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[UPDATE] Jollibee announces Orlando opening date
UPDATE: While an opening date of October 29 was briefly visible online for the chain restaurant, representatives of the chain said that no date has been set. “Jollibee will be opening a store in Orlando in 2022, though the specific opening date has not been set,” they said. The aforementioned date that was visible along with other information…
Orlando musicians come together this weekend to raise funds for the Mustard Seed’s Hurricane Ian relief work
Orlando musicians are banding together this weekend to raise money for local nonprofit the Mustard Seed’s Hurricane Ian-related relief work. Organized quickly by Southern Fried Sunday’s Jessica Pawli and Will’s Pub, the “Ian Emergency Rock 4 Relief” fundraiser will feature 15 bands, local food vendors and prize raffles happening at Will’s Pub. All the proceeds…
Legal Public Notices 10/5/2022
Orlando Legals Legal Public Notices ALL ABOARD STORAGE NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Personal property of the following tenants will be sold at public sale to the highest bidder to satisfy a rental lien in accordance with Florida Statutes, Sections: A83.801 – 83.809. All units are assumed to contain general household goods unless otherwise indicated. Viewing of…
Dizzy Donuts, from Pizza Bruno’s Bruno Zacchini, is coming to College Park
And now for something completely different. Mere days after opening Pizza Bruno in College Park, owner Bruno Zacchini will, once again, try his hand at making food with holes in it. Only this time, it will be donuts, not bagels. Dizzy Donuts, slated to open in late 2022/early 2023 at 2413 Edgewater Drive (in between…
Nicaraguan coffee shop Stemma Craft Coffee opens in downtown Orlando
Coffee nerds would hard-pressed to find an Orlando shop more dedicated to where they source their beans than Stemma Craft Coffee. The just-opened coffee shop at 328 N Orange Ave gets its beans from its own farm in Nicaragua. The shop is owned by Rebecca & María Blandon and the Blandons have been growing coffee in…
Orlando ends city-wide water use advisory
The city of Orlando has ended its water advisory, saying that wastewater repairs have progressed to the point that residents can stop limiting their water usage. The advisory was caused by a water main break at a wastewater plant. To limit the stress on the system, officials asked residents to avoid washing dishes, doing laundry,…
College Park Pizza Bruno location to open this Friday
The second location of endlessly popular pop-up turned pizza place Pizza Bruno will open its doors this Friday. The shop at 2429 Edgewater Drive is the second for ‘za mastermind Bruno Zacchini and will focus on New Jersey-style pizza, offering several options that aren’t available at its current Curry Ford location. The College Park location will…
Over 220,000 Hurricane Ian insurance claims have been filed in Florida
Five days after Hurricane Ian devastated Southwest Florida and started making its way across the state, more than 222,000 insurance claims had been filed from the storm, according to data posted Monday on the state Office of Insurance Regulation website. The data showed 222,261 claims filed in Florida, with estimated insured losses of $1.61 billion.…
National Hurricane Center watching two disturbances in the Atlantic
One area is likely to form into a tropical depression over the next five days
Flooding still a problem in many areas around Orlando
Many areas near Orlando are still recovering from Hurricane Ian. Hurricane Ian caused widespread flooding throughout the Orlando area with high water wreaking havoc from St. Cloud to Sanford. Seminole County residents are still seeing the aftermath of the high rainfall as flooding continues to increase in areas near the St. Johns River, Lake Monroe,…
Residents in Central Florida counties eligible for FEMA assistance, here’s where to apply
UPDATED: Highlands and Lake counties were added to the list of eligible counties by FEMA on Monday afternoon. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has named residents in a number of Central Florida counties eligible for individualized assistance in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian — and that includes Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia counties. Late last week, FEMA…
John Mellencamp announces two-night stand in Orlando next year
Singer John Mellencamp (almost typed “Cougar” in there) is going to be a busy man in 2023. He’s just announced a 76-date North American tour that includes a long weekend in Orlando this winter. The “Live and In Person 2023 Tour” kicks off in early February and in short order will visit the Dr. Phillips Center…
University of Central Florida area saw over 17 inches of rain from Hurricane Ian
The National Weather Service has released its latest rainfall totals for Hurricane Ian and it contained some truly staggering numbers for the Orlando area. This should come as no surprise to residents, as many parts of Central Florida are still dealing with the flooding from the massive hurricane that swept across the state last week.…
Visit Florida pauses tourism campaign following Hurricane Ian
Florida’s tourism-marketing agency has paused advertising as it crafts a campaign to offset the negative images of washed-out communities and damaged bridges from Hurricane Ian. Visit Florida is finalizing a “recovery plan,” spokeswoman Leslie Pearsall said in an email. The pause came as tourist destinations in Central Florida have reopened after shutting down because of…
