May 2-8, 2018
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Orlando Ballet’s Arcadian Broad has been called ‘the future of ballet’
Wunderkind? Prodigy? Unicorn?
Finland’s Demilich shows us the meaning of death metal at the Haven
If dark times like these call for dark music, then we are getting exactly what we deserve with this double bill of death metal slashers Demilich and Blood Incantation. Besides having two of the most illegible (and therefore awesome) band logos in metal, they are the past and present of death metal colliding in front…
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Gilbert King sheds light on Lake County’s history of corrupt law enforcement
Lake County Sheriff Willis McCall is the racist gift that keeps on giving for Gilbert King. Five years ago, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author shed light on the atrocities McCall committed in 1949 while investigating four black men falsely accused of raping a white woman in Groveland. Devil in the Grove: Thurgood Marshall, the Groveland Boys…
Justin Timberlake’s concert at Amway Center may as well be a homecoming show
Modern Renaissance man Justin Timberlake may be repping his Tennessee upbringing pretty hard during the promo cycle for his latest album, Man of the Woods, but we all know that this is something of a homecoming date for the former *NSYNC star, who got his start on the ’90s version of The Mickey Mouse Club,…
Taste of Soul brings the best in Southern cooking to Festival Park
Though there’s plenty of disagreement between groups in the South – to put it mildly – one thing that everyone down here can agree on is the supremacy of Southern cuisine. From chicken & waffles to barbecued pork to fried everything, Southern staples are known for soothing the soul as much as they soothe tastebuds…
NPR favorite Mike Birbiglia brings his newest show to the Plaza Live
NPR nerds know Mike Birbiglia best as a frequent contributor to “This American Life,” where he’s told stories about his sleepwalking troubles – later turned into the feature film Sleepwalk With Me – his love life, or the most hilarious story about mice with brain parasites you’ll ever hear. (“Of Mice and Men” from Episode…
Pylon Reenactment Society resurrects Athens, Georgia, underground legends at the Veranda
Drivin’ N Cryin’ playing an anniversary show in Orlando is notable enough to venture out to the Veranda, but the other Southern icon on the bill is enough to inspire a good ol’ Looney Tunes spit take from us. Pylon are legends of the fertile Athens underground of the early 1980s – on par with…
Florida Music Festival takes over downtown Orlando venues starting on Thursday
Orlando’s own CMJ of the South returns to take over downtown for another year of keynotes (this year’s star speaker is Donnie Estopinal Jr. of Disco Donnie Presents), contests (Blue Man Group drum-off, anyone?) and conferences, but the local music showcases are the real stars of this show. Closest to home, our own Bao Le-Huu…
A Florida-based company hopes to compete in the commercial space industry with new 3D-printed rocket fuel
A new Florida-based rocket startup is taking a stab at the multibillion-dollar commercial launch industry by 3D-printing tubes of propulsion fuel – a low-risk means of thrust but a high-risk venture to compete with space giants like SpaceX, United Launch Alliance and Blue Origin. Rocket Crafters Inc. hosted local public officials and media this week…
Lake County bans retail sales of dogs, cats
Lake County commissioners approved a measure Tuesday that prohibits retail sales of dogs and cats. In a 4-1 vote, the board voted to ban people from selling, trading or auctioning dogs and cats in stores, yard sales or flea markets. A private breeder may sell an individual dog or cat to a person, but they…
Orange County approves ordinance expanding background checks on all gun purchases
On Tuesday, Orange County Commissioners unanimously approved an ordinance that expands background checks on all firearm purchases. Though Florida already requires a three-day waiting period for all retail sales by licensed firearm dealers and manufacturers, the new ordinance focuses on closing the legal loophole that allows the sale of firearms at gun shows without a…
Florida chef nabs two James Beard Awards
We all know that Central Florida was shut out of the James Beard Award nominations this year (grr), but we can sorta claim chef Edouardo Jordan, who Monday night won both the Best New Restaurant and Best Restaurant Northwest awards. He’s from St. Petersburg! And he studied at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts here…
Blended Cafe Bar is expected to open in College Park later this month
College Park’s Edgewater Drive will get yet another culinary contender later this month. Blended Cafe Bar is expected to open soon at 2306 Edgewater Drive in the former Juliana’s Fine Tuscan Cuisine spot. The new spot plans to offer up a pretty diverse menu, featuring items like bao and banh mi sandwiches, bubble tea and even craft…
Shawn Mendes will return to Orlando in 2019
