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WPRK presents a diverse lineup of live music at this year’s Fringe Fest
The Free Outdoor Stage at Orlando Fringe is back! Though often overlooked amidst the theatrical, dance and comedy performances that form the backbone of the Fringe Festival, the outdoor stage has increasingly become a must-see proposition. This year’s stage – sponsored by college radio stage WPRK 91.5 FM – is no different. Here is the…
Orange County Commission approves 7 a.m. start time for liquor sales
You know that old saying: Brunch without booze is just a sad late breakfast. The Orange County Commission agrees. At their meeting today, the commission approved liquor sales in all county restaurants starting at 7 a.m. That means no more waiting patiently for the clock to strike 11 o’clock before you order that mimosa after…
Orlando protesters stage ‘die-in’ at Marco Rubio’s office over health care bill
Under the watchful eye of a cloaked Grim Reaper, protesters staged a “die-in” in front of tombstones outside U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio’s Orlando office on Tuesday to oppose the Republican health care bill. The American Health Care Act is part of repealing and replacing Obamacare, also known as the Affordable Care Act. Republicans in the…
Rick Scott is incredibly salty that lawmakers rejected his proposals
Gov. Rick Scott said Tuesday that Florida won’t be in the “game for economic development” after lawmakers rejected his proposals for spending on business incentives and tourism marketing. But he gave little indication about how he will handle an $82.4 billion state budget approved by the Legislature late Monday. Scott, speaking after an event to…
Wyndham Orlando Resort to host new film festival and job fair
When is a first-year festival really not a first-year festival? When it’s comprised of the best films from already established events. Such is the case for the Best of Film Festival (BFF), which will hold its inaugural event Saturday, May 13, at the Wyndham Orlando Resort’s convention center, near the corner of International Drive and…
Bassist supreme Victor Wooten to play Plaza Live tonight
Jazz bass virtuoso Victor Wooten is a Grammy-winning solo artist and also part of the rhythmic anchor of Bela Fleck & the Flecktones; hell, he even runs a summer camp for aspiring four-stringers annually. Tonight, he’s playing a hotly-anticipated show in Orlando. Victor Wooten throws down at the Plaza Live tonight at 8 p.m. Tickets…
The City of Orlando needs ideas for an art installation at this new fire station
A new Orlando fire station is looking for local artists to submit ideas and renderings for a new bronze relief art installation. The new station in need of art, Orlando Fire Station 2, also known as the “Pride of Parramore,” is located off of Robinson Street and Hames Avenue and replaced the older Station 2…
10-year-old Orlando girl describes how she kicked gator’s ass
“I looked in the water and there was a mean, 9-foot gator biting my leg,” said 10-year-old Juliana Osso in an interview with Inside Edition. Last Saturday, May 6, Osso was swimming in about a foot of water at Lake Mary Jane in Orange County’s Moss Park when a large gator latched onto her leg. She…
FWC would like you to give manatee orgies the privacy they deserve
If you see a #manatee mating herd in #Florida, please keep your distance and observe from afar. https://t.co/xn3s7V7iCN pic.twitter.com/3YHRd3lRNe — MyFWC (@MyFWC) May 9, 2017 Florida manatee mating season is well underway, which means right now a group of male sea cows is likely tracking down a female, luring her into shallow water, and forming…
Redlight Redlight and Swine & Sons team up for beer and BBQ pop-up on Thursday
Don’t have dinner plans for Thursday yet? You do now. Audubon Park beer “parlour” Redlight Redlight and Petrakis-owned provisions company Swine & Sons are joining forces for a pop-up on Thursday, May 11. From 6 to 9 p.m., swill suds from the bar and sample whole-hog BBQ from Rhys and Lexi Gawlak. On the menu:…
Your Publix artichoke and spinach dip may have glass in it
Bits of unaccounted-for broken glass have caused Publix to recall some of its deli artichoke and spinach dip. According to a statement released Monday, May 8, 16-ounce packages of store-brand refrigerated Publix Artichoke & Spinach dip that were sold in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Alabama and Tennessee may contain fragments of glass. “We…
Massive brawl breaks out at Florida airport after Spirit Airlines cancels flights
Passengers erupted in anger overnight after Spirit Airlines canceled *nine* flights at @FLLFlyer. WATCH: https://t.co/8IU6ecDHhs pic.twitter.com/i0Skl41Jql — CBS This Morning (@CBSThisMorning) May 9, 2017 Chaos ensued at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport Monday night after frustrated passengers were told that nine flights with Spirit Airlines were canceled. Cellphone footage shows customers clashing with Spirit Airline employees and…
Florida universities get financial boost amid USF uproar
