E-Turn to unveil new album at Iron Cow in October
Local hip-hop luminary E-Turn is a big deal locally, so it was no surprise that cutting-edge New Haven hip-hop label Fake Four signed her earlier this year to release an album. With the album finished and a release date of early October set in stone, E-Turn has announced an album release party and show set…
Will’s Pub throws a throwback cover show to benefit spinal cord injury victims
Cycle for SCI is a charity bike ride from New York City to Orlando in an effort to raise awareness and funding for research into spinal cord injuries. Co-founders Ciara O’Sullivan and Larissa Clifford reach the end of their journey on Tuesday at Will’s Pub with a party featuring a Blink-182 cover band, Blink-180 Deux,…
Central Florida’s wildest and weirdest bands try to get paid at Grumpy’s Sell-Out Con
Boasting 12 of Central Florida’s weirdest and wildest bands, Sell-Out Con at Grumpy’s is an all-day thing. Bands like TTN, Sacred Owls, Doktor Faux & the Right Angles and Hippy Gone Wrong let their freak flags fly, while Broken Machine Films provides visual accompaniment. Burlesque troupe Speakeasy Sirens stop in for a performance or two…
Nick Cannon revives comedy rap battle show ‘Wild ‘N Out’ at Amway Center
When you do clownery, the clown comes back to bite with a good Mariah Carey joke, as Wild ’N Out star and creator Nick Cannon has learned again and again and again. The host of the MTV comedy rap show has done his fair share of dissing, but some of the best moments on the…
Rainbow Kitten Surprise brings festival-friendly vibes to the Beacham this week
If Rainbow Kitten Surprise sounds like something someone might name a band if they were high, well, you’re right. It just wasn’t anyone actually in the band. Frontman Sam Melo and guitarist Darrick Keller visited a friend who was in the hospital for bacterial meningitis during their early days as a band on the campus…
Orlando Public Library hosts first-ever Melrose Film Festival this weekend
The Dorothy Lumley Melrose Center at downtown’s Orlando Public Library is an unparalleled resource for creatives, giving them hands-on access to film and music production equipment and instruction. Perhaps to provide some inspiration for local filmmakers to come use their library card to access those resources, the Melrose Center hosts its first film festival this…
Henao Center hosts Create or Die Print Party along with two other cities
Ten artists, three cities, one chance to party in Orlando: Whatever your math abilities, the Create or Die Print Party adds up to serious fun. Creatives Ricky Rodriguez and Harry Foreman worked together to design this event taking place in New York City; Raleigh, North Carolina; and Orlando’s own Henao Center, with the goal of…
Groove City returns to Stardust Video & Coffee for a gathering of record collectors
A new monthly night for local record collectors and music enthusiasts, Groove City stops into Stardust for its second iteration. Record nerds get 15 minutes to subject everyone to whatever they want to play. Turntables are provided, along with instruction if you need it. 6 p.m. Sunday; Stardust Video & Coffee, 1842 E. Winter Park…
Federal judge refuses to dismiss Florida NRA lobbyist Marion Hammer’s harassment case
A federal judge has refused a request by a California man to dismiss part of a lawsuit in which the National Rifle Association’s longtime Florida lobbyist alleges she received harassing and threatening emails in the aftermath of the February mass shooting at a Broward County high school. Lobbyist Marion Hammer filed the lawsuit in July…
Country-punk pioneers Supersuckers revisit their best albums at Soundbar
Everyone has their own idea of what constitutes a big celebration. But the Supersuckers’ normal shows are already legend in both stamina and material. Now that the country-punk cult heroes are marking three decades of shit-kicking, however, they’re bringing their concept of what maximal partying really means. Instead of the usual (for them) two-set performance,…
Orlando among 19 cities to debut AT&T 5G technology
In early 2019, Orlando and Jacksonville will be among the 19 cities to debut AT&T’s new standards-based mobile 5G technology, the company announced in a news release Tuesday. 5G is oft-viewed as the latest frontier of phone service, with increased speeds and quality. “We’re at the dawn of something new that will define the next…
Orlando SWAT moonlights as servers for Lighthouse Central Florida’s Dining in the Dark
