Vol. 38, No. 15
‘Don’t give up’: VA Orlando Healthcare offers esketamine for treatment-resistant depression
One veteran in Central Florida felt a difference within the first week of treatment.
By McKenna Schueler
Judge dismisses Disney's free speech lawsuit against Florida Gov. DeSantis
Spokesman Jeremy Redfern said the 'days of Disney controlling its own government (district) and being placed above the law are long gone'
By Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida
Orlando Sentinel journalists join newsroom-spanning strike in protest of 'vulture fund' owners, Alden Global Capital
The strike is the largest collective action against Alden since it bought Tribune Publishing in 2021
By Chloe Greenberg
Disney quickly launches appeal after judge dismissed its lawsuit against DeSantis
DeSantis said he wasn’t surprised that Winsor dismissed the case and suggested that Disney is making a 'mistake' to appeal
By Jim Saunders and Jim Turner, News Service of Florida
‘Like a punch in the gut’: Volusia County teachers union calls out school board for union-busting behavior
The school board used a private attorney to contact the state and accuse the union of falsifying information
Taylor Swift threatens legal action against UCF student tracking her private jet
Sweeney is known for the various social media accounts he’s made for years tracking the air travel of billionaires and public officials
By Alexandra Sullivan
Florida Republicans want to stop cities from removing Confederate monuments
Bill sponsor Dean Black said there has been a 'war' on historic monuments by local governments
By Jim Turner, the News Service of Florida
Florida House panel votes to lower age limit for gun purchases
The bill would reverse an age requirement included in a school-safety law passed after the 2018 massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
By News Service of Florida
Moms, Disney fans call on Disney World to rescind support for proposed child labor rollbacks in Florida
'The happiest place on earth must not support laws that put our teens at risk'
Florida bill would require parents to 'opt in' for students to receive corporal punishment
During the 2022-2023 school year, the state had 509 reported incidents of corporal punishment in 18 districts
By Ryan Dailey, NSF
Federal judge sides with DeSantis, tosses pro-Palestinian student groups’ lawsuits
Walker wrote in his decision that deactivation or criminal investigation of the chapters was not imminent
By Claire Grunewald, Fresh Take Florida
Florida banning changes of gender on drivers' licenses sparks confusion, backlash
Civil rights and advocacy organizations said they are considering how to contest the new rules
By Amanda Friedman, Fresh Take Florida
House Republicans vote to roll back child labor laws in Florida
The measure would eliminate a decades-old restriction on 16- and 17-year-olds working more than eight hours
'You need meat, OK': DeSantis now targeting lab-grown meat in Florida
'I know the Legislature is doing a bill to try to protect our meat,' DeSantis said
Florida Gov. DeSantis backs bill that bans sleeping in public
'What we don't want to see in the legislation is any incentive to create homeless camps,' DeSantis said
Orlando to Tampa passenger rail plan gets changed in Florida Legislature
Brightline has signaled that it wants to extend the service to the Tampa area
Florida sees its first major purge of public sector unions following passage of Republicans' anti-union law
Over 30 public sector bargaining units in Florida have been decertified since October.
Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras starts this weekend with themed Tribute Store, concerts and Carnaval food
Beads, booze and beats
By Chelsea Zukowski
Concerts, art exhibits and more Black History Month events in Orlando
Celebrate and commemorate all month long
By Orlando Weekly Staff
More than 20 Valentine's Day dinners, drag shows and more around Orlando
Get romantic
By Kristin Howard
Virginia Drive Live shows off local music, tastes, art and wares this weekend
Shop local, party local
Nude Nite returns to Orlando this week, stretching over three nights
Longtime local celebration of body art is back
All-star Zebra Youth benefit event Love Is a Drag Brunch happens on Sunday
Eat some brunch, drink some wine, take in some inspired performances
By Matthew Moyer
Change is in the air at Disney World, with a revamped Cirque du Soleil show and a final bow for the Country Bear Jamboree’s classic repertoire
The only thing theme park fans hate worse than aging attractions not being updated is when aging attractions are updated
By Seth Kubersky
Mardi Gras Like a Local at Tibby's New Orleans Kitchen
By Tibby’s New Orleans Kitchen Sponsored
Sushi pizza, sushi burritos and more on offer at new Orlando restaurant Poke Burri, opening this weekend
Sushi pizza, sushi donuts, sushi burritos ... sushi corn dogs?
