New ‘City Beautiful’ mixtape of Orlando artists to drop at end of July via We The Future
Orlando media company We The Future are set to release a new volume of their local musician-heavy “City Beautiful” mixtape series. And you can hear it first at a live listening party at the end of this month. This will be the second “City Beautiful” compilation of Orlando musicians; the first dropped back in April.…
Legal Public Notices 7/6/2022
Orlando Legals Legal Public Notices ADVERTISEMENT OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property under The Florida Self Storage Facility Act. Bidding takes place on lockerfox.com and concludes Friday the 22nd day of July, 2022 at 9:00 AM with…
Epcot releases full lineup for this year’s Eat to the Beat concert series in Orlando
Epcot has released the full lineup for this year’s Eat to the Beat concert series, part of its very popular Food & Wine Festival. So give a big Disney hello to Hoobastank, Tonic and Ray “Ghostbusters” Parker Jr., among other late additions. Eat to the Beat runs concurrently with the Food & Wine Festival from July…
Orlando named ‘Sweatiest City’ in the United States
Drip so hard
Florida’s 15-week abortion ban is back on as state appeals judge’s ruling
A new Florida law blocking doctors from performing abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy remains in effect despite a Leon County circuit judge’s ruling that it is unconstitutional, as attorneys for the state swiftly appealed the decision Tuesday. In a 68-page ruling, Judge John Cooper sided with a doctor and a group of abortion clinics…
Florida Supreme Court stops state from barring DNA testing in Central Florida murder case
The Florida Supreme Court on Friday turned down an attempt by Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office to block DNA testing of evidence in a 1975 murder that sent a man to Death Row. The dispute was unusual, at least in part, because Moody’s office objected to an agreement that Orlando-area State Attorney Monique Worrell reached…
Skyline Chili to open Orlando-area location next year
Orlando, prepare your arteries. Famed Ohio-based chain Skyline Chili is headed our way, as soon as next year. Skyline Chili announced a new Orlando-area outpost via Facebook on Tuesday morning. “We have magical news … we’re opening a new Skyline Chili near Orlando, Florida! The location is targeting to open by early 2023, so be…
Kissimmee man arrested for stealing R2-D2 from Disney hotel
He claims he did it to expose holes in Disney security
Clutch, Quicksand and Helmet to bring a ‘heavy’ dose of nostalgia to Orlando
Clutch are coming to Orlando this fall, and they’re bringing some of their 1990s comrades in heaviness along for the ride. Right after releasing their newest single “We Strive for Excellence,” the band made good on that lyrical boast, announcing a North American tour with Quicksand, Helmet and JD Pinkus of Butthole Surfers infamy. The…
Disney shares details of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, the ride slated to replace Splash Mountain
The Splash Mountain replacement ride is expected to open in 2024
The Center Orlando teams up with local partners to offer free hepatitis and meningitis vaccines on Saturday
The Florida Department of Health is teaming up with the Center Orlando and SAVOY to prevent the spread of meningitis and hepatitis a. Last week, the CDC urged gay, bisexual, and other men who have sexual intercourse with men to get a meningococcal vaccine if they live in Florida. “Because of the outbreak in Florida,…
Florida’s ‘Freedom Week’ tax holiday provides incentive to purchase kayaks, sporting equipment
Florida’s Freedom Week tax holiday is on now. The tax holiday started on July 1 and runs to July 7. Tax holidays are a common occurrence in Florida, a notably low-tax state. Last year, around Independence Day, Florida had a tax to make people go out and spend after the disastrous economic effects of COVID-19.…
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis responds to 15-week abortion ban injunction
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis responded to the news that a Leon County judge had blocked the state’s 15-week abortion ban from taking effect in the state. During a news conference in Sanford, DeSantis railed against the ruling of Judge John Cooper, who found that the ban violated rights to privacy guaranteed in Florida’s state constitution.…
Orlando evilcore legends Bloodlet return (once again) after a lengthy slumber
Orlando “evilcore” — metalcore with just the right bit of pepper and spite sprinkled in — innovators Bloodlet made a surprise musical return a couple of weeks ago with the release of their first new song in two years, “Stealing Fire.” And “Stealing Fire” is just the herald of an exponential uptick in Bloodlet activity.…
‘Don’t Say Gay’ law is not forcing Orange County teachers to remove photos of same-sex partners
A viral meme is misrepresenting the effects of Florida’s controversial “Don’t Say Gay” law, focusing in on some particularly nasty dictates that are allegedly happening in Orange County. The law takes effect today. It bans instruction on sexual orientation and gender ideology before fourth grade and allows school districts to ban such lessons in further…
Florida’s 15-week abortion ban blocked by judge
Ruling that a new Florida law placing a 15-week limit on abortions violates a privacy clause in the state Constitution, a Leon County circuit judge Thursday said he will issue a temporary injunction to block the law. Judge John Cooper, however, said his verbal ruling will not be binding until he signs a written order.…
After the death of Roe v. Wade, Democrats need to do more than fundraise and say ‘see you in November’
Promises to do something eventually aren’t enough.
