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Meet the climate whistleblowers muzzled by Trump
From weakening vehicle emissions to blocking warnings about how coastal parks could flood or the impact on the Arctic, the Trump administration is accused of muzzling climate science. Here six whistleblowers and former government scientists describe being sidelined by the administration – and why they won’t be quiet. Jeff Alson Role: A former senior engineer…
The launch of Florida’s Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is delayed, missing the Super Bowl
In an ever-increasing field of contenders, the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is one of the most anticipated new cruise lines. The first vessel of the ultra-luxury boutique cruise line, Azora, was scheduled to launch on Feb. 5, 2020, but earlier this month, the Coconut Grove-based cruise line confirmed that all voyages between Feb. 5 and June…
The future of Florida’s amusement parks is about to get really complicated, thanks to a bunch of investment firms
Recent negotiations between Six Flags and Cedar Fair, two of the nation’s biggest amusement park operators, shook the industry. But even as the likelihood of the merger fades, the possibility of it alone is a sign of potentially significant changes about to take place in an industry that is the cornerstone to Florida’s economy. Orlando…
Can vocalist Damo Suzuki is coming to Florida this month for a solo show
Damo Suzuki, legendary frontman of outsider rock icons Can, will be playing his first show in Florida ever at the end of October, kicking off his first tour of the United States in 12 years. (Though not in Orlando, but Miami.) Now, we fully acknowledge that driving to Miami is a colossal pain, but this…
Legal Public Notices 10/9 issue
Orlando Legals Legal Public Notices All related descendants of Dr. James Gibson A.K.A. “Guinea Jim” of Savannah Sound, Eleuthera, Bahamas please contact Richard Love at drjamesgibsonbahamas@gmail.com or (305) 528-6645 (AAN CAN) AUCTION Extra Space Storage – Store 1335, 1101 Marshall Farms Rd. Ocoee FL. 34761 Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property…
Florida sheriff’s office posts photo of inmates shoveling dirt with caption ‘Never give up on your dreams’
Yesterday, with not even a whiff of irony, the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office posted a photo to their social media channels showing an unpaid inmate work crew shoveling a pile of dirt, paired with the caption “Never give up on your dreams!” It’s hard to say what exactly this post is trying to convey. Are…
Country stars Dan + Shay announce Orlando arena show next year
Giving fans plenty of advance notice, country duo Dan + Shay have announced the dates for their 2020 “Dan + Shay The (Arena) Tour”, kicking off in March and ending in October. Despite the length of the tour, there will only be one date in Florida, and it’s an October show here in Orlando! The…
Sadly, the guy in charge of bringing the Special Olympics to Orlando is kind of an asshole
UPDATE, 2:45 p.m.: Waddell reached out to us via phone and stated that he does actually think student athletes should be paid, and that his opinions based on Gavin Newsom stem from an interview he saw on HBO’s Real Talk With Bill Maher. “I’ve worked in college athletics for 28 years; it’s not that I…
Hot Orlando debut of Brooklyn’s B Boys made even more fiery by Florida support Clang! and Red Rodeo
THIS LITTLE UNDERGROUND B Boys, Clang! and Red Rodeo, Will’s Pub, Oct. 6 What a difference a hyphen makes. Even nerds of both words and music could reasonably get tripped up on the distinction between “b-boys” and “B Boys.” But this time we’re talking about the latter, non-hip-hop kind, who are the Brooklyn art-punk trio…
Sushi & Seoul on the Roll food truck to take over Sanford’s Celery City Craft beer bar kitchen
Sushi & Seoul on the Roll, which bills itself as Florida’s only sushi food truck, has come to an agreement with Sanford craft-beer bar Celery City Craft, to manage their menu and kitchen. The truck can frequently be seen slinging sushi to late-night crowds in front of Will’s Pub in the Mills 50 neighborhood. Now, diners will be…
Mills 50 Japanese pub Tori Tori finally announces grand opening
Finally, after a year-long delay in opening and a weeks-long “soft opening” with a developing menu, Mills 50 Japanese pub Tori Tori is hosting a grand opening on Wednesday, Oct. 16. The event will feature sake and cocktail discounts and a DJ, with limited free “bar bites” served at 5:30 p.m. “Thank you Orlando for…
Wendy Chioji, legendary Central Florida news anchor, has died
WESH 2 announced Tuesday morning the death of longtime Central Florida news anchor Wendy Chioji. Her brother shared news of her passing on Monday night, following an 18-year battle with breast cancer. “My beautiful, strong, defiant, bad-ass sister, Wendy Chioji, lost her fight with cancer tonight. From climbing mountains, to participating in triathlons, to traveling…
Not a single presidential candidate plans to attend Florida Democratic convention in Orlando
