The Latest
Now streaming: ‘Dark Matter’ on Apple TV and the high point of civilization that is ‘Let’s Marry Harry: The Reunion’
And everything else premiering this week on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ and the rest
Pig Floyd’s is moving out of its Mills 50 space to shack up with Pigzza three blocks away
The move comes just five months after both concepts filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
by Faiyaz Kara
Cook Political Report shifts Florida gubernatorial race from ‘solid’ to ‘likely’ Republican
One of the top political prediction websites in the country says Byron Donalds remains the favorite for Florida governor but sees some shift toward Democrat David Jolly.

David Jolly says Casey DeSantis, Hope Florida were ‘used’ in a ‘sinister plan’
Jolly, who has committed to opening an investigation into the transfer of $10 million to the Hope Florida Foundation if elected governor, called Republican opponent Byron Donalds a coward for not agreeing to do the same.
Florida Dems call for resignations amid Hope Florida leak, while DeSantis claims investigation was designed to ‘smear’ his wife
The release of a blistering statewide grand jury report that found $10 million in Medicaid funds were “misappropriated” and wound up being used for “political activities.”
Halloween Horror Nights’ 35th year kicks off in Orlando
Here’s what you need to know
Thank you, Orlando: A letter of gratitude from Orlando Weekly’s publisher
A letter from our publisher, Graham Jarrett
DiVino will replace Pizza Bruno inside Maitland Social and serve, yep, wood-fired pizzas
The sister concept to Grappolo Cucina Italiana in Winter Park will open next week
by Faiyaz Kara
Seminole County Public Schools raise AC temps to cut costs
According to a district spokesperson, the move will cut costs by $1.5 million annually.
Orlando musicians let it rip for independent broadcasting at Punk for Public Media benefit
The likes of Partner, Double Bubble and S.M.O.P. pitched in for public radio
by Jim Leatherman and Matthew Moyer
The Imposters to prove less is more musically at Orlando’s Timucua White House
Combine the Chapman Stick and a sense of daring
by Bao Le-Huu
‘The Shift’ showcases the state of the art in Orlando dance and choreography this weekend
M.E. Theatre is the place to be
Anthem Orlando throws a drag lunch for early revelers and late risers this weekend
The special guest is Kandy Ho from ‘Drag Race’
Zola Bar and Tables in Altamonte Springs is a trip to the restaurant menus of yesteryear
The past is very present here.
Former Gringos Locos staff say they were stiffed on pay after sudden restaurant closures
Former employees told Orlando Weekly they have not been paid their full final paychecks and, frankly, aren’t sure if they ever will see it.
Amid growing Flock backlash, DeSantis says only police officers should issue tickets
“I don’t want to have this become a surveillance state.”
Meta to pay 47 states up to $17.1B in landmark child safety settlement — but not Florida
Florida was among the states that will not cash in on the settlement and instead keep on litigating.
‘Moody should take a play from Dolly’s life’: Dems slam Ashley Moody’s healthcare record in Orlando
U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody is facing criticism over her votes to cut Medicaid and to kill off subsidies that made health insurance plans more affordable.
Byron Donalds chooses ‘Stop Woke Act’ lawmaker as running mate for Florida governor
Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds named Miami-Dade County Sen. Bryan Avila to serve as his running mate Tuesday.
Orlando’s Walking Blue releases new album ‘Something Cosmic’ with show at Will’s Pub
‘Turbo-charged blasts of big Midwest emo heart’
by Bao Le-Huu
Orlando will always love you, Dolly Parton
The cross-genre award-winning cultural icon leaves a long legacy in the Sunshine State
by Chloe Greenberg and Matthew Moyer
Miami’s Mr. Floyd Larry brings the indie rock bedroom fantasy to Will’s Pub
Memory Well and Kitty Kitty Meow Meow open
by Bao Le-Huu
The feline sizzle-reel that is CatVideoFest screens in Orlando
Proceeds benefit Pet Rescue By Judy
Putrid Fauve plays release show for new music, one of her last as an Orlando resident
Haves&Thirds, Anesthesia and DJ Jungle Jim open
by Bao Le-Huu
Devo accidentally predicted the end of the world. Is it too late for them to save it?
We interview founding member Gerald Casale ahead of Orlando show
Man found guilty of first-degree murder in Orlando 2024 Halloween mass shooting
Jaylen Edgar, who was 17 years old at the time of the shooting, killed two and injured several others downtown on Halloween in 2024.
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