Dark-electronic dance night and gig series Panic! saw us off into the neverending pandemic back in mid-March of 2020, when a show — featuring Automelodi from MONTREAL, Ortrotasce from Tampa Bay and Orlando’s Mother Juno — was one fo the last shows we saw before everything shut down. But now Panic! is returning with a bang next week with…
Foxtail Coffee Co. is expanding its flagship location in Winter Park, taking over three more establishments for a massive coffee complex the founders hope to open in August. According to the Orlando Business Journal, the location at 1282 N. Orange Ave. will expand from 3,800 square feet to 10,000 square feet. It will take up…
Orlando Legals Legal Public Notices Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below at the property indicated: April 22nd, 2022 at the times and location listed below. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:00 PM Extra Space Storage 1101 Marshall Farms Rd, Ocoee 34761 (407) 516-7221 Jason Todd Grace – Household…
A triumvirate of E. Pine St. bars lost their appeal in a case demanding payment from Orange County over lost funds during the COVID-19 shutdowns. The ownership group behind The Attic, The Basement and The Treehouse were arguing against an earlier decision by Orange County Judge John Jordan, who dismissed the case in May. The…
Celebrity DJ Steve Aoki is coming to Orlando to spin some tunes — and possibly purchase an NFT or two between tracks — later this month. The DJ and producers pent some time in Florida over the weekend when he gave a headlining performance at the Bitcoin 2022 conference in Miami. And despite claims that he makes more…
A Walt Disney Co. heir publicly came out as transgender in an interview with the Los Angeles Times on Thursday, and used the moment to speak out against Florida’s recently passed “Don’t Say Gay” law. Charlee Corra, a 30-year-old high school biology and environmental science teacher and Disney heir, has been openly trans among their family…
A dude’s ability to rock ends at another person’s bank account. It seems that one would-be rocker didn’t learn that lesson. Police are seeking a man who allegedly used a 78-year-old Volusia County woman’s credit cards to buy 11 Gibson Les Paul guitars and other musical equipment. 49-year-old Mystery Shiloh (oh, you mean Wishbone?) Demarest…
Milk District music showcase and block party Rockin’ Robinson returns in May with a stacked lineup of local sounds. The event is a takeover of the Robinson Street strip of businesses and venues that form the backbone of the Milk District, with live music happening on multiple indoor and outdoor stages and vendors tabling their…
A Florida man was arrested after deputies say they found two firearms and a live baby gator in his truck. The Collier County Sheriff’s Office shared news of the strange arrest of 31-year-old Michael Marolla on Facebook. After conducting a traffic stop on his black GMC pickup, deputies say they first found two illegal firearms in…
Jarritos and tacos galore: Pico de Gallo Mexican Grill is moving to a bigger location in Avalon Park in July. The new home of the Mexican grill is 2,500 square feet and is located at 13001 Founder’s Square Drive, in the clock tower building. In a recent Instagram post with footage of their new location…
Mr. Worldwide himself, Pitbull, has announced a lengthy North American tour set to start this summer, serving musical notice that you ‘Can’t Stop Us Now.’ The 50+ date ‘Can’t Stop Us Now’ tour — with rotating special guests Iggy Azalea and Sean Paul — kicks off Thursday, July 28 in Raleigh, North Carolina. The U.S. trek winds…
After nearly seven years of legal battling, a Leon County circuit judge has approved a 24-hour waiting period for abortions in Florida. Judge Angela Dempsey issued a ruling Friday that upheld the constitutionality of a 2015 law that called for women to wait 24 hours after initial visits with physicians before having abortions. Dempsey indicated…
Lawmakers are going to let Gov. Ron DeSantis design the state’s new congressional lines, after he vetoed their initial proposal and called them back to Tallahassee for a special legislative session to draw a new map. In a joint message to members ahead of next week’s special session, Senate President Wilton Simpson, R-Trilby, and House…
Just in case Central Florida didn’t have enough New Yorkers, New York Bagel and Deli is adding yet another store in Colonialtown. The local chain is moving into the former home of the Subway restaurant at 2008 E. Colonial Drive. The bagel shop and deli has multiple locations in Winter Garden, Kissimmee, St.Cloud, Celebration, and…
Hoot, hoot. Everyone has been to a baby shower before, but what about a baby owl shower? Join the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey as they host their annual Baby Owl Shower. This year the shower will take place on Mother’s Day Eve: May 7. The celebration starts at 10 a.m. and ends at…
It’s currently alligator mating season in Florida, which means gators are on the move and there’s also a higher than normal chance that one may end up under your truck. In a video posted to Facebook last week week by Venice resident Daniel Jay Kaufman, a large gator with a missing foot can be seen meandering…
Florida brought unwanted attention on itself when it passed a hateful bill that threatened to interrupt the lives of LGBTQ students and families. Some of that national attention came to Winter Park thanks to the work of student activist Will Larkins. As Florida passed its controversial “Don’t Say Gay” bill, Larkins presented a lesson on…
Maroon 5 will play an exclusive concert for after-hours guests at Universal Studios this August. The band that released one genuinely great album (Songs About Jane hive rise up) before realizing making a lot of money was also cool will perform a concert for Universal’s guests during a weekend of after-hours events and parties the park…
