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Moa Kai Hawaiian Diner brings fuss-free island classics to Colonial Drive

Epic Universe may already be expanding, permits hint Epic Universe may already be looking toward making some changes, according to permits hinting an expansion.

Epic Universe may already be expanding, permits hint

Orlando Dem Carlos Guillermo Smith revives push to rein in public money given to Big Tourism State Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith, D-Orlando, has revived a hearty push to allow for more flexible use of the revenue that local governments collect through the tourist development tax, a 6 percent ta...

Orlando Dem Carlos Guillermo Smith revives push to rein in public money given to Big Tourism

Redlight Redlight stages 'No ICE in Beer' fundraiser and party this week On Saturday, Redlight Redlight hosts a fundraiser to benefit the Florida Immigrant Coalition, a group that provides legal assistance to immigrant communities. The admittedly catchy event name will be ...

Redlight Redlight stages ‘No ICE in Beer’ fundraiser and party this week

Ban on kratom 7-OH in Florida challenged Doctors say 7-OH, which has skyrocketed in popularity in recent years, acts on the same parts of the brain and is as addictive as opioids.

Ban on kratom 7-OH in Florida challenged

Hasan Minhaj and Ronny Chieng stage a 'debate to the death' in Orlando Mirroring the state of our national discourse, they dispense with reasoned discussion of the issues — among them immigration, the economy, food  — and instead go for each other’s jugular. Ain’t that A...

Hasan Minhaj and Ronny Chieng stage a ‘debate to the death’ in Orlando

‘Drag Race’ star claps back at Florida AG ‘Mister Urethra’ for targeting Christmas show Uthmeier called the touring show “openly anti-Christian,” expressing his concern it would result in religious discrimination

‘Drag Race’ star claps back at Florida AG ‘Mister Urethra’ for targeting Christmas show

Orange County Medical Clinic to offer free health screenings this week The Orange County Medical Clinic, in recognition of National Diabetes Month, will be offering free health screenings to county residents this week, beginning Wednesday through Friday afternoon. The co...

Orange County Medical Clinic to offer free health screenings this week

A resurgent Orange 9mm and Bold bring real hardcore to Orlando Officially reforming last year after nearly a quarter-century, the groundbreaking band are back live to bring their progressive fury — which boldly spans punk, metal, rock and rap — to a whole new gen...

A resurgent Orange 9mm and Bold bring real hardcore to Orlando

Florida bill would impose timelines for governor to set special election dates Gov. DeSantis’ delay means some voters won’t be represented until after the next legislative session ends.

Florida bill would impose timelines for governor to set special election dates

Fear of immigration arrests near schools in Florida is reducing enrollment, officials say The majority of unexpected departures in Orange County were children in immigrant families, said school board member Stephanie Vanos.

Fear of immigration arrests near schools in Florida is reducing enrollment, officials say

Federal legislation could ‘devastate’ Florida's hemp industry Florida’s multi-billion dollar hemp industry is in jeopardy of collapsing due to federal legislation approved by the U.S. Senate Monday.

Federal legislation could ‘devastate’ Florida’s hemp industry

Orlando Rep. Maxwell Frost slams Senate funding deal offering ‘empty promises’ The funding agreement could reopen the government if approved by the House and signed into law by President Trump.

Orlando Rep. Maxwell Frost slams Senate funding deal offering ‘empty promises’

Judge weighs case over FWC biologist fired for Charlie Kirk post Attorneys for a biologist who was fired because of a social media post after Kirk's death squared off against lawyers for the state Monday.

Judge weighs case over FWC biologist fired for Charlie Kirk post

The most expensive home in Central Florida is now for sale for $23M Central Florida's most expensive home is a Georgian-style estate perched on 12 acres of lakefront property.

The most expensive home in Central Florida is now for sale for $23M

Photos: EDC got loud and freaky in Orlando this year Here's everything and everyone we saw covered in neon and glitter at this year's EDM takeover of Camping World Stadium.

