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Orlando hip-hop adventurers Sean Shakespeare and Eighth Letter unite as DNA on new self-titled album
DNA as in ‘Defining Natural Arrangement’
Icelandic pop star Daði Freyr plays Orlando’s Plaza Live
From Eurovision to Orlando
New grave stars Vision Video play Orlando return show this weekend
Did you know there’s a member of March Violets in this TikTok-famous group?
Legal Public Notices 2/28/24
Orlando Legals Legal Public Notices DISTRICT COURT CLARK COUNTY, NEVADA In the Matter of the Parental Rights of: Giulia Parmigiani Davila, Minor(s). Case No.: D-23-679759-R, Department A, AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING TO TERMINATE PARENTAL RIGHTS TO: Davila, Darberlis, Parmigiani, Viancarlo. To: all other persons claiming to be the mother or father of the children, the…
Brightline pre-game train from Orlando to Miami’s Ultra Music Fest has live DJs, pop-ups
All aboard the pre-party train
Icon Park’s Museum of Illusions offers Leap Day babies free entry
Hop in for a once-in-four-years opportunity
Monster Jam rampages over Orlando’s Camping World Stadium this weekend
Saturday, Saturday, Satuuuuurrrrrday!
Controversial Florida bill banning ‘identity politics’ from teacher prep programs heads to Senate
Critics have called the measure a ‘government censorship’ bill
Florida senator revamps industry-backed teen labor bill in preparation for full Senate vote
HB 49, originally written by a right-wing think tank, was watered down after a flood of pushback
Central Florida Fair kicks off this week with all the fried food, rides and live entertainment you can handle
Plus some bizarre new additions
Alkaline Trio to get dark at Orlando’s House of Blues this weekend
An evening of ‘Blood, Hair, and Eyeballs’
New electro star Ekkstacy returns to Orlando, this time as a headliner
Hate to say we told you so
U.S. Supreme Court justices hint that Florida’s social media laws may be unconstitutional
Attorneys for tech companies and the Biden administration argue the law violates the First Amendment
‘Jump for Joy’ when Hiss Golden Messenger play Orlando Tuesday
‘A classic palette of Americana, folk, rock and blues’
Parea Greek Taverna taking over the Outpost Kitchen space in Maitland this fall
Parea’s family recipes have been passed down through generations, the restaurateurs say
Moms for Liberty co-founder backed for Florida ethics panel, despite heavy opposition
Democrats peppered Tina Descovich with questions about her connections and conflicts of interest
Wells Fargo workers at Apopka bank file petition to unionize
It’s the second Wells Fargo branch in Florida to petition for union representation
Florida bill banning social media for minors under 16 heads to DeSantis’ desk
DeSantis has expressed concerns about the bill, pointing to issues of parental rights
Florida Gov. DeSantis plans to sign bill releasing Jeffrey Epstein’s grand jury records
The House and Senate this month unanimously approved the bill
Jack in the Box announces plans for 10 new Orlando locations
Last year, the company announced its return to Florida after more than 30 years
Review: Broadway in Orlando brings touring ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ to the Dr. Phillips, but it’s more meh than magical
There’s no elephant in the room.
Gov. DeSantis casts doubts on new Florida bill making it illegal to hog the left lane
‘Are we going to be pulling people over for that? How would that work?’ DeSantis said
Florida House approves bill to proposal to allow chaplains in schools
Critics say the bill is unconstitutional
Here’s how to score a free burger from Orlando’s new Fatburger
The restaurant will give away Original Fatburgers during a grand opening event
Your Orlando weekend agenda: Arden Jones, Longwood Pirate Days, Hanson, Celebrate Lunar, Joshua Redman
Central Florida concerts and events Feb. 23-25
Detroit pan pizza joint SoDough opens a third store, Curry Ford/Conway gets two new Thai options, and the Tung brothers transform Tien Hung Market
Tasty food news from all over Orlando
DeSantis calls for more parental control, as Florida Legislature passes blanket social media ban for kids under 16
‘Parents need to have a role in this,’ DeSantis said. ‘We can’t say 100% of the uses are bad’
Florida Senate approves bill that allows shooting bears in self defense
Critics contend passing the bill will result in increased deaths of the once-threatened species
Without Fear Theatre presents a ‘neurospicy’ new rock opera in downtown Orlando
The Central Florida troupe developed ‘Find Me’ while part of the Collective arts incubator at Fringe ArtSpace
Florida bill weakening child labor protections on construction sites heads to full Senate
The bill fits within a trend of proposed child labor rollbacks popping up in state legislatures across the country.
