Lawmakers restore funding for Central Florida Zoo in state budget proposal

This reverses a proposed cut to the appropriations request filed for the zoo ahead of its unanticipated rescue of animals from Orlando’s never-opened Sloth World attraction.

by McKenna Schueler May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

Florida News

DeSantis says his plan would cut property taxes for 92% of homestead homes

Many Florida homeowners would see their property tax bills eliminated or severely cut under a plan released Wednesday by Gov. Ron DeSantis

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

Florida News

Florida skips gas tax cut, but lines up breaks on outdoor goods and guns

Savings for campers, gun owners and professional tennis fans

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

Florida News

‘Wound down and shut down’: Orlando Rep. Maxwell Frost says ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ is closing

He described a “silent” scene of dwindling staff, emptied offices, and whispers of “decompressing” the facility

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

Florida News

Property insurance experts are cautiously optimistic ahead of Florida hurricane season

A “below-normal” year for storms could further a positive trend for Florida’s insurance market, industry experts contend

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida May 27, 2026May 27, 2026

Orlando Theme Parks

Permanent closure of Universal Orlando’s Lost Continent is underway

The mythical area will say goodbye after nearly 30 years

by Asa Carvajal May 27, 2026May 27, 2026

Orlando Theme Parks

Free beer is back at SeaWorld Orlando this summer

Splash zone

by Paige Bright May 26, 2026May 26, 2026

Labor

The ‘union avoidance’ industry is worth $1.7 billion. Florida union busters are cashing in.

Union avoidance firms based in Florida reported millions of dollars in earnings from companies like Amazon last year alone.

by McKenna Schueler May 26, 2026May 26, 2026

News

Florida tourism dropped in first quarter of 2026

Florida’s figures remain bolstered by people traveling from other states, which accounted nearly 36.54 million first quarter visitors

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida May 26, 2026May 26, 2026

Orlando Area News

‘The Guest House,’ by mid-century modern architect Gene Leedy, is now for sale in Winter Haven

It was designed in 1967 by famed Florida architect Gene Leedy, a prominent figure in the state’s modern architectural movement.

by Chloe Greenberg May 25, 2026May 25, 2026

Florida News

Florida’s $115B budget deal includes ‘Groveland Four’ compensation, AIDS program

The budget will affect everyone from AIDS patients seeking crucial drugs to the families of the “Groveland Four” and more

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix May 25, 2026May 25, 2026

Things to Do

Here’s what to do this Memorial Day weekend in Orlando

Live music, tasting events community celebrations and more all weekend long

by McKenna Fiorino May 22, 2026May 22, 2026

Things to Do

The 24 coolest indoor activities to beat summer heat in Orlando

A little A/C goes a long way — here’s where to get it this summer

by Chloe Greenberg May 22, 2026May 27, 2026

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

Arts + Culture

Orlando Fringe 2026 review: ‘Prank.net (The Impractical Pranksters Summon the Anti-Christ)’

The snappy script is stupid-smart, and the multimedia-powered production percolates at a breakneck pace

by Seth Kubersky May 21, 2026May 21, 2026

The Fast and the Bi-Curious Orlando Fringe

Arts + Culture

Orlando Fringe 2026 review: ‘The Fast and the Bi-Curious’

Valerie Von Voss’ vulnerable slideshow chronicles her sexual awakening

by Seth Kubersky May 20, 2026May 20, 2026

Arts + Culture

Orlando Fringe 2026 review: ‘Intimi(dating): A Cabaret About Sex and Dating’

Every bad beau leads to life lessons and laughter — eventually

by Seth Kubersky 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

Arts + Culture

Orlando Fringe 2026 review: ‘Small Minded’

Big fun and bigger ideas in this brilliant blend of sociological soliloquy and circus arts

by Seth Kubersky May 20, 2026May 22, 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

Join us at Lake Eola Park for Orlando Beer Fest on 11/14. Limited tickets availalble, buy yours today!

Apple News

Lawmakers restore funding for Central Florida Zoo in state budget proposal

DeSantis says his plan would cut property taxes for 92% of homestead homes

Florida skips gas tax cut, but lines up breaks on outdoor goods and guns

‘Wound down and shut down’: Orlando Rep. Maxwell Frost says ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ is closing

Property insurance experts are cautiously optimistic ahead of Florida hurricane season

Permanent closure of Universal Orlando’s Lost Continent is underway

Free beer is back at SeaWorld Orlando this summer

The ‘union avoidance’ industry is worth $1.7 billion. Florida union busters are cashing in.

Florida tourism dropped in first quarter of 2026

‘The Guest House,’ by mid-century modern architect Gene Leedy, is now for sale in Winter Haven

Florida’s $115B budget deal includes ‘Groveland Four’ compensation, AIDS program

Here’s what to do this Memorial Day weekend in Orlando

The 24 coolest indoor activities to beat summer heat in Orlando

Universal Orlando announces ‘Sinners’ house at Halloween Horror Nights

Orlando Fringe 2026 review: ‘Prank.net (The Impractical Pranksters Summon the Anti-Christ)’

Orlando Fringe 2026 review: ‘The Fast and the Bi-Curious’

Orlando Fringe 2026 review: ‘Intimi(dating): A Cabaret About Sex and Dating’

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

Orlando Fringe 2026 review: ‘Small Minded’

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