Skip the hangover: Orlando’s first alcohol-free bar is officially open
No-booze experiences are becoming a bit of a trend and one Orlando “bar” is looking to cash in. The Bandbox will open its doors to teetotalers on July 7. The bar in the heart of Ivanhoe Village apes the art-deco ambience of the Roaring ’20s. And just like in the ’20s, there’s no alcohol to be found in…
Epcot shares 2022 International Food and Wine Festival menus
Eat your way around the Earth
Pop-punkers Pup to steer ‘Thank F**king God’ tour into Orlando this summer
Praise be? Toronto punks Pup are set to bring their “Thank F**king God” tour to Orlando late this summer. Pup are set to commence a new leg of North American touring in September behind newest and fourth album The Unraveling of PUPTheBand and there are Florida dates pencilled in for Pensacola, Orlando, St. Pete and Jacksonville.…
Starting in July, Florida police can fine drivers for playing loud music
Starting July 1, blasting music in your car is a punishable offense in the Sunshine State. Under a newly passed law, officers can issue fines up to $114 if they can hear your tunes from 25 feet away. The law is even stricter in the areas surrounding churches, schools and hospitals. The Florida Supreme Court…
Joe Rogan supports Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for president in 2024
Has Ron DeSantis ever tried DMT?
Spooky Empire announces guests Christina Ricci and Kyle MacLachlan for October event in Orlando
Orlando-based horror convention Spooky Empire has announced the first two celebrity guests for their October event, and it should make potential attendees happy: Christina Ricci and Kyle MacLachlan. Ricci’s role as Wednesday Addams in the Addams Family films make her a natural fit for the con. Meanwhile, Kyle MacLachlan’s iconic portrayal of Agent Dale Cooper…
Seminole County judge could be suspended for cursing in courtroom
A Seminole County judge could face a 60-day suspension without pay and a public reprimand after an investigation into two incidents in his courtroom. An investigative panel of the Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission on Wednesday recommended that the state Supreme Court impose the suspension and reprimand Judge Wayne Culver. The panel, in part, cited Culver’s…
Orange County Public Schools names Dr. Maria Vazquez as new superintendent
Orange County Public Schools on Tuesday picked their next superintendent, Dr. Maria Vazquez. Vazquez, currently the deputy superintendent of OCPS, was unanimously voted in by the Board after an extensive candidate search. Vazquez will succeed outgoing superintendent Dr. Barbara Jenkins, who is retiring in December after 10 years as superintendent. “During her tenure at OCPS,…
Orlando area victim of R. Kelly celebrates his 30-year sentence on social media
“The devil don’t play fair, but God do!”
