‘Big, beautiful’ backdoor abortion ban could close 200 Planned Parenthood clinics

The Republican-led bill includes sweeping tax cuts that mostly benefit the wealthy and steep spending cuts to social services

by Kelcie Moseley-Morris and Sofia Resnick, Florida Phoenix June 13, 2025July 8, 2025

News

DeSantis to decide whether Florida gets a ‘President Donald J. Trump Boulevard’

The bill also would designate part of West South Street in Orlando as ‘Geraldine Thompson Way’

by News Service of Florida June 13, 2025June 28, 2025

Food + Drink

Corner Chophouse will open this summer in Winter Park’s Hannibal Square

Winter Park is getting (yet another) high-end steakhouse, but this one will be from a four-time James Beard Award nominee

by Faiyaz Kara June 12, 2025August 5, 2025

News

DeSantis erases ‘LGBTQ and Hispanic communities’ from Pulse remembrance statement

Last year’s statement referred to the massacre as a ‘horrific act of terrorism against the LGBTQ and Hispanic communities’

by Chloe Greenberg and McKenna Schueler June 12, 2025August 3, 2025

News

‘If you resist lawful orders, you’re going to jail,’ Florida officials say ahead of anti-Trump rallies

The messaging reflects Trump’s warnings that those who protest the D.C. parade will be met with ‘very heavy force’

by Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix June 12, 2025July 30, 2025

News

Florida Christian schools urges U.S. Supreme Court to take up battle over pre-game prayer

The appeals-court panel concluded that announcements at a 2015 championship game at Orlando’s Camping World Stadium were ‘government speech’

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida June 12, 2025July 3, 2025

Music

Turnstile to finish up ‘Never Enough’ headlining tour at Orlando Amphitheater this fall

Amyl and the Sniffers open!

by Chloe Greenberg June 11, 2025August 4, 2025

News

Florida Gov. DeSantis signs Brooke’s Law targeting deepfake porn

Companies that don’t make good faith efforts to remove deepfakes would violate the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act

by Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix June 11, 2025June 28, 2025

Arts + Culture

Orlando themed entertainment superstars Anitra Pritchard and Patrick Braillard helped create Epic Universe’s shows and attractions

This week we’re giving them the spotlight

by Seth Kubersky June 11, 2025August 3, 2025

Arts + Culture

Mado Smith explores the Floridian experience, memory and grief at Casselberry Sculpture House

Deep dive

by Lola Fontanez June 11, 2025July 28, 2025

Movies

New on Netflix: ‘Fubar,’ ‘Cocaine Air,’ ‘Kings of Jo’burg’ and more

Plus ‘Echo Valley’ debuts on Apple TV+ and new shows on all the other streamers

by Steve Schneider June 11, 2025July 24, 2025

Food + Drink

Orlando food news: Nikitta opens on I-Drive, Jala to open in Winter Park, and Bite30 in full swing

Plus more tasty food news and events

by Faiyaz Kara June 11, 2025August 2, 2025

Music

Orlando musician Hannah Stokes talks upcoming album ‘Right Where I Belong’

Her favorite things

by Jessica Battisti June 11, 2025July 30, 2025

News

Adoptable dog Harry Pupper is looking for a perfect match with plenty of love and patience

Harry will need patience, training, and most importantly, time.

by Orange County Animal Services June 11, 2025June 26, 2025

Food + Drink

Mirchi Indian Street Food fuses flamboyance with flavor and straight fire

Packing heat in Winter Garden

by Faiyaz Kara June 11, 2025November 18, 2025

Music

Hollow Leg bring blazing new album ‘Dust and Echoes’ to the Will’s Pub stage this week

Florist, Gnarcoossee and Trash World open

by Bao Le-Huu June 10, 2025July 2, 2025

Arts + Culture

Orange County’s League of Women Voters hosts a Pride Under Attack panel discussion this week

Includes speakers from Zebra Youth, The Center and QLatinx

by Matthew Moyer June 10, 2025July 19, 2025

News

Gov. DeSantis says he’s still working on property tax rebates for Florida homeowners

But budget chiefs for the Legislature say they remain unaware of any formal proposal

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix June 10, 2025July 3, 2025

News

Florida sees 45.8 percent decline in abortions performed from this time last year

The drop came after a law took effect in May 2024 that prevented most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy

by News Service of Florida June 10, 2025June 13, 2025

News

Florida falls in child wellbeing rankings after reading and math scores drop

Florida ranked 19th best in the education category in 2025. Last year, the state ranked 5th in education.

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix June 10, 2025July 16, 2025

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Section Feature

‘Big, beautiful’ backdoor abortion ban could close 200 Planned Parenthood clinics

DeSantis to decide whether Florida gets a ‘President Donald J. Trump Boulevard’

Corner Chophouse will open this summer in Winter Park’s Hannibal Square

DeSantis erases ‘LGBTQ and Hispanic communities’ from Pulse remembrance statement

‘If you resist lawful orders, you’re going to jail,’ Florida officials say ahead of anti-Trump rallies

Florida Christian schools urges U.S. Supreme Court to take up battle over pre-game prayer

Turnstile to finish up ‘Never Enough’ headlining tour at Orlando Amphitheater this fall

Orlando themed entertainment superstars Anitra Pritchard and Patrick Braillard helped create Epic Universe’s shows and attractions

Mado Smith explores the Floridian experience, memory and grief at Casselberry Sculpture House

New on Netflix: ‘Fubar,’ ‘Cocaine Air,’ ‘Kings of Jo’burg’ and more

Orlando food news: Nikitta opens on I-Drive, Jala to open in Winter Park, and Bite30 in full swing

Orlando musician Hannah Stokes talks upcoming album ‘Right Where I Belong’

Adoptable dog Harry Pupper is looking for a perfect match with plenty of love and patience

Mirchi Indian Street Food fuses flamboyance with flavor and straight fire

Hollow Leg bring blazing new album ‘Dust and Echoes’ to the Will’s Pub stage this week

Orange County’s League of Women Voters hosts a Pride Under Attack panel discussion this week

Gov. DeSantis says he’s still working on property tax rebates for Florida homeowners

Florida sees 45.8 percent decline in abortions performed from this time last year

Florida falls in child wellbeing rankings after reading and math scores drop