First introduced in 2010, Dining in the Dark is a unique culinary experience brought to you by Lighthouse Central Florida, where diners are treated to a multi-course, gourmet meal prepared by some of the best local chefs and served by … the Orlando Police Department’s SWAT team. Kind of weird, right? It gets better: As…
The first ever Orlando Flea comes to downtown this weekend
Lovers of local “artisans, designers, and creators,” rejoice! This Sunday, the inaugural Orlando Flea comes to downtown Orlando. The indoor flea market goes from noon to 4 p.m. at Celine Orlando (22 S. Magnolia Ave.) and will feature local crafts, food, live music and a full bar. A collaborative project between Mark Baratelli of The Daily…
Florida Man Festival to feature Weezer, Young the Giant, Bishop Briggs and more
There’s a new entrant on the Central Florida rock festival scene. The Florida Man Festival, an alternative rock fest put on by local station 101.9FM and set for later this year, has just announced the headliners for this year and it’s pretty impressive. The lineup so far includes: Weezer, Young The Giant, Cold War Kids,…
Cortex brings Scandi free jazz to Orlando’s Milk District Wednesday night
Three months ago, on the frontlines of the massive 13-piece war ensemble that was Paal Nilssen-Love’s Large Unit, trumpeter Thomas Johansson and saxophonist Kristoffer Alberts alternately punched attendees in the face (metaphorically, we promise) and conjured deftly immediate jazz grooves for a sonic spectacle that was unlike anything the Timucua Arts House had seen in…
Orlando-area Hungry Howie’s slinging 45-cent pizzas in honor of 45th birthday
Michigan-founded Hungry Howie’s has started slinging 45-cent pizzas in honor of its 45th birthday. Started in 1973, the franchise known for its flavored crust pizza will showcase large one-topping pies at a discount now through Sunday, Sept. 16. To score the special, however, patrons must purchase a large one-topping pie at regular price – and…
Bill Nelson and Rick Scott have finally agreed to a first debate
Announced Monday evening, U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson and Gov. Rick Scott are set for their first debate to take place on Oct. 2. According to a news release from Nelson’s campaign, the debate will be hosted by Telemundo 51 in Miami, and will be broadcasted in network stations in Miami, Fort Myers, Orlando, Tampa and…
Florida Board of Governors considering request of $5.2 billion for the state university system
The Florida Board of Governors is ready to consider a $5.2 billion budget request for the state university system for next year, representing a 3.6 percent increase in spending and including $75 million in additional state performance funding. The proposal, which will be considered by the university-system board during a two-day meeting that begins Wednesday…
Rick Scott offers help to states as Hurricane Florence looms
Gov. Rick Scott offered resources and assistance Monday to the governors of North Carolina, Virginia and Georgia as powerful Hurricane Florence threatened the Southeast U.S. coast. Florida Division of Emergency Management officials have also been in contact with South Carolina, the governor’s office said. Due to the storm, Scott waived weight requirements for emergency supply…
UCF among five Florida universities to crack top 100 rankings
Florida universities continued their academic climb in the latest U.S. News & World Report annual college rankings, placing five schools in the country’s top 100 public universities for the first time. The 2019 rankings, which were released Monday, included: —- The University of Florida moved from No. 9 to No. 8 on the list, continuing…
1.5 million ordered to evacuate as Hurricane Florence heads towards U.S. coastline
Over 1.5 million people have been ordered to evacuate their homes while Hurricane Florence continues to barrel towards the East Coast. According to a Tuesday morning advisory from the National Hurricane Center, the Category 4 storm is expected to strengthen, possibly to a Category 5, before it hits southeastern North Carolina early Thursday morning. Florence,…
St. Louis’ Foxing return to sellout crowd in Orlando with new next-level look
THIS LITTLE UNDERGROUND Foxing, Ratboys and Kississippi, The Social, Sep. 9 St. Louis breakout Foxing is not your dad’s emo. Although similarly oriented, their music is on another plane of ambition altogether. Unafraid to indulge in things like math-y intricacy, orchestral flourishes, post-rock expanse and post-hardcore torque, they’ve been making a progressive campaign this decade…
Port Canaveral will soon be home to one of the world’s largest cruise ships and they’re spending $150 million to get ready for it