First round of Hurricane Ian insurance claims totals $474 million
A first batch of insurance claims from Hurricane Ian showed nearly $474 million in estimated insured losses, according to data posted on the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation website. Insurers were required to begin submitting claims data Friday and will continue submitting the information each day through Oct. 7. The first batch included 62,047 claims,…
City of Orlando issues water use advisory after late-night sewage overflow
UPDATE – Monday October 3, 9 AM: The city is still asking residents to limit unnecessary water usage as of Monday morning. This includes limiting washing dishes, taking showers, using plant-watering systems or doing laundry. The City of Orlando on Sunday morning issued a citywide water usage advisory, warning Orlandoans against excessive of use of…
Places to donate money, time and supplies to those impacted by Hurricane Ian throughout Florida
Orlando was only one of many places in Florida impacted hard by Hurricane Ian earlier this week. Many people are displaced and in need of immediate help. If you find yourselves able and willing, there are plenty of places to donate time, money and supplies to your fellow Floridians. We’ll keep this updated as a…
The Lil Nas X show at Orlando’s Hard Rock Live is rescheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 5
UPDATE: The Hard Rock Live sent out a notice on Friday night that the Lil Nas X show has been bumped back two days to Wednesday, Oct. 5. Lil Nas X at Hard Rock Live Orlando on Monday, October 3, 2022 has been postponed to Wednesday, October 5, 2022. Your tickets will be honored for…
Here are the adjusted trash and yard waste pickup schedules for Orlando and Orange County following Hurricane Ian
Hurricane Ian may be gone from Central Florida, but it left incredible amounts of damage and debris in its wake. Regular trash and solid waste pickups were placed on hold earlier this week as the hurricane approached, but now there are tentative makeup schedules (water levels allowing) for Orlando and greater Orange County residents. The…
Some of Orlando’s loudest ‘rage for women’s rights’ and the Florida Access Network this weekend
Now that the War on Women is the official legal stance of the land and not just a punk band, a big swath of America has suddenly woken up to the culture war that’s been going on, largely one-sided, right underneath them. Those grapes of wrath have finally led to a groundswell of outrage and…
Orlando MC Mad Illz to showcase his music and art during this weekend’s ‘Let the Speakers Pump’
Although long known as a battle-rap hero, Orlando’s Madd Illz is also a graphic artist. With this combination hip-hop art party and cypher, he’ll be merging those two sides under one roof with this weekend’s “Let the Speakers Pump.” In addition to both performing and showcasing some of his own new art, Madd Illz will…
Flagler Beach, Daytona Beach Piers damaged in Hurricane Ian
A portion of the Flagler Beach Pier was washed away by rough seas during Hurricane Ian. Footage from webcams pointed at the surf showed a section of the pier separating from the structure and being carried out by the dangerous surf earlier this week. Drone footage from the day after showed the extent of the…
Federal disaster relief expanded to include more parts of Florida following Hurricane Ian
A major-disaster declaration that President Joe Biden issued early Thursday will be expanded to more areas as Florida tries to recover from Hurricane Ian, the head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency said Friday. “We are here to support this recovery. We know we’re still in the very active response stage,” FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell…
Insured losses in Florida from Hurricane Ian could reach $40 billion, report says
A financial ratings agency said Thursday that an initial analysis indicates insured losses from Hurricane Ian could range from $25 billion to $40 billion, putting additional pressure on Florida’s troubled property-insurance market. Fitch Ratings released the estimate a day after the Category 4 hurricane slammed into Southwest Florida and then barreled across Central Florida before…
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis visits storm-damaged cities as Hurricane Ian death toll rises
After traveling Thursday to Southwest Florida to get a glimpse of the damage caused by Hurricane Ian, Gov. Ron DeSantis described the impact on Lee County’s Sanibel Island as “destruction,” with people who didn’t evacuate being rescued by air and part of a causeway to the mainland knocked out. Meanwhile, authorities confirmed 12 deaths from…
Florida man’s ‘state-triotic’ flag photo in face of Hurricane Ian makes New York Times
Negative storm surge sucked the water out of Old Hillsborough Bay last night, and while the New York Times got a little confused about our local geography, one of its photographers did manage to catch a glimpse of Florida Man at work. On Wednesday, as onlookers dangerously flirted with nature by walking beyond the Bayshore balustrade…
Insurance companies barred from dropping Florida customers following Hurricane Ian
Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier on Wednesday issued an emergency order that will temporarily prevent property insurers from dropping customers in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. The order will suspend cancellations or non-renewals of policies for two months. “Between September 28, 2022, and November 28, 2022, no insurer or other entity regulated under the Florida Insurance…
President Joe Biden called Fort Myers mayor in wake of Hurricane Ian
With Hurricane Ian causing major damage Wednesday in Southwest Florida, President Joe Biden spoke with the Fort Myers mayor and tried to reach other local officials, the White House said. “President Biden was able to reach Mayor Kevin Anderson, and they discussed Fort Myers’ ongoing needs including support for the elderly members of the community,…
Watch Tropical Storm Ian move up Florida’s East Coast on live beach cams
The worst of Hurricane Ian has passed through the Orlando area, but the storm is far from done with Florida. It’s expected to head out over the Atlantic and turn north, bringing rains and heavy storm surge to all of Northeast Florida, eventually soaking other parts of the Southeast. As with the massive hurricane’s approach…
Winter Park issues curfew until 5 p.m. due to extensive flooding
The City of Winter Park has placed a curfew on residents until 5 p.m. today. The curfew is in response to widespread flooding in the city and tree debris making roadways unsafe. The city asks that residents remain indoors due to unsafe conditions including possible downed power lines that can cause injury or death if…
Volusia, Flagler County announce curfews for Hurricane Ian
Two Central Florida counties have announced curfews for residents on Wednesday and Thursday night. The curfews in both counties will begin at 8 p.m. and run until 7 a.m. the next morning. In addition, Volusia County has forbidden driving on the beach due to fears of storm surge from Hurricane Ian, closed Barracuda Bridge and…
Hurricane Ian makes Florida landfall (twice) and marches toward Orlando
Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida (twice). The near-Category 5 hurricane landed around Cayo Costa State Park at just after 3 p.m. After passing over the barrier island, it made landfall again at Punta Gorda after pushing through Charlotte Harbor. The NHC reported storm surge as high as 18 feet in the area. Ian is…
Clearwater marketing company asked employees to work in office as Hurricane Ian made landfall
On Monday, a Clearwater company asked employees to work at the office during Hurricane Ian as the storm gathered strength in the Gulf Of Mexico. PostcardMania, a marketing company run by CEO Joy Gendusa, told employees they’d be working during the storm, which is currently hitting Florida as a borderline Category 5 hurricane. “We are…
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Florida men swim in storm surge, climb out on Fort Myers pier during Hurricane Ian [VIDEO]
New video just in from Fort Myers, FL shows swimmers getting into the storm surge as Hurricane #Ian approaches. This is EXTREMELY dangerous. I can’t believe I have to say this…. DO NOT GET INTO THE WATER! pic.twitter.com/jsoUPvX8uC — Zach Covey (@ZachCoveyTV) September 28, 2022 Whenever you read a warning label, know that there’s always…
Video shows Old Hillsborough Bay ‘sucked out’ by Hurricane Ian
Video from Matt Tilman of Bayshore Blvd in Tampa. The bay being sucked out. #hurricaneian #ian pic.twitter.com/F54Lv1r5KV — Jordan Steele (@JordanSteele) September 28, 2022 Video from earlier this morning on Bayshore Boulevard in Tampa shows that Old Hillsborough Bay was blown out by the storm. The effect was compounded by low tide at the time,…
Key West resident carries dog through floodwaters in harrowing evacuation video
Had to evacuate our apartment in Key West FL. Hurricane Ian. @weatherchannel @CNN @FoxNews pic.twitter.com/NJofxpNCxw — Dylon Estevez (@Dylon_MRE) September 28, 2022 Key West resident Dylon Estevez had to walk through floodwaters carrying his dog to safety after his apartment quickly flooded. Estevez shared the video to Twitter, which shows Estevez evacuating to a higher,…
OneBlood asking for blood donors in regions not impacted by Hurricane Ian
Southern non-profit OneBlood is urging Floridians well outside of the impact zones of Hurricane Ian to consider donating blood. (Looks like that ain’t us, Orlando.) “A significant portion of our service area in Florida has suspended blood collections due to dangerous conditions from Hurricane Ian. However, we remain operational in North Florida, the Florida Panhandle,…
Watch Hurricane Ian’s approach on live webcams from Tampa, Naples
As Hurricane Ian gears up to slam into the southwest coast of Florida, many of the effects of the massive storm are already being felt in the state. Live traffic cameras and 24-hour webcams in the area are already showing terrifying conditions on the ground. Hurricane Ian is projected to make landfall south of Tampa…
Tornado watches issued in Central Florida counties ahead of Hurricane Ian’s arrival
Hurricane watches were issued in Orange, Seminole, Brevard and Osceola counties early Wednesday morning head of Hurricane Ian’s arrival in the region later today. The National Weather Service issued watches in these four counties early Wednesday morning, and they are in effect until 5 p.m. The watches included the cities of Altamonte Springs, Apopka, Bithlo,…
Hurricane Ian’s slow crawl could hinder efforts to restore power in Florida
