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First person arrested at Pulse crosswalk released after judge finds no ‘probable cause’ for arrest

He was charged with interference with a traffic control device, according to court records

by Chloe Greenberg August 31, 2025September 3, 2025

He was charged with interference with a traffic control device, according to court records

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Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia accuses Orange County employees of hiding info during DOGE audit

He’s issuing subpoenas to all county employees — the first time his office is investigating further after an audit

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix August 28, 2025September 1, 2025

News

Disney Epcot workers to vote on strike at Italy Pavilion

If approved by workers, a strike could be called for as soon as Sept. 30.

by McKenna Schueler August 27, 2025September 1, 2025

Arts + Culture

Halloween Horror Nights 2025 begins this week at Universal Orlando

With lots of scary-long lines, probably

by Emmy Bailey August 26, 2025September 1, 2025

Arts + Culture

SeaWorld Orlando’s family-friendly Spooktacular returns ahead of Halloween

Family-friendly frights and festive delights

by Emmy Bailey August 26, 2025September 1, 2025

Food + Drink

New Hawaiian diner Moa Kai is now open in Orlando

It’s in soft-opening mode in the former space of The Mongolorian on Colonial Drive

by Azlyn Cato August 26, 2025September 1, 2025

Food + Drink

Kappo Tsan, by Norigami chef David Tsan, will blend ‘Japanese craftsmanship with Taiwanese soul’ near Disney

Ex-Hanamizuki chef-owner Toshi Kishimoto and Michelin award recipient Benjamin Coutts will join the O-Town West venture

by Faiyaz Kara August 22, 2025September 1, 2025

News

Gov. DeSantis calls crosswalk outside a mass shooting memorial ‘political’

The crosswalk is located outside the site of the Pulse nightclub shooting, which has long stood as the city’s interim — and only — memorial

by Chloe Greenberg August 22, 2025September 1, 2025

News

Judge orders ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ be shut down, says no new detainees

‘This is a landmark victory for the Everglades’

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix August 22, 2025September 1, 2025

News

Orlando’s Pulse memorial rainbow crosswalk painted over in ‘callous’ overnight act

The crosswalk had served as both a safety measure and memorial to the 49 victims of the 2016 mass shooting at Pulse, a gay nightclub.

by McKenna Schueler August 21, 2025September 1, 2025

News

Orlando’s new ‘dignity buses’ offer nightly shelter for the homeless

Each bed costs just a fraction of what it would cost to jail a person for sleeping on public property

by McKenna Schueler August 20, 2025September 1, 2025

Arts + Culture

Official Unofficial Best Of Orlando® Party and Award Pick-Up happens at Will’s Pub Wednesday

All that and a free drink!

by Matthew Moyer August 19, 2025September 1, 2025

Arts + Culture

Say goodbye to the ‘Florida Prize’ group exhibition with closing ceremony event at Orlando Museum of Art

Who will win People’s Choice?

by Matthew Moyer August 19, 2025August 27, 2025

Music

Erykah Badu and the Alchemist want to play you some new, unheard music at House of Blues this week

You’re going to have to surrender your phone

by Jessica Battisti August 18, 2025August 31, 2025

News

Florida GOP backs down, pulls ‘Deport Depot’ merch after Home Depot objects

The party ‘won’t back down to the radical left’ but couldn’t beat the copycat allegations

by Chloe Greenberg August 18, 2025August 26, 2025

Music

Rudy De Anda brings ‘Gulf of Mexico’ tour to Judson’s Live with Fast Preacher

Fast Preacher opens

by Matthew Moyer August 18, 2025September 1, 2025

News

‘Why here?’: Florida’s new ‘Deportation Depot’ immigrant detention center stirs fears among neighbors

In one of Florida’s most conservative counties, the plan has drawn a tangle of reactions to those living within walking distance

by Sara-James Ranta, Fresh Take Florida August 18, 2025August 28, 2025

Food + Drink

Moa Kai Hawaiian Diner opens, Stufd dumplings in works, Shōgun Japanese Steakhouse closes and more Orlando foodie news

Plus: another Greenery Creamery, new nightclub/tapas bar, waffle sandwiches and more to chew on

by Faiyaz Kara August 18, 2025September 1, 2025

News

Florida GOP releases more merch making light of the arrests of immigrants

‘We won’t back down to the radical left,’ the party says about its new ‘Deport Depot’ merch

by Chloe Greenberg August 15, 2025August 24, 2025

News

LGBT+ Center to close Kissimmee office due to budget constraints

The nonprofit plans to centralize services at its main Orlando locations, which will remain open and operational.

by McKenna Schueler August 15, 2025August 24, 2025

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First person arrested at Pulse crosswalk released after judge finds no ‘probable cause’ for arrest

Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia accuses Orange County employees of hiding info during DOGE audit

Disney Epcot workers to vote on strike at Italy Pavilion

Halloween Horror Nights 2025 begins this week at Universal Orlando

SeaWorld Orlando’s family-friendly Spooktacular returns ahead of Halloween

New Hawaiian diner Moa Kai is now open in Orlando

Kappo Tsan, by Norigami chef David Tsan, will blend ‘Japanese craftsmanship with Taiwanese soul’ near Disney

Gov. DeSantis calls crosswalk outside a mass shooting memorial ‘political’

Judge orders ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ be shut down, says no new detainees

Orlando’s Pulse memorial rainbow crosswalk painted over in ‘callous’ overnight act

Orlando’s new ‘dignity buses’ offer nightly shelter for the homeless

Official Unofficial Best Of Orlando® Party and Award Pick-Up happens at Will’s Pub Wednesday

Say goodbye to the ‘Florida Prize’ group exhibition with closing ceremony event at Orlando Museum of Art

Erykah Badu and the Alchemist want to play you some new, unheard music at House of Blues this week

Florida GOP backs down, pulls ‘Deport Depot’ merch after Home Depot objects

Rudy De Anda brings ‘Gulf of Mexico’ tour to Judson’s Live with Fast Preacher

‘Why here?’: Florida’s new ‘Deportation Depot’ immigrant detention center stirs fears among neighbors

Moa Kai Hawaiian Diner opens, Stufd dumplings in works, Shōgun Japanese Steakhouse closes and more Orlando foodie news

Florida GOP releases more merch making light of the arrests of immigrants

LGBT+ Center to close Kissimmee office due to budget constraints