Forewarned is forearmed, Shawn Mendes fans! The Canadian singer today announced an Orlando show set for summer 2019 that will take place almost two years to the day that he brought his Illuminate tour to the City Beautiful in 2017. Mendes will be touring the world behind his new self-titled album, set to drop later…
New Argentinian restaurant Chalten is now open in Casselberry
After some permitting issues kept them from opening in Ivanhoe Village, Argentinian restaurant Chalten has finally found a home in Casselberry. The new eatery, which serves up breakfast, soups, salads, sandwiches and raw healthy bowls, is now open for business at 124 Live Oaks Blvd. in Casselberry. Chalten is open daily from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. So…
SeaWorld reports spike in revenue, attendance in first quarter
SeaWorld Entertainment finally has some good news for its investors. The Orlando-based theme park company reported a $30.8 million increase in revenue to $217.2 million and a 15 percent increase in attendance to 3.2 million guests compared to the first quarter of 2017. “We are happy about the progress we made in the first quarter and…
Rapper J. Cole to play Central Florida this summer
J. Cole is returning to Central Florida again after last year’s show at the Amway Center, and the good news is that he’s got Young Thug along for the ride and a clutch of new hit songs from his KOD album. The bad news, however, is that he’s not playing Orlando, but nearby Tampa. The rapper…
Here’s how to score free Häagen-Dazs ice cream in Orlando today
Häagen-Dazs is giving away free ice cream today to celebrate Free Cone Day! Free Cone Day is an effort to raise awareness and funds for the world’s declining bee population. Bees pollinate fruit, and, well, fruit is essential for making Häagen-Dazs ice cream. The free ice cream is only available from 4 to 8 p.m. Here are a…
Orlando’s housing market is complete horseshit right now
If you’re wondering why that cardboard box at the end of your street is selling for 400K, it’s because Orlando’s housing market is complete horseshit right now. According to a recent report from CoreLogic, a property analytics provider, Orlando’s home prices increased by 7.3 percent in March, compared to the same month last year, which…
‘Not Down With the Brown’
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Pulse’s new temporary memorial opens to the public today
A new interim memorial dedicated to the 49 people killed at the gay nightclub Pulse opens to the public today. According to the onePULSE Foundation, the memorial site will open at 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, at the site of Pulse nightclub. “The interim memorial will give families, survivors, first responders and the thousands of…
The dark Americana of Orlando’s ShewBird, the rock & roll heart of Rainy Day and more
THIS LITTLE UNDERGROUND ShewBird and Rainy Day, Will’s Pub, May 6 ShewBird is an Orlando band that doesn’t play out all that often, and it’s been probably a handful of years since I last saw them. Though that encounter was brief, the impression it left has always clung to me like a beckoning ghost. After…
Accused cop killer Markeith Loyd will be moved to Seminole County Jail during use of force investigation
Amid a use-of-force investigation into the night of his arrest, accused cop killer Markeith Loyd will soon be moved to a new jail. According to the Orlando Sentinel, Loyd will be moved temporarily to the Seminole County Jail so that agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement can interview him about the night of his arrest in…
State officials object to woman’s anonymity in NRA lawsuit against Florida
Dismissing the potential danger feared by a 19-year-old who wants to join a legal challenge filed by the National Rifle Association, lawyers for Attorney General Pam Bondi asked a federal judge to deny a request to keep the young woman’s identity private because they said her desire for anonymity was not justified. Lawyers for the…
Court ruling could aid Florida defendants in ‘stand your ground’ cases
In a decision that could have broad implications, an appeals court has sided with a defendant who argued that a controversial 2017 change to Florida’s “stand your ground” self-defense law should apply to his case. The ruling, issued Friday by a panel of the 2nd District Court of Appeal, stemmed from a change that shifted…
GOP wants to kill laws protecting car buyers from racially discriminatory pricing
According to several consumer-backed studies, the color of your skin can make buying a car more expensive. In 2013, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a notice that discriminatory auto lending is illegal, but a GOP-led effort in Congress to overturn those protections is gaining traction. The resolution that already passed the Senate targets “dealer…
George Soros gave $250,000 to Andrew Gillum’s campaign for Florida governor
Of the $450,000 raised by Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum’s gubernatorial campaign in April, more than half of that amount came from liberal mega-donor and billionaire George Soros. The Tampa Bay Times reports that Soros gave $250,000 to Forward Florida, a political committee associated with Gillum, in April. Add that amount to the two six-figure donations…