UPDATE: The yet-to-be-named ship that Carnival will be homeporting at Port Canaveral will be their largest ship ever, but will not be the largest cruise ship ever. Royal Caribbean still holds that title. Already the second busiest cruise port in the world, Port Canaveral took a major step forward to remain one of the leading…
Federal judge drags Florida election officials in Spanish-language ballots dispute
U.S. District Judge Mark E. Walker – the living embodiment of Dorothy Zbornak’s raised eyebrow – had some time last week to drag the hell out of Florida election officials who continue their shenanigans regarding Spanish-language ballots. For those of you who don’t know, the Obama-appointed judge has spent the better part of the year…
Lindsey Buckingham announces Central Florida show set for October
Lindsey Buckingham, the famously mercurial singer and guitarist recently booted out of the equally mercurial classic rock juggernaut Fleetwood Mac, has announced a solo tour supporting an upcoming solo greatest hits album, with a Central Florida date in the mix. Buckingham was last in town in November of last year, performing as a duo with…
Café Frutos Selectos opens second Colombian coffeehouse in downtown Orlando
Café Frutos Selectos, also known as CFS Coffee, opened their second restaurant in downtown Orlando Monday on the ground floor of the 55 West building on Church Street. The Colombian coffee shop’s original flagship store is in Winter Park at 430 W. New England Ave. The second location in downtown Orlando at 54 W. Church St.…
Florida officials’ rejection of school safety funding may mean Rick Scott’s influence is declining
Gov. Rick Scott snapped his fingers and nothing happened, and now he’s frustrated with his overall lack of influence on state politics, as he ventures further in his bid to unseat three-term Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson. When Scott, who’s leaving office due to term limits, requested to move an additional $58 million from Florida’s…
Isaac is now the 5th hurricane in the Atlantic
Last night, Tropical Storm Isaac strengthened to become the fifth official hurricane of the 2018 Atlantic season. According to the National Hurricane Center, Isaac now has maximum sustained winds of 75 mph and is currently westward towards the Lesser Antilles and Eastern Caribbean as of early this morning. Though Isaac is expected to weaken before making…
Disney Cruise Line is about to make a statement in Miami that Royal Caribbean won’t be able to ignore
With three massive new ships joining the current fleet of four vessels, Disney Cruise Line is quickly becoming a major competitor in the cruise industry. Now they’re about to make one of their most significant moves yet. New government documents confirm Disney’s interest in year-round sailings and ultimately a new permanent custom-built terminal at PortMiami.…
John Oliver rips Rick Scott over Florida’s awful clemency process
In one of his hilarious rants on HBO Sunday night, Last Week Tonight host John Oliver took a shot at Gov. Rick Scott’s handling of Florida’s clemency process, going as far as to call it “absolutely insane.” The host called the Sunshine State the “disenfranchisement capital of the America,” noting that it’s one of the…
Florence is now a Category 4 hurricane
Forecasters now say Florence has strengthened to a Category 4 hurricane. According to a noon advisory from the National Hurricane Center, Florence is continuing to strengthen and now has maximum sustained winds near 130 mph. As of now, Florence is moving 13 mph roughly 580 miles southeast of Bermuda and 1,240 miles east-southeast of Cape Fear,…
Ron DeSantis resigns from Congress to focus on bid for Florida governor
In a letter sent to House Speaker Paul Ryan Monday morning, Republican gubernatorial nominee Ron DeSantis resigned from Congress, retroactively slashing his congressional salary and buying more time to campaign against Democratic nominee Andrew Gillum in his bid for Florida’s governor. “As the Republican nominee for Governor of Florida, it is clear to me that…
Here’s everything we know about the rumored Zelda mini-land coming to Universal’s Islands of Adventure
As Universal ramps up its aggressive plan to take on Disney, seemingly by the day we’re learning more of what the yet-to-be-announced third theme park will include. With the new park now being the supposed home of Universal Orlando’s already announced Super Mario World, the timeline for Mario and friends has been pushed back sometime…
Will Epcot’s Spaceship Earth be the next attraction to receive a major overhaul?
