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Immigrant rights activist Felipe Sousa-Lazaballet files to run for Florida House representing Orlando
He’s running to succeed State Rep. Anna Eskamani, who is term-limted from seeking re-election
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs compromise immigration bill, ends battle with Republican lawmakers
Thursday’s action concluded a surprisingly bitter and rare disagreement between the Republican governor and GOP-led House and Senate
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Psych-soul maverick Robert Callender returns to Orlando — and only Orlando — to perform
‘Le Musée de L’Impressionnisme’ to be revisited live on 50th anniversary
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Florida immigration bills draw backlash over death penalty, repeal of in-state tuition
The bills cleared the respective budget committees mostly along party lines
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Florida Senate committee advances bill that would ban governments, schools from flying Pride flags
It’s the third year in a row that Florida Republicans have filed such legislation for consideration
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Pacchioni’s World Inspired Cheesesteaks truck debuts at February’s Faire of the Dog
Plus Mardi Gras-themed Voo-doo Room pops up in Thornton Park, Sparrow opens in March, and more Orlando food news
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Alan Cumming brings new solo cabaret ‘Uncut’ to Judson’s for Valentine’s weekend
‘Undiluted, unadulterated’ new show
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Orange County Public Schools to provide three weeks paid maternity leave for staff
The leave offer was a priority of the Orange County teachers’ union during last year’s contract negotiations
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Orlando police begin arresting homeless people for sleeping on sidewalks
Law enforcement began sweeping areas under the I-4 overpass last month after a statewide ban on public camping took effect.
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Yacht Rock tribute artists sail into Winter Park Library this weekend
Sweet Jesus, that’s smooth fundraising
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis praises Elon Musk’s DOGE team for exposing ‘really deep corruption’
However, a new poll indicates a growing percentage of Republicans aren’t pleased by all of Musk’s moves
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Peer Support Space hosts Valentine-themed event to show support for Orlando’s trans community
‘It is our turn to show up for the trans community’
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Rock legend Alice Cooper brings the guillotines, snakes and decades of hits to Orlando’s Hard Rock LIve
Shocking Orlando connections await you!
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Dutch Bros to open its 1,000th location in Orlando this week
This will be the brand’s first location in Orlando (though there’s one in Winter Park)
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All the Valentine’s Day dinners, shows and events taking over Orlando this year
The love bug is back in town
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Orlando Rep. Anna Eskamani files bill to combat ‘unfair ticketing practices’
Remember when Pearl Jam tried to do this in the 1990s?
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Amid dispute with Florida GOP, DeSantis says ‘we’ll land the plane’ on immigration
DeSantis on Monday said Republicans should focus on ‘policy that makes a difference’
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Country star Lainey Wilson to play arena show in Orlando this fall
Ernest and Drake Milligan are the touring openers
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DeSantis proposes $115.6 billion Florida budget with tax cuts on guns, increased immigration spending
The budget calls for increasing pay for state law-enforcement officers, new sales-tax holiday’ on guns and more
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Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer confirms he will not run again in 2027
With more than 20 years’ service, he’s the city’s longest-serving mayor
