Posted inArts + Culture
The 25 best springs and beaches in driving distance from Orlando
Natural lazy rivers, manatee-filled springs, kid-friendly watering holes, beaches and more places to cool off
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Posted inFood + Drink
Feeling lucky? Here are 15 Irish pubs around Orlando
For St. Patrick’s Day, or any day
Posted inConcert Announcements
Vans Warped Tour announces Orlando lineup for 2026
One loud weekend, checkered shoes optional
Posted inNews
Florida Legislature passes $31M for AIDS drug program
The program provides access to the life-saving, costly drugs that reduce the level of human immunodeficiency virus in the body
Posted inNews
Desmond Meade to step down as head of Florida Rights Restoration Coalition
Meade in 2018 led the campaign that restored the voting rights to Floridians with felony convictions
Posted inNews
Florida bill banning local government ‘net-zero’ policies heads to DeSantis
If signed into law by DeSantis, it would go into effect on July 1
Posted inOrlando Theme Parks
After-hours Volcano Bay Nights back at Universal Orlando this summer
Splash around after the sun goes down
Posted inNews
Florida House weakens transparency requirement in data center bill, sends to Senate
It’s the latest example of the lower chamber moving away from the governor and toward the Trump administration
Posted inNews
Florida lawmakers approve bill requiring life in prison for manslaughter of police
It still needs to be signed into law by Gov. DeSantis
Posted inNews
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
Posted inOrlando Area News
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
Posted inOrlando Area News
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
Posted inNews
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
Posted inNews
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
Posted inNews
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
Posted inNews
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
Posted inOrlando Area News
Orlando now has a second Dolly Parton-style ride to Dollywood
Flight No. 925 is now joined by companion Flight No. 2925
Posted inMusic
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
