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Orange County opens new medication-assisted treatment program for opioid addiction
Medication-assisted treatment is the gold standard approach for opioid addiction, and can cut the risk of future overdose in half
Orlando to open upgraded youth services center in Parramore this month
The upgraded facility opens Monday, Sept. 30, as the city’s first drop-in center to support youth in the area
Postponed: House-music luminary Mark Farina comes to Orlando’s Iron Cow
Atnarko opens the evening
Ray LaMontagne looks back musically at the Orlando stop of his ‘Long Way Home’ tour
The night will be a ‘journey through time’
Dorian Electra might just be the future of pop music — find out for yourself this weekend at the Social
‘Fan Fare: The Encore’ tour lands in downtown Orlando
The Second City comedy troupe brings their anniversary show to Orlando
Celebrate 65 years of comedy excellence
Cuban music legends Buena Vista Social Orchestra head to Orlando’s Dr. Phillips Center
Buena Vista musicians come to the land of a very different Buena Vista
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Where to find free sandbags in Central Florida ahead of likely Hurricane Helene
Several locations in Orange and Seminole counties for residents to pick up sandbags
Florida’s minimum wage increases to $13 an hour next week
The state continues to carry out a constitutional amendment that eventually will lead to a $15 minimum wage
Federal wildlife officials eye ‘critical habitat’ expansions for Florida manatees
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is expected to publish a proposed rule that would lead to 1.9 million acres being designated as critical habitat
Violent Femmes reschedule Orlando show due to storm concerns (but it’s still very soon!)
The Femmes play their first two albums in full
Central Florida under tropical storm watch ahead of expected ‘major’ Hurricane Helene
Tropical storm conditions and sustained winds of 39 to 73 mph are possible in the area within the next 48 hours
Florida Gov. DeSantis declares state of emergency as Hurricane Helene looms
Helene is forecast to reach northern Florida this week with life-threatening storm surge and winds that will cause widespread power outages
Canadian electro-funk duo Chromeo get wild at Orlando’s Vanguard this week
Canadian electro-funk duo is set to unleash latest grooves at the Vanguard
Orlando truck drivers vote to unionize, despite company hiring professional union busters
The vote was close: 60-47 with over 90 percent turnout
Use-of-force investigation underway after Orlando cops, pro-Palestine protesters clash downtown
Eight people were ultimately arrested on various charges
Committee aiming to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida raises over $100 million
Overall, Smart & Safe Florida had raised $100,751,446 in cash and $607,381 in in-kind contributions since 2022
Federal judge refuses to toss lawsuit alleging Florida failed to prevent sewage dumps that led to manatee deaths
Florida had a record 1,100 manatee deaths in 2021, with the largest number, 358, in Brevard County, the focus of the lawsuit
United Against Poverty Orlando provides free sandbags for residents and businesses amid floodings
Sandbags will be offered until the end of next week
SeaWorld Orlando announces new fully immersive ‘Arctic Flying Theater’
The family-friendly experience is set to open in spring 2025
Judge wants doctor to face $10K fine for abortions performed at Orlando clinic
The judge said she did not comply in 2022 with a law requiring 24-hour waiting periods before abortions can be performed
Florida Gov. DeSantis defends targeting marijuana petition workers
‘There’s a lot of money that’s at stake here,’ DeSantis said
‘Dangerous and xenophobic’: Florida’s Haitian lawmakers denounce false pet-eating allegations from Trump campaign
Vance and Trump have repeatedly alleged over the past two weeks that Haitian immigrants in Springfield have stolen and eaten dogs and cats
Orange County overdose prevention program aims to save lives, one fentanyl test strip at a time
Local nonprofit Largest Heart has distributed over 38,000 fentanyl test strips as part of their Test Before You Try program
California fast-food chain Jack in the Box to open outpost in Lake Nona
24-hour party people
Florida barbecue favorite 4 Rivers Smokehouse will now be open on Sundays
All locations will also now stay open until 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays
Disney Springs restaurant workers highlight their ‘second class’ status, with lower pay and fewer benefits than unionized Disney employees
They vow to continue the fight for a fair process to organize
State approves $200 million plan for New College of Florida, despite concerns about spending
The plan also puts the small liberal-arts college on pace to request more than $200 million over the next five years
Adoptable dog Keisha is waiting for the perfect companion to make her their center of attention
The small 3-year-old loves people, treats and cuddles
Quicksand, a natural wine bar from Golden Hour’s Heather LaVine, will open later this year in Mills 50
The intimate and inviting space will allow guests to ‘just sink in’
Orlando’s Hispanic Heritage Month art exhibit now open through November
The Terrace Gallery exhibit highlights the richness and diversity of Hispanic cultures
Korean fried chicken restaurant Chi-Kin opens second location in October
The new outpost of the fried chicken joint will be located in Windermere
Orlando Starbucks workers vote in favor of union
‘I am honored to be joining almost 500 stores in the fight for better wages, fair working conditions and consistent hours’
Canuck pop-punks Sum 41 pilot their farewell tour into Orlando Amphitheater
‘Still Waiting’ no more
Digable Planets come to Orlando to celebrate 30th anniversary of debut album ‘Reachin”
‘Progressive consciousness, jazzy steez and infinite downtown cool’
Circuit Church and Zymarium Meadery collab on synth meetup event Nectar+Noise
Mead and analog synths collide
Non-profit group files federal lawsuit challenging Florida’s voter verification process
The process ‘not only places the burden of verification on Black voters, it further disenfranchises Black eligible voters,’ the lawsuit alleges
Boy George and Squeeze give a musical masterclass in pop smarts at upcoming Orlando concert
Top practitioners of pop music
Weezer, Flaming Lips and Dinosaur Jr. make for a night of nostalgia and modern musical kicks at the Kia Center
You’ll hear the ‘Blue Album’ in full
Punk rock and skateboarding get the spotlight in new Orlando Museum of Art exhibitions
Both exhibitions open on Saturday
Global Peace Film Festival is in full swing with a slate of socially conscious flicks screening all around Orlando
Five days of righteous film!
Orlando LGBTQ+ creatives get the spotlight at Orlando Out Fest this weekend
First time for this Fringe-sponsored event
49 Winchester bring a proper honky-tonk to Orlando’s Plaza Live
Matt Koziol opens the show
Orlando concert calendar: Briston Maroney, Marianas Trench, Latin Jazz and Art Festival, Silvestre Dangond and more
Live music around town this week
Your Words: ‘What has Rick Scott done to deserve our vote?’
Letters to the editor
Things to do in Orlando: Gary Gulman, ‘Design for Democracy,’ Orlando Literary Expo, Redlight Redlight Oktoberfest and more
Comedy, festivals and events around town Sept. 18-24
New on Netflix: ‘The Queen of Villains’ chronicles the wild heyday of Japanese women’s wrestling
Plus everything else debuting on Hulu, Prime Video, Apple TV and Disney+
What is ‘Punk Jazz’? Mike Baggetta and Peter DiStefano are going to show Orlando
Members of MSSV and Porno for Pyros make a tour stop at Judson’s Live
Chef George Yiu flips American-Chinese classics on their heads at Yao’s
Oviedo ‘modern Chinese kitchen’ works, and works well
‘Women should have the right to choose’: Florida men make calls to turn out the vote for abortion rights in November
The joint phone bank was organized by voter engagement group Mi Vecino and Men 4 Choice