Noise rock legends Unsane are coming to Orlando this summer
Of the noise-rock groups of the early ’90s, clustered around labels like Matador, Amphetamine Reptile and Touch & Go, there were none quite as demented as New York’s Unsane. And now Orlando audiences will get a chance to see these underground legends up close and personal, as part of a July tour with Wrong. Unsane…
George Zimmerman was charged with misdemeanor stalking
George Zimmerman, an old turd that refuses to flush, was charged with a misdemeanor for cyberstalking a former private investigator, court records show. According to records from the Brevard and Seminole State Attorney’s Office, Zimmerman was charged with misdemeanor stalking, and was just recently served a criminal summons on May 3 by the 18th Circuit Court.…
Lakeland officials vote unanimously to move Confederate statue to veterans park
Following a unanimous vote of approval on Monday, Lakeland’s Confederate Munn Park Monument will be moved to Veterans Memorial Park, instead of Roselawn Cemetery, where the relocation was originally planned. The monument, which was commissioned by the United Daughters of the Confederacy, has been at the center of the town since 1910. But in fall…
Florida Attorney General candidates split on felons’ voting rights restoration
Republicans running to replace term-limited Attorney General Pam Bondi would continue with the state’s legal approach to defending a controversial process for restoring felons’ voting rights. But Democrats seeking the state Cabinet post oppose Bondi’s handling of the legal battle and support a proposed constitutional amendment that, if approved by voters in November, would automatically…
The Pulse temporary memorial will open to the public May 8
The interim memorial at the gay nightclub Pulse will be open to the public tomorrow. For months, the onePULSE Foundation has been building a temporary tribute to the 49 people who were killed in the 2016 mass shooting at Pulse while working on a permanent memorial at the site. The site will open on Tuesday,…
Trump’s tariffs on China could force Florida to cut 7,000 jobs annually, says study
Florida could lose as many as 7,128 jobs a year if President Donald Trump levies tariffs on $50 billion of Chinese imports, according to a new study. The study, which was published by the National Retail Federation and the Consumer Technology Association, concluded that if the tariffs are implemented and China keeps its promise to…
DeSantis, Putnam tout conservative positions on abortion, guns at Orlando forum
In their first joint appearance of the campaign, the two leading Republican candidates for governor Saturday night outlined a series of conservative stances on abortion, gun rights and education. There were few differences between Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam and U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis, who each took questions in separate half-hour sessions before the Florida Family…
Domu will open second ramen bar on Sand Lake Road
Domu, a local ramen bar recently named as one of the country’s best by USA Today, will open their second Orlando-area location in Dr. Phillips next year. As Orlando Weekly food critic Faiyaz Kara reported last month, the ramen purveyors announced plans to expand to Orlando’s Southwest area, but no exact address was announced. Well,…
University of Florida apologizes for aggressively pulling black graduates off commencement stage
The University of Florida issued an apology after a faculty member was aggressively pulling black students off the stage at Saturday’s commencement ceremony. Videos posted to social media showed graduates on the arena’s Jumbotron taking roughly two to three seconds to either wave or celebrate after their names were called, only to be manhandled and…
SeaWorld’s latest attraction Ray Rush will open at Aquatica this weekend
SeaWorld announced this morning that Ray Rush, a 60-foot-tall manta ray-themed water slide, will open at Aquatica this weekend. The new raft ride will be the first to combine enclosed tube sections, a giant sphere and a drop into an open-air halfpipe, says SeaWorld. The family-friendly ride can hold up to four people who are…
Federal report targets Florida agency over nursing home verifications
The state Agency for Health Care Administration failed to verify that nursing homes properly corrected deficiencies cited by agency staff in 2015, according to a report issued Friday by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services inspector general’s office. Federal officials are recommending that the state improve practices for verifying that deficiencies have been…
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‘But[t] No Collusion’
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Orlando Philharmonic celebrates 25 years with a guest appearance by Yo-Yo Ma
Founded in 1993, the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra celebrates its quarter-century mark this week with an anniversary concert. The Phil has a reputation for programming that utilizes special guests, and this concert is no different. In addition to conductor Eric Jacobsen’s violinist brother and former collaborator in vaunted string quartet Brooklyn Rider, Colin, the Phil brings…
