Cover Stories
The Electronic Frontier Foundation looks back at the games governments played to avoid transparency
Ten years of FOIA fails, 2015-2025
The Foilies: Recognizing 2025’s worst failures of government transparency
One of the most powerful tools to fight back against bad governance is public ridicule.
New Eurocentric wine bar Sparrow now in soft-opening mode in Orlando
We’ve got ‘Euro summer’ at home
New UF leader approved, promises to oppose DEI despite ‘woke past’
‘DEI will not return to the University of Florida during my presidency’ Santa Ono said
Florida attorney general wants lawsuit over city immigration enforcement tossed out
The lawsuit also involves a years-long effort by Gov. DeSantis and the Republican-controlled Legislature to prevent so-called ‘sanctuary’ cities
‘We need to start being self-reflective’: Florida Democrats talk about problems and hopes for future success
‘Democrats are the best at losing, losing, losing,’ said Mike Drapak of The Hillsborough Society
Florida won’t see budget talks until after June 2, legislative leaders say
The latest news about budget negotiations between the Florida House and Senate is that there really isn’t any news to report. House Speaker Daniel Perez and Senate President Ben Albritton issued brief statements late Friday afternoon telling their members that they do not need to plan on returning to Tallahassee next week. “I hope to…
Above-average Atlantic hurricane season predicted for 2025
NOAA’s outlook for the upcoming hurricane season anticipates 13 to 19 named storms
Florida owners of ‘dangerous’ dogs will need $100,000 liability insurance under bill signed by DeSantis
The law goes into effect July 1 and applies to dogs that have attacked humans, severely injured or killed pets, or menacingly chased people
DeSantis quietly signs bill to bar golf courses, hotels in Florida state parks
The new law requires the state to announce public hearings regarding projects in state parks 30 days in advance
Hikiniku to Sumi, new hambagu subconcept inside Juju, opens in Orlando in June
Chef Lewis Lin’s latest venture is a lunchtime love letter to wagyu
Proposal for first Florida bear hunt in a decade advances amid pushback
‘The data that you are using for a data-based decision is over 10 years old,’ one critic said
Florida child care center employees can undergo training to carry guns under new law signed by DeSantis
The change is part of an expansion of the program that already allows school employees to act as law enforcement when an active shooter enters campus
Gov. DeSantis says there is ‘no basis’ for investigation into Hope Florida
‘That is not an organic investigation. That’s a manufactured political operation,’ the governor said
Billie Eilish is coming to play Orlando this fall
The singer announced four Florida dates as part of a new round of touring
Orlando’s Reverist returns with a new look, new album and new synthwave sounds
A dramatic transformation for the former indie-pop outfit
Soco Restaurant closing after 11 years in Thornton Park
Owner Craig Ustler will bring ‘something exciting to the space this fall’
Florida’s international tourist numbers are down so far in 2025
DeSantis has dismissed reports that Canadians would stay away from Florida because of Trump’s actions
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ alum Shuga Cain hosts ‘Wicked’-ly good drag brunch at Funny Bone
This isn’t Kansas, this is International Drive
ODrone Festival returns for a night of creeping sound at the Nook on Robinson
Zap Danger, Strangelace, Mitar and more get quiet
Reggaeton star Rauw Alejandro makes Orlando a (musical) offer they can’t refuse at the Kia Center
A blend of Broadway, Héctor Lavoe and ‘The Godfather’
Savannah’s Mar-Mars run roughshod on Orlando with a mix of raucous locals
With Stiletto, Warm Frames, The Shot
Australia’s Eliza and the Delusionals bring big, tender and immediate songs to Orlando
Kate Stephenson opens
Epic Universe at Universal Orlando throws open its portals this week
Five new lands and 11 rides
New on Netflix: ‘Sirens,’ ‘Earnhardt,’ ‘Fear Street: Prom Queen’ and many more premieres
What to watch on streaming this week
Tamale Co.’s approachable ‘modern Mexican’ menu resonates with College Park
Second location for the beloved tamale purveyors
Orlando food news: Hikiniku to Sumi, Agave Bandido, Fritterbox, Bojangles and more
Restaurant openings and reopenings plus a brand-new night market
Orlando concert calendar: One Ok Rock, Earthtonez, Samara Joy, Brown Bag Brass Band
Live music around town May 21-27