Like Future World as a whole, Spaceship Earth has struggled to remain current. The 15-minute-long ride found within the structure of the same name is a grand tour across the history of human communication, and now in its fourth iteration, the ride has seen significant updates. Scenes covering 1980- and 1990-style computers were replaced, like a…
Florida transportation officials apologize for SunPass toll problems
Florida transportation officials this week offered an apology to motorists who were frustrated and faced financial problems because of a project involving the SunPass toll-collection system. At the start of a Florida Transportation Commission meeting Thursday, Department of Transportation Secretary Mike Dew said motorists should not have endured the issues that arose from the $287…
Money quickly flows to Gillum committee after Florida gubernatorial nomination
A political committee closely tied to Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum raised more than $2.3 million in the two days after Gillum won the party’s nomination last week, according to a newly filed finance report. The committee, known as Forward Florida, received $1 million from the Democratic Governors Association and $1 million from Connecticut businessman…
Band of the Week: Destructonomicon
Welcome to Orlando Weekly’s “Band of the Week.” Every week, we highlight one of our favorite local bands. This week, we’re pleased to bring you Destructonomicon. Destructonomicon is playing Sept. 15 at Will’s Pub with Armageddon Man, Coagulate, Freakazoid, and Acid Baptism. Just the facts: When did the band form?2013 Who’s in the band?Brett Beavers…
UCF concert featuring rapper and convicted child pornographer Tekashi 6ix9ine has been cancelled
A September concert at University of Central Florida featuring Tekashi 6ix9ine, a controversial rapper and convicted child pornographer, has been cancelled. The rapper, who pleaded guilty for featuring a 13-year-old girl in a sexual performance in 2015, was supposed to perform at CFE Arena on September 22. However, the show was nixed following public outrage and…
Florida Supreme Court strikes charter school amendment from November ballot
In a close 4-3 ruling, Florida Supreme Court justices struck an education amendment off the November ballot that would have essentially allowed the state to bypass local school boards and set up charter schools on its own. Despite its profound potential impact on the state’s charter school system, the proposed Amendment 8 – placed on…
Disney on Ice: Mickey’s Search Party makes its world premiere tonight in Orlando
This weekend, the animated inhabitants of the Magic Kingdom are venturing outside the borders of Walt Disney World and skating into downtown Orlando for the world premiere of Disney on Ice: Mickey’s Search Party. Characters from Coco, Aladdin, Toy Story and The Little Mermaid are at Orlando’s Amway Center to investigate the disappearance of Tinker…
Rapper Mac Miller dead at the age of 26
Celebrated MC and producer Mac Miller has passed away at the age of 26, according to SPIN. TMZ and E! News, sadly, are reporting as of this writing that Miller died from a suspected overdose. Miller was due to headline the CFE Arena with Thundercat in November as part of a tour to support new…
Florida voters will decide whether or not to ban dog racing this November
On Friday the Florida Supreme Court opted to keep Amendment 13 on the November ballot, which will seek to ban greyhound racing across the state. If passed, the constitutional amendment would end commercial greyhound racing in Florida by 2020, but still allow tracks to continue offering slots and card rooms. However, Floridians could still legally…
Andrew Gillum, Chris King make Democratic campaign debut in Orlando Saturday
Florida Democratic gubernatorial nominee Andrew Gillum and his lieutenant governor pick Chris King will make their campaign debut this Saturday in Orlando. The family-friendly general election kickoff will be at the Orlando Downtown Recreation Complex, 363 N. Parramore Ave., on Sept. 8. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., and the program will start at 1:00 p.m. You can…
Cher will bring her ‘Here We Go Again’ tour to Orlando
This January you can dance and you can jive with the dancing queen herself. Legendary pop icon and award-winning actress Cher will be performing at Orlando’s Amway Center on Jan. 21 in a cross-country tour. The Here We Go Again Tour, which pays tribute to her recent role in the movie Mamma Mia: Here We…
Rick Scott tweeting about how he’ll save Medicare is peak bullshit
Florida Gov. Rick Scott, a man who once oversaw the largest Medicare fraud in U.S. history, is now arguing that only he and his GOP colleagues can “protect” Medicare, a program they’ve historically tried to destroy. Scott, who is running for U.S. Senate against Democratic incumbent Sen. Bill Nelson, unleashed an irony-free tweet yesterday stating,…