The Brian Jonestown Massacre pulled Orlando down the rabbit hole
THIS LITTLE UNDERGROUND Brian Jonestown Massacre and the Head, The Social, May 3 Brian Jonestown Massacre principal Anton Newcombe has always been one of those artists who exists outside of time. Trend? Please. The man obeys no context other than the inner machinations of his tireless, cryptic mind, which is forever on a vision quest…
A year after being booed, Betsy DeVos comes back to Florida for another commencement speech
A year after getting booed to oblivion at Bethune-Cookman University, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is coming back to Florida for another round. The Naples Daily News reports DeVos will be giving a commencement speech this weekend during a graduation ceremony for Ave Maria University, a private Catholic school in Southwest Florida. Predictably, a group of…
Florida Gov. Rick Scott plans to skip NRA convention in Dallas
A year after gleefully proclaiming that Florida loves “tourists, new residents and the Second Amendment” at a National Rifle Association forum, Gov. Rick Scott plans to skip the NRA’s annual convention in Dallas this weekend. The Tampa Bay Times reports the governor’s spokesperson says he won’t be at this year’s convention. Scott, who once said…
This 15-foot Florida gator couldn’t care less about your barbed-wire fence
Right now, Florida is in the middle of alligator mating season, which means it’s not that unusual to spot a horny 15-foot alligator blasting through a barbed-wire fence like the damn Kool-Aid Man. “Ohhh yeaaah!” Teasia Warner of Mulberry recently posted a video to her Facebook account showing a massive gator cruising over a fence…
Downtown Orlando’s Artisan’s Table will move to West Church Street next year
Executive chef and managing partner Monica McCown confirmed to us today that Artisan’s Table just signed the lease to take over a big new space on West Church Street. The former Urban Flats location at 55 W. Church St. is about the same square footage as the current location of Artisan’s Table on Pine Street,…
Here’s Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer’s gigantic UCF “national champions” ring
After wrapping up the 2017 season with perfect 13-0 record and winning the Peach Bowl, the University of Central Florida football team decided to give Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer a “national champions” ring. Dyer showed off the gigantic ring via his Twitter account, saying, “It was an unforgettable year for Orlando’s Hometown Team. I’m honored…
Disney offers Orlando union workers $15 per hour proposal that cuts protections
After months of negotiating, Walt Disney World has finally offered Orlando theme park workers a contract that would get them to a $15 hourly wage, but it comes at the cost of key union protections and benefits. Disney’s proposal would raise the current minimum wage ($10 per hour) about a dollar every year until reaching…
Watch Orlando City Soccer play live on YouTube starting May 6
Orlando City Soccer Club has signed a deal to stream matches live on YouTube. “This is an exciting development in the right direction for our club,” Orlando City SC Chief Revenue Officer Chris Gallagher said in a press release. All 18 remaining locally televised matches will stream live on a dedicated Orlando City YouTube TV…
‘Skins Peddle Skins’
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Florida plans to beef up elections cybersecurity this year
Florida is hiring five cybersecurity specialists in advance of the 2018 elections, though the Legislature didn’t include the positions when setting the state budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Gov. Rick Scott on Thursday announced the move to hire consultants who will work with elections officials. The consultants will be paid based on contract rates…
Nurse your Cinco hangover at Cocina 214’s annual Running of the Chihuahuas
Most Cinco de Mayo events get our liberal SJW snowflake blood boiling thanks to an overabundance of casual racism and cultural appropriation. But Cocina 214’s annual Running of the Chihuahuas gets a pass since the focus is on cute dogs. Watch the little puppers bork their way down the track while enjoying deals on Coronas,…
Florida justices reject red-light camera challenge
In a victory for local governments and red-light camera companies, the state Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously rejected a motorist’s challenge to the way a South Florida city has handled potential red-light traffic violations. The case centered on the city of Aventura, but it involved questions that have popped up in other areas of the…
Uncomfortable Brunch kicks off Mother’s Day early with Darren Aronofsky’s ‘Mother!’
Mother’s Day arrives a little early this month with Uncomfortable Brunch’s screening of Darren Aronofsky’s Mother! The film divided audiences upon its release last year; some loved its allegorical take on the Christian creation myth, while others loathed its chauvinistic take on the creative process – both valid interpretations. The only real controversy we saw…
LA grindcore legends Terrorizer plot a takeover of West End Trading Co.
