Posted inFlorida News
DeSantis clears the way for church volunteers to carry guns
The measure allows Florida volunteer security guards at houses of worship to carry guns without facing state licensing requirements
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Posted inOrlando Area News
Rescued Sloth World sloths survive first nights at Central Florida Zoo
All 13 sloths made it through their first two nights under the zoo’s care
Posted inFlorida News
Uthmeier expands criminal AI investigation to USF student murders
Tampa prosecutors revealed that a suspected murderer consulted ChatGPT about placing human remains in a dumpster
Posted inFlorida News
DeSantis’ new congressional map aims to add four GOP seats
The governor released the map first to Fox News before sending to lawmakers an hour later
Posted inFlorida News
Florida spent $34M on tech at ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ but says phones for detainees too expensive
Adding landlines or building cell towers would be “entirely unfeasible,” DEM argued Wednesday in court filings
Posted inFood + Drink
Orlando’s 24 essential Colonial Drive restaurants and eateries
Hot dogs stands, pho bars, Hawaiian diners, fried chicken spots and all the rest
Posted inDrinking + Bars
Anthem Orlando’s after-midnight alcohol sales temporarily suspended by city
The venue remains open through the suspension, with adjusted hours
Posted inFood News
Haan Coffee launches ‘Unplugged Saturdays’ with no Wi-Fi
Leave the laptop at home
Posted inOrlando Area News
New luxury high rise Emi on 50 breaks ground on Colonial Drive
With 336 units across its nine floors, a “night lounge,” rooftop pool and a pickleball court
Posted inFlorida News
DeSantis pressures House to pass AI Bill of Rights, references FSU shooting
The bill is being revived just after AG Uthmeier announced a criminal investigation into OpenAI for its alleged role in the FSU shooting
Posted inFlorida News
DeSantis signs law blocking local governments from funding DEI
Local officials who are found to have violated the law will be subject to removal from office under the measure.
Posted inOrlando Area News
Turner Construction named as general contractor for Westcourt Orlando mixed use project downtown
The news comes as the project has faced questions about timing
Posted inOrlando Area News
Orange County moves to restrict how long ICE can hold people in the county jail
Advocates with the local Immigrants Are Welcome Here coalition celebrated the move as a victory Tuesday.
Posted inMusic
Singer-songwriter Lilly Hiatt headlines Nashville South showcase
There will be tears in your beer Saturday at Ten10
Posted inOrlando Area News
31 sloths died at Orlando Sloth World warehouse before it opened
The dozens of sloths died in Sloth World’s care before the new attraction has even opened, a FWC report states
Posted inFlorida News
DeSantis launches state funding for flying car hubs
DeSantis previously announced plans to test flying cars in Central Florida
Posted inOrlando Area News
NSYNC star Joey Fatone’s Orlando mansion still for sale, now with major price drop
It still hasn’t found a bye, bye, buyer
Posted inFlorida News
Florida’s 28 state colleges remove sociology as general education course
The 12 state universities also recently removed the course
Posted inArts + Culture
Orlando’s Myki Meeks crowned winner of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 18
This is a big moment for Orlando drag
Posted inOrlando Area News
Orlando is one of the least affordable cities, study finds
Miami was the only city in Florida determined to be even less affordable than Orlando for the average renter.