Florida Attorney General candidate Sean Shaw promises to investigate Trump’s businesses
Outside a Trump International resort in Sunny Isles Beach, Attorney General candidate Sean Shaw promised to investigate President Donald Trump’s businesses in Florida for corruption involving Russian government officials. “For years there have been reports that Donald Trump has used Trump properties, including this very resort, as a tool for money laundering,” Shaw said Thursday.…
Former UCF linebacker Shaquem Griffin will start in week one for the Seattle Seahawks
Coming as little to no surprise, Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll told reporters Wednesday that former UCF linebacker Shaquem Griffin will start in Sunday’s away game opener against the Denver Broncos. Griffin, who’s assumed a backup role since Seattle drafted him in the fifth round of the NFL draft in April, will fill in…
Court will allow medical-malpractice case in Florida woman’s death after giving birth to a stillborn child
In a legal battle focused on an expert witness, a sharply divided Florida Supreme Court on Thursday allowed a medical-malpractice case to move forward in the death of a 20-year-old woman after she had given birth to a stillborn child. Justices, in a 4-3 decision, overturned rulings by a circuit judge and the 1st District…
Florida’s primary election results are now officially certified
The Florida Elections Canvassing Commission on Thursday certified the results of the Aug. 28 primary elections, formally setting the stage for a general election that will include high-profile races for governor, U.S. senator, Cabinet seats and congressional and legislative seats. Secretary of State Ken Detzner told reporters after the commission meeting that he is confident…
Ron DeSantis picks Jeanette Nuñez as running mate during Orlando GOP rally
State Rep. Jeanette Nuñez, a Miami Republican who publicly criticized President Donald Trump during the 2016 campaign, was formally announced Thursday as the running mate for gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis, as the GOP’s statewide election slate held a display of unity. DeSantis, a congressman with close ties to Trump, dismissed talk of Nuñez’ initial preference in the…
Glam-rock icon Scott Yoder dazzles and thrilling young Orlando band Spoon Dogs electrify
THIS LITTLE UNDERGROUND Scott Yoder and Spoon Dogs, Will’s Pub, Sep. 5 Burger Records artist Scott Yoder has put in his time with long-running Seattle band the Pharmacy, which notably played as Kimya Dawson’s backing band early on. Now he’s out making his own case under the spell of the same muses that sent Bowie…
Disney World union workers approve contract for $15 minimum wage by 2021
Between whoops and cheers, Disney World union workers in Orlando overwhelmingly approved an agreement with the theme park company to raise the minimum hourly wage to $15 by October 2021. “We have accomplished historic wage raises,” Matt Hollis, president of the Service Trades Council Union, told a boisterous crowd Thursday. “I think the message is clear…
Foxtail giving away coffee on Friday to celebrate their Orlando Weekly Best of Orlando wins
To celebrate their total world domination, er, their first-place win for Best Coffee in Orlando Weekly’s Best of Orlando Readers Poll (as well as a Writer’s Pick for Best Secret Coffee Spot), Foxtail Coffee is giving away FREE COFFEE on Friday. All Foxtail locations are participating in Free Foxtail Friday from from 2-6 p.m. Sept. 7. That’s Winter Park,…
Here’s what’s left of Colonial Lanes
This pile of rubble is all that’s left of Colonial Lanes, a once-beloved Orlando landmark that will soon be a storage facility. The 49-year-old bowling alley shut down for good May 24, after being purchased last February by a subsidiary of Titan Properties, which filed plans to build a self-storage facility with the City of Orlando.…
Andrew Gillum vows support for anti-BDS legislation in unreleased campaign document
As the Democratic gubernatorial nominee for governor, Andrew Gillum has remained largely silent when it comes to Israel and Palestine, a highly polarized — yet bipartisan — topic many view to be a critical factor in weighing support for politicians and candidates. With an unapologetically progressive campaign, the Tallahassee mayor’s discreet but fervent support for…
Orlando’s lower-income renters are spending nearly 64 percent of their wages on housing
It shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone that the Orlando we all know only exists because of cast members, servers, hotel workers, and just about everyone else making near minimum wage. But according to a new study, most of them cannot afford to live here. A report released Thursday from real estate website Zillow…
Why Don’t We announce an Orlando show set for next spring