Florida lawmakers on Monday approved a budget that will dramatically increase university funding and student financial aid, while leaders defended a performance standard that could impact the University of South Florida. The new budget (SB 2500) will increase the Bright Futures merit scholarship program to cover 100 percent of tuition and fees for the top-performing…
Budget changes pass as Florida lawmakers head home
The Florida Legislature overwhelmingly approved a state budget and ended the annual session Monday, after narrowly avoiding a meltdown over a controversial measure that makes sweeping changes to the state’s education system. The $82.4 billion budget for the year that begins July 1 passed the House on a 98-14 vote, and the Senate on a…
Aramis Ayala says Gov. Rick Scott flip-flopped on interfering in cases
Orange-Osceola State Attorney Aramis Ayala says Gov. Rick Scott flip-flopped on whether to interfere with the decisions made by state prosecutors. Ayala made the case in court filings Monday for her quo warranto case against Scott in the Florida Supreme Court. Ayala filed a lawsuit against Florida’s governor after he removed her from 23 murder…
Florida Republicans are blaming each other over medical marijuana failure
With its fate now in the hands of state health officials, Republican legislative leaders are blaming each other for failing to create a framework for carrying out a voter-approved constitutional amendment that broadly legalized medical marijuana. The finger-pointing came after eleventh-hour negotiations between House and Senate leaders bombed in the waning hours of the legislative…
Russian drum and bass DJ Enei to play Orlando tonight
Russian drum & bass DJ/producer Enei has gathered raves from audiences and tastemakers around the world (including Goldie), and is a crucial example of music transcending realpolitik and fake news. See him tonight in Orlando. Enei plays the Torque club night at Native Social Bar tonight at 10 p.m. Tickets are a mere $8. Related…
Orlando will host FIFA World Cup Qualifier match this fall
The City Beautiful, currently brimming with purple footy pride, was just awarded perhaps the most pivotal soccer match the men’s U.S. National team is likely to participate in this year. The match will be held Oct. 6, when U.S. takes on Panama at the Orlando City Stadium for the qualifying round of the 2018 FIFA…
Major education bill makes late appearance in Florida Legislature
A sprawling, 278-page education package affecting everything from charter schools to school uniforms emerged from the budget process Friday, raising new questions about transparency in the final days of the legislative session. The legislation (HB 7069), unveiled after 4 p.m. on the next-to-last business day of the session, would settle most of the major education…
Zebra escapes, runs into Florida man’s truck
An exotic pet escaped from its owner’s care last weekend, something that happens quite frequently here in Florida. Last Friday, according to the Tampa Bay Times, exotic pet owner Jennifer Caudill’s zebra escaped her fenced-in property and proceeded to run wild for two hours. During this time the animal slammed into the side of a…
Forum tonight for candidates in Orlando City Council race
Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill and her opponents in the race for the District 5 council seat will have a chance to address voters Monday night at a candidate forum. The forum is being hosted by ONYX magazine on May 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the Orange Center Elementary School, 621 S. Texas Ave. The political…
Orlando Vintage Clothing and Costume relocates to College Park
After 18 years on Fairbanks Avenue, Orlando Vintage Clothing & Costume is moving into a new – well, new to them – building. A grand opening event happens Saturday afternoon, June 3, to welcome shoppers to the new location. Though the move is only about a mile in distance, it returns Orlando Vintage to College…
10-year-old girl in Orlando pries open gator’s mouth to free her leg
Last weekend, a 10-year-old girl in Orlando pried open a gator’s mouth to free herself while swimming at Moss Park, officials say. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, the incident occurred at around 2:30 p.m last Saturday, May 6, in a designated swimming area of Lake Mary Jane. The girl was sitting in roughly…
Band of the Week: Boy Without Batteries
Welcome to Orlando Weekly’s “Band of the Week.” Every week, we highlight one of our favorite local bands. This week, we’re pleased to bring you Boy Without Batteries. Boy Without Batteries is playing Will’s Pub on May 19. Just the facts: Who’s in the band?I’m Cole Jaques and I write and perform music on a…
‘Stand your ground’ change heads to Rick Scott
A change to the state’s “stand your ground” self-defense law is heading to Gov. Rick Scott after the Senate agreed late Friday to go along with a House proposal. The House and Senate both wanted to change the law but had clashed on a legal issue in the bill (SB 128). But with time running…
Florida’s medical marijuana deal goes up in smoke
