Gimme Shelter

Adoptable pup Chevy is a ‘big mush’ and a ‘Velcro dog’

She’s waiting to meet you at the Orange County Animal Services shelter

by Orange County Animal Services May 21, 2026May 21, 2026

Chevy is waiting to meet you at the Orange County Animal Services shelter.

Orlando Theme Parks

Universal Orlando announces ‘Sinners’ house at Halloween Horror Nights

Sinners is the first film franchise house to be announced so far in 2026

by Paige Bright May 21, 2026May 21, 2026

Florida News

Florida settles with biologist it fired over Charlie Kirk-related post

The state owes nearly half a million dollars to a biologist fired after reposting a statement critical of the late Charlie Kirk

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix May 21, 2026May 21, 2026

Elections

Orange County mayoral candidates face pressure to resign early to avoid DeSantis replacement threat

Under state law, elected officials seeking a different office must resign from their current position ahead of a certain deadline to avoid having the governor just choose someone to replace them.

by McKenna Schueler May 20, 2026May 20, 2026

Orlando Area News

Former ‘pray the gay away’ Orlando ministry leader arrested for soliciting a teen boy

Chambers has been charged for attempting to meet with a teen boy for sex

by Chloe Greenberg May 20, 2026May 20, 2026

Florida News

Florida may ban July 4th fireworks due to fire risk amid drought

“You could put the entire state on fire in one evening”

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida May 20, 2026May 20, 2026

Florida News

John Morgan opens $100,000 contest to name his new political party

The founder of Morgan & Morgan law firm teased the contest last month after publicly confirming he won’t be running for Florida Governor this year.

by McKenna Schueler May 20, 2026May 20, 2026

Florida News

Florida expected to see record Memorial Day weekend traffic

Despite gas prices being at a four-year high, AAA anticipates a record 2.7 million Floridians will take to the roads for Memorial Day

by News Service of Florida May 20, 2026May 20, 2026

Orlando Area News

Baseball Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr.’s Orlando-area mansion hits the market

It comes with a golf simulator, gym, theater, wine room, a 28-foot grand foyer, and an elevator.

by Chloe Greenberg May 19, 2026May 19, 2026

Orlando Theme Parks

Disney World unveils opening date for new Muppets Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster

The coaster comes nearly a year after Disney did away with its former Muppet*Vision 3D ride

by Asa Carvajal May 19, 2026May 19, 2026

Orlando Area News

Orlando’s Uncle Lou released from jail into ICE custody

The law firm representing Cleon Williams (“Uncle Lou”) confirmed the news Tuesday morning.

by McKenna Schueler May 19, 2026May 20, 2026

Orlando Area News

Orange County commissioner Nicole Wilson launches youth leadership council

“Everything we do will affect them,” Wilson acknowledged in an interview. “They need to have a voice.”

by McKenna Schueler May 19, 2026May 19, 2026

Florida News

Florida gas average still over $4 ahead of busy Memorial Day weekend

The pump average in Florida is approaching its 50th consecutive day over the $4 mark

by News Service of Florida May 18, 2026May 18, 2026

Florida News

Florida school choice advocates push back against union’s ‘frivolous’ voucher suit

Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas called the statewide union a “special interest group” on a “never-ending quest to harm students and families in our great state.”

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix May 18, 2026May 18, 2026

Florida News

‘Alligator Alcatraz’ payments land at last: $58 million to hit Florida next week

It’ll be the first installment of the federal government’s promised $608 million reimbursements

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix May 18, 2026May 18, 2026

Florida News

DeSantis signs law to arm ‘guardians’ on Florida college campuses

The bill was crafted after a shooting at FSU during the 2025 legislative session

by News Service of Florida May 18, 2026May 18, 2026

Orlando Area News

Sanford Main Street launches fundraiser for Central Florida Zoo sloth care

All proceeds go toward sloth conservation and care efforts at the Central Florida Zoo

by Paige Bright May 15, 2026May 15, 2026

Orlando Area News

Mr. Ginger is fourth Sloth World sloth to die after rescue

The green bean-loving sloth was the smallest and youngest of the rescues, estimated to be only about 4 to 6 months old

by Chloe Greenberg May 15, 2026May 15, 2026

Orlando Area News

Seminole County makes lifesaving Narcan available at Orlando-Sanford International Airport

Ready access to Narcan is important for cases “where we can’t wait on medical personnel to respond,” says airport rep

by McKenna Schueler May 15, 2026May 15, 2026

Orlando Area News

Downtown parking rate hike advances despite public concern

A second vote of approval is needed for the rate hike to take effect. That vote is expected to occur at City Council’s June 8 meeting.

by McKenna Schueler May 15, 2026May 15, 2026

News

Adoptable pup Chevy is a ‘big mush’ and a ‘Velcro dog’

Universal Orlando announces ‘Sinners’ house at Halloween Horror Nights

Florida settles with biologist it fired over Charlie Kirk-related post

Orange County mayoral candidates face pressure to resign early to avoid DeSantis replacement threat

Former ‘pray the gay away’ Orlando ministry leader arrested for soliciting a teen boy

Florida may ban July 4th fireworks due to fire risk amid drought

John Morgan opens $100,000 contest to name his new political party

Florida expected to see record Memorial Day weekend traffic

Baseball Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr.’s Orlando-area mansion hits the market

Disney World unveils opening date for new Muppets Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster

Orlando’s Uncle Lou released from jail into ICE custody

Orange County commissioner Nicole Wilson launches youth leadership council

Florida gas average still over $4 ahead of busy Memorial Day weekend

Florida school choice advocates push back against union’s ‘frivolous’ voucher suit

‘Alligator Alcatraz’ payments land at last: $58 million to hit Florida next week

DeSantis signs law to arm ‘guardians’ on Florida college campuses

Sanford Main Street launches fundraiser for Central Florida Zoo sloth care

Mr. Ginger is fourth Sloth World sloth to die after rescue

Seminole County makes lifesaving Narcan available at Orlando-Sanford International Airport

Downtown parking rate hike advances despite public concern

Baseball Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr.’s Orlando-area mansion hits the market

Florida’s ‘Scarface’ mansion, also former home of Richard Nixon, now for sale

Hulk Hogan’s Florida mansion just got a $2 million price cut

Orlando’s 24 essential Colonial Drive restaurants and eateries