Vol. 37, No. 24
Meet the Florida Fire Drakes, a team of Orlando athletes putting the ‘hurt’ in the medieval combat sport of buhurt
Middle Ages meets MMA
By Mauricio Murillo and Victor Rodriguez
The 5 biggest headlines Orlando Weekly saw this week
Disney employee negotiations, recreational pot and more this week
By OW Staff
Man arrested after making a bomb threat at Orlando International Airport over frustration with baggage fees
By Chloe Greenberg
Disney World workers overwhelmingly ‘stand together, vote no’ on company’s offer, planning to fight for better pay
Disney World workers in Orlando sent an unambiguous message to the company, whose Parks division made an operating profit of $12 billion last year
By McKenna Schueler
Orlando venue Plaza Live threatened with loss of liquor license over hosting drag show last year
‘In the United States we do not allow the government to determine what we can read, see or hear.’
By Matthew Moyer
Pups Pub Orlando challenges state decision to ban dogs from bars
An attempt to keep dog-friendly bars dog-friendly
By News Service of Florida
City District Main Street launches survey to gather feedback on improving downtown Orlando safety
Under new proposal, Disney's Reedy Creek would be renamed, and DeSantis would handpick its board
The bill is expected to be heard Wednesday by the House State Affairs Committee
By Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida
Florida blimp executive, brother-in-law of former state Rep. Joe Harding, sentenced to federal prison in pandemic fraud
Before resigning from the Legislature, Harding also was indicted for PPP fraud.
By Silas Morgan and Mike Loizzo, Fresh Take Florida
New College board fires president, installs former GOP House Speaker Richard Corcoran
The moves came after Gov. Ron DeSantis this month appointed six conservative board members
By Ryan Dailey, NSF
Florida Gov. DeSantis plans to defund diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at state universities
“Diversity, equity and inclusivity programs will also include disability and accessibility services — I guess DeSantis wants to abolish those too,” Eskamani said in a Twitter post.
Orlando’s Rep. Anna Eskamani files legislation Wednesday to ban assault weapons in Florida
Days before, a statewide ‘constitutional carry’ bill was proposed
Florida moves one step closer to getting recreational marijuana
The proposal has cleared an initial hurdle to 2024 ballot
By Dara Kam, NSF
Florida will accept limited applications for medical-marijuana licenses in late April
The long-awaited move was announced Friday by Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration
Special session called over Reedy Creek Improvement District
The session will address recent hurricane assistance, immigration relocation and more
By Ryan Dailey and Jim Turner, News Service of Florida
Florida's international tourism numbers are at a high since pandemic, but still haven't reached pre-COVID levels
Still a way to go, officials say
By Jim Turner, NSF
Free Will Astrology: ‘I want to raise up the magic world all round me and live strongly and quietly there’
Your horoscope for the week of Feb. 2-8
By Rob Brezsny
Psych Cat take over Hollerbach's Art Haus with 'Eternal Recurrence' exhibition opening Thursday
Snap! Orlando opens new 'Cultural Fabric' group exhibition on Friday
By Jessica Bryce Young
Comedian Nikki Glaser ready to roast everyone in sight in Orlando on Saturday
By Shelton Hull
Osceola County will hold group wedding ceremonies this Valentine's Day, and there's still time to register
The most special day of your life, happily shared with strangers
Drop your pants for a good cause at Cupid's Undies Run in Orlando this week
Strut your stuff this Saturday
Shangela talks community, evolution and self-expression before her ‘Fully Lit’ tour reaches Orlando Wednesday
By Gabby Macogay
Simmering resentments at Winter Garden’s Garden Theatre have caught fire
Conflict between the board and the artistic staff has set various segments of the local arts scene against each other
By Seth Kubersky
Lamp and Shade Craft Kitchen and Cocktails to open in Mills 50; Windermere Wine and Dine happens Saturday; plus more Orlando food news
By Faiyaz Kara
The Dragon Vault is set to open in Sanford later this year, offering fantasy and food
Darling dinner and drink deals for Valentine's Day in Orlando
Crocante Restaurant in Colonialtown has the meats, and their rotisserie porchetta is the most drool-worthy
Spit take
Young hardcore bands Gel and Big Laugh rampage into Orlando on Wednesday
Death Cab for Cutie and Momma to put on indie-rock masterclass in Orlando on Thursday
By Bao Le-Huu
Homeboy Sandman plays Orlando Saturday as part of string of shows with E-Turn
Hear a more revved-up side of Lucero when they play Orlando's Social on Sunday
Experimental metal band Imperial Triumphant get musically magisterial at Conduit on Monday
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts to play the Ocoee Music Festival this spring
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band to play Orlando's Amway Center on Sunday
By Ida V. Eskamani
Rainbow Kitten Surprise to kick off U.S. tour in Orlando this spring
Epcot reveals lineup for Garden Rocks concert series featuring Smash Mouth, Simple Plan and more
There's a concert for almost literally everyone here, including several Orlando bands
Orlando musician Nate Jones shows a calmer side of his musical personality with IAMASI
Tom Verlaine's music changed the course of rock music — and even the life of one UCF student, years back
By Brian Costello
Premiering this week, docuseries ‘Gunther’s Millions’ exposes the fabulous life of the world’s richest dog
What's new this week on Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, Disney+ and Apple TV+
By Steve Schneider
"Pressing Issues": Printmaking as Social Justice in 1930s United States
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A Spanish resort-style home fit for a life of luxury is now for sale just outside of Orlando. "Hacienda del Sol" is…
Comedian Nikki Glaser returned to Orlando on Saturday for a set at the Hard Rock Live. She performed a personal set that…
By Gianna Aceto
As roars of "Bruuuuuce!" filled the air, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band took the Amway Center stage. Though it was…
By Jim Leatherman
When all else fails, a little candlelight, some ambient music and a glass of wine go a long, long way. This Valentine's…
By Reina Nieves
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