Unable to bridge a gap over how many marijuana dispensaries the state should have, Florida lawmakers Friday failed to pass legislation that would have created a framework to carry out a constitutional amendment legalizing medical marijuana for wide variety of patients. Implementation of the voter-approved amendment now rests in the hands of state health officials,…
Bangrak Thai Street Kitchen pops up again May 10 at Swine & Sons
The Bangrak boys are back at Swine & Sons, just in time to take advantage of our heating-up summer weather. We say there’s nothing better than Thai on a steamy Wednesday night, so the timing couldn’t be better. The chefs have just returned from a month in Thailand, and say on the event page that “they’re…
$5 milllion lawsuit against Fyre Festival filed in Florida district court
A class action lawsuit was filed against the organizers of the disastrous Fyre Festival, which left attendees stranded in the Bahamas. The Greenspoon Marder firm filed their first lawsuit of many in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida on behalf of those who bought tickets to Fyre, a festival created by rapper…
These St. Cloud teens are stuntin’ too hard
Several St. Cloud teens have been popping wheelies around town lately and their reckless antics are causing an outcry from the public. According to WKMG, complaints have been coming in about a group of teens called the “Cloud 9 Wheelie Crew” that apparently terrorize the public with big-ass wheelies. A resident told the station that…
Lil Yachty brings his ‘Teenage’ tour to Orlando this summer
He may have played Orlando twice last year, but Lil Yachty can’t get enough of the City Beautiful, today announcing an Orlando show for later this summer. The show will be part of his summertime “Teenage” tour, promoting soon-to-be-released new album Teenage Emotion, with ’80s prom-inspired single/video “Bring It Back” currently making the rounds. Lil…
Robert Hays and David Zucker of cult classic ‘Airplane!’ told us to give up. Wait, what?
At this year’s Florida Film Festival, we interviewed Robert Hays and David Zucker, two of the brains behind what’s surely one of the greatest movies ever made – Airplane! (and don’t call me Shirley). Hays told us all about the late Leslie Nielsen’s gas problem (for real), and Zucker gave us plenty of good advice…
Jeff Bezos just unloaded 1 million shares of Amazon stock to fund Blue Origin
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos sold 1 million shares this week to help fund his efforts to achieve commercial space travel. According to documents released by the SEC, Jeff Bezos made $940.74 million in three days by selling shares of Amazon stock, which have risen 25 percent this year and culminated in a record-setting closing in…
Try 17 restaurants at the Winter Springs Food and Wine Festival tomorrow
Over the past year or so, Winter Springs has seen some pretty great restaurant and beverage openings. Thai Basil, Saint Anejo and Big Kahuna’s Island Style Bowls are just a few of the spots making news. Tomorrow, May 6, at 5 p.m., venture out to the bedroom community between Oviedo and Casselberry as they showcase…
Free listening party for shoegaze pioneers Slowdive tonight at Park Ave CDs
One of the hotter sonic tickets of this night will be watching the wax circle that holds shoegaze legends Slowdive’s latest self-titled collection of songs spin and spin in the comfy environs of Park Ave CDs. It’s a sombrero-and-fake-moustache-free environment too. Get dreamy with Slowdive(‘s new record) tonight at 9 p.m. at Park Ave. CDs.…
Very optimistic ‘I-4 Eyesore’ owner says building will be completed by Thanksgiving
SuperChannel 55 President Claud Bowers says his company’s 18-story unfinished shell of a building, nicknamed the ‘I-4 Eyesore,” will be completed by Thanksgiving of this year. “That’s our target, to finish by Thanksgiving Day, certainly by the end of this year,” said a very optimistic Bowers to WKMG. Lol. Right. The Majesty Building, which has…
Billy Crudup talks with us about student loan debt and being a ham at FFF 2017
It ended less than a week ago, but we’re already feeling nostalgic for Florida Film Festival 2017 (and looking forward to 2018). Here we spoke to actor Billy Crudup, in town to appear at a screening of his stunning 1999 film Jesus’ Son. Related Stories
Five Florida greyhounds test positive for cocaine
A Florida trainer’s license has been permanently revoked after five of his racing greyhounds tested positive for cocaine. According to the Tampa Bay Times, Florida racing authorities found cocaine in five dogs from a St. Petersburg kennel owned by Malcolm McAllister, a man who that a Debry Lane executive once called a “wonderful patriarch of the…
Every U.S. House Republican from Florida except one voted to repeal Obamacare
Every Florida Republican in the U.S. House except for one voted Thursday to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act with a plan that could leave more than 24 million Americans uninsured. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen of Miami was one of 20 Republicans who joined with all House Democrats to oppose the measure in a close…
Florida House, Senate still at odds in ‘stand your ground’ dispute
