Zymarium Meadery in Mills 50 adds new event space and showcases immersive light installation
Meadery customers can (metaphorically) bathe in the light installation on weekends
Fin de capitalism art show ‘No Gods, No Masterpieces’ opens at Stardust Video this week
New paintings and collage from Cassidy Jones and Daniel Harris Mendoza
Young Orlando hardcore band Watts release thrilling new album ‘Retribution’
‘Nasty guitars, bludgeoning beats and feral vocals’
Casey Abrams is coming to the Dr. Phillips Center for a multi-night run of shows
Three-night run at Judson’s for this singer and bassist
Day of the Ghouls is a crash course in young Florida metal
Powerhouse, Midnight Vice, Collapsor, High Pressure, Toxic Intent and more throw down this week
Orlando’s Bodybox headline a night of prime ‘trailer-park metal’ at the Social
Restrictor Plate and Chain Gang get rough too
Let Jhené Aiko take you on an R+B trip at the Kia Center with her Magic Hour touring show
Singer-songwriter brings an element of spirituality to her music and performances
Reconvened K-pop stars A.C.E. brings Rewind tour to Orlando’s Plaza Live
Fresh out of the military and back out there breaking hearts
Learn the strange story of Tampa’s Hepatitis Youth with documentary screening Wednesday at Stardust Video
‘Just Say No to No Wave’ is evergreen advice
Legal Public Notices 7/3/24
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: 83.801 – 83.809. All units areassumed to contain general household goods unless otherwise indicated. Viewing of photos…
Epcot reveals full lineup for this year’s Eat to the Beat concert series with Boyz II Men, Yellowcard and more
Sugar Ray, Hanson and Hoobastank will also play the series
DeSantis wipes out culture funding statewide, bringing anxiety to Florida arts groups
The governor completely cut all state arts grants, saying ‘I can’t sell the Fringe Festival to taxpayers’
Florida has a new law loosening child labor restrictions on construction sites — what should employers know?
First of all, federal child labor laws supersede less protective state laws.
Two Orlando restaurants featured on Yelp’s ‘Top 100 Sushi Spots’ in 2024
Both Orlando spots made the list’s top 25
Civilian employees in Orange County Sheriff’s Office vote to dissolve union
This is the first union in Florida to vote so far to dissolve their union following the state’s adoption of new anti-union regulations last year.
Orange County Animal Services adoption fees covered through next week, ahead of busy Fourth of July weekend
All adoption fees will be covered through July 7
Biden administration proposes worker heat protections, after DeSantis banned such rules in Florida
OSHA’s proposed rule would require employers to provide water and rest breaks when temperatures top certain thresholds
State-backed Citizens Insurance tops 1.2 million policies ahead of Florida hurricane season
With hurricane season starting June 1, Citizens officials have said they do not expect private carriers to take out policies over the next few months
You can now be jailed for selling lab-grown meat in Florida
The Sunshine State is the first in the nation to ban lab-grown meat
State panel weighs financial impact of Florida’s abortion rights ballot proposal
The panel will meet again July 8 to try to agree on a ‘financial impact statement’
Chicago-style hot dog chain Portillo’s to open new Orlando location this year
The outpost will be located in Waterford Lakes Town Center
Punk-rap act Codefendants throw down live with Zeta in Orlando
430 Steps and TV Generation open the show
Orlando renters need to earn more than $30 an hour to comfortably afford rent, new housing report finds
If you earn less, you’re likely going to find yourself spending 30% or more of your monthly income on housing.
