Mar 27 – Apr 2, 2024
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis tops the list of the year’s worst failures of government transparency
The Foilies 2024: Sunshine laws blocked in the Sunshine State
Legal Public Notices 4/3/24
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Adoptable dog Macy Lou prefers the quiet of an office — she doesn’t jump around like a puppy!
Adoptable pets from Orange County Animal Services
Orange County teachers, school staff approve new union contract in nearly unanimous vote
The agreement, negotiated over a number of months, provides teacher raises of 8 to 10 percent for most
Brews Around the Zoo beer tasting event brings ale kinds of fun to Central Florida Zoo
More than 30 craft beers, as well as wines and seltzers, will be available to sample
Elevated Mexican restaurant Ceiba now open on Conrad Orlando rooftop
Like, literally elevated
Abortion advocates plan Orlando rally this month to support abortion rights measure
Florida voters will get to decide in November whether to extend Florida’s abortion limit to roughly 24 weeks of pregnancy
Florida GOP extends voter registration lead over Democrats by more than 855,000
Democrats historically held a registration lead in the state, but Republicans overtook them in 2021
What the Florida Supreme court abortion rulings mean for voters
The court approved a six-week ban, but will also give voters a chance to ensure access to abortion with ballot amendment in November
‘Game changers’: Florida Supreme Court abortion, recreational pot rulings could boost Democrats
‘Florida just got a lot more expensive for the GOP’
Florida Supreme Court upholds six-week abortion ban but will allow voters to decide in November
The court issued two bombshell opinions that will dramatically restrict abortion in the coming months
Florida Supreme Court approves recreational pot amendment for November ballot
The Florida Supreme Court is the final decision-maker determining whether a proposed constitutional amendment makes it on the ballot
DeSantis suspends Orlando commissioner Regina Hill days after arrest
Hill was indicted last week on charges of elder exploitation, personal ID fraud and mortgage fraud
Orlando, what are you doing for April Fools’ Day?
April Fool’s Day is not a federal holiday, sadly
Tampa Bay Rep. Kathy Castor disagrees with Florida Supreme Court’s ‘stalling tactics’ in abortion rights decision
Congresswoman Castor said it’s disturbing that the court has been so slow in announcing both abortion decisions
Orlando will continue to block opening of new nightclubs downtown for another six months
Downtown Orlando won’t be seeing any new nightclubs downtown (with limited exceptions) until at least late September
Brunch in the Park brings bites, brews and bloody marys to Lake Eola Park this month
Tastes from more than 20 local brunch destinations are on offer, rain or shine
Federal judge will decide on Florida law restricting teacher pronoun use
The challenge alleges the law violates the teachers’ First Amendment rights and runs afoul of a federal civil-rights law
Almost there: Disney begins ride testing Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, introduces new critter characters
A new cast of bayou critters plays a zydeco rendition of a fan-favorite song from ‘The Princess and the Frog’
Icon Park files proposals for new entertainment venue, hotels and shops
Even more changes from the ever-changing tourist destination
Tickets for EDC Orlando 2024 are now on sale
Owl Passes sound like a real hoot!
Florida Supreme Court likely to rule on abortion, recreational marijuana amendments Monday
If the proposals reach the ballot, they would need approval from 60 percent of voters to pass
Orlando commissioner Regina Hill arrested, indicted for alleged elder abuse and fraud
Hill has a decades-long history of arrest records dating back to the 1980s
Gov. DeSantis signs bill allowing people to purchase giant bottles of wine
‘If that means they want to buy and sell a big old bottle of wine like this, then by golly they’re going to be able to,’ DeSantis said
Florida Supreme Court misses deadline for posting rulings on abortion, recreational cannabis amendments
Republican Attorney General Ashley Moody and anti-abortion groups argued against allowing either amendment to go to the voters
Federal judges back Gov. DeSantis’ congressional map that eliminated Black district
The three judge panel said opponents did not prove lawmakers acted with ‘racially discriminatory purpose’
Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bill to end squatters’ rights, increase penalties
The bill grants law enforcement the authority to remove residential squatters
Florida Gov. DeSantis and Disney settle ongoing legal feud
The settlement also came as the district board on Wednesday appointed Stephanie Kopelousos to the $400,000-a-year position as district administrator
Over 20 AGs from around country, except for Florida’s Ashley Moody, call on Congress to change hemp definition
The letter calls on Congress to address the ‘glaring vagueness’ created in the 2018 farm bill
What to watch this week: Paramount+ scores prestige pick ‘A Gentleman in Moscow’
Plus everything else new on Netflix, Prime Video, Peacock, Hulu, Apple TV+ and Disney+
Moody Mills 50 absinthe house Death in the Afternoon hits the bull’s-eye
Owner-bartenders Arthur Boothe and Julian Burgos chef Eric Norvelus execute with aplomb
Orlando concert calendar: Black Lips, Joey Fatone and AJ McLean, Erick the Architect, Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox
Live music around town, March 27 through April 2
SeaWorld celebrates its 60th birthday with a pair of revamps: a gentle remake of Tassie’s twin water slides, and a total makeover with new Penguin Trek
Fans are buzzing about the bounty of new attractions that’s promised to blossom at the area’s top two theme park resorts
Orlando’s Danny Forester, of Weak and Framework Coffee, is a DIY true believer
Strength in numbers
Orlando restaurant openings and closings: Boxer and Clover in East End Market, The Fry Shoppe, Paletas Morelia and more
New spots for BBQ, Mexican frozen treats and Dutch-style fries
Culinary classes with Norman Van Aken, Brunch in the Park and more Orlando food events this week
Things to do and all things food
Stand in solidarity and bask in trans joy at Orlando’s Transgender Day of Visibility celebration at The Center
Arts, crafts, food, drink, education and solidarity
Incoming! Danish thrash vets Artillery bring anniversary tour to Winter Park’s Conduit
Celebrate four decades of power chords and distortion pedals
Get ready for a deep dive into VHS lunacy with Found Footage Festival
Be kind, rewi … never mind
Canceled: Orlando Holi Festival takes over Festival Park in a vibrant gathering this weekend
A prismatic day of colors, dancing and music
Faye Webster is coming to Orlando’s House of Blues — hope you got your tickets already
The show is sold out, but maybe you’re one of the lucky ones?
Day-glo J-punk ragers Otoboke Beaver return to Orlando this weekend
Orlando’s The Pauses open for the band again
Every day is Halloween when post-punk duo Twin Tribes play Orlando
Who’s ready to get danceably dour?