Are we dreaming? Los Angeles grindcore legends Terrorizer cut an undisputed classic of the genre with 1989’s World Downfall, a masterclass in the dizzying tempos, thrashy riffing and heavy sociopolitical subject matter that defines the grindcore template to this very day. Up there with Napalm Death and Extreme Noise Terror in terms of sheer influence,…
Functionally Literate and art collective Housewifes team up for an immersive reading experience at Timucua
Quarterly reading series Functionally Literate continues its flit throughout the city in its latest installment, a night at the Timucua arts house – they can’t be tied down! Expect them where you least expect them! Also un-pin-down-able is the feminist art collective Housewifes, who partner with FuncLit on this show to create an immersive art…
The Copper Rocket ‘Bar Rescue’ episode is this Sunday, so let’s all watch it at Will’s Pub
This Sunday, the long-awaited Bar Rescue episode centered on Maitland’s Copper Rocket Pub will debut on the Paramount Network, and so naturally we’re throwing a watch party at Will’s Pub. Why Will’s Pub? Well, because it’s the same bar that former Copper Rocket owner Selman Markovic had a well-documented online meltdown over because he claimed…
Punk on the Patio goes doom with Electric Dawn, Royal Graves and Fighting the Silence
THIS LITTLE UNDERGROUND Doom on the Patio, May 1 It sure was nice being back out at the Patio for a show again, really one of the best, most underrated places downtown to experience live music. Even better was seeing Doom on the Patio, a great themed riff (see what I did there?) on Marshal…
FEMA grants extension of housing program for Puerto Rican evacuees until June 30
FEMA has granted an extension to a temporary housing program for Puerto Rican evacuees until June 30. The federal agency announced Thursday that it would grant Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló’s request for an “unconditional extension” of the Transitional Sheltering Assistance program, which provides short-term lodging assistance in the form of hotel vouchers. Hundreds of families…
Disney announces the birth of two zebras at Animal Kingdom
Disney’s Animal Kingdom just announced the birth of not one, but two female Grevy’s zebras. The first foul was born on April 26 to a zebra named Laylee and the second was born May 1 to Zuri, said the Official Disney Parks blog. As of now, both are behind the scenes, nursing with their mothers,…
Rich Homie Quan to play Orlando this summer
Celebrated Atlanta rapper Rich Homie Quan is set to play a tour of the Southern U.S. in July and Orlando will be one of the MC’s stops! Rich Homie Quan broke through with his 2013 hit “Type Of Way,” but it was only earlier this year that he finally released his long-awaited debut album, Rich…
‘Dr. Rudy’
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Universal Orlando is offering Florida residents limited time BOGO tickets
Florida residents can now score buy-one-get-one tickets to Universal Orlando, the company announced this morning. Guests who buy a two-park, one-day, park-to-park ticket for Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure can get a second ticket free by presenting a UPC code from a 12-ounce can of either Sprite or Orange Fanta. The tickets must be used on…
As Florida’s hurricane season approaches, tree trimming seen as key
As the state prepares for the 2018 hurricane season, utility regulators might look at who dictates tree trimming. Fallen trees and uncollected debris stacked along roads were among the biggest impediments —- along with traffic, wind and flooding —- to power restoration following Hurricane Irma, according to officials from Florida Power & Light, Duke Energy…
Florida to get $340 million in federal aid for citrus industry
Florida will get $340 million to help citrus farmers replace trees and groves lost to Hurricane Irma, as the federal government continues to release details of the industry’s much-awaited disaster relief funding. The block grant, part of a $2.36 billion package Congress directed in February to agricultural businesses impacted by hurricanes and wildfires in 2017,…
Rebel alliance of troupes unite for May the Fourth Burlesque You at the Venue
Just like the Rebel Alliance united political dissidents from many different worlds into a unified guerilla military, the Venue’s Star Wars-themed burlesque night brings together performers from the Ladies of the Peek-A-Boo Lounge, Emerald City Cabaret and Big Bang Boom! Cabaret for a night of intergalactic titillation. Sexy stormtroopers, sexy Sith, sexy droids – the…
Kick off Haitian Heritage Month with Taste of Haiti festival in Gaston Edwards Park
Far from President Donald Trump’s alleged description of this place as a “shithole” country, the second annual Taste of Haiti culinary and cultural event offers up all that’s tasty and exciting from a wonderful nation. Local restaurants, bakeries, chefs and more showcase Haitian dishes, delicacies and other specialties. Expect everything from elite dining experiences to…
Raelyn Nelson Band headlines latest Nashville South showcase at the Veranda
Nashville South is the roving and ongoing live showcase by Orlando promoter Modern Music Movement that’s noted for its Americana leanings. This time, it’s landing at the gorgeous and exciting new outdoor venue the Veranda Live, a stage that MMM is currently booking and a spot we recently hailed as the potential new town square…
Funk godfather George Clinton brings Parliament-Funkadelic to House of Blues
