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ThriftCon fills Orange County Convention Center with tons of second-hand treasures
ThriftCon fills Orange County Convention Center with tons of second-hand treasures
The second-hand wonderland will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for a full day of treasure-hunting at a nice price. ThriftCon is the world’s first — and only — vintage clothing and collectible convention.
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December 12, 2025 at 9:15 PM
ThriftCon fills Orange County Convention Center with tons of second-hand treasures
New report reveals details of bloody, ‘distorted’ Epic Universe death
New report reveals details of bloody, ‘distorted’ Epic Universe death
A newly released report concludes the case, deeming it accidental and the cause of death as blunt impact injuries.
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December 12, 2025 at 4:59 PM
New report reveals details of bloody, ‘distorted’ Epic Universe death
Florida AG sues Starbucks over what he says is race-based hiring
Florida AG sues Starbucks over what he says is race-based hiring
The suit alleges Starbucks has violated a state civil-rights law through race-based hiring and race-based compensation decisions.
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December 11, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Florida AG sues Starbucks over what he says is race-based hiring
The 20 hottest new restaurants in Orlando, according to Yelp
The 20 hottest new restaurants in Orlando, according to Yelp
This year's openings represent plenty of cuisines — like Asian food halls, inexpensive tacos, Hawaiian diners, steakhouses and more.
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December 10, 2025 at 9:52 PM
The 20 hottest new restaurants in Orlando, according to Yelp
‘He does not deserve this honor:’ Tensions erupt over proposed Charlie Kirk Day
‘He does not deserve this honor:’ Tensions erupt over proposed Charlie Kirk Day
A debate on racism, sexism, and in-context quotations erupted over a bill that would commemorate Charlie Kirk in Florida statute.
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December 10, 2025 at 9:31 PM
‘He does not deserve this honor:’ Tensions erupt over proposed Charlie Kirk Day
Roger Chapin secures victory in Orlando City Council runoff
Roger Chapin secures victory in Orlando City Council runoff
Business consultant Roger Chapin has narrowly but firmly prevailed in the runoff election for Orlando City Council District 3, succeeding longtime commissioner Robert Stuart, who opted not to run for ...
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December 10, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Roger Chapin secures victory in Orlando City Council runoff
The Reverie, an American brasserie by Brandon McGlamery, opens next fall in Hannibal Square
The Reverie, an American brasserie by Brandon McGlamery, opens next fall in Hannibal Square
The Reverie will take over both Chez Vincent and Hannibal's Lounge spaces and present "refined yet approachable" cuisine along with a curated beverage program highlighting classic cocktails with seaso...
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December 10, 2025 at 3:18 PM
The Reverie, an American brasserie by Brandon McGlamery, opens next fall in Hannibal Square
O-Town’s H Mart is hectic and hyperactive, but hugely rewarding
O-Town's H Mart is hectic and hyperactive, but hugely rewarding
Weekends at H Mart make a Black Friday sale at Walmart seem like a slow walk through a library. In fact, dodging cars and trains of grocery carts is but a minor inconvenience, an initiation even, to s...
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December 9, 2025 at 8:56 PM
O-Town’s H Mart is hectic and hyperactive, but hugely rewarding
Florida Panhandle prison has ‘culture of abuse and violence,’ report alleges
Florida Panhandle prison has ‘culture of abuse and violence,’ report alleges
A nearly two-year investigation has concluded that overcrowding and understaffing has resulted in a high number of complaints by inmates.
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December 9, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Florida Panhandle prison has ‘culture of abuse and violence,’ report alleges
A fight between the two has dominated Florida House Speaker Danny Perez’s planned “artificial intelligence week” in the Legislature
DeSantis and Trump's beef overshadows 'AI Week'
A fight between the two has dominated Florida House Speaker Danny Perez’s planned “artificial intelligence week” in the Legislature.
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December 9, 2025 at 5:24 PM
A fight between the two has dominated Florida House Speaker Danny Perez’s planned “artificial intelligence week” in the Legislature
Florida eyes a ‘Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance’
Florida eyes a 'Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance'
A Florida Senate committee next week will take up a proposal that would designate Oct. 14 each year as "Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance."
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December 8, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Florida eyes a ‘Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance’
‘Age of darkness and deceit’: DeSantis proposes ‘AI bill of rights’ in crackdown
‘Age of darkness and deceit’: DeSantis proposes ‘AI bill of rights’ in crackdown
These legislative proposals come in sharp contrast to pro-tech push marking President Donald Trump’s second term in office.