The Florida Senate stuck to its guns Thursday in a dispute with the House about a change to the state’s “stand your ground” self-defense law. Both chambers have broadly supported a bill (SB 128) that would shift a key burden of proof from defendants to prosecutors in “stand your ground” cases. But with only a…
DeLand’s Athens Theatre benefits from Volusia’s biggest Derby party
The week of unofficial holidays comes to a close on Saturday with the 143rd annual Kentucky Derby. Get your fanciest hat ready and convince yourself that mint juleps aren’t that bad, then check out this high-falutin’ fundraiser for DeLand’s Athens Theatre. Enjoy live bluegrass, juleps and bourbon flights, casino games, hat contests and more while…
Florida lawmakers struggle to strike deal on medical marijuana
With just one day left to pass a bill, House and Senate Republican leaders are still struggling to strike a deal on the rollout of a voter-approved constitutional amendment legalizing marijuana for patients with debilitating conditions. The leaders have reached agreement on a variety of issues —- including the number of medical marijuana operators in…
Cocina 214’s Running of the Chihuahuas offers a yippy take on Sunday Funday
Sunday Funday usually feels kind of fuzzy, but this time it’s for a hell of a more interesting, yippy reason. It’s time for Cocina 214’s annual Running of the Chihuahuas event, where 100 tiny furballs race for glory (or treats?) to benefit Winter Park Lost Pets and A Cause 4 Paws Rescue. Spectators can look…
Florida university will give Trayvon Martin posthumous degree
In less than two weeks, Trayvon Martin will receive a college degree. Florida Memorial University has decided to honor Martin, who was shot and killed by George Zimmerman five years ago, with a posthumous bachelor’s degree in aviation, which was an interest of his. Martin’s parents, Sabrina Fulton and Tracy Martin, will accept the degree during…
New ‘Architectural Guidebook to Central Florida’ shows off the region’s most stunning structures
If you’ve never considered Orlando a location for great building-spotting, there’s a new book that might make you rethink that. The Architectural Guidebook to Central Florida collects more than 280 examples of stunning structures around the region, with photographs and essays by design professionals. The guidebook includes historic downtown buildings from the early 20th century…
Pulse nightclub owner plans ‘iconic’ national memorial to honor victims, survivors
The site of the worst mass shooting in modern American history will be turned into an “iconic” national memorial and museum that will honor the 49 victims who were murdered by a gunman and the survivors who escaped that night from the gay nightclub Pulse. Almost 11 months after the massacre, Pulse owner Barbara Poma…
New poke bowl restaurant coming to downtown Orlando
It’s a great time to be a lunch enthusiast in Orlando. In the next few months, the downtown area will get a new pizza joint and brewery, a grass-fed burger spot, a New Orleans-inspired concept, a fancy Mexican joint, a Hubbly Bubbly, and quite possibly a few more that I forgot to mention. Well, now…
Pop singer Halsey comes to Orlando this fall
Halsey announced the dates of her Hopeless Fountain Kingdom tour set for later this year, and there will be a huge Orlando show as part of it. The “Closer” singer be be crossing the country in the company of Charli XCX and Partynextdoor to promote her soon-to-released new album Hopeless Fountain Kingdom, with new single…
Bless up: Publix chicken tender subs are on sale this week
It’s time to eat your breaded feelings, because the chicken tender sub is once again on sale this week at Publix. From now until May 10, Publix is dishing out whole chicken tender subs for a mere $5.99. That’s a savings/blessing of $2.80. To stay up to date on when chicken tender subs are on sale, I…
Funky Buddha takes over Ravenous Pig’s monthly roast this weekend
It makes total sense that a brewery dedicated to food-focused brews and an award-winning gastropub that — arguably — changed Orlando’s dining scene forever would join forces. The monthly pig roast at the Ravenous Pig, a favorite pastime among pork purists, will be paired with a tap takeover by Funky Buddha, one of the state’s…
Blink 182 to play the Central Florida Fairgrounds tonight
What’s the difference between Orlando concertgoers tonight and the unfortunates who got tricked into attending the disastrous, scammy Fyre Festival? Orlando fans will actually get to see pop-punk godfathers Blink 182 play live. Blink 182 play the Orlando Ampitheater at the Central Florida Fairgrounds tonight at 8 p.m. with openers Wavves and Naked and Famous.…
Spoon come big in their first Orlando show in 10 years with the excellent Tennis in tow
THIS LITTLE UNDERGROUND Spoon and Tennis, House of Blues, May 2 Spoon are one of those acts that have proven a model of success in management of both art and career, no small feat for a lifer indie band. In evolution, they’ve come an extraordinarily long way from a playfully weird and spiky ‘90s guitar…
The House could vote today to rob 24 million citizens of health care
The congressional switchboard number is (202) 224-3121. Light it up.
Will’s Dirty Laundry offers alternative to cringey Cinco parties with Gringo Star
Look, we have to level with you: Cinco de Mayo is not our favorite fake holiday. While the idea of a day celebrating Mexican-American heritage is fine and dandy with us, May 5 has been usurped by fratty white kids looking for an excuse to get drunk, wear sombreros and fake mustaches, and somehow get…
American Pie Council lets you get a piece of the pie at the National Pie Championships
Certain rivalries are never truly settled: Star Wars vs. Star Trek, nature vs. nurture, good vs. evil and, of course, cake vs. pie. Arguments pitting flaky crusts against buttercream have ruined at least two birthday parties we know of and sparked friendship-destroying barguments. We can’t fault the passion behind the fury: Too many office birthday…
International Freethought Film Festival offers mind-opening new perspectives in filmmaking
You can be excused if you feel all movied out after the conclusion of last week’s epic Florida Film Festival, but film fans – particularly doc hawks (let’s just pretend that’s a thing) – should be aware that the International Freethought Film Festival, returning to the Gallery at Avalon Island this weekend, offers plenty of…
Thirsty Topher teams with Orlando Facial Hair Club for Cinco de Mustache
The Orlando Facial Hair Club and El Jimador Tequila sponsor this Ivanhoe Village Cinco de Mayo party. Compete in a mustache competition, grab some food from TQ’s Island Grille, and enjoy specialty beer from 5 Rabbit Cervezeria and infused tequila shots from El Jimador. 4 p.m. Friday; The Thirsty Topher, 601 Virginia Drive; free; facebook.com/thethirstytopher…
Wall Street Plaza offers traditional American Cinco de Mayo fun for two straight days
Wall Street Plaza was basically made for Cinco de Mayo. They combine live music, drink specials, bull riding, piñatas, fake mustaches and sombreros into a melting pot of cultural stereotypes and stretch it out for two whole days. 4 p.m. Friday, 8 p.m. Saturday; Wall St. Plaza, Wall and Court streets; free; wallstplaza.net [location-1] Related…
Failure of gambling bills in Florida leaves industry in limbo
Thousands of gray-market slot machines could pop up in sports bars and strip malls, full-scale slot machines might launch in at least eight counties and several new cardrooms could open in South Florida, thanks to lawmakers’ failure to pass gambling legislation this session. The potential for a massive expansion of gambling could be the result…
Florida lawmakers approve naming roads after fallen officers Debra Clayton, Norman Lewis
Florida lawmakers approved a bill to designate two Orange County roads in honor of fallen Orlando Police Lt. Debra Clayton and Orange County Deputy First Class Norman Lewis. The bill designates a portion of State Road 438 between John Young Parkway and Pine Hills Road in Orange County as the “Lieutenant Debra Clayton Memorial Highway.” Clayton was…
Gov. Rick Scott declares opioid emergency in Florida
Pointing to thousands of overdose deaths, Gov. Rick Scott issued an executive order Wednesday that said an opioid epidemic has created a “state of emergency” in Florida. Scott’s order, and a related “public health emergency” declaration by Surgeon General Celeste Philip, came as lawmakers look to increase criminal penalties related to the potent synthetic opioid…
Magic, DeVos family plan to buy Orlando Solar Bears
The Orlando Magic and its owners, the DeVos family, are planning to purchase the Orlando Solar Bears hockey team. Magic CEO Alex Martins made the announcement about the purchase from ECHL on Wednesday in a press release. The Solar Bears will play in the Amway Center for the 2017-18 season. The DeVos family, which includes Education Secretary…
Call of Duty World League Championships coming to Orlando this August
For those of you who have fond memories of watching your college roommate play video games, arguably one of the biggest eSports tourneys is coming to Orlando this summer. The 2017 Call of Duty World League Championships kicks off at The Amway Center August 9-13. The top 32 teams playing Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare…
Sheriff deputies remove baby gator from Winter Haven pool
As Central Florida’s drought conditions worsen, it would appear that everyone and every thing is looking for a decent way to cool off. Deputies with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office were called to a home Monday afternoon in Winter Haven to remove a baby alligator from a pool. At around 2 p.m., Sgt. Beebe and…
Audubon Park celebrates Star Wars at the May the Fourth Be With You Sip & Stroll
As the popularity of Star Wars creeps inexorably along, May the Fourth celebrations are starting to become just as popular as your standard Cinco de Mayo parties. Don a Jedi robe or Mandalorian armor instead of culturally appropriating a sombrero or serape for this beer, wine and food walk through the shops and restaurants of…
New motorcycle bar will open in downtown Orlando at the end of May
At long last, the owners of Ace Cafe, a 35,000-square-foot motorcycle mecca, have an opening date for their new downtown Orlando location. On Friday, May 19, at 7 a.m., Ace Cafe Orlando, the London-based rock-n-roll bike shop, will be offering guests a “cuppa coffee” and a first look at their new location at 100 W.…
Orlando Rep. Smith rocks extremely chill socks at medical marijuana vote
In honor of the 71% of FL voters who approved medical cannabis, I wore my special socks! #VoteNOonHB1397 #Sayfie pic.twitter.com/Q2OozwoCgi — Rep. Carlos G Smith (@CarlosGSmith) May 2, 2017 Yesterday, the Florida House passed HB1397, a bill that essentially bans the act of smoking medical marijuana, and highlights the fact that Florida Republicans can’t stop…
30 free shows happening in Orlando this week
Wednesday, May 3 Eugene Snowden’s Ten Pints Of Truth 10 pm at Lil Indies, 1036 N. Mills Ave. Reggae Night with Hor!zen and DJ Red I 10 pm at the Caboose, 1827 N. Orange Ave. Thursday, May 4 Thursday Jazz Jams 8 pm at Austin’s Coffee, 929 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park The Mellow Relics 10:30…
Bike to work with Mayor Buddy Dyer early-ass Friday morning
Trade in your Toyota for a two-wheeler on Friday’s commute into work for the city’s 18th annual Bike to Work Day. Whether cycling sounds like a great time or a chore, it’s worth joining this community ride just to see Mayor Buddy Dyer perched atop a bicycle as he weaves his way through the streets…
Country veteran Marty Stuart brings his superlative band to the Social this week
Being a torch-bearer for any sort of musical tradition is full of potential pitfalls, not least among them being perceived as a humorless bore or a museum piece yourself. For singer-guitarist (and country icon in his own right) Marty Stuart, continual deep dives into the storied past of country music serve as creatively rejuvenating, like…
7.5 million Floridians were exposed to unsafe drinking water in 2015, says report
Following the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, a recent report claims a huge portion of Floridians have also been exposed to unsafe drinking water. The water quality report, which was released by Natural Resources Defense Council, says that 7.5 million Floridians received water containing dangerous levels of arsenic, lead and other chemicals through public water…
Local fast-casual chain Burger Craft opening in downtown Orlando
Downtown Orlando is about to get one more burger option. Local fast-casual chain Burger Craft will move into the former Fiat building at 131 N. Orange Ave. The building will also eventually house Orange County Brewery, a Wells Fargo and a second location of Hubbly Bubbly Falafel Shop. Burger Craft already has two locations in Altamonte…
Republican-led Florida Legislature heads to overtime for budget
The Republican-dominated Legislature will need extra time to finish work on the state budget for the second time in three years, as lawmakers ended Tuesday with no agreement on an $83 billion spending plan for the year beginning July 1. Negotiations between House Speaker Richard Corcoran, Senate President Joe Negron and their budget chiefs failed…
Florida House passes medical marijuana bill that bans smoking
The state would have more than a dozen pot operators —- with unlimited retail locations —- under a proposal overwhelmingly approved by the Florida House on Tuesday. The latest version of the House bill brings the House and Senate closer to finalizing a medical marijuana measure before Friday’s scheduled end of the legislative session. Lawmakers…
The Glass Knife pastry cafe moving into old Italio space in Winter Park
Folks driving up and down Orlando Avenue have been wondering what would move into the stand-alone building on South Orlando Avenue that was once home to Italio Modern Kitchen. Now we know. The Glass Knife, a café and pâtisserie, will serve “decadent cakes, elegant desserts and other sweet treats” and offer a “savory menu for breakfast…
Opening in Orlando: Colossal, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 and more
OPENING THIS WEEK: Colossal Sometimes a movie falls prey to a bit of redundancy in the characterization department. Take for example Colossal, in which Anne Hathaway’s character is established as an alcoholic unemployed writer. Yeah, you know what? I think any one of those three pretty much tells the same story. But I’m willing to…
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Selections: Our picks for the best things to do in Orlando this week
Wednesday, 3 Tech N9ne MUSIC The first 100 days of a new administration, although enjoyable to some, may have inspired a faction of Americans to entertain the idea of embarking on a time-traveling expedition back to a less tumultuous time. Luckily for them, the Strictly Strange Tour, headed by Strange Records founder and rhyme-spitting Kansas City native Aaron Dontez Yates, better known as Tech N9ne, strolls into Orange Avenue’s Venue 578 this week…
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Orlando concert picks this week: Paul Van Dyk, Madame Mayhem, Christopher Cross and more
Oceano Illinois deathcore marauders – once signed to Earache Records, no less – are out pillaging the continental U.S. on their Revolution Tour with Slaughter to Prevail and Aversions Crown. 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, at Backbooth, $15-$18 Christopher Cross Sweet Jesus, that’s smooth. A dream and a wind carries the crown prince of yacht…
Savage Love: ‘The Leftovers’
Nancy, the tech-savvy at-risk youth, two gimps, Christ on the cross, the Easter Bunny, two weeping women and the Easter Bunny’s smoking-hot leather master took to the stage at Revolution Hall in Portland, Oregon, for a live taping of the Savage Lovecast on Easter weekend. Audience members submitted their questions on cards (I take my…
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ICYMI: Rick Singh sues for libel, a monkey runs rampant in Apopka, an update on the memorial at Pulse and more
Rick Singh sues PACs for ‘smear campaign’ during election: Orange County Property Appraiser Rick Singh is suing political action committees and their anonymous supporters for running a “smear campaign” against him during the 2016 election. The libel suit says two PACs and their anonymous financial backers acted maliciously when they falsely accused Singh in mailers…
Gimme Shelter: Meet Oso!
Looking for a big friendly pal? Meet Oso! Oso (A152613) is 11 years old and was surrendered because his owner could no longer care for him. Oso is a friendly guy and he’s pretty mellow. He enjoys attention, and he really loves back scratches! He absolutely loves to eat treats. He’s a great dog and…
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Pursuant to Florida Statute 713.78 on MAY 29, 2017 at 8am, Mike’s Towing, 3141 Sharpe Rd., Apopka, FL will sell the following vehicle(s): 1993 CHEVY VIN #1GBKC34F6PJ109345. Seller reserves the right to bid and to refuse any/all bids. Sold as is, no warranty. Terms Cash. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN…
Remembering the Orlando 49: Anthony Luis Laureano Disla
Every week between now and the one-year anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub shootings, Orlando Weekly will profile a person killed on June 12, 2016. This week: Anthony Luis Laureano Disla Anthony Laureano Disla was the type of performer who could charm you in a suit or in a dress. The 25-year-old native of Rio Piedras,…
Sinkane and Eric Slick make Orlando debuts, the Prestage Brothers return to town united
SINKANE AND ERIC SLICK, THE SOCIAL, APRIL 23 This promising bill is the case of a couple of seasoned and well-credentialed ensemble guys who are ready to emerge on their own as solo artists. And both were making Orlando debuts. Sinkane, the vehicle for New York-based musician Ahmed Gallab (just added to this year’s lineup…
Ellipsis Brewing coming soon, Portobello in Disney Springs closes, and more in our weekly food roundup
OPENINGS Reyes Mezcaleria, by Jason and Sue Chin (Osprey Tavern, Seito Sushi Baldwin Park) is in soft opening mode … Small-batch bakery DG Doughnuts (Damn Good Doughnuts) has opened on West Colonial Drive in Oakland … The owner of the now-closed Maria Bonita Mexican & Cuban Restaurant has opened Marita’s Latin Bites on East Colonial…
Notice
Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at location indicated: 1751 Fortune Rd Kissimmee FL 34744, 407-414- 5303 on 05/16/17 @ 11:00 am. Maggy Jean Jacques 5042 Shelfs & furniture, Diana Mendez 3096…
Our spirit-swapped Penicillin cocktail subs tequila for scotch
I didn’t have this cold when I decided to Remix the classic Penicillin cocktail this month. But acquiring it certainly made the decision a welcome one. Calling the Penicillin a classic cocktail might seem a stretch; it was first mixed by Milk + Honey bartender Sam Ross in 2005, so it doesn’t have the decades…
NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned, 5526 S.O.B.T. LLC, of 2423 S Orange Ave., Unit #334, Orlando, FL 32806, pursuant to the requirements of the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, is hereby advertising the following fictitious name: Le Palace Otown It is the intent of the undersigned to register “Le Palace Otown” with…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ORANGE COUNTY