Florida Democrats want to energize the party base and defeat President Donald Trump in 2020, yet for the second time this year the state party will hold a major gathering without presidential candidates taking part. The Florida Democratic Party has confirmed state Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried and U.S. Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., as keynote speakers…
Orlando state representative to hand out custom-designed condoms at Come Out With Pride
An Orlando state representative is really stretching her sexual-health awareness dollars, as she prepares to hand out hundreds of personalized condoms at Saturday’s Come Out With Pride festivities. Orlando state Rep. Anna Eskamani today posted her latest swag to Twitter, along with her plans for this Saturday’s Come Out With Pride event at Lake Eola…
Mennello Museum of American Art announces design team for 40,000-square-foot expansion
Friends of the Mennello Museum of American Art announced Monday they secured renowned designers Brooks + Scarpa & KMF Architects as the creative team for their planned 40,000 square-foot museum expansion. The preliminary plans and an architectural model were unveiled by Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and museum director Shannon Fitzgerald in a special presentation at…
City of Orlando approves new ownership of the Plaza Live venue
The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra and the Orlando Philharmonic Plaza Foundation announced Monday that the transfer of ownership of the Plaza Live concert and event venue has been approved. They also released renderings of the redesigned space, seen here. The Orlando City Council voted Monday to approve the city’s acquisition of the venue, located at 425…
Gospel royalty Mavis Staples to play Mount Dora in December
Gospel and soul legend Mavis Staples will be gracing the state of Florida with her presence in December and, hallelujah, Mount Dora (?!) will be one of her three destinations. Staples will be showcasing songs from her newest album, We Get By, produced by Ben Harper. Staples will be accompanied by blues harmonica maestro Charlie…
Here’s where to find a McRib in Orlando
McDonald’s recently announced that their most coveted and elusive sandwich, the McRib, has returned, and they’ve reportedly started popping up in Orlando. The sandwich is limited to only certain locations, but the company has debuted a website, mcdfinder.com, to help McRib lovers track down this saucy sandwich. Of course, if you don’t trust corporate-backed sandwich…
Epcot’s ‘IllumiNations’ globe seen demolished in photos over the weekend
Theme park blogger Mickey Views shared an image on Sunday that’s sure to distress anyone who visited Epcot as a child. The LED-screen-covered “IllumiNations” globe, upon which rays of light and laser beams have been projected for more than 20 years – along with childhood dreams – was seen dismantled in a back lot. Close-up…
Epcot’s beloved ‘Impressions de France’ closes, as pavilion prepares to welcome ‘Beauty and the Beast’
In keeping with the rest of Disney World’s efforts to cram as many intellectual properties into park experiences as possible, the Guinness World Record-holding Impressions de France film at Epcot has closed, at least for now. The France pavilion theater is now preparing for a new Beauty and the Beast sing-along, ending what had been the longest-running daily…
The effort to start allowing college athlete endorsements in Florida just became bipartisan
A second House bill, this time from a Republican, has been filed to allow college student athletes in Florida to be able to cash in on their names and images. The proposal (HB 287), filed Friday by Rep. Chip LaMarca, R-Lighthouse Point, for the 2020 legislative session, is similar to a bill (HB 251) filed…
Gov. Ron DeSantis announces increase in starting salary to $47,500 for Florida teachers
Following extensive pressure from educators and state lawmakers, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis proposed a plan in his 2020 state budget to raise teacher pay to historically high levels. The governor’s announcement came this morning in Middleburg, alongside Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran, and Senate Appropriations Chair Sen. Rob Bradley. The proposed wage hike, which DeSantis says…
Peruvian pop-up Papa Llama to open restaurant in Curry Ford West
Kevin and Maria Ruiz, who run the Peruvian pop-up restaurant Papa Llama, have signed a lease to open a brick-and-mortar restaurant in Orlando’s Curry Ford West neighborhood. The restaurant will be located at 2840 Curry Ford Road, in the Winn-Dixie shopping plaza. Opening timeframe is early 2020. “We’ve been in business for three years, and…
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Jacksonville’s Teen Divorce shine at Montgomery Drive’s all-Florida band showcase at Will’s Pub