In the 1970s, Detroit singer/producer/interstellar being George Clinton was creating music at a rate that few have yet matched – save perhaps Prince – funneling his flood of songs and ideas into two main projects, funk outfit Parliament and psychedelic crew Funkadelic. Don’t be mistaken, though, Parliament-Funkadelic was in every sense a collective, a gloriously…
Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz actually nominated Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize
How far can U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz crawl up President Donald Trump’s asshole? The limit, apparently, does not exist because the Florida congressman just nominated Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize. The Fort Walton Beach representative joined 17 other House Republican lawmakers in a letter to the Norwegian Nobel Committee nominating Trump for the 2019…
Orange County health department is offering free HIV prevention drug
The Florida Department of Health in Orange County has started offering the HIV prevention drug for free as part of a plan by health officials to reduce new infections across the state. Truvada is the name of the prevention pill used as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for people who don’t have HIV but are at high risk for the…
Rick Scott will travel to Jerusalem for controversial embassy opening
Gov. Rick Scott will travel to Israel this month for the controversial opening of the United States embassy in Jerusalem. Scott’s office said Wednesday he will attend the May 14 opening, with more details to be announced soon. The trip comes as Scott runs for a U.S. Senate seat against Democratic incumbent Bill Nelson. The…
Audubon Park’s May the Fourth Sip & Stroll strikes back
Audubon Park’s annual May 4 celebration of all things Star Wars returns this week. Dress as your favorite Jedi, Sith or droid and stroll through various stops in the district, picking up a drink at each spot. Check-in takes place inside Redlight Redlight, but if you’re not interested in drinking, you can still join the…
Father John Misty to play Orlando in September
Indie-folk star Father John Misty announced his comeback album, God’s Favorite Customer, a few weeks back and today he announced a world tour to promote it. And for those locals who like their music bearded and sensitive, this is great news, as Orlando is one of the stops! God’s Favorite Customer is out on June…
Long-running spoken word night Speakeasy returns with a new night, a new host and a new location
Orlando’s former longest-running spoken word night, Speakeasy, returns with a new night (first Wednesdays), a new home and a new host, Trevor Fraser. The format is open to all forms of writing, and the mood is best when boozy. Get there early to sign up and pregame. 8 p.m. Wednesday; The Nook on Robinson, 2432…
Gov. Rick Scott wants Puerto Rico to become the nation’s 51st state
Gov. Rick Scott thinks the U.S. should “respect the will of the people of Puerto Rico” and make the island the nation’s 51st state, according to the Associated Press. It’s a decision that would be left up to Congress, in that Congress would have to approve any changes in Puerto Rico’s political status. But it’s…
Here’s a kid flipping off Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz
Florida congressman Matt Gaetz posted a picture to his Facebook account yesterday that showed a student at Shoal River Middle School giving him the one-fingered salute. It’s hard to argue that the girl’s bold exercise in the First Amendment had anything to do with Gaetz’s political history. However, there are certainly many things the congressman…
‘Nobel Nonsense’
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Appeals court blocks ‘homegrown’ marijuana ruling for Florida patient
Siding with the state Department of Health, an appeals court Tuesday at least temporarily blocked a Tampa businessman from being able to grow marijuana as he seeks to prevent a relapse of lung cancer. The 1st District Court of Appeal reinstated a stay of a Leon County circuit judge’s ruling that would allow Joe Redner…
Florida corrections agency cuts rehabilitation programs to fill budget hole
Blaming the Legislature for not fully funding the state prison system, Florida corrections officials are slashing substance-abuse services, transitional housing and re-entry programs —- services and programs launched to keep inmates from returning to life behind bars —- in an attempt to fill a $28 million budget hole. The Department of Corrections announced the cost-cutting…
SeaWorld’s new immersive Sesame Street land will open in Orlando spring 2019
SeaWorld Orlando announced this morning that Sesame Street land will open in spring 2019. The new immersive land will feature many familiar Sesame Street details, like Mr. Hooper’s store, Big Bird’s nest and the famous 123 stoop, as well as wandering characters such as Big Bird, Elmo and Cookie Monster. SeaWorld also noted that the area…
‘Tully’ puts a new spin on nannies
The modern Mary Poppins
Opening in Orlando: Overboard, Backstabbing for Beginners and more
THIS WEEK: Overboard Ever since Nigel Tufnel learned there’s a fine line between stupid and clever, gender swapping has been a tried-and-true way to give a fresh coat of respectability to the most odious of artistic concepts. Take for example the idea of a working-class dude getting revenge on a rich-bitch amnesiac by convincing her…
Savage Love: ‘Quickies’
I wish I had a better question, but this is all I have: My friends and I were discussing the nuances of a straight orgy (a roughly equal number of male and female participants) versus a gang bang (one woman, many men), and we observed that there is no proper name for a one man,…
Gimme Shelter: Meet Kona!