Photos: EDC got loud and freaky in Orlando this year

Florida Republicans try again to ban Pride flags on government buildings Republicans are trying for the fourth year to ban political flags including Pride, MAGA, or Black Lives Matter banners.

Florida Republicans try again to ban Pride flags on government buildings

Here's why UCF is most efficient university in Florida, according to DOGE audit The report found that UCF, the school with the largest enrollment, had the lowest cost to produce a degree from start to finish.

Here’s why UCF is most efficient university in Florida, according to DOGE audit

Here are the 20 most miserable places in Orlando Orlandoans harbour a fiery passion for this city unlike any other, but that also means we have some strong opinions about what we don't like. There's no

Here are the 20 most miserable places in Orlando

Pomelo, by Top Chef winner Hung Huynh, will get Mills 50 juiced for the flavors of Southeast Asia Chef Hung Huynh's new bar/restaurant Pomelo will be cocktail-focused, says Huynh, and bring "freshness" and "tropical flair" to its beverage program when it opens in the old Twisted Handle/Brass Tap s...

Pomelo, by Top Chef winner Hung Huynh, will get Mills 50 juiced for the flavors of Southeast Asia

Project Overdose warns of highly potent opioid in local drug supply ahead of EDC Orlando An overdose prevention nonprofit is warning visitors to Orlando this weekend to remain vigilant about their use of party drugs, especially at the three-day Electrical Daisy Carnival, following the det...

Project Overdose warns of highly potent opioid in local drug supply ahead of EDC Orlando

MCO among 40 airports cutting flights amid government shutdown Orlando International Airport's 10 percent reduction in flights comes just as the high-travel holiday season approaches.

MCO among 40 airports cutting flights amid government shutdown

Orlando singer-songwriter Hannah Stokes heads out on tour promoting new album Stokes kicks off her tour in Gainesville on Friday, Nov. 7, at Baby J's. For locals wanting to hear Right Where I Belong live, she'll be back on an Orlando stage on Nov. 29 at Lil Indie's with her ful...

Orlando singer-songwriter Hannah Stokes heads out on tour promoting new album

Anna Eskamani, Maxwell Frost make "25 Young(ish) New Democrats to Watch" Younger generations are rapidly vying for seats at the politically prominent adults’ table — and that continues to ring true in Orlando

Anna Eskamani, Maxwell Frost make “25 Young(ish) New Democrats to Watch”

Florida AG sues Planned Parenthood over 'false' abortion safety claim His lawsuit accuses Planned Parenthood of falsely advertising that abortion medication is “safer than Tylenol.”

Florida AG sues Planned Parenthood over ‘false’ abortion safety claim

'Build a FL border wall': DeSantis mocks Zohran Mamdani's NYC mayoral win Before Tuesday’s elections in other states, Gov. Ron DeSantis repeatedly said a win in the New York City mayor’s race by Democrat Zohran Mamdani would be

‘Build a FL border wall’: DeSantis mocks Zohran Mamdani’s NYC mayoral win

Florida Senate panel OKs fetal wrongful death bill It allows lawsuits for wrongful death of fetuses at any stage of development, even if it wouldn’t have been able to survive outside the womb.

Florida Senate panel OKs fetal wrongful death bill

Frito-Lay abruptly shutters Orlando plant, cutting 500 jobs Snack food company Frito-Lay shuttered its decades-old Frito Lay plant just west of College Park Tuesday, cutting more than jobs at the facility alone. According to a required notice filed with the st...

Frito-Lay abruptly shutters Orlando plant, cutting 500 jobs

Orlando's New Wave Cabaret reinterprets David Bowie through burlesque and drag this week The team decided to center on David Bowie for its debut show as a reminder to honor authenticity and expression, especially in our current turbulent times. Let's Dance is a nod to the cultural icon’s ...

Orlando’s New Wave Cabaret reinterprets David Bowie through burlesque and drag this week

Where in Orlando to find food banks or donate amid SNAP cuts Food banks, pantries, nonprofits and other organizations are continuing to provide food and resources to those in need.

Where in Orlando to find food banks or donate amid SNAP cuts