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More detention centers like Florida’s Alligator Alcatraz will be built by states flush with cash, experts predict

Former Department of Homeland Security officials expect to see a trend toward states building ‘soft’ temporary detention centers

by Ariana Figueroa, The Florida Phoenix July 16, 2025August 21, 2025

Music

Venezuelan dream-pop singer Maye gets ethereal in Orlando this weekend

Obama’s favorite dream-pop singer

by Matthew Moyer July 16, 2025August 8, 2025

Orlando artist Doug Rhodehamel built an artistic tribute to his late friend Dave Plotkin

He wants you to see it and smile

by Anthony Mauss July 16, 2025March 8, 2026

What to watch: The final season of ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty,’ documentary ‘Hip Hop Was Born Here’ and ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’

Plus everything else premiering this week on the streaming platforms

by Steve Schneider July 16, 2025August 21, 2025

Turull’s Kitchen and Bar feeds the need for Orlando diners with Spain on the brain

Tapa mind

by Michael Murphy July 16, 2025September 1, 2025

Former Schmankerl Stub’n chef opens Alpine Bar + Grill; Austin’s Coffee lease expires Oct. 31; Mills Market celebrates 1-year anniversary

Plus more restaurant openings and closings around Orlando

by Faiyaz Kara July 16, 2025August 30, 2025

News

Orlando City Council picks Winter Park design firm to build Pulse memorial

The top-ranked firm, Gomez Construction Co., has done work for the Orlando International Airport and other hospitality and government clients

by McKenna Schueler July 15, 2025July 25, 2025

News

À La Cart chosen to run downtown Orlando’s new park

The park is anticipated to open this fall

by Jessica Battisti July 15, 2025September 1, 2025

News

New Supreme Court rulings fuel battle over Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming care in Florida

The state’s lawyers acknowledged the case involves adults and minors but said that ‘doesn’t matter’

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida July 15, 2025August 8, 2025

News

Florida Supreme Court sends Dems’ lawsuit over ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ to lower court

‘We look forward to fighting in any court,’ Orlando Rep. Anna Eskamani wrote

by Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix July 15, 2025July 24, 2025

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Miccosukee Tribe of Florida wants to join lawsuit to halt ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

All of the tribe’s active ceremonial sites and 15 villages are located within the Big Cypress National Preserve, which surrounds the detention center

by Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix July 15, 2025September 1, 2025

News

Trump-approved Rep. Byron Donalds leads all Florida Republicans in 2026 governor’s race poll

No serious contender has emerged as of yet

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix July 15, 2025August 21, 2025

Music

Pennsylvania droner Planning for Burial plays the quiet part loud in Orlando this week

Support comes from i.liedtomyself and ISYA

by Tyler Barney July 14, 2025August 22, 2025

Halloween Horror Nights announces new ‘Terrifier’-themed haunted house for 2025

The house joins several haunts already announced so far for this year’s event

by Lola Fontanez July 14, 2025August 28, 2025

News

Florida citrus industry sees lowest production in more than 100 years due to hurricanes, disease

The most recent season saw the lowest production total since the 1919-1920 season

by News Service of Florida July 14, 2025August 26, 2025

News

DeSantis’ Florida university accreditation plan gets go-ahead

Some Board of Governors members are expressing reservations about the plan

by Jim Turner News Service of Florida July 14, 2025August 10, 2025

News

‘You want some? Come get some’: Trump border czar slams ICE protesters in Florida

Tom Homan called himself a ‘badass’ who sometimes uses profanity

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix July 14, 2025August 7, 2025

News

Florida Democrats describe ‘really disturbing’ conditions after tour of Alligator Alcatraz

‘There are really disturbing, vile conditions, and this place needs to be shut the hell down’

by Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix July 14, 2025July 27, 2025

Orlando theater review: Theater on the Edge presents a searing production of ‘The Sunset Limited’

Author Cormac McCarthy isn’t known for feel-good stories, so consider this a trigger warning

by Seth Kubersky July 11, 2025August 27, 2025

News

DeSantis wants to prevent ‘tech overlords’ from taking over Florida

While offering few details, DeSantis warned of ‘very dangerous’ impacts of rapidly changing AI

by News Service of Florida July 11, 2025July 28, 2025