Looking for an energetic playmate? Come in to adopt Kona! Kona (A401921) is a 3-year-old dog who was surrendered by her owner because they could no longer care for her. Kona enjoys playing with her toys, giving doggy kisses and snacking on treats. This fun girl is available to go home with her new family…
The Brian Jonestown Massacre will never bore you
Psychedelic polemics
Legal Public Notices 5/2 issue
Orlando Legals Legal Public Notices AUCTION EXTRASPACE STORAGE – STORE 1335 1101 MARSHALL FARMS RD, OCOEE FL 34761 Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 1101 Marshall Farms Rd, Ocoee FL 34761, 05/18/2018 @ 12:30 pm: Jeffery Rego Unit…
The best concerts coming to Orlando this week
Dial Drive Local pop-punk trio plays a warmup show before heading out on a 10-date East Coast tour. Joining them on this night are Hey Thanks and Sine Cura. 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, at Uncle Lou’s, $5 Um.. New underground bass night Bassment brings in the superstar (yet left-field) L.A. duo Um.., fresh off an…
Bem Bom on Corrine Drive is on verge of opening, Curry Mantra is up and running on I-Drive, plus more in local foodie news
OPENINGS: JJ’s Fusion Grille will open its second location inside the Grove at Winter Park (formerly the Winter Park Palms) on the corner of Aloma Avenue and Howell Branch Road in mid-to-late May. Pho-Cali, a concept by the folks behind Quickly Boba, will also open in the plaza in the third quarter of this year.…
ICYMI: UCF’s ‘national championship trophy’ is now on tour, Florida is screwed, and more
UCF’s ‘national championship trophy’ is now on tour: To put the finishing touches on the University of Central Florida’s undefeated, highly disputed “national championship” season, there’s a trophy making the rounds. However, you’ll have to go to Tuscaloosa, Alabama, to see it, since it’s courtesy of the “UCF Trophy Tour Staff” – a bunch of…
The new ‘Fast & Furious: Supercharged’ attraction might be Universal’s biggest misstep of the decade
EXPOSITION Last month, I made my first visit to California’s Disneyland Resort since the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney California Adventure was re-branded as Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: Breakout, and I was primed to pan the updated attraction as a cynical cash grab. But despite my reservations, Rocket Raccoon turned out…
Legal Public Notices 4/25 issue
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: 540 Cypress Parkway, Kissimmee Florida 34759, 863-240-0879 on 5/15/18 @ 3:30PM. ashnel Ivan Martinez-household items, Yaricelis Maldonado Pena- boxes, futon. Purchases must be made with cash only and…
Legal Public Notices 4/18 issue
Orlando Legals Legal Public Notices I, Samuel O. Ihekwoaba residing at 818 Cherry Valley Way, Orlando (Orange County) FL 32828 is using this medium to inform the general public that I am no longer living with Leverne Brown at 5823 Harness Court, Columbia, MD 21044 and in the process of finalizing the divorce with the…
Legal Public Notices 4/11 issue
Orlando Legals Legal Public Notices AUCTION EXTRASPACE STORAGE – STORE 1335 1101 MARSHALL FARMS RD, OCOEE FL 34761 Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 1101 Marshall Farms Rd, Ocoee FL 34761, 04/20/2018 @ 12:30pm Janet Howell, Unity…