THIS LITTLE UNDERGROUND Teen Divorce, Chalet Girl and Flagman, Will’s Pub, Oct. 2 With the exception of young local favorites Boston Marriage, my second Montgomery Drive showcase in as many nights gave completely fresh looks at some homegrown talent. The most complete and impressive discovery of the evening was Jacksonville’s Teen Divorce. All their style…
Fall Festival at the Veranda brings family-friendly craft market to Thornton Park
The Veranda at Thornton Park throws its hat in the ring of Central Florida’s packed fall schedule with the debut of a new fall festival this weekend. Enjoy arts and crafts vendors along with plenty of food and drink at a market in the courtyard. The festival is family-friendly, so bring your kids and they…
Orlando Ballet: Uncorked showcases dance in close, casual quarters at the Abbey
Break away from the traditional theater setting and grab a drink as the Orlando Ballet entertains, educates and enriches with charm at the Abbey. At Uncorked, the dancers trade in their stage costumes for casual practice wear in an intimate setting that’s open to the public. Experience the creative decision-making of artistic director Robert Hill…
Here’s Florida Sen. Marco Rubio saying Trump didn’t do something he obviously just did
A day after the president stood in front of cameras and blatantly told China to interfere with the upcoming election, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio told reporters that Donald Trump didn’t actually tell China to interfere with the upcoming election. Speaking at an economic opportunity event in the Florida Keys on Friday, Rubio told reporters that…
Dogs from the Bahamas are up for adoption at the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando
Nine Bahamian dogs are in need of forever home, after traveling 862 miles to Orlando, displaced by Hurricane Dorian. The Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando collaborated with rescue partners to bring the dogs to Florida in September. Four of the dogs who made the journey had to be quarantined for two weeks, until they were healthy enough…
Orlando Science Center’s adults-only Science Night Dead will scare you smart
For this, the last 2019 edition of Orlando Science Center’s adults-only Science Night Live, they’ve embraced the season of witches and ghouls and dubbed themselves Science Night Dead. Aside from the temporary name change, the night isn’t overtly Halloween-y – it’s more of a chance to explore the OSC’s current exhibit, “Artificial Intelligence: Your Mind…
Florida python hunters capture record-setting 18-foot snake, largest ever removed from Big Cypress
The second-largest Burmese python to ever be captured in Florida was bagged last month. On September 22, Python Action Team members Cynthia Downer and Jonathan Lopez wrangled in an 18-foot, 4-inch long female python in Big Cypress National Preserve. According to the Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission, the giant snake actually sets a handful of new…
Rock out with your inner boomer at T.G. Lee High’s Homecoming Dance
Are you old enough to look at high school through rose-colored glasses? Get dressed up and grab a date for the Nook’s tribute to the dances of your youth. Machine Gun Kristin and DJ Mispac3 will have you dancing through the decades, with a different decade of music from the ’50s through the ’00s featured…
Grace Potter brings solo comeback tour to Orlando next year
Grace Potter is finally making her return to music after four long years, and that journey will still be in its beginning stages when Potter plays the House of Blues on Jan. 10, 2020. The singer-songwriter first gained national recognition back in 2010 with her Kenny Chesney collaboration, “You and Tequila.” This helped build hype…
A leading NOAA meteorologist died in the rough Atlantic surf, and Floridians should take note
A prominent National Weather Service forecasting official drowned at a beach after warnings were issued by the NWS about dangerous riptide conditions. NOAA meteorologist William Lapenta, 58, died at a beach in Duck, North Carolina, on Monday. He was spotted by an off-duty ocean rescue supervisor, according to an article posted by the Weather Channel. Lapenta is from…
A nighttime ice rink with bumper cars is coming to Orlando
NOTE: This event never occurred and was likely part of an effort to gather consumers’ contact information before disappearing. Orlando Weekly is investigating the organizers, and has revised our vetting process to verify all pop-up events prior to publication. Update, Oct. 17 | The organizers say the price will be $20 per person, not $30.…
New state rules will fence in Florida elephant rides
A state panel Thursday approved new rules for elephant rides in Florida, including adding fencing requirements after rides have been offered within makeshift barriers such as hay bales and portable toilets. Also, future ride operators will need more training in a field that goes back to when traveling circuses annually wintered in Florida, according to…
No landing date set for Gov. Ron DeSantis’ state-issued jet
