Lawsuit alleges Byron Donalds threatened a Florida school board member in 2022

A Collier County school board member is accusing Donalds of threatening and intimidating her during a confrontation at a Naples grocery store in 2022.

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix July 9, 2026July 9, 2026

Florida News

DeSantis calls overruling of ‘Stop WOKE Act’ ‘judicial overreach’

In a social media post about 24 hours after the ruling, the governor made clear his displeasure with the 2-1 federal appeals court decision

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix July 9, 2026July 9, 2026

Florida News

Florida hurricane season now envisioned ‘well below normal’

Storm forecasters have further downgraded predictions a little more than a month into the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida July 9, 2026July 9, 2026

Orlando Theme Parks

Evening light show Universal Celestial Goodnight debuts in Orlando

Seven million LEDs?

by McKenna Fiorino July 8, 2026July 8, 2026

News

Florida invests $500K in ‘deceptive’ hotline program to deter abortions

It’s yet another investment by the DeSantis administration in delaying and eliminating abortion care for pregnant Floridians.

by McKenna Schueler July 8, 2026July 14, 2026

Arts + Culture

Orlando designer competes on ‘Project Runway’ Season 22, premiering Thursday

“I want Central Florida to be proud”

by McKenna Fiorino July 8, 2026July 8, 2026

Florida News

Federal court rejects DeSantis-backed ‘Stop WOKE Act’

UCF history professor Dr. Robert Cassanello described the decision to Orlando Weekly as a “huge victory for academic freedom in Florida.”

by Gray Rohrer, News Service of Florida July 7, 2026July 7, 2026

Food + Drink

28 of the most authentic international restaurants in Orlando

by Orlando Weekly Staff July 7, 2026July 11, 2026

Florida News

Howell Key, an off-the-grid private island in Florida, is back on the market with a $5M price cut

It’s accessible only by boat or helicopter

by Colin Wolf July 7, 2026July 7, 2026

Orlando Area News

Over 5,000 petitions call on Disney to drop property tax lawsuits that could drain money from Orange County schools

The school district that is already in a financial crisis and has been forced to close schools over declining enrollment and budget concerns.

by McKenna Schueler July 6, 2026July 6, 2026

News

DeSantis is poised to leave office considerably wealthier than he started

He entered the statewide office in 2019 with a net worth of $283,605.

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida July 6, 2026July 6, 2026

Florida News, News, Ron DeSantis

Civil rights group sues Florida officials for designating CAIR a terrorist organization

DeSantis announced Wednesday that the state would soon designate the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR) a domestic terrorist organization

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix July 3, 2026July 3, 2026

Food + Drink

29 classic Orlando restaurants that have been around for 25 years or longer

Fish houses, sandwich shops, old-school diners, steakhouses and hot dog havens that are continuing to please, decades later.

by Orlando Weekly Staff July 2, 2026July 2, 2026

Things to Do

Parties, fests and fireworks happening around Orlando this Fourth of July weekend

Here’s where to find Independence Day parties, live music, kids’ activities, pie bake-offs, firework displays and more this year

by Chloe Greenberg July 2, 2026July 2, 2026

Restaurant Reviews

El Pueblo Mexican Restaurant in Winter Park is built on tradition, not trends

It’s a gem of a place built on decades of care, consistency and culture

by Faiyaz Kara July 2, 2026July 2, 2026

News

Trump’s Great American State Fair is a flop. Here’s what’s in the Florida pavilion

According to news reports in the event’s first few days, the Florida pavilion has continued to draw a line despite the fair’s low attendance

by Chloe Greenberg July 1, 2026July 1, 2026

Florida News

Florida blocks undocumented immigrants from state colleges, GED programs

Undocumented immigrants will be blocked from adult general education programs in high schools and state colleges

by Ana Goñi-Lessan, News Service of Florida July 1, 2026July 1, 2026

Arts + Culture

Orlando Fringe fave ‘Dolley F**king Madison’ returns for a very timely reprise this week

Most fiery ticket in town

by Asa Carvajal July 1, 2026July 1, 2026

Orlando Area News

Photos: Central Florida Zoo just welcomed two new giraffes

They’ll be roommates with giraffe Gage

by Paige Bright June 30, 2026June 30, 2026

Orlando Theme Parks

‘Hellraiser’ comes to Halloween Horror Nights for the first time ever

Feel the pain and pleasure

by Paige Bright June 30, 2026June 30, 2026

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

Apple News

Lawsuit alleges Byron Donalds threatened a Florida school board member in 2022

DeSantis calls overruling of ‘Stop WOKE Act’ ‘judicial overreach’

Florida hurricane season now envisioned ‘well below normal’

Evening light show Universal Celestial Goodnight debuts in Orlando

Florida invests $500K in ‘deceptive’ hotline program to deter abortions

Orlando designer competes on ‘Project Runway’ Season 22, premiering Thursday

Federal court rejects DeSantis-backed ‘Stop WOKE Act’

28 of the most authentic international restaurants in Orlando

Howell Key, an off-the-grid private island in Florida, is back on the market with a $5M price cut

Over 5,000 petitions call on Disney to drop property tax lawsuits that could drain money from Orange County schools

DeSantis is poised to leave office considerably wealthier than he started

Civil rights group sues Florida officials for designating CAIR a terrorist organization

29 classic Orlando restaurants that have been around for 25 years or longer

Parties, fests and fireworks happening around Orlando this Fourth of July weekend

El Pueblo Mexican Restaurant in Winter Park is built on tradition, not trends

Trump’s Great American State Fair is a flop. Here’s what’s in the Florida pavilion

Florida blocks undocumented immigrants from state colleges, GED programs

Orlando Fringe fave ‘Dolley F**king Madison’ returns for a very timely reprise this week

Photos: Central Florida Zoo just welcomed two new giraffes

‘Hellraiser’ comes to Halloween Horror Nights for the first time ever