The Drake Kitchen + Bar soft-opens in downtown Orlando at last
Don't worry, Duck + Drake fans — the food truck will stay in business in College Park
Lazy Moon Maitland to open in April, another Orlando Bubbakoo's Burritos, and bye-bye to World Famous House of Mac
The tastiest Orlando food news this week
By Faiyaz Kara
Two Orlando restaurants make Yelp's 2024 'Top 100 Romantic Restaurants'
The crowdsourced review website says it identified restaurants with a large concentration of reviews mentioning words like 'romantic' and 'date night'
Food events around Orlando this week: Raiz tasting menu at Reyes, sustainability in the restaurant industry at Edible Ed, Cookout at Nona Adventure Park
Things to do for people who love to eat
New Cantonese concept Dim Sum House to open in Clermont in February
John Zhao strikes again
Black Bean Deli to open third Orlando-area location
Known for its authentic Cuban dishes and casual, modern atmosphere, Black Bean Deli has long been a local favorite
Gumbo, beignets and all the new specialty Black History Month menu items at Disney World
Disney World introduces Celebrate Soulfully festivities and menus honoring Black history and culture
New cocktails, cakes and chocolate-covered Valentine's Day menu items at Disney World
Chocolate, cocktail, repeat
Parlor Doughnuts will bring cronut-like confections to College Park
The shop crafts 23 different flavors, ranging from bourbon caramel and churro to French toast and maple bacon
Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza in Lake Mary shines with signature star-shaped pies
The Talented Mister O1
Singer-songwriter Tinashe brings 'BB/ANG3L' tour to Plaza Live this weekend
Expect an evening of adventurous earworm R&B
The Brightside Music Festival brings Sublime, 311, Goldfinger and more to Orlando
Festival by Orlando radio station WJRR happens at the Orlando Amphitheater
Will The Flying Luttenbachers reduce Winter Park's Conduit to rubble? Possibly!
With Shitstorm opening, this will be a night to remember
Orlando musician John Dorney celebrates the release of his new single at Framework Coffee
A night of irresistible local voices
By Maisie Haney
Melrose Center celebrates 10 years with an open house, E-Turn performance and more
Second Saturday Improv Show joins in the fun too
By Bao Le-Huu
Creed extend this year's reunion tour to include Orlando show at Kia Center
Orlando, can you take them higher?
Reggae star Sean Paul to kick off 'Greatest Tour' in Orlando this spring
We (Will) Be Burnin' come May
Tonstartssbandht's Andy Boay plays solo Saturday at Framework Coffee
Big underground cred and deep Orlando ties
Travis Scott brings out special guest Kanye West during marathon concert at Orlando's Kia Center Wednesday
Our journey through 'Utopia' took a shocking turn for the West
By Grayson Keglovic
Orlando metal trio Royal Graves return with powerful new EP, 'Amen'
'A remarkable leap for the band'
A rejuvenated Grace Potter embraces her truth and hits the open road straight to Orlando's House of Blues
'I'm a f*cking rock star'
By Gabby Macogay
Watch this week: Donald Glover and Maya Erskine heat up Amazon Prime in 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith'
Plus everything else new on Netflix, Max, Hulu, Peacock and the rest of the streaming services
By Steve Schneider
Legal Public Notices 2/7/24
By Jerrica Schwartz
Florida Republicans look to limit THC in pot products, but critics say it will fuel black market
Past legislative efforts to cap the amount of THC in smokable medical marijuana have failed to gain support in the Senate
By Dara Kam, News Service of Florida
Fanarchy Fest 3: Tightwire, Mikey Erg, Rational Anthem, Vicious Dreams, Petty Thefts, Atomic Treehouse, Double Bubble, The Dreaded Laramie, Virginity
@ Will's Pub
Sat., April 27, 7 p.m.
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A naked cruise embarks from Florida next year
University of Florida threatens student protesters with suspension, banishment from campus for 3 years
By Amanda Friedman and Vivienne Serret, Fresh Take Florida
Florida Puerto Rican Parade and Festival happens downtown this weekend
By Sarah Harwell
University of Central Florida students and other organizations joined forces early Friday afternoon to rally in protest of Israel's occupation of Gaza…
A rare Spanish farmhouse is now for sale with the traditional design details of "Olde Winter Park" plus modern amenities. The residence,…
You don't truly know Orlando until you've eaten like a bona fide local. From teeny sub shops that have been around for…
Iconic rock band Death Cab for Cutie and electronic-pop band The Postal Service transported Orlando back in time on Wednesday night for…
By Gabby Macogay, Ian Suarez
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