Upon taking office, Gov. Ron DeSantis’ made his first trip out of Tallahassee aboard an upgraded King Air aircraft that law-enforcement officials had seized in a drug bust. That’s because his predecessor, Rick Scott, was the wealthiest governor in state history and got rid of state planes, opting to use his own private plane for state travel.…
Local avant-pop singer Ivy Hollivana releases new album, music video, plays Australia
Local musician Ivy Hollivana has been taking the time-honored concept of “the hustle” to a whole new level over the last couple of months. Not only did she release her ambitious, full-length debut, Dear Deathwaters, but she then took that music all the way to Australia to play shows. We caught up with Hollivana after…
TripAdvisor’s ban on shows with captive whales and dolphins could hurt SeaWorld
Updated Oct. 4, 12:30 p.m. with a statement from SeaWorld. TripAdvisor is extending their commitment to protecting captive animals by banning ticket sales to events and experiences which use dolphins and whales performing on public display. The changes to their Animal Welfare Policy announced on Tuesday could have negative effects for SeaWorld, where dolphins and…
Brooklyn savages Bosco Mujo at Will’s Pub: You weren’t there and why you fucked up
THIS LITTLE UNDERGROUND Bosco Mujo and Flying Limbs, Will’s Pub, Oct. 1 Even though it was a short two-band bill, this recent show by Orlando promoter Montgomery Drive was a certified rager. Then again, it better be when you ease the night in with a grindcore band. That band was Flying Limbs, the Orlando group…
Sugar Ray and Eve 6 to bring summery vibes to Orlando this winter at the Hullabaloo Beach Bash
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Popular Central Florida minister and radio host arrested on 30 counts of sexual battery against a minor
A popular Central Florida minister and radio show host was arrested and booked into the Seminole County jail on Wednesday, following an allegation of sexual abuse by a minor victim who reported having been sexually battered by the pastor between 2005 and 2010, while in a position of authority. According to an arrest affidavit, Rev. Bryan Fulwider,…
Midnight movie ‘Chopping Mall’ will leave you screaming for the 80s
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They’re retired. They’re insured. The government pays for it. And Trump loves it.
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Republican Florida legislators file next year’s round of abortion-restriction bills, including ‘fetal heartbeat’
State Rep. Mike Hill, R-Pensacola, will make a renewed attempt during the 2020 legislative session to pass a “fetal heartbeat” bill that would dramatically limit abortions in Florida. Hill this week filed a bill (HB 271) that would block physicians from performing abortions if fetal heartbeats have been detected. The proposal, filed for the legislative…
Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle will appear at the University of Florida
The University of Florida has invited Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle, his girlfriend and Trump’s 2020 re-election senior campaign adviser, to speak on campus next week. The Oct. 10 event, announced Wednesday by the university’s student-run speakers bureau, will be free for students. It will be funded through student activity fees, which are separate from tuition.…
Mixtape, Vol. 7 throws down an ’80s night to benefit Orlando’s Urban Think Foundation
Now in its seventh year, the annual musical throwdown Mixtape, Vol. 7 doubles as a benefit for the Urban Think Foundation (which brings us Burrow Press and Page 15) looks back toward the 1980s. Featuring new-wavey cover band the Spazmatics running through the hits of the Where’s the Beef? Generation and a phalanx of themed…
Thousands show up at funeral in Sarasota for veteran with no family
Since he had no living family when he passed away, Army veteran Edward Pearson could’ve been buried with just the funeral director. However, when he was laid to rest at Sarasota National Cemetery on Tuesday, October 1, an estimated 2,000 people, mostly strangers, came to honor Pearson, reports Fox 13. Ed Lyons III, who works…
Orlando 4 Rivers locations celebrate 10-year anniversary with giant $10 ‘Mega Meat’ sandwiches
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Soft Kill takes Soundbar Saturday night
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State Rep. and blackface fan Anthony Sabatini wants to allow gun owners to openly carry in public without a license
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Westbound I-4 will close overnights between 434 and 436 for almost three weeks
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‘King of Waltz’ Andre Rieu to play Orlando in spring of next year
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Universal Orlando employee in ‘Despicable Me’ costume fired after flashing white power sign
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Ron DeSantis will join Donald Trump at Villages rally