Efforts to restore power will be affected by Hurricane Ian’s expected slow crawl across Florida after an anticipated Gulf Coast landfall on Wednesday, Florida Power & Light President & CEO Eric Silagy cautioned Tuesday. FPL, the largest utility in the state, has nearly 16,000 workers in 24 staging areas, Silagy said in a conference call…
‘Real deal’ Hurricane Ian set to slam into Florida
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday morning the time for Southwest Florida residents to evacuate had passed, as Hurricane Ian approached the Gulf Coast as a nearly Category 5 storm. “This one has just strengthened and strengthened, and it is the real deal,” DeSantis said during a briefing at the state Emergency Operations Center in Tallahassee.…
Concert calendar: Orlando shows to enjoy on the other side of Ian
As the effects of Ian slowly recede in the rearview, nightlife resumes. Here are the show we know of still happening this week. Checking ahead before you leave the house: still a good idea. Friday, Sept. 30 Bring Me the Horizon, Knocked Loose, Grandson, Siiickbrain 6:30 p.m., Addition Financial Arena, 12777 N. Gemini Blvd., $36-$56,…
Free Will Astrology: Your quests may sometimes disturb the status quo, but they bring healthy transformation
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh was born under the sign of Libra. He said, “The root-word ‘Buddha’ means to wake up, to know, to understand; and he or she who wakes up and understands is called a Buddha.” So according to him, the spiritual teacher Siddhartha Gautama who lived in ancient…
Savage Love: If you insist on walking around naked, better put up curtains or risk arrest for indecent exposure
There is more to this week’s Savage Love. To read the entire column, go to Savage.Love. At a party recently I was chatting with a parent who mentioned that he lets his (elementary school age) kids look at porn. He had a laissez-faire attitude about the whole thing, but I found it disturbing. Am I…
The Wellborn plates bites of tropical splendor fused with French, Latin and Asian flair
The Wellborn Supremacy
Bad Ass’s Burgers opens on Curry Ford Road this week, Rosa Mexicano replaces Fresh Mediterranean Market at Disney World Dolphin Hotel, and more food news
OPENINGS+CLOSINGS: Look for Bad As’s Burgers, sister operation to Bad As’s Sandwiches, to open in the old Kathi Rolls space on Curry Ford Road this week. They’ll use Australian wagyu beef and fresh-baked white-sesame and whole-wheat buns for their signature and build-your-own burgers … Pizza Bruno will open its College Park location the first week…
Contemporary composer Nathan Felix presents ‘No. 5,’ his first-ever full-length opera, here in Orlando
This Saturday, the luxurious life and lonely death of Coco Chanel comes to the stage in the form of a brand-new opera, but this world premiere isn’t having its grand debut at the Met or Palais Garnier. Instead, contemporary composer Nathan Felix is presenting No. 5, his first-ever full-length work, here in Orlando at the…
The War on Drugs bring a bold new album and an ever-evolving live sound to Orlando Tuesday
Adam Granduciel and his band, the War on Drugs, came into the making of their latest album, I’m Not Here Anymore, having reached a whole new level with their career. The band’s previous album, A Deeper Understanding, won the Grammy for Best Rock Album in 2018 and the acclaimed album had topped 200,000 copies sold…
Opinion: ‘The Orlando Museum of Art is still bogged down in a crisis of integrity’
To the Editor: The fake Basquiat crisis did not end with the termination of the disgraced director, but rather has only deepened. The lack of integrity, first and foremost among the board of trustees of the museum is, to put it not so politely, an ongoing dumpster fire. Nothing says this as clearly as the…
Bob the Drag Queen and Monét X Change sure to make ‘Sibling Rivalry’ glamorous at Orlando show
Get ready for audacious and stunning costumes, lip-syncs and plenty of low blows. Two of the most beloved stars of RuPaul’s Drag Race are stopping into Orlando as part of a 14-city tour and bringing all the petty banter we know and love. Bob the Drag Queen and Monét X Change’s extravaganza of a show will…
BLEH Expo presents some of the best in Orlando zines and DIY publishing this weekend
Orlando now has a second zine fest, and this week’s event is sure to pair excellently with the Orlando Zine Fest in December. The inaugural BLEH Expo comes courtesy of the creative minds behind the local and truly excellent No, Nothing anthology zine — a regularly published showcase for local illustrators and writers. BLEH —…
Orlando band Expert Timing release bold new album ‘Stargazing’
With a smart stitch of pop-punk and emo, Orlando’s Expert Timing have steadily woven their way into the hearts of the regional punk and indie scenes. It’s been a straightforward and affecting formula that they’ve been carving with increased precision for the past handful of years. But brand-new album Stargazing is a marked graduation for…
Orlando’s Someday River team with the Dropout for dreamy new single ‘Light Again’
Local indie-folk act Someday River and Orlando indie-pop expat the Dropout have lit an interesting joint in recent single “Light Again.” The Dropout lays the foundation with an electronic step and a prominent hook from his signature sax, and then Someday River’s Greyson Charnock infuses his band’s warm psychedelic melodicism. The gestalt is a lush,…