Are you ready to scream? Young pop ensemble Why Don’t We, currently burning up YouTube (and the charts) with their latest video/single “8 Letters”, has announced an Orlando date as part of their North American tour set to commence next year. The quintet is currently hard at work on their debut LP, also to be…
Florida ranks highest in nation for rate of new women-owned businesses, says study
Florida was ranked No. 1 in the country in terms of fastest growth rate of women-owned businesses, according to a new report. The 2018 American Express State of Women-Owned Businesses Report measured the growth rates of women-owned firms since 2007, finding a 58 percent increase in the past 11 years. This is a dramatic increase…
Judge weighs ‘bundled’ constitutional amendments on Florida ballot
Attorney General Pam Bondi’s office on Wednesday asked a Leon County circuit judge to dismiss a lawsuit that seeks to remove six proposed constitutional amendments from the November ballot because they bundle multiple issues into single measures. Jordan Pratt, a deputy solicitor general in Bondi’s office, told Circuit Judge Karen Gievers that the lawsuit, filed…
Ron DeSantis’ running mate deletes tweet calling Trump a ‘con-man’ and KKK supporter
There’s already trouble in paradise for U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis’ campaign for governor, as his running mate, state Rep. Jeanette Nuñez, has been accused of deleting a tweet that said then-candidate Donald Trump was the “biggest con-man there is,” while accusing him of supporting the Ku Klux Klan. According to Nuñez’s account, “The Tweet has…
Irreverent Nashville act Birdcloud jam out in Orlando and upstage everyone
THIS LITTLE UNDERGROUND The Goddamn Gallows, Birdcloud and Kingofalldrunks, Will’s Pub, Sep. 4 There’s a spectrum when it comes to subversive folk music, and the Goddamn Gallows are on the more extreme and obvious end of it. They’re less like the wicked intellect of the Legendary Shack Shakers and more like street pirates roughhousing with…
Orlando Magic senior chairman and Amway co-founder Richard DeVos has died
RELEASE: Orlando Magic Senior Chairman Richard M. DeVos passed away today at the age of 92.#LoveYaRich pic.twitter.com/6noV2NG18u — Orlando Magic PR (@Magic_PR) September 6, 2018 Richard M. DeVos, the billionaire senior chairman of the Orlando Magic NBA franchise and co-founder of multi-level marketing company Amway, has died at the age of 92. According to a…
Andrew Gillum picks Winter Park businessman Chris King as running mate
Florida Democratic gubernatorial nominee Andrew Gillum has selected Chris King, a Winter Park businessman and fourth place runner-up in the primaries, as his Lieutenant Governor pick. Gillum made the announcement Thursday morning on Facebook Live, though even before the pick was public their site, GillumKing.com, was already live. In the Facebook video Gillum said he…
Panel eyes Broward deputy’s actions during Parkland high school massacre
Scot Peterson, the Broward County school-resource officer who was responsible for protecting students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, has been subpoenaed to appear next month before a state commission investigating the Valentine’s Day massacre that left 14 students and three faculty members dead in one of the nation’s worst mass school shootings. The Marjory…
Florida judge orders Rick Scott to release his calendar information
A Leon County circuit judge Wednesday ordered Florida Gov. Rick Scott to release three months of information about his daily calendar, including where he will reside and meetings and fundraising events he will attend. Judge Charles Dodson rejected arguments by the Scott administration that the information should remain confidential and said it should be released…
Professor Shyguy gets a birthday bash courtesy of Ongaku Overdrive and the Geek Easy
Ongaku Overdrive, purveyors of fine nerdery-embellished parties and concerts, throw a party for chiptune artist Professor Shyguy. The birthday boy performs, along with Crunk Witch and Under Polaris. Plus, there will be video game stations, drink specials and birthday treats. 7 p.m. Saturday; The Geek Easy, 114 S. Semoran Blvd., Winter Park; $10-$13; ongakuoverdrive.com. Get…
Monster Jam commits to two more years of giant trucks in Orlando
Monster Jam World Finals will return next summer to Orlando’s Camping World Stadium, and again in 2020. This afternoon, City of Orlando and Orange County officials announced the plans for Monster Jam World Finals XX and XXI by riding into Camping World stadium on a monster truck. Here’s Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and Orange County…
Here’s what the Orlando Magic are planning for their $200 million downtown entertainment complex