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December 8, 2025 at 4:27 PM
‘Age of darkness and deceit’: DeSantis proposes ‘AI bill of rights’ in crackdown
Orlando Congressman Maxwell Frost speaks on the return of his MadSoul Festival
Orlando Congressman Maxwell Frost speaks on the return of his MadSoul Festival
You have to ask yourself how is your event — if you’re trying to meet the moment culturally with music and different things like that — meeting the moment politically as well? We’re going to talk abou...
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December 4, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Orlando Congressman Maxwell Frost speaks on the return of his MadSoul Festival
Orlando Ballet brings holiday showstopper ‘The Nutcracker’ to Steinmetz Hall
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Orlando Ballet brings holiday showstopper 'The Nutcracker' to Steinmetz Hall
Orlando Ballet dusts off the snowflakes, soldiers and sugarplums for its annual production of The Nutcracker at the Dr. Phillips Center.
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December 3, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Orlando Ballet brings holiday showstopper ‘The Nutcracker’ to Steinmetz Hall
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Advocates urge Disney to investigate alleged use of prison labor to make character balloons
Advocates urge Disney to investigate alleged use of prison labor to make character balloons
Advocates with Central Florida Jobs with Justice and the Minnesota Incarcerated Workers Organizing Committee urge Disney to hold balloon manufacturer
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December 3, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Advocates urge Disney to investigate alleged use of prison labor to make character balloons
Fetal wrongful death bill ready for House floor vote
Fetal wrongful death bill ready for House floor vote
A leading proponent claims the legislation should be a harbinger of things to come for the anti-abortion movement in Florida.
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December 3, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Fetal wrongful death bill ready for House floor vote
Florida ranked among top 10 most ‘catfished’ states, study finds
Florida ranked among top 10 most 'catfished' states, study finds
Florida ranked No. 8 out of all 50 U.S. states for being most catfished, with 78 romance scam reports per million people.
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December 2, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Florida ranked among top 10 most ‘catfished’ states, study finds
Bill that would allow teens to buy guns moves to full House for vote
Bill that would allow teens to buy guns moves to full House for vote
The measure that would lower the age to purchase a long gun in Florida from 21 to 18 years old will hit the floor when the 2026 session opens.
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December 2, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Bill that would allow teens to buy guns moves to full House for vote
Kratom 7-OH battle heats up in court
Kratom 7-OH battle heats up in court
Florida AG James Uthmeier issued the rule prohibiting the byproduct and adding it to the list of the state’s most dangerous drugs.
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December 2, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Kratom 7-OH battle heats up in court
Florida’s blocked anti-drag law is now getting another look
Florida's blocked anti-drag law is now getting another look
Hamburger Mary’s challenged the constitutionality of the law, which seeks to prevent admitting children to adult live performances.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Florida’s blocked anti-drag law is now getting another look
Florida House Leader calls Trump plan to redraw congressional map ‘illegal’
Florida House Leader calls Trump plan to redraw congressional map ‘illegal’
Republicans appear confident they can flip several Democratic seats in Florida, where the first steps in that process will begin this week.
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December 1, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Florida House Leader calls Trump plan to redraw congressional map ‘illegal’
Cowgirl Clue ‘trailblazes’ into Conduit
Cowgirl Clue 'trailblazes' into Conduit
Enigmatic singer and producer Cowgirl Clue is a one-off in an ever more homogeneous pop-industrial complex: a hyper-pop maestro who suffuses her sound and imagery with country music tropes. And it wor...
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December 1, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Cowgirl Clue ‘trailblazes’ into Conduit
Florida AG will now ‘aggressively enforce’ social media ban on minors
Florida AG will now ‘aggressively enforce’ social media ban on minors
Social media platforms, upon notification from a minor’s parent, must terminate a minor’s account, the law requires.
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December 1, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Florida AG will now ‘aggressively enforce’ social media ban on minors
20 places to see Christmas lights in Orlando this holiday season
20 places to see Christmas lights in Orlando this holiday season
Orlando boasts holiday festivals, light shows, parades, illuminated lights and more over-the-top twinkle to see this year.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:42 PM
20 places to see Christmas lights in Orlando this holiday season
DeSantis asks Legislature to punish inhumane dog breeders
DeSantis asks Legislature to punish inhumane dog breeders
He wants to impose a dog breeder license, target unethical breeding, and tighten penalties for abusing animals in front of children.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:28 PM
DeSantis asks Legislature to punish inhumane dog breeