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Florida lawmakers approve bill requiring life in prison for manslaughter of police
It still needs to be signed into law by Gov. DeSantis
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Senate moves to save AIDS drug program from DeSantis administration cuts
The Florida Senate offered to pump nearly $31 million into a program that provides people access to high-cost HIV drugs
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Woman accused of shooting Rihanna’s home has arrest record in Orlando
Ortiz last year filed an emergency petition in Orange County court attempting to stop a Billie Eilish concert at the Kia Center
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Orange County leaders unanimously approve resolution opposing proposed ICE facility
The resolution is symbolic, but demonstrates a united commitment “to public safety, to the rule of law and to treating every person with dignity,” per Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings.
Posted inThings to Do
St. Patrick’s Day parties, bar crawls and festivals around Orlando
From family-friendly festivals to late-night bar bashes, here’s where to go green around town
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Florida gas prices spike following Iran attacks
Gas prices have jumped nearly 60 cents in Florida since ongoing U.S. and Israel strikes on Iran started just over a week ago
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Florida’s 60-day session nears end without a state budget
House Speaker Daniel Perez told members he’d ‘update’ them when he knows more
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New E-bike rules head to DeSantis’ desk
The measure creates an E-bike safety taskforce within Florida’s Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
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Coalition calls on Legislature to address $759M backlog of state park repairs
A coalition of 32 groups and businesses is urging Florida state lawmakers to step up funding for repairs to the Florida State Parks system
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Orlando now has a second Dolly Parton-style ride to Dollywood
Flight No. 925 is now joined by companion Flight No. 2925
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Conan Gray’s Wishbone tour enchanted Orlando
Orlando made a wish for perfect pop music
Posted inFood + Drink
30 new restaurant openings in Orlando this spring
New Filipino bakeries, fish camps, upscale omakase, New Zealand-style treats, Siamese flavors and Palestinian street eats
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Florida House passes tax breaks for guns, camping gear and American beer
The bill drew criticism for lifting sales taxes for the next fiscal year on firearm accessories like holsters, magazines and muzzle devices
Posted inOrlando Film News
John Cameron Mitchell comes to Orlando for two-night celebration of ‘Hedwig and the Angry Inch’
Commentary, Q+A, unplugged set, costume contest are all part of this 25th anniversary
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Whirlwind cyber-grinders Machine Girl are coming back to Orlando
Many local connections with this band
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Synth-pop innovator Gary Numan plays Orlando next week
Overcoming a few months of tremendous adversity
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Orlando airport authority launches food drive for TSA workers affected by DHS funding lapse
The federal funding lapse began last month with a disagreement in Congress over Democrats’ proposed reforms to ICE
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Orange County leaders back off proposed one-cent sales tax to fund transportation, conservation
Mayor Jerry Demings said he felt the timing of the proposal was off
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This year’s Best of Orlando® nominations are now open
Show your city some love
Posted inArts + Culture
Orlando Fringe sets dates for 35th anniversary Festival
It’s going to be weird