Countrified hip-hop artist (or vice versa) Jelly Roll announces autumn arena date in Orlando
The ‘Beautifully Broken’ tour is his biggest to date
Florida Senate approves social media ban for kids that critics are calling ‘government overreach’
The House passed the bill last month but will have to take another vote because of changes made in the Senate
Orlando restaurants and bars to visit for National Margarita Day
When life gives you limes…
Florida Republicans back bills that target ‘community IDs’ issued to immigrants
Bill sponsor Blaise Ingoglia said the legislation is part of Florida being ‘at the forefront of fighting illegal immigration’
Have tea with Orlando noise-rock band Tinnitus Rex this weekend
Pinkies up, freaks
This Is Hasselberry underground music fest returns with a stacked lineup of new Central Florida heaviness
Keep your eye on Casselberry’s Castle Smoke as an incubator of young talent
‘If you really want to stop abortions, get a vasectomy’: Critics oppose Florida’s ‘unborn child’ bill
Critics of the bill say it is too broad and could shrink the number of doctors who deliver babies in Florida
The Barbie Dreamhouse Living Pop-Up Truck rolls into Orlando this weekend
‘Come on, Barbie, let’s go par- … to Waterford Lakes’
What to watch this week: Noomi Rapace stars in ‘Constellation’ on Apple TV+
Plus a new ripped-from-the-headlines Tyler Perry, English Premier League footballers’ wives, Chappelle’s comedy posse and more
‘It’s been a rough couple of years’: Death of beloved Florida manatee, Asha, highlights ongoing threats, risks
So far this year, state wildlife officials have recorded 83 deaths across the state through Feb. 9
Florida teens warn that proposed social media ban may have unforeseen consequences
The bill passed the House last month and was expected to clear the Senate on Wednesday
Orlando theater review: Theater West End’s revival of emotional roller coaster ‘Steel Magnolias’ runs through March 3
If ‘laughter through tears’ is your favorite emotion, book your tickets and stock up on tissue
Is Orlando ‘Down With the Sickness’? Disturbed are ready to test your mettle
This is the only Florida stop for these bruisers
Orlando’s Warm Frames release essential new noise-rock record, ‘Pink Wax’
‘Like lightning in a bottle’
The Dragon Parade returns to Orlando’s Mills 50 neighborhood this weekend
Celebrate the Lunar New Year in style
Florida bill to teach kindergarteners about threats of communism gets Senate approval
The bill would require schools to teach the history of communism in all grades starting in the 2026-2027 school year
Jack and Honey’s in Thornton Park serves brunch-forward fare with style and a welcoming vibe
New Thornton Park ‘diner’ fits snugly into its storied space
Gala of Ghouls, a night of drag, music and more, returns to the Veranda this week
Drag, burlesque, live music, fire performances and more
Fan-favorite Sanford Porchfest brings armies of local musicians to rock out on 18 porches
House(s) show this weekend in Sanford!
DJ Three, Atnarko, Lola B. and The Reverend present a night of classic Orlando dance sounds
Lola B. celebrates her birthday as well!
Adventurous hip-hop duo Armand Hammer showing off new, mostly unheard album at the Social Thursday
This is the penultimate stop on the duo’s tour, so choose wisely
