After FSU shooting, Florida Republican proud to have voted against ‘moronic campus carry bill’

Sen. Ileana Garcia joined with Democratic Sens. Jason Pizzo, Mack Bernard, and Carlos Guillermo Smith in opposing the proposal

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix April 21, 2025June 30, 2025

News

Florida State University shooting suspect identified as son of sheriff’s deputy

Two people were killed and six others were injured Thursday

by Mike Exline and Jim Turner, News Service of Florida April 18, 2025July 1, 2025

News

Florida House passes bill to restore citizens’ gun rights during local state of emergency

Democratic Rep. Gottlieb said he believed the bill carried ‘wide-ranging implications that could endanger us in society’

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix April 18, 2025July 25, 2025

News

Casey DeSantis’ Hope Florida Foundation could lose tax status, legislator warns

Rep. Andrade’s warning came during a rancorous public comment portion of a meeting derailed by Nazi symbols, racial slurs and pornography

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix April 18, 2025May 22, 2025

Music

Florida band Flipturn play a two-night stand at the House of Blues this week and they’ve got new songs to share

Giving burnout a run for her money

by Juno Le April 17, 2025July 26, 2025

News

Hope Florida Foundation releases records while executive director resigns amid probe

DeSantis has criticized the probe as a ‘hoax’ even as some House Republicans have questioned the legality of transactions

by Christine Sexton and Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix April 17, 2025August 1, 2025

News

Defying DeSantis, House votes to limit governor’s influence over hiring university presidents

The governor, visibly frustrated by its momentum, promised to swiftly veto the legislation if it passes the Senate

by Garrett Shanley, Fresh Take Florida April 17, 2025July 29, 2025

Music

Orlando concert calendar: Flipturn, YEEK, Ottmar Liebert + Luna Negra, George Clanton and more

Live music around town, April 17-22

by OW Staff April 17, 2025June 15, 2025

Music

DJ Three comes to Orlando this week to give a sneak peek of Florida dance music zine anthology ‘TRiP Magazeen’

Friday at Iron Cow

by Bao Le-Huu April 16, 2025August 2, 2025

Arts + Culture

Troma’s touring Hands Across Tromerica film fest comes to Aloma Cinema Grill this weekend

Troma’s Babette Bombshell and more will be in the building!

by Matthew Moyer April 16, 2025July 20, 2025

Music

We went to a Poppy concert at Orlando’s House of Blues and now we’re gay

It says so on the official tour merch — case closed

by Ashton Colbert April 16, 2025August 5, 2025

News

Orlando Rep. Anna Eskamani, advocates say Florida should look at taxing corporations

‘Our taxes should serve working families, not wealthy corporations,’ said Oberlink, legislative director for Florida For All

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix April 16, 2025May 20, 2025

News

Florida House unanimously passes bill to protect state parks from development of pickleball courts, hotels

The measure follows outrage felt across the board last summer after the Florida Department of Environmental Protection proposed to construct lodges, pickleball courts and more in state parks

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix April 16, 2025July 30, 2025

Cannabis

Florida House panel advances proposal to tax all hemp-derived THC products at 15%

The measure is one of two regarding regulation of hemp-derived THC products that were approved unanimously in the House Budget Committee

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix April 16, 2025June 2, 2025

News

Chairman of Casey DeSantis’ Hope Florida Foundation says ‘mistakes were made’ with records, finances

The chair’s comments come amid a widening probe into the nonprofit’s receipt of $10 million from state Medicaid giant

by Dara Kam, News Service of Florida April 16, 2025April 22, 2025

News

Florida Senate advances proposal that would reduce tax revenue by $1.83 billion

A Senate leader Tuesday said he remains optimistic an agreement can be reached before the end of the legislative session

by Jim Turner News Service of Florida April 16, 2025May 8, 2025

Music

Central Florida industrial-metal legends Genitorturers bring the BDSM fury to Conduit

It’s Easter Eve, so bring out the ‘has risen’ puns

by Matthew Moyer April 16, 2025June 30, 2025

Arts + Culture

Central Florida Earth Day returns to the great outdoors at Lake Eola this weekend

Show some love to Mother Nature downtown

by Juno Le April 16, 2025July 29, 2025

Music

Iconoclastic rapper Kool Keith brings his Punk Rap Tour into Will’s Pub this week

Expect the unexpected when it comes to Kool Keith

by Matthew Moyer April 16, 2025July 16, 2025

Movies

What to watch this week: Series premieres of ‘Government Cheese’ and ‘Pangolin: Kulu’s Journey’

Plus many more new movies and shows on Netflix, Peacock, Prime Video and the rest

by Steve Schneider April 16, 2025June 16, 2025

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After FSU shooting, Florida Republican proud to have voted against ‘moronic campus carry bill’

Florida State University shooting suspect identified as son of sheriff’s deputy

Florida House passes bill to restore citizens’ gun rights during local state of emergency

Casey DeSantis’ Hope Florida Foundation could lose tax status, legislator warns

Florida band Flipturn play a two-night stand at the House of Blues this week and they’ve got new songs to share

Hope Florida Foundation releases records while executive director resigns amid probe

Defying DeSantis, House votes to limit governor’s influence over hiring university presidents

Orlando concert calendar: Flipturn, YEEK, Ottmar Liebert + Luna Negra, George Clanton and more

DJ Three comes to Orlando this week to give a sneak peek of Florida dance music zine anthology ‘TRiP Magazeen’

Troma’s touring Hands Across Tromerica film fest comes to Aloma Cinema Grill this weekend

We went to a Poppy concert at Orlando’s House of Blues and now we’re gay

Orlando Rep. Anna Eskamani, advocates say Florida should look at taxing corporations

Florida House unanimously passes bill to protect state parks from development of pickleball courts, hotels

Florida House panel advances proposal to tax all hemp-derived THC products at 15%

Chairman of Casey DeSantis’ Hope Florida Foundation says ‘mistakes were made’ with records, finances

Florida Senate advances proposal that would reduce tax revenue by $1.83 billion

Central Florida industrial-metal legends Genitorturers bring the BDSM fury to Conduit

Central Florida Earth Day returns to the great outdoors at Lake Eola this weekend

Iconoclastic rapper Kool Keith brings his Punk Rap Tour into Will’s Pub this week

What to watch this week: Series premieres of ‘Government Cheese’ and ‘Pangolin: Kulu’s Journey’