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Orlando’s Come Out With Pride marks 20 years with its biggest celebration yet
The stage is set for a party bigger than ever before
National Ballet of Ukraine takes U.S. tour to Orlando’s Steinmetz Hall
The tour aims to support the war-torn nation
Dazzling Nights returns to illuminate Leu Gardens this holiday season
The festive celebration runs Nov. 29 to Jan. 5
Gen Z progressive in Central Florida aims to flip Florida House seat blue this November
Democrat Nate Douglas faces off against first-term Republican Susan Plasencia in a swing district that includes UCF.
Legal Public Notices 10/23/24
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: November 5th, 2024 at the times and locations listed below. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:00 PM Extra Space Storage 610 Rinehart Rd. Lake Mary,…
Hot Water Music plays Orlando’s Abbey and a free in-store at Park Ave CDs this week
The band’s first time playing the shop in two decades
Florida House races to watch as Democrats target GOP supermajority
Democrats’ targets include more than a dozen incumbent Republicans as well as a handful of open House seats on the Nov. 5 ballot
Florida Republicans lead Democrats in early voting turnout
The first-day early voting turnout put the GOP ahead of Democrats by just over 15,000 ballots cast in the Nov. 5 election
Shakira shimmies into an Orlando stadium next year
‘Whenever, Wherever’ = Orlando in June
Thornton Park restaurant Jack and Honey’s has closed
Regular operations ceased over the weekend
Fate of Florida’s abortion rights measure ‘will come down to turnout,’ one pollster says
Latest poll finds Florida’s Amendment 4 just barely has the support it needs to pass
Orlando Fringe’s FestN4 festival returns to ArtSpace in January
We’re midway to the annual Orlando Fringe festival in May
Nurses at two HCA hospitals in Central Florida approve new union contract
Their new three-year contract includes an average 15% wage increase and a pilot break relief program
Disney World’s new Lightning Lane Premier Pass can cost more than a park ticket
You could spend up to $449 to skip the ride lines at all four Disney World parks
Epilogue, an adult-only speakeasy, is now open at Four Seasons Resort Orlando
A library-inspired theme with menus shaped like books
Orlando abortion doctor fights to keep her license as DeSantis administration pushes for revocation
Dr. Candace Cooley performed procedures without knowing the 24-hour waiting period had taken effect
Court records show DeSantis’ office behind threats to broadcasters airing pro-abortion ad
Meanwhile, DeSantis held a press conference with Florida Physicians Against Amendment 4 in Coral Gables Monday morning
‘Republican politicians have gone too far’: Florida Democrats make final pitch to NPA voters with new ad
More than 3.5 million NPA voters are registered in Florida, more than a quarter of the electorate
Who are the anti-abortion judicial candidates on the ballot in Orlando in 2024?
It’s tough to find information about these people
Inside Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer’s massively ambitious ‘DTO Action Plan’ to revamp downtown
Modernized roads and bike trails, expanded Lake Eola and affordable housing options to (maybe) come
Orlando City fan federally charged with arson, injuring child during first match of season
The 37-year-old faces a penalty of seven to 40 years behind bars if convicted
‘Your own vice president doesn’t support you’: Florida man grills Trump at Univision town hall
‘So why would I want to support you?’ he asked
The Salty Donut to open a second Orlando location
Tasty treats and coffee soon on offer at Vineland Pointe
Orlando restaurant openings: Pig Floyd’s, Mandola’s Italian Kitchen, The Packwoods, Melt Brownie and more
New spots for brownies, cocktails, Italian and much more
Orange County teachers secure pumping rights for nursing educators in tentative deal
Nursing teachers are legally guaranteed the right to pump at work. But local teachers say the district isn’t complying, and they want a legally binding contract.
Orlando one of three cities to host returning Vans Warped Tour in 2025
Back from the dead
Universal Orlando reveals opening date for Epic Universe with tickets available soon
The Super Nintendo, Dark Universe, Wizarding World, dragon-filled theme park will open just in time for Memorial Day 2025
Disney’s Animal Kingdom welcomes rare baby Sumatran tiger
Bakso was born about three weeks ago
Disney World to temporarily close Big Thunder Mountain, more rides to make way for park expansions
Several DinoLand attractions will close in January
Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk is coming to town as part of Orlando Museum of Art event
More innovative programming to accompany the ‘Push’ exhibition
Cows ‘n Cabs, Orlando Greek Fest, Taste of Thornton Park and even more food events around town
Eat your way around the city
Orlando’s Curtains at last release debut album ‘The Far Shore’
Been a long time coming for mainstay Mike Levin
Floridian folk hero Gamble Rogers is subject of film screenings at Winter Park Library
Plus Sam Pacetti and Del Suggs sing some songs
Foxing plays Orlando’s Abbey and this one’s all about their new music
This one’s all about what’s to come
Shaquille O’Neal throws a Bass All-Stars block party in downtown Orlando
If anyone can save downtown’s party cred, it’s Shaq
Hear the sounds of punk from around the world at Foreign Dissent 9 in Orlando
Italy, Chile, Panama and England get snotty at Will’s
Get bombastic with Toronto garage-rockers Wine Lips at Will’s Pub
Killer Larry and Lemon Denim open
Freak Show Horror Film Festival returns to cinematically scare the daylights out of Orlando
Unleash the cinephile freaks!
Florida activists call out DeSantis for ignoring climate crisis
Activists in Jacksonville, Orlando and St. Petersburg on Tuesday blasted the governor’s stance on climate change
Florida’s Amendment 4 sponsor sues DeSantis administration over threat to broadcasters
‘The state of Florida’s crusade against Amendment 4 is unconstitutional government interference — full stop’
Owner of dog abandoned tied to pole on I-75 ahead of Hurricane Milton arrested
‘He could not deal with the dog,’ the arrest report said
Orlando concert calendar: Myke Towers, ‘dirtbag boy band’ Bears in Trees, Orlando OGs Indorphine and more
Live music around town Oct. 16-22
Alt-rock rampager Bob Mould comes to Orlando solo electric-style this weekend
Big hits and new work share the spotlight
Halo Halo Music Fest spotlights Filipinx talent across genre in Orlando this weekend
Metal, punk, prog, goth and more
Florida indie breakouts They Hate Change and Palomino Blond team for Orlando show
Audible Parts and Dayspells round out the heady bill
Long Island Medium Theresa Caputo raises spirits in Orlando this week
Central Florida fans get the chance to experience her talents up close
Downtown Art District brings this year’s Día de los Muertos and Monster Party to Orlando
Venture down Pine Street — if you dare
These three local haunts were briefly blown over by Milton, but bounced back to boo again
Haunting Nights at Leu Gardens, Ominous Descent in Winter Haven and Gatorland’s Gators, Ghosts and Goblins
Streaming: Meet the first female world’s best boss in ‘The Office Australia,’ the 13th regional edition of the Gervais juggernaut
What to watch this week on Prime Video, Netflix, Hulu, etc.
Rainbow Kitten Surprise finds second chances on an Orlando stage
As you approach Universal Studios from I-4, you’ll see Volcano Bay’s Ko’okiri Body Plunge. The drop-slide is impossible to miss, and serves as a marker of sorts while sitting in traffic. Ela Melo, lead singer of Rainbow Kitten Surprise, will see Ko’okiri Body Plunge too when her band comes to the Hard Rock Live Tuesday.…
