News

• Orlando Area News

  Privatize the U.S. Postal Service? USPS workers in Central Florida say 'hell no'

  Postal workers plan rallies to protest threats from the Trump administration this week, and they're asking for community support

  By McKenna Schueler

  Mar 20, 2025

  
• Orlando Area News

  Orlando Democrats push for Floridians to have the right to repair their wheelchairs

  Currently, restrictive repair rules set by private equity-owned manufacturers prevent wheelchair owners from having access to information needed to expand their repair options.

  By McKenna Schueler

  Mar 21, 2025

  
• Orlando Area News

  Overdose deaths in Orange County dropped 30 percent in 2024, new data shows

  Specifically, opioid-related overdose deaths dropped 37 percent last year.

  By McKenna Schueler

  Mar 27, 2025

  
• Florida News

  Can restaurant service charges be blamed on wage hikes? This Florida restaurant industry lobbyist thinks so.

  She admitted some restaurants have changed their pay structure to force customers to cover more of their labor costs.

  By McKenna Schueler

  Mar 20, 2025

  
• Florida News

  For thee but not for me: Florida Republican lawmaker wants tighter rules for union elections

  If Rep. Persons-Mulicka had been subject to the same election requirements, she wouldn't be in office today.

  By McKenna Schueler

  Mar 26, 2025

  
• Florida News

  Florida bill would ban AI from deciding insurance claim denials

  The proposal says decisions should be made by a 'qualified human professional'

  By Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida

  Mar 26, 2025

  
• Florida News

  Florida Senate committee advances proposal to ban flags that represent political viewpoints

  LGBTQ advocates said the measure is aimed at local governments that display the Pride flag in June during Pride Month

  By Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix

  Mar 26, 2025

  
• Florida News

  Florida Senate committee advances proposal prohibiting use of preferred pronouns in government jobs

  The measure would also make it illegal for any local government to require any training, instruction, or other activity on sexual orientation

  By Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix

  Mar 26, 2025

  
• Florida News

  Republicans propose 2026 constitutional amendment that would create Florida version of 'DOGE'

  'DOGE, as it currently stands, has been a trainwreck,' said Orlando Democrat Anna Eskamani

  By Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix

  Mar 26, 2025

  
• Florida News

  Florida senator walks back proposed restrictions to migrant children’s path to residency

  Republican Sen. Erin Grall steered away from making it harder for immigrant children fleeing abuse in their home countries to seek residency in Florida

  By Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix

  Mar 27, 2025

  
• Florida News

  Florida House leader wants to permanently reduce state sales tax rate to 5.25 percent

  If successful, the move would save taxpayers’ nearly $5 billion annually and put the Sunshine State on the map for being the only state in the nation to permanently reduce its sales tax

  By Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix

  Mar 27, 2025

  
• Florida News

  Florida Gov. DeSantis has ideas to offset proposed property tax cuts

  'Tax the tourists. Tax some of the foreigners,' DeSantis said this week

  By Jim Turner, the News Service of Florida

  Mar 27, 2025

  
• Florida News

  Bill making it harder for Florida citizens to put amendments on the ballot heads to House floor

  An overwhelming number of public speakers denounced the bill, many claiming the GOP-controlled committee and Legislature simply don’t want to have the citizen-led amendment process continue

  By Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix

  Mar 28, 2025

  
• Florida News

  Florida House OKs bill that loosens defamation protections, requires removal of certain online articles

  The bill advanced with support from Democrats who said they’d been targets of false information spread online

  By Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix

  Mar 28, 2025

  
• Gimme Shelter

  Adoptable dog Ross is a sweet super senior looking for a new home

  His spirit, despite his age, remains strong

  By Orange County Animal Services

  Mar 27, 2025

  

Arts + Culture

• Things to Do

  Iliza Shlesinger is back in Orlando for some stand-up with new material and new perspectives

  Big week for stand-up comedy in Orlando

  By Matthew Moyer

  Mar 26, 2025

  
• Things to Do

  Tina Fey and Amy Poehler get 'Restless' at an Orlando arena this weekend

  Not those comedy queens, 'these' comedy queens

  By Chloe Greenberg

  Mar 26, 2025

  
• Things to Do

  Pints N’ Paws livens up downtown Sanford with refreshing suds and intoxicatingly cute pups

  Life won't be ruff this weekend

  By Juno Le

  Mar 26, 2025

  
• Things to Do

  Orlando Brick Convention is a Lego-lover's dream in Kissimmee this weekend

  Just, for the love of god, don't step on any with bare feet

  By Chloe Greenberg

  Mar 26, 2025

  
• Things to Do

  Girls’ Night Out: Spring Daze in downtown Sanford promises enchanting crafts, entertainment and cocktails

