Vol. 37, No. 24
It’s perfectly legal for Orange County landlords to reject tenants based on where their money comes from
But that could change soon, if the county board votes to prohibit ‘source of income’ housing discrimination.
By McKenna Schueler
Orlando rallies with cities around the country to march and mark the 50th anniversary of 'Roe v. Wade' this weekend
Veterans can now access free emergency mental healthcare services under new VA policy
This move will expand access to care for up to 9 million, or roughly half of U.S. veterans who are not already enrolled in the VA.
Windows of Milk District LGBTQ bar District Dive shot out overnight in what sure looks like a hate crime
By Matthew Moyer
Orange County Convention Center hospitality workers avoid potential strike, win big raises and pension in new contract
The deal includes a historic minimum wage increase, ‘setting a new standard for Central Florida workers.’
Start the year right by volunteering or donating to Orlando groups doing essential community work
Our 2023 Giving Guide
By Ida V. Eskamani, Bao Le-Huu, Matthew Moyer, Steve Schneider, Sarah Kinbar and McKenna Schueler
Evidence in suspended DA’s lawsuit shows that DeSantis simply wanted to target a ‘reform prosecutor’
Republican political operative Larry Keefe picked Andrew Warren after a Google search and a chat with a right-wing sheriff.
By Jeffrey C. Billman
Florida military veterans’ nursing homes struggle with staffing shortages
Many veterans homes have had to turn to costly staffing agencies.
By Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida
Florida House lawmakers back changes to student-athlete pay law
The bill also would allow schools to offer student-athletes contract review, tax prep and financial adviser services
By Ryan Dailey, NSF
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis targets trans health care at colleges and universities
Collecting details on people who access certain kinds of medical care — yeah, that's not at all dystopian.
By Jim Saunders, NSF
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ war on ‘woke ideology’ in higher education threatens academic freedom
We’ve seen this all before.
DeSoto County man convicted after investigation into illegal alligator egg laundering in Florida
By The News Service of Florida
Vice President Kamala Harris to speak in Florida on 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade
DeSantis continues probing for info about diversity-related initiatives and trans healthcare at Florida public colleges
Florida secretary of state touts new voting restrictions as ‘gold standard’ of ‘election integrity’
Critics argue the changes were designed to suppress voting by minorities and Democrats.
By Jim Turner, NSF
Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee publishes kids book sucking up to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
‘Help your kids learn about Ron DeSantis and why he may be our next Commander-in-Chief!’ says a promo for ‘The Kids Guide to Ron DeSantis.’
Florida leaders and lawmakers pledge to ‘fight like hell’ against DeSantis decision to block Black history class
Gov’s spokesman calls the Advanced Placement history elective ‘a vehicle for a political agenda’
‘Spot the Mistakes!’
No. 1: The fact that any of these people are in any kind of power
By Tom Tomorrow
Free Will Astrology: ‘God is stealthy yet blatant, like a green chameleon perched on a green leaf’
Your horoscope for the week of Jan. 19-25
By Rob Brezsny
Create your own content with TikTok and YouTube influencers during Content Z party in Orlando this weekend
By Sarah Kinbar
The Amazing Acro-Cats are coming to the Orlando Rep this weekend to do tricks … if they feel like it
Wrestlers Matt Cardona and Bryan Myers bring their 'Major Wrestling Figures Podcast' to Orlando for a live taping
Let's get ready to sluuuuuuurp at this year's Ramen Rumble competition at Orlando's Morimoto Asia
By Jessica Bryce Young
Original ‘Blue’s Clues’ host Steve Burns is coming to Orlando for this year’s MegaCon
SeaWorld’s Aquatica to host ‘Beach Nights’ movie screenings starting this weekend
By Reina Nieves
Florida Vanlife Gathering motors into Central Florida next month
Welcoming van stans and the van-curious alike
Tampa’s own Ric Flair, woo!, leads the festivities at Gasparilla Pirate Fest this weekend
The Nature Boy is stylin’ and profilin’ this month.
By Colin Wolf
Central Florida’s two newest attractions both rely on atmosphere and interactivity, and both revive long-dormant venues
One is worth the journey, and the other ... isn’t
By Seth Kubersky
A decommissioned mural in Parramore finds new life in virtual reality
By Ginger Wolfe-Suarez
Check out the Orlando artists featured in this year’s Billboard Project at CityArts starting Thursday night — or, of course, while driving around town
Disney World's Splash Mountain closes for good, paving way for Tiana's Bayou Adventure
The reimagined ride opens next year
By Chloe Greenberg
Orlando comedians hope Wednesday open mics at Bull and Bush survive and thrive under new ownership
New downtown Orlando bar Game Room Social Club opens this weekend
Kaya celebrates grand opening with Filipino Freedom Fest, OSC fundraiser Science on Tap takes over Loch Haven Saturday + more local food news
By Faiyaz Kara
Florida is the second most-expensive state to buy a dozen eggs, according to Instacart study
Don’t get too egg-cited.
Noma no mo’: The ‘world’s best restaurant’ announces its closure and we have thoughts
Does fine dining need to change?
Sorekara poised to bring a reimagined level of Japanese dining to Baldwin Park
Come sail away (musically) with Styx at Orlando’s Dr. Phillips Center on Wednesday
By Jason Ferguson
It's a double dose of Sarah Shook in Orlando this weekend with the Disarmers and Mightmare sharing the stage
By Bao Le-Huu
First-ever Echoland Festival bringing Robert Plant, Tenacious D, Flaming Lips and more to Spirit of the Suwannee
Stevie Nicks returns to Orlando this spring with newly announced solo tour
Orlando is the tour's only Florida date
Kali Uchis announces Orlando show in upcoming North American tour
It'll be one of two Florida dates
With a rebel yell, Billy Idol announces live return to Orlando this spring
Country duo Brooks + Dunn add Orlando show to big ‘Reboot 2023’ tour
Is this ‘the moment’ for Orlando’s Ella and the Bossa Beat to break through?
Their latest album, ‘In the Moment,’ is lush and imaginatively produced
By Kyle Eagle
This week Netflix debuts ‘Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre,’ an adaptation of the manga master’s finest tales
What's new on Netflix, Shudder, Hulu, Disney+ and the rest
By Steve Schneider
Legal Public Notices 1/25/23
By Jerrica Schwartz
Emo Scene-Age Dirtbag Night
@ Will's Pub
Sat., March 30, 9 p.m.
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Orange County taxpayers will have to cover OnePulse’s unpaid property tax bill
Orlando restaurant openings and closings: Boxer and Clover in East End Market, The Fry Shoppe, Paletas Morelia and more
Icon Park’s Wheel renamed Orlando Eye in Merlin Entertainments purchase
By Sarah Harwell
The waterfront mansion formerly home to DJ Khaled is now on the market, and it comes with some wild amenities. The Grammy-winning…
The home of "The Suntan King" has finally found a new owner. Hawaiian Tropic suntan lotion founder Ron Rice passed away at…
Orlando Amphitheater on Saturday hosted Music Fest ORL, an outdoor concert set to feature a number of big names in the hip-hop…
By Matt Keller Lehman
Orlando musician and folk-music star Aoife O'Donovan threw an album-release party for her new LP All My Friends at Park Ave CDs on…
By Jim Leatherman
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