Gov. Ron DeSantis will be on hand when President Donald Trump visits friendly turf Thursday in The Villages, but two of the president’s other closest Florida allies won’t accompany him. Republican Party of Florida Chairman Joe Gruters and Congressman Matt Gaetz have prior commitments and will not be able to attend the president’s event, which…
Florida’s first Chipotle drive-thru is coming to Kissimmee
Chipotle Mexican Grill’s first Florida location with drive-thru service – called “Chipotlanes” – is opening in Kissimmee this November. Southeast Centers, the developer of the Rolling Oaks Commons shopping center on Rolling Oaks Boulevard, sent out a press release touting the new lease. The Chipotle drive-thru concept was announced by the Newport Beach, California, company in 2017 and has…
Head of Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association who criticized John Morgan’s ‘slave wage’ comments is paid $620K a year
On Monday, we told you how the president of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, Carol Dover, decried the words of attorney John Morgan, who compared Florida’s minimum wage to “slave wages.” While millionaire Morgan is no pauper, it’s important to note that Dover, whose response diverted attention with empty words about slavery and human…
1st Thursdays summons Hollywood Horror with frightening and gothic local art
Unleash the haunting visuals of what we fear most at this frightening and gothic art exhibition featuring local artists. October has opened the doors for all spooksters to indulge in paranormal-inspired sculptures, ghoulish paintings, creepy photography and other forms of art. There will be interpretations of classic Hollywood horror films, creepy live-action characters, and a…
‘The Others,’ Midnight Movies, ‘The Silence of the Lambs,’ FilmSlam and more spooky film events in Orlando
Book to Big Screen: The Silence of the Lambs Screening of the Jonathan Demme thriller, followed by a presentation by Dr. Andrew Luchner on personality disorders and the negative portrayal of mental health professionals in film. Saturday, 11 am; Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland; $10; 407-629-0054; enzian.org. Cult Classics: A Nightmare on Elm…
Motorworks Brewing moves into the old Orange County Brewers space, ‘art-inspired’ resto Galería opens in Baldwin Park, and more Orlando food news
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Netflix-direct Stephen King adaptation ‘In the Tall Grass’ gets lost in the weeds
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‘Joker,’ ‘Miles Davis,’ ‘War,’ ‘Wrinkles the Clown’ and more films opening in Orlando
Opening this week: Joker You’ll have to visit orlandoweekly.com to find out if our Cameron Meier thinks this unexpected event picture is indeed “the movie of the year,” or just a Scorsese-aping apologia for incels. For my part, I’ll admit I gotta hand it to director Todd Phillips. Twenty years ago, I never would have guessed…
Savage Love: Bad Guys
I met a guy right around the time my boyfriend dumped me. I met him on a dating site, but he was really only interested in my boobs and me giving him head. I really like having him in my life and he’s very attractive, but he won’t do anything with me other than let…
Longwood’s Emotions Dance and Florida Dance Theatre partner to benefit Cancer Support Community
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You can hear the Florida ocean and beaches in the B Boys’ sound this Sunday in Orlando
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Author Naomi Klein talks about solutions to the climate crisis, Greta Thunberg and how she finds hope
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Endless bummer: 2019 was the warmest summer in modern history
An illustrated guide to what our ever-heating weather means for the future – This story appeared in the Oct. 2, 2019, print issue of Orlando Weekly. Stay on top of Central Florida news and views with our weekly Headlines newsletter.
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Trump visits the Villages, I-4 Ultimate worker killed, Fried cajoles clemency board, and other Florida news you may have missed
I-4 Ultimate construction to pause after falling beam kills construction worker: A downtown Orlando construction accident last Saturday night left one worker dead and another in the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. According to SGL Constructors, the contractor responsible for I-4 Ultimate construction, the accident was caused when a beam crashed down into a construction area…
Orlando Story Club will let randomly selected storytellers get audiences ‘Spooked!’
The Orlando Story Club returns this month with the theme “Spooked!” Hosted by Orlandoans Danielle Ziss and Bobby Wesley, Orlando Story Club gives attendees the chance to tell a personal story if they are one of the lucky 10 picked out of a hat. Three randomly selected judges score the storytellers and the top three…
This Modern World (10/2/2019)
– This comic appeared in the Oct. 2, 2019, print issue of Orlando Weekly. Stay on top of Central Florida news and views with our weekly Headlines newsletter.