Op-ed: An open letter to the chairwoman of the Orlando Museum of Art Board of Trustees regarding their exhibition of fake Basquiat works
The editor of Orlando Weekly graciously offered me this opportunity to present an open letter to the chairwoman of the Orlando Museum of Art, Ms. Cynthia Brumback. Their reasoning is not so clear to me, in that other than for three years I managed an art supply store, and that was five years ago (and…
Hungry Howie’s pickle-bacon-ranch pizza launches in Orlando this weekend
Here’s a reason to be proud to be an American. On Friday, July 1, Hungry Howie’s locations across Central Florida will launch a new pickle bacon ranch pizza, available for both pickup and dill-ivery. “The smoky chunks of bacon combine with the tangy ranch and tart pickles to create a highly craveable, one-of-a-kind flavor that…
A Japanese-style waffle joint opens in Orlando‘s East End Market
Japanese-style waffle restaurant Wafu opened at Orlando’s East End Market on Wednesday. The quaint spot offers taiyaki (crispy, fish-shaped waffles) alongside uniquely flavored treats like yuzu soda and lavender ice cream. Taiyaki waffles and cones are made with batter cooked in a fish-shaped mold. These sweet treats are typically filled with a red bean paste.…
Kissimmee pastor arrested for allegedly exposing himself in a Starbucks
An Orlando-area pastor was charged indecent exposure on Monday, more than a month after he allegedly touched himself in a Kissimmee Starbucks. Police claim that 39-year-old Enginio Muniz-Colon, who teaches online ministry classes, caused a stir at the Starbucks at 1041 W. Osceola Parkway on May 9. They were called to the scene when Muniz-Colon…
Orlando Museum of Art Director Aaron De Groft ousted after FBI raids museum seeking possibly fake Basquiat paintings
Orlando Museum of Art Director Aaron De Groft was fired by the museum board on Tuesday, as the turmoil and fallout continues from their troubled Jean-Michel Basquiat exhibit. The Board of Trustees at OMA shared the news late Tuesday night, saying that they were concerned about the exhibit as well as the way De Groft…
Kraftwerk’s Orlando show was a masterstroke of artistry and mystique
I wasn’t even going to write about this. But apparently, I’m inveterate. I was at the Kraftwerk concert (June 24, Dr. Phillips Center). It was my first show in over two years. The itch, of course, has been there all along. But there are life things more important than covering live music, and I’ve tried…
Orlando concert picks this week: MC Chris, Nova Rex, Valient Thorr
If you go out, be safe, be cool. MC Chris, Crunk Witch: MC Chris has long reigned as one of nerdcore’s most illustrious idols. That’s why it’s a pretty big deal that he’ll soon be done with touring. This year’s tour will be his final one and will conclude this summer. While he isn’t necessarily…
JapAnatolia in Oviedo introduces us to su-chi, sushi-like rolls with a Turkish bite
Rolls off the tongue
Susuru Juju opens in Colonialtown next month, Elevate Rooftop Lounge replaces old M Lounge in Ivanhoe Village and more Orlando food news
OPENINGS + CLOSINGS: Immersion, the modernist multicourse tasting experience by chef Rikku Ó’Donnchü, has ceased operations at London House. Ó’Donnchü is no longer at the Dr. Phillips venue, but will resuscitate the concept in a new location with new partners. Look for Rikū to open later this year or in early 2023 … Susuru Juju,…
One of the worst meningitis outbreaks in U.S. history is ravaging Florida’s gay men
Orange County has the most cases, with 13.
Hulu premieres ‘The Princess,’ in which the scion of a royal family is imprisoned for refusing to marry the man she was promised to
Totally weird and not at all like something that would happen in 2022.
Things to do in Orlando, June 30–July 3: NoCap, James Hype, American Vaudeville Spectacular
Thursday, June 30 NoCap When listening to Alabama rapper NoCap, born Kobe Vidal Crawford, one gets the feeling he is already world-renowned hip-hop royalty like Lil Baby or Future. With a melodic voice and heavy beats, NoCap’s music is a perfect soundtrack for the summer, whether at a party or in the car with the…
Wave of resignations among creative staff at Garden Theatre raises questions about leadership
In recent months the theater had been a beacon of diversity and equity.
Orlando and Central Florida 4th of July fireworks and festivals 2022
Today we celebrate our Independence Day.