The Orlando Magic revealed a fresh look at their future plans for a downtown entertainment complex across from the Amway Center. The project, which is set to be completed in 2021, will cost at least $200 million but is projected to go above initial estimates, according to the Orlando Sentinel. Representatives for the Magic say…
Florence is now the first major storm of the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season
According to the National Hurricane Center, Florence has become the first major Atlantic storm of the 2018 season. Florence strengthened to a Category 3 storm Wednesday morning with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph. “Some weakening is possible during the next few days, but Florence is expected to remain a strong hurricane through early next week,’’…
Wall St. Cantina in downtown Orlando offers free lunch if a crane fell on your house
On @WFTV Unbelievable sight in Baldwin Park as crane working on roof repair falls, slicing house #WFTV pic.twitter.com/ZES3yCFDt2 — Angela Jacobs WFTV (@AngelaJacobsTV) September 4, 2018 The bad news is a crane sliced your house in half. The good news is lunch is on the house! Yesterday, a crane toppled over onto a house in…
United We Brunch showcases the flavors of fall at the Orchid Garden this weekend
With (slightly) cooler weather comes a (slightly) renewed tolerance for mid-day boozing and grazing in the dining rooms and patios of the city. To get your palate piqued for the tastes of fall, Orlando Weekly teams up with 20 different restaurants and caterers for a smörgåsbord full of waffles, canapés, benedicts, pancakes – probably some…
Marco Rubio argues with InfoWars’ Alex Jones: ‘I’ll take care of you myself’
U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio got into a heated argument this morning after being aggressively confronted by InfoWars’ founder Alex Jones, a conspiracy theorist who interviewed President Donald Trump and once claimed that water was being poisoned with chemicals to make frogs gay. Florida’s junior senator was doing an interview with media outlets in Washington D.C.…
New details released on shipping container food hall coming to Lake Nona
New details have emerged on the planned shipping container food hall concept coming to Lake Nona this December. Tavistock Development Company says the new 30,000 square-foot complex will be called “Boxi Park,” and will include 12 shipping containers, arranged in both one- and two-story configurations, which will be filled with a “roster of restaurants.” The…
$95.8 million in federal funding is going to Central Florida schools that enrolled displaced Puerto Rican students
Florida counties and school districts are set to receive $95.8 million in federal funding as reimbursement for taking in thousands of displaced Puerto Rican students following Hurricane Maria last year, according to a news release from U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy’s office. Per the release, the state of Florida is set to retain $47.7 million of…
Zika cases continue to grow in Florida
Florida has had 66 reported cases of the mosquito-borne Zika virus this year, with the number increasing slightly during the past three weeks, according to information posted on the state Department of Health website. The 66 cases reported as of Tuesday all are considered “travel” related —- generally meaning people were infected with the virus…
Federal judge weighs dispute challenging Florida counties that don’t provide Spanish ballots
A federal judge Wednesday will hear arguments in a lawsuit seeking to require 32 Florida counties to provide Spanish-language ballots and other materials to Puerto Ricans who are eligible to vote in the state. The arguments, which focus heavily on the federal Voting Rights Act, will come almost exactly two months before the Nov. 6…
Universal releases details on ‘Stranger Things’ house at Halloween Horror Nights 2018
This morning Universal Orlando gave us a first look at the upcoming “Stranger Things” haunted house coming to Halloween Horror Nights 2018. It would appear all the iconic scenes from the popular Netflix series made the cut, including the Byers’ living room, the Hawkins National Laboratory in the Upside Down, Will’s makeshift fort and more.…
Trip-Hop pioneer Tricky added to A Perfect Circle date at CFE Arena
English MC and producer Tricky has been added as support to 15 dates of A Perfect Circle’s fall US tour, including the Oct. 30 show at CFE Arena. Getting his start as an associate member of Bristol’s Massive Attack, Tricky set out on his own starting with his now-canonized 1995 debut, Maxinquaye. Tickets for the…
Savage Love: ‘Guest Stars’
I’m a cis woman in my mid-40s, and my significant other has a cuckolding fetish. My first response was, “Oh, hell no!” But if I’m willing to have a threesome, how much further of a stretch is it, really? He does have some experience with this varsity-level kink, so he knows what to expect. I’ve…
Gimme Shelter: Meet Lola!