Palm Beach Meats will open a temple of Japanese beef in SoDo this fall
The meat shop and restaurant will serve Kobe beef as well as other high-end brands of Japanese wagyu like Matsusaka, Ōmi, Takamori and Bushu
Chaplains, communism, child labor: Florida education laws that take effect July 1
The 2024 legislative session saw approval of divisive education-related laws, several of which take effect Monday
Gov. DeSantis’ net worth tops $1.7 million following presidential run, book sales
DeSantis’ finances have received a jolt from his 2023 book, ‘The Courage to Be Free: Florida’s Blueprint for America’s Revival’
Florida Gov. DeSantis vetoes agriculture bill over fears it could help with ‘housing of illegal alien workers’
Some farmers cut back on planting this year and might again next year because of labor shortages related to the state’s crackdown on undocumented immigrants
DeSantis uses ‘sexual festival’ Orlando Fringe as scapegoat to veto all arts funding in Florida’s 2024-2025 budget
$32 million in grants to museums, orchestras, zoos and more down the drain in our governor’s weird quest to eradicate drag
Music, margaritas, motorcycles: SeaWorld kicks off Bands, Brew and BBQ festival
The summer festival will run every weekend July through August
Punk in the Park festival brings Alkaline Trio, Vandals, Dwarves and more to Orlando Amphitheater
Black Flag and Dead Kennedys are also performing that day
Steve-O promises ‘flagrantly unacceptable’ night at Orlando tour stop Sunday
The stunt performer will perform live feats and air unseen footage from his ‘Jackass’ stint
DeSantis vetoes Florida vacation rental bill, calling it ‘bureaucratic red tape’
Oversight of vacation rentals for years has been a thorny issue for the Legislature, as advertising for properties on platforms such as Airbnb has ballooned
‘We’re fighting for them’: Nurses at local HCA hospitals in Florida organize for safer staffing levels
Understaffing can risk patient safety and care in hospitals, but HCA Healthcare has ignored attempts by nurses to establish minimum staffing ratios.
May Skynet serve you a drink? ‘World’s first’ AI bartender debuts at Wyndham Orlando Resort
AI bartender Sara is now set up at the H Street Grille
DeSantis calls U.S. surgeon general’s advisory on gun violence an ‘unconstitutional power-grab’
Dr. Vivek Murthy, the nation’s top doctor, declared gun violence a public health crisis Tuesday
‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ house coming to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando
An ancient, vengeful spirit turns sweltering New York City into an icy horrorland in the new house
Orlando hotel offers penguin-themed suites that come with SeaWorld tickets
The SeaWorld-themed rooms include a penguin encounter and a skip-the-line pass for the new Penguin Trek coaster
Yao’s heads to Oviedo, Quantum Leap Winery finds new home, Portillo’s slings dogs and more Orlando food news
Plus, some farewells from beloved spots – and a wing-eating contest
DeSantis vetoes bill requiring Florida Department of Health to issue warnings for unsafe water
DeSantis, in a veto letter, objected to the amount of authority that would have been given to the Department of Health
Everything to know about Disney World’s new Lightning Lane line-skipping passes
So long, Genie Plus. Here’s everything to know about the new Disney program
Adoptable dog Siobhan, Orange County Animal Services’ longest resident, is looking for a cuddle buddy
The shelter recently hosted a pool party adoption day for her, but sadly, no takers.
Lakeland’s Spirit and the Cosmic Heart return with new songs after years of silence
‘A dance of shimmering reverie’
Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bill banning balloon releases
Violating the law will mean a $150 fine for people older than 6
‘We cannot have every town smelling like marijuana’: DeSantis says his new PAC will fight recreational pot amendment
The governor has attacked Amendment 3 when talking about plans for the PAC launched in May, calling the initiative ‘bogus’
Aussie folk singer Leah Senior performs at Judson’s Live with Kairos Creature Club
The music that she makes
Lightup Shoebox carries the banner for genderqueer theater this weekend at Timucua
Clark Levi describes the play as ‘Monty Python meets Shakespeare meets Bridgerton meets queer sitcom.’
Orlando concert calendar: JMSN, Dangerous Summer, Yoi Toki, PVRIS and plenty more
Live music around town
‘The Bear’ returns on Hulu, NPR’s Ari Shapiro takes over as host of ‘The Mole’ and Lady Jane Grey keeps her head on Prime Video
Everything new on Netflix, Apple TV+, Shudder and other streaming premieres
