening date of the new location is not announced yet
Orlando rapper Cydney Poitier announces record store tour to celebrate newest album
Marking the deluxe vinyl release of ‘Uptown Saturday Night’
Float away as Canadian indie-pop group Men I Trust sways into Hard Rock Live
Although their latest release is titled ‘Untourable Album,’ they’ll be in Orlando
Reggae icons Steel Pulse are back after a long silence — just in time
Witness the fury Saturday evening at Apopka Amphitheater
Free Will Astrology: It’s time for you to get very up close and personal with nature, Aries
Your horoscope for June 14-20
New on Netflix: ‘Black Mirror’ returns for more reality-twisting hijinks
Plus everything else debuting on the streaming platforms this week
Marc Sirdoreus plays one final Marc With a C set at the Orlando Public Library
That chapter closed at the inaugural Melrose Pop Festival
Friendship BBQ on West Colonial Drive brings “authentic Chinese barbecue” to Orlando
Skewered meats will stick to your ribs
Orlando volunteers come together to spread trans joy again on Thursday
Feeling the weight of Florida’s mass of anti-LGBTQ legislation? Take some time out.
Central Florida leaders launch $6.7 million initiative to address veteran homelessness
Thanks to new funding from the VA, a beefed-up program will offer housing assistance and other wraparound services for veterans experiencing or at risk for homelessness