Researchers have put forward a second above-normal forecast for the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season. Colorado State University researchers on Thursday predicted 19 named storms, with nine growing into hurricanes, for the season that runs from June 1 to November 30. Four of the hurricanes could have winds topping 111 mph, according to the experts. “Sea…
The long-awaited meet-up of two Orlando-area titans in College Park is finally here. Foxtail Coffee and Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream have launched their joint location in College Park. The long-standing coffee stand at 3405 Edgewater Drive once hosted Pizza Bruno’s breakfast offshoot Bagel Bruno. That ended earlier this year in a move that both Bruno…
If you happen to be looking for a last-minute Mother’s Day gift, you’re in luck. The Orlando Pottery Festival and Spring Arts Market have a wide selection of crafts that will look anything but rushed.. The self-claimed “largest celebration and market of local handmade pottery” in Central Florida will take place on the eve of…
On your mark, get set, quack! The Mead Botanical Garden has brought back the family-friendly Great Duck Derby. The derby will take place on Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mead Botanical Garden. The famous duck race is a springtime tradition that has had participants of all ages cheering on…
The first of 10 felons charged with election fraud is back in the county jail where he was first accused of signing up as an ineligible voter during a jailhouse registration drive in 2020. Kelvin Bolton, 55, of Gainesville, was arrested at a local homeless shelter, St Francis House, court records showed. He was being…
State and federal wildlife officials anticipate they might again have to provide lettuce to manatees gathering in Florida waters next winter. However, as manatees continue dying at a higher-than-normal pace, officials hope to stop the unique trial feeding program before it becomes a long-term solution or the sea cows become dependent on it. “Moving into…
Spend a night wining, dining and learning at the 10th annual Science of Wine at the Orlando Science Center. The event returns after two years on hiatus on April 23 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Guests will have more than 150 fine wines from the world’s most important wine regions as well as favorite…
Indie-folk stars the Lumineers are hitting the road this summer for a lengthy North American tour, and they are finally coming to the City Beautiful for a headlining show. The Brightside World Tour, though kicking off in Jacksonville, will not be hitting Orlando until August, leaving fans more time to digest new album Brightside and…
Orlando residents can order up to two free trees from the city of Orlando in honor of Earth Day, April 22. Residents who live within the city limits can order here through the Energy-Saving Trees Program and can select Eastern red cedar, lacebark elm, maple or tulip poplar. Orlando residents just need to enter their address,…
If you’re looking for a cool paw-ty soon, the Museum of Illusions Orlando will give you the ultimutt experience in two weeks. Everything is cooler with your dog, and the Museum of Illusions is opening its doors for its Puppy Paw-ty on April 23 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. The one-day-only event is the…
The Ocoee Music Fest, a new name for a familiar event, goes down this weekend and the eclectic lineup has quite a few musical surprises. Formerly the Founders’ Day Festival, the rebranded two-day celebration is happening for a 27th year, featuring two nights of music based around a different theme each night. Friday’s lineup is…
This weekend’s Casselberry Folk Fest promises good weather and fresh takes on roots music, courtesy of both new and familiar musical faces. The early Saturday evening show will be headlined by North Carolina’s Yarn, bringing a “a new blend of folk, country, and rock.” The band are going full Florida, with a trek through the…
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law Wednesday a measure intended to ensure patients and residents of hospitals, nursing homes and other health-care facilities can have contact with visitors. Dubbed the “No Patient Left Alone Act” (SB 988), the legislation was designed as a response to many facilities cutting off or limiting visitation during the early…
European experimental music legends Legendary Pink Dots have announced a long-overdue return to Orlando — we reckon the last time they came through town was for a 2009 show at the Social — in November. The Dots visit Orlando as part of a North American fall tour, though so far only a couple of dates (this date being…
Shortly after announcing a terrifying town for Disney adults in California, the Walt Disney Co. revealed a plan to build 1,300 affordable housing units near Orlando. The company shared plans to build a massive development on 80 acres of land the company owns in southwest Orange County near Flamingo Crossings Town Center. Affordability has been…
Local psych-lords Timothy Eerie drop new double-sided single
Hard rock scion Wolfgang Van Halen won’t be coming to entertain Orlando’s remaining Guitar World subscribers this week. The certified shredder and son of Eddie Van Halen was coming to town as part of the “Young Guns” tour with his group Mammoth WVH. The group was forced to drop their remaining dates — including Orlando…
You don’t have to leave Orlando for world-class tacos, but Orlando Taco Week is giving all fans of the dish the option. A trip to Mexico is in the cards for one lucky foodie who takes part in this year’s festivities. As in years prior, Taco Week offers plenty of $5 taco specials from beloved…