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF KENNETH BROWN, Deceased. File No. 2017-CP-00147-O NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Kenneth Brown, deceased, whose date of death was March 11, 2017, is pending in the Circuit Court for Orange County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which…
NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned, Anitra Manning of 42 S. Park Ave #101, Winter Garden, Florida 34787, pursuant to the requirements of the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, is hereby advertising the following fictitious name: Imagine That Life Coaching It is the intent of the undersigned to register “Imagine That Life Coaching”…
Exploring California attractions yields glimpses of new experiences that could be coming to Florida soon
California’s clocks may be three hours behind Florida, but in some ways their theme parks are light-years ahead of ours – and I’m not only referring to Anaheim’s eagerly awaited version of Star Wars Land, whose construction outpaces Orlando’s project by 12 parsecs. I spent last week exploring Los Angeles-area attractions, and returned with glimpses…
NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned, Fit Industries LLC of 5401 S. Kirkman Rd., #310, Orlando FL 32819, pursuant to the requirements of the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, is hereby advertising the following fictitious name: CPR Certification Orlando It is the intent of the undersigned to register “CPR Certification Orlando” with the…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR THE 9TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY FLORIDA
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR THE 9TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO. 2017-CP-001028-O IN RE: THE ESTATE OF ALEXANDER ANTONIO SANTANA, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The summary administration of the estate of ALEXANDER ANTONIO SANTANA, Deceased, Case Number 17-CP-001028-O is pending in the Circuit Court for…
NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned, Hara Community 1st Advisors, LLC, of 760 Florida Central Parkway Suite 212, Longwood Florida, 32750, pursuant to the requirements of the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, is hereby advertising the following fictitious name: HMI It is the intent of the undersigned to register “HMI” with the Florida…
Though it’s the third adaptation of the same novel in five years, ‘The Dinner’ keeps us coming back for more
Morality: It’s what’s for Dinner
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE PERSONAL PROPERTY OF THE FOLLOWING TENANTS WILL BE SOLD FOR CASH TO SATISFY RENTAL LIENS IN ACCORDANCE WITH FLORIDA STATUTES, SELF STORAGE FACILITY ACT, SECTIONS 83.806 AND 83.807. CONTENTS MAY INCLUDE KITCHEN, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, BEDDING, TOYS, GAMES, PACKED CARTONS, FURNITURE, TOOLS, TRUCKS, CARS, ETC. THERE’S NO TITLE FOR VEHICLES SOLD AT…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, v. CHRISTIAN A.P. KOVATS; LESLIE D. GREGG-KOVATS A/K/A LESLIE DIANE GREGG; et al., Defendants. CASE NO.: 2015-CA- 003101-14N- K NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE is hereby given that, Maryanne Morse, Clerk of the Circuit Court…
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE MAY 23, 2017 at 8:00AM at My Towing Company 1800 N Forsyth Rd., Orlando FL 32807. Will sell the following vehicles to the highest bidder 02 HONDA VIN # JHMCG56702C027273Term of the sale are cash. My Towing Company reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids. Vehicle sold…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA IN THE MATTER OF THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS FOR THE PROPOSED ADOPTION OF A MINOR CHILD. L.M., DOB: 03/05/2014 Case No.: 2016-DR-017027-O NOTICE OF ACTION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO: ERIC WILLIAM MCINTYRE of Orlando, FL; Caucasian male, DOB:…
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that Mindful Storage will sell at public auction, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the following locations: May 16th, 2017 at the times and locations listed below. The personal goods stored therein by the following:…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2016-CA-6862 ASHINGTON PARK HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff, vs. VALERIE R. PEEBLES, UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF VALERIE R. PEEBLES, and UNKNOWN PARTIES IN POSSESSION, Defendants. NOTICE OF ACTION TO: VALERIE R. PEEBLES, 14510 Greydale Circle, Orlando, Florida 32826, Current residence…
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that on Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the following locations: May 24th, 2017 at the times and locations listed below. The personal goods…
