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Posted inNews
Fake QR code scam found on downtown parking meters, OPD says
Be sure to check for the green background
Posted inMusic
Lil Wayne marks 20 years of ‘Tha Carter’ albums onstage in Orlando
Joining Lil Wayne on tour are Tyga and Belly Gang Kushington
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Florida’s environmental protection department wants to halt ruling requiring manatee protections
The motion raised a series of issues, including targeting the moratorium on new septic tanks
Posted inCannabis
Backers of Florida’s new recreational marijuana initiative argue it’s unlikely to reach voters without help from the courts
Smart & Safe Florida, a PAC sponsoring the proposal, filed the emergency motion for a preliminary injunction last week
Posted inNews
Florida budget talks to resume with $900M tax cut for commercial leases on the table
Conference committees will start meeting Tuesday to negotiate details of the different parts of the budget, such as education, health care and criminal justice
Posted inNews
Orlando Rep. Maxwell Frost says Elon Musk leaves a ‘dark legacy’ behind in the White House
A ‘corporate slash and burn mentality is not how you run a country,’ Frost said
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More than 100 arrested, bused away during ICE raid at Tallahassee construction site
Bystanders protesting the raid told agents they should be ashamed of themselves, criticized them for wearing masks, and told them they are all descendants of immigrants
Posted inFood + Drink
Orlando breweries join 25 Taps for the St. Johns River passport challenge
St. Johns Riverkeeper wants you to drink beer to save some water
Posted inNews
Downtown Orlando arts program DTO Live seeks $600K yearlong extension
DTO Live has presented more than 1,000 performances since it started last summer
Posted inNews
Rick Scott says he’ll do ‘everything I can’ to ensure adequate FEMA funds ahead of Florida hurricane season
‘What’s frustrating is that part of it is funded in advance and part of it is funded afterwards. And sometimes it’s political getting it done afterwards,’ Scott said
Posted inArts + Culture
All the Pride events happening this June in Orlando
Fight for your right to party
Posted inNews
Republican Party of Florida wants to help defend new ballot-initiative restrictions law
The party this week filed a motion to intervene in a lawsuit that challenges the constitutionality of the law
Posted inNews
Challenge to Florida law barring under-21 strippers has been dropped
DeSantis last year overwhelmingly approved the age restriction, with supporters saying it was aimed at combatting human trafficking
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Animal abusers will face harsher penalties under newly signed Florida bills
‘It was evident that Florida law needed to do more to protect dogs from senseless violence,’ DeSantis said
Posted inArts + Culture
Sometimes adults-only museum takeovers do wear capes, like at Orlando Science Center’s Science Night Live
Downright superhuman edutainment
Posted inNews
Adoptable dog Evelyn is a heartbroken senior looking for a new home to bring back her spark
The love of a good owner, a safe and quiet home, may be all this sweet girl needs
Posted inArts + Culture
The Florida Prize in Contemporary Art gathers adventurous Florida artists at OMA
Reception happens Friday evening, exhibition opens Saturday morning
Posted inOrlando Guides
Summer concerts: Our tipsheet of the hottest live music coming to Orlando
Summer Guide 2025