Meet Lola! Lola (A412272) is a super sweet 5-year-old girl who loves car rides. She was surrendered to our shelter because her previous owner could no longer care for her. Lola would do best in a home without small dogs, but gets along well with other large dogs. Lola is very calm, is a great…
Opening in Orlando: Peppermint, God Bless the Broken Road and more
THIS WEEK: God Bless the Broken Road Hey, at least when they put the word “God” in the title of one of these faith-based dramas, you know to stay the hell away. Unless morbid curiosity compels you to find out what happens when the widow of an Afghan War soldier is brought back to Jesus…
Sorry, SeaWorld: I was wrong. Attendance is up, free beer is a win, and Rudolph will be back in December
I like to think of myself as a seasoned observer of Orlando’s theme park industry, but at the risk of being accused of peddling “fake news,” I’m going to admit that I got something wrong. Earlier this year, in both this column and an interview with WMFE, I shared some critical (perhaps even cynical) comments…
ICYMI: Federal judge denies housing assistance extension for Puerto Rican evacuees, DeSantis accused of ‘racist dog whistle’ and more
Federal judge denies request to extend housing assistance for Puerto Rican evacuees: The order, which came on a Thursday morning from a federal judge in Massachusetts, gives Puerto Rican evacuees two weeks to find housing alternatives, with a final move-out date of Sept. 14. The housing program has received several court-ordered extensions since June as…
The best concerts coming to Orlando this week
Los Hombres de Led Zeppelin Bobby Koelble leads a band of local luminaries through Latin jazz versions of the Led Zeppelin songbook. 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5, at Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts, $20 EDX This Italian producer has built his name on a series of stellar remixes for everyone from Deadmau5 to Kool &…
Sticking around Café Linger is a given; coming back is a must
When a couple of Johnson & Wales grads open a café, you can bet croissants and cappuccinos won’t be all they serve. Far from it, in fact. Michael Brito and Christina Gribkowsky, the affable proprietors of College Park’s Café Linger, are a couple of serious culinarians bent on redefining coffee culture on Edgewater Drive. Pan-seared…
Poke Hana opens on Colonial, Sanford Brewing Co. Bistro coming by the end of the year, plus more in Orlando foodie news
OPENINGS: Poke Hana has opened on Colonial Drive near Mills Avenue … The Sanford Brewing Co. Bistro, by the same folks who brought you the Sanford Brewing Co., will open in the Maitland City Centre by the end of the year. NEWS: One of the world’s foremost authorities on all things cheese, Max McCalman, is…
Marvel’s Iron Fist finally finds its footing on Netflix – by throwing everything out the window
The first season of Iron Fist dropped last year to a unified chorus of derision. It was a mess. The show – already plagued by questions over whether its white-savior plot should have been updated for the times – suffered from what appeared to be a rushed production and a low budget. Long-lost rich boy…
Legal Public Notices 9/5 Issue
Orlando Legals Legal Public Notices AUCTION EXTRA SPACE STORAGE – STORE 1631 5753 Hoffner Ave, Orlando, FL 32822 Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 5753 Hoffner Ave, Orlando, FL 32822, (407) 212-5890, September 26th, 2018 @ 11:30AM: Beard Ronald…
Legal Public Notices 8/29 Issue
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: 1751 Fortune Rd Kissimmee FL 34744, 407-414-5303 on 9/18/18 @ 9:30 am. Liza Guasp- Davila fish tank, boxes, Deborah Elizabeth Fair furniture & lawn equipment, Omar Alvarez Cabrera music…
Legal Public Notices 8/22 Issue
Orlando Legals Legal Public Notices In order to satisfy a contractual landlord’s lien, under the provisions of the Florida SelfService Storage Space Act, public notice is hereby given that the following described property will be sold at public sale to the highest bidder for cash only. The sale will be held at the times and…
Legal Public Notices 8/15 issue
Orlando Legals Legal Public Notices AUCTION Extra Space Storage – Store 8841 9847 Curry Ford Road, Orlando, FL 32825 Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 9847 Curry Ford Road, Orlando, FL 32825 (407) 495-9612, August 29th ,…
Legal Public Notices 8/08 issue
Orlando Legals Legal Public Notices AUCTION Extra Space Storage – Store 8841 9847 Curry Ford Road, Orlando, FL 32825 Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 9847 Curry Ford Road, Orlando, FL 32825 (407) 495-9612, August 29th ,…
Legal Public Notices 8/01 Issue
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: 1751 Fortune Rd Kissimmee FL 34744, 407-414-5303 on 8/21/18 @ 9:30 am. Matthew Harrak household goods, furniture, Sha’na V Mcgowan household items, electronics, Emely Minaya beds, washer & dryer,…
