Vol. 38, No. 40
As Florida temperatures soar, Disney World workers struggle and pass out from the heat
According to the Teamsters, two performers in Disney World's 'Beauty and the Beast' show fainted over the weekend
By McKenna Schueler
Discussion questions for Pulse Memorial committee appear to be lifted from lesson plan for grade-school children
Dr. Larry Schooler, who chose the discussion questions, said he drew upon best practices from "a variety of sources."
Starbucks workers union asks for community support this weekend in fight for a fair contract
The Orlando metro area has one unionized Starbucks location in Oviedo
Florida's population reaches 23 million, projected to add a city's worth of people every year
'These increases are analogous to adding a city slightly smaller than Orlando, but larger than St. Petersburg every year'
By News Service of Florida
Florida lays out details about new law banning kids from social media
The law, which will take effect Jan. 1, seeks to prevent children under age 16 from opening social-media accounts on at least some platforms
By Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida
Florida has highest rate of heat-related illnesses in the country, says report
Over the past four years, Florida has also had the highest rate of emergency room visits because of heat-related problems
By Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix
Florida approves NIL deals for high school athletes
High schools won’t be able to use promises of NIL deals to recruit players
By Jim Turner, the News Service of Florida
Fight over Florida's abortion amendment statement heads to the Supreme Court
Floridians Protecting Freedom has asked the court to invalidate a revised 'financial impact statement'
Florida's 14-day back-to-school sales tax ‘holiday’ starts next week
During the discount period, shoppers will avoid paying sales taxes on clothes, shoes and book bags that cost $100 or less
Adoptable dog Timmy has some battle scars, but is ready for an affectionate companion
He seeks out affection almost immediately from everyone, and he trusts and loves readily and easily
By Orange County Animal Services
'ShxtsNGigs' podcasters James Duncan and Fuhad Dawodu bring 'Daddy’s Home' tour to Orlando
The Plaza Live will get a little more British and a lot less filtered
By Zoey Thomas
Bestselling author John Green joins Orlando next year for a live discussion at Dr. Phillips Center
Green will delve into his career, literary journey, creative process and inspirations
By Houda Eletr
Universal Orlando celebrates fans with Passholder Appreciation Days starting in August
With all new merchandise, menu items, special discounts and more
Orlando's Florida Theatrical Association pays tribute to famous Sunshine State African Americans in 'The Freedom Project'
The work of Zora Neale Hurston, James Weldon Johnson and more will be highlighted
By Sarah Lynott
All-female Universal Monsters house coming to Halloween Horror Nights
Get ready to face Dracula’s daughter, the She-Wolf, the Bride of Frankenstein and Mummy Princess Anck-Su-Namnu
By Chelsea Zukowski
Exotic animal expo Repticon heads to Orlando this weekend
Attendees can learn about all the critters not typically found in a pet store
SeaWorld Orlando’s Howl-O-Scream returns with new frights and a sinister sale
Spooky season continues its theme park takeover
TikTok personality Nurse John brings his ‘Short-Staffed Tour’ to Orlando this fall
Spill the workplace tea
Central Florida back-to-school supply giveaways and events happening soon
Free school supplies and services will be offered throughout Central Florida
Hillary Brook and Theatre South Playhouse 'Ride the Cyclone' in their 15th anniversary season
The cult-hit off-Broadway musical has become an obsession among Gen Z and Alpha theater fans
By Seth Kubersky
A dumpling shop and a fancy cocktail bar coming to Waterford Lakes area; Dr. Phillips gets a Sixty Vines, and more
Orlando restaurant openings and closings
By Faiyaz Kara
Orlando-based apiary gets a destructive visit from a hungry bear; Juju hosts a series of chef collabs, and more
Tasty Orlando food news and events
City Barbeque's very first Florida outpost is now open in Winter Park
First opened in 1999, the barbecue chain has more than 50 locations across the U.S.
The Local Bar and Grill is closing this week in College Park
Opened since 2010, this spot for sports lovers' last day of service will be July 26
Thornton Park staple Graffiti Junktion to close this week
The beloved burger spot 'goes out with a bang' this weekend
By Chloe Greenberg
At Omo by Jont, chef Ryan Ratino presents ingredients and preparations that are scary good
Jônted house
Los Angeles band The Marías bring eclectic genre-hopping sounds to Hard Rock Live
Automatic opens the night
By Bao Le-Huu
Punk in the Park announces more big names to Orlando Amphitheater show including The Bronx, Casualties and Guttermouth
Teenage Bottlerocket, Against All Authority, Slaughterhouse and more all added
By Matthew Moyer
Hip-hop innovator Missy Elliott takes the stage in Orlando as part of first-ever headlining tour
Ciara, Busta Rhymes and Timbaland take the stage too
Industrial dance rampagers Nitzer Ebb wants Orlando to 'Join in the Chant' come November
The Abbey will be a 'Violent Playground'! (We've got millions of these)
Familiar Orlando roots rockabilly faces Skinny McGee + The Handshakes release debut album
'Chattanooga Trigger Man' is the name, don't forget it
Watch this week: A serial reboot of '80s cult classic 'Time Bandits,' an 8-episode take on plague tale 'The Decameron,' and more
Everything new on Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, Apple TV+ and the rest of the streamers
By Steve Schneider
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