  Leave with your own fairy house

  By Juno Le

  Mar 28, 2025

  
• Things to Do

  The Boulet Brothers and 'Dragula' stars plot sinister return to Orlando's Plaza Live

  Asia Consent, Grey Matter and Auntie Heroine feature

  By Matthew Moyer

  Mar 27, 2025

  
• Arts Stories + Interviews

  Local pageant queen Olivia Lauren speaks on ways to support the trans community

  Superstar

  By Juno Le

  Mar 26, 2025

  
• Arts Stories + Interviews

  Drew Thomas thinks the stars are aligning for illusionists to get their long-overdue due in Orlando

  Do you believe in magic?

  By Seth Kubersky

  Mar 26, 2025

  

Food + Drink

• Food News

  Charleston-based firm behind Oak Steakhouse will take over the Park Avenue Tavern space in Winter Park

  The Hannibal Square space was once home to Dexter's.

  By Faiyaz Kara

  Mar 26, 2025

  
• Food News

  A secret Thai cocktail bar in downtown Orlando, another location for Craft + Common, and Downtown Pourhouse closes after 15 years

  Restaurant openings and closings all around town

  By Faiyaz Kara

  Mar 26, 2025

  
• Restaurant Reviews

  Chayhana brings the delights of Kyrgyzstan and Central Asia to Altamonte Springs

  Steppe-ing it up

  By Faiyaz Kara

  Mar 26, 2025

  

Music

• Live Music Picks + Previews

  Tatsuya Nakatani serves up a feast of adventurous percussion at Winter Park's Dining Room

  Jonas Van den Bossche and Zouri Eve open

  By Matthew Moyer

  Mar 26, 2025

  
• Live Music Picks + Previews

  R+B star Maxwell announces intention to 'Serenade' Orlando this summer

  Lucky Daye opens the night

  By Matthew Moyer

  Mar 26, 2025

  
• Live Music Picks + Previews

  Fugitive Bubble, Coffee Stain, Gnats and Rosary primed to play outdoor show at Alchemy

  Fistfight at the hair salon

  By Bao Le-Huu

  Mar 26, 2025

  
• Live Music Picks + Previews

  The Tremolords rip it up at Ten10 Brewing with a very special guest

  You'll never guess. No, really

  By Bao Le-Huu

  Mar 26, 2025

  
• Live Music Picks + Previews

  Avant-punk trio MSSV bring lifetimes of confounding musical expectations to Will's Pub

  Sebadoh offshoot project No Chief opens

  By Matthew Moyer

  Mar 26, 2025

  
• Live Music Picks + Previews

  Alt-rockers Garbage to kick off summer U.S. tour right here in Orlando

  First headlining tour in a decade from this band

  By Matthew Moyer

  Mar 26, 2025

  
• Live Music Picks + Previews

  Orlando concert calendar: Murs, YTB Fatt, Gin Blossoms, Sunday Punk Matinee + Goth Prom

  Your guide to live music in Orlando for the weekend of March 28-30

  By Orlando Weekly Staff

  Mar 28, 2025

  
• Live Music Picks + Previews

  Rapper Murs brings 'Final Run' retirement tour to Orlando this weekend

  Yes, wrestler and rapper Max Caster is playing too

  By Matthew Moyer

  Mar 28, 2025

  
• Orlando Music News

  Orlando punk stalwarts Debt Neglector release aptly named new album 'Kinda Rips'

  Early release show for the album happens this weekend at Will's Pub

  By Bao Le-Huu

  Mar 26, 2025

  
• Orlando Music News

  Tyler, the Creator rocked a sold-out Kia Center with songs and theatrics to spare

  'Shoutout to all the parents that came tonight with their kids'

  By Jim Leatherman

  Mar 27, 2025

  
• Music Stories + Interviews

  Cat Ridgeway's new album 'Sprinter' is nothing less than a creative rebirth

  The Orlando artist describes it as 'indie rock for overthinkers'

  By Camila Escobar

  Mar 26, 2025

  

Movies

• Streaming

  What to watch this week: Seth Rogen is head of ‘The Studio’ in buzzy Apple TV+ debut

  Plus lots more new streaming movies and shows premiering this week

  By Steve Schneider

  Mar 26, 2025

  

Cannabis

• Cannabis News

  Bill aimed at restricting Florida’s hemp industry heads to Senate floor

  This years’s bill (SB 438) is similar to last year’s — with more restrictions

  By Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix

  Mar 28, 2025