Sep 11-17, 2024
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Cover Story
Should abortion count as a local issue in county elections?
While abortion rights are often framed as a federal or state issue, local government can give taxpayer funds to anti-abortion organizations or use zoning laws to restrict abortion access
Jonas Van den Bossche releases new mini-album of shimmering and meditative reveries
‘Honed studies in window-gazing reverie’
Legal Public Notices 9/18/24
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: September 27, 2024 at the times and locations listed below. The personal goods stored therein by the following: 12:00 PM Extra Space Storage 831 N. Park Avenue…
Nu-metal outliers Deftones announce Orlando arena show happening early next year
All this and Mars Volta too
Here are all the family-friendly Halloween events at Orlando’s theme parks in 2024
From Legoland’s Brick or Treat to Gatorland’s Gators, Ghosts and Goblins
Volusia Sheriff says he’ll ‘perp walk’ students, parents amid spike in false school shooting threats
Sheriff Mike Chitwood says he won’t hesitate to post the mugshots and information of any student offender and their parents
Maitland mainstay Kappy’s Subs announces new lease deal after wave of public support
Saved by the proverbial bell
Orange County teachers union again declares impasse after unsuccessful contract talks with school district
This is the third time in four years that the union and the district have deadlocked, as schools continue to struggle with teacher vacancies
DeSantis continues to complain about Florida Republicans not publicly opposing abortion amendment
DeSantis has been passionate in advocating against the proposal, which would repeal Florida’s existing ban on most abortions after six weeks
Hawkers Asian Street Food files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
The filing is necessary to ‘maintain operational control’ and to ‘preserve brand integrity’ from an ‘overreaching lender’
Florida Gov. DeSantis will conduct his own, separate investigation of Trump assassination attempt
Without giving specifics, DeSantis said the incident appears to include multiple violations of state law
AT+T workers in Orlando back on the job after union secures tentative agreement with company
This concludes the longest telecommunications strike in our region’s history
Florida’s fight to enshrine abortion rights in state constitution draws big money donations from both sides
The Floridians Protecting Freedom committee raised $417,410 from Aug. 31 through Sept. 6
Florida fights challenge to age restriction law for strippers
The lawsuit primarily alleges that the ban on workers under 21 violates First Amendment rights
Pom Pom’s to close after nearly 20 years in Orlando’s Milk District
The long-beloved ‘teahouse and sandwicheria’ will close its doors in the first week of October
Forget the algorithm: Orlando DJ Summit gathers expert spinners from around Florida this weekend
Meet experts on the wheels of steel
Parker McCollum comes to Orlando’s Addition Financial Arena as part of ‘Burn It Down’ tour
New country star comes to UCF
‘Silent piano’ experience is set for Lake Eola Park later this month
Strike a chord without a sound
Orange County Animal Services’s annual Barktoberfest heads to Lake Eola Park next month
Who let the dogs out?
Winter Park eatery Farm + Haus closes on Park Avenue
After a tough past year and a half, the popular Park Avenue spot has officially discontinued service
AT+T workers in Orlando and across the southeast mark nearly one month on strike
Local workers call on the telecommunications company to ‘get serious’
Universal Orlando will expand CityWalk store to include Butterbeer counter, Super Nintendo World merch
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Super Nintendo World expansions will open in the Universal Studios Store in 2025
Another lawsuit challenges Florida Gov. DeSantis’ anti-abortion amendment website
‘The website contains harmful statements that are fundamentally misleading at best, if not outright false,’ the lawsuit said
Ex-UF president’s lavish catering: $38,610 sushi bar, holiday party that cost nearly $900 per person
Ben Sasse dished out over $1.3 million on private catering, football tailgates and extravagant social functions
Rock legend and ‘Orlando Weekly’ lensman Jim Leatherman shows off photos past and present at Lil Indie’s
Get to the gig … we mean, gallery
Florida defends decision to send election police to question those who signed abortion ballot petition
‘Those initiative petitions change or have the potential to change our state constitution.’
Florida Sen. Rick Scott says he’s not ready to commit to debating Debbie Mucarsel-Powell
‘We’ll see what happens,’ Scott replied when asked a second time about a debate
Florida Supreme Court to fast-track case alleging DeSantis interference on abortion-rights amendment
The governor has rebuffed the backlash against Agency for Healthcare Administration’s webpage
SIX restaurant closings announced this week: Farm + Haus, Ethos Vegan Kitchen, Valkyrie Doughnuts, Kappy’s Subs, Bandbox and Chuck Lager Legendary Kitchen
Food news and events all around Orlando
Adoptable dog Sugar is a small, cuddly four-year-old looking for a companion
Plus, a fall adoption promotion with reduced fees for furry friends
Orange County to consider opting out of state law providing tax breaks to housing developers
County leaders would instead craft a local plan specific to development projects for those most in need of affordable housing
Orlando events this week: a vampire party, a movie about the Sonics, a Syrian/Puerto Rican vinyl cafe and more
Stay busy this weekend in Orlando
‘From Common Clay’ presents the works of Raheleh Filsoofi and Eric André at Winter Park’s Crealdé
An exploration of the socio-cultural and political fabric using traditional ceramics
’90s Con gathers the stars of the 1990s across television and film for one nostalgic weekend
Gen X, start your engines
The Hammered Lamb plans fundraiser to combat threat of closure
Owner hopes ‘Save the Lamb’ event can help garner community support
The cinematic world of Tim Burton gets a burlesque twist courtesy of Orlando’s Midnight Fables Cabaret
Tell ’em Large Marge sent you
Get ready for a big rock show when Twenty One Pilots take over the Kia Center
With special guest Balu Brigada
Florida attorney challenges DeSantis administration over state-run anti-abortion website
While the agency contends the information presents facts, critics said the information is biased
The night he came home: Amigo the Devil returns to an Orlando stage this week
TK & The Holy Know-Nothings and Dan Spencer open the night
Pokey LaFarge throws an American and Caribbean roots-music party at Orlando’s The Social
‘So much more than simply a charming old-timey novelty’
Cigarettes After Sex bring their brilliant pop minimalism to an Orlando arena stage
Time for a good ol’ brood
Curry Ford West’s Commission Beer Chamber releases Orlando hip-hop mixtape
Plus a block party to celebrate the drop
Grazie Modern Italian Kitchen in Audubon Park underwhelms with same-old takes on the basics
Our advice: stick with the dinner specials, which were the best thing we tasted
What to watch: Natasha Rothwell, last seen in ‘White Lotus,’ created and stars in new Hulu show ‘How to Die Alone’
Plus everything else new streaming on Netflix, Prime Video, Peacock and the rest
Orlando concert calendar: Jelly Roll, Cigarettes After Sex, Sueco, Voctave
Plus lots more live music around town
Herbie Hancock will never stop surprising you
The jazz titan comes to Orlando’s Dr. Phillips Center
