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Posted inMovies
What to watch this week: ‘Dept. Q,’ ‘The Better Sister,’ ‘Mad Unicorn’ and more
Everything debuting this week on the streaming platforms
Posted inArts + Culture
Epic fails: Three areas that need serious work at Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe
It’s still my new favorite Orlando theme park, though
Posted inFood + Drink
New Eurocentric wine bar Sparrow now in soft-opening mode in Orlando
We’ve got ‘Euro summer’ at home
Posted inNews
New UF leader approved, promises to oppose DEI despite ‘woke past’
‘DEI will not return to the University of Florida during my presidency’ Santa Ono said
Posted inNews
Florida attorney general wants lawsuit over city immigration enforcement tossed out
The lawsuit also involves a years-long effort by Gov. DeSantis and the Republican-controlled Legislature to prevent so-called ‘sanctuary’ cities
Posted inNews
‘We need to start being self-reflective’: Florida Democrats talk about problems and hopes for future success
‘Democrats are the best at losing, losing, losing,’ said Mike Drapak of The Hillsborough Society
Posted inNews
Above-average Atlantic hurricane season predicted for 2025
NOAA’s outlook for the upcoming hurricane season anticipates 13 to 19 named storms
Posted inNews
Florida owners of ‘dangerous’ dogs will need $100,000 liability insurance under bill signed by DeSantis
The law goes into effect July 1 and applies to dogs that have attacked humans, severely injured or killed pets, or menacingly chased people
Posted inNews
DeSantis quietly signs bill to bar golf courses, hotels in Florida state parks
The new law requires the state to announce public hearings regarding projects in state parks 30 days in advance
Posted inFood + Drink
Hikiniku to Sumi, new hambagu subconcept inside Juju, opens in Orlando in June
Chef Lewis Lin’s latest venture is a lunchtime love letter to wagyu
Posted inNews
Proposal for first Florida bear hunt in a decade advances amid pushback
‘The data that you are using for a data-based decision is over 10 years old,’ one critic said
Posted inNews
Florida child care center employees can undergo training to carry guns under new law signed by DeSantis
The change is part of an expansion of the program that already allows school employees to act as law enforcement when an active shooter enters campus
Posted inNews
Gov. DeSantis says there is ‘no basis’ for investigation into Hope Florida
‘That is not an organic investigation. That’s a manufactured political operation,’ the governor said
Posted inArts + Culture
Carnival takes over downtown Orlando with a parade, dancing and plenty of soca and calypso this weekend
Parties to break out all over downtown
Posted inMusic
Billie Eilish is coming to play Orlando this fall
The singer announced four Florida dates as part of a new round of touring
Posted inFood + Drink
Soco Restaurant closing after 11 years in Thornton Park
Owner Craig Ustler will bring ‘something exciting to the space this fall’
Posted inNews
Florida’s international tourist numbers are down so far in 2025
DeSantis has dismissed reports that Canadians would stay away from Florida because of Trump’s actions
Posted inArts + Culture
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ alum Shuga Cain hosts ‘Wicked’-ly good drag brunch at Funny Bone
This isn’t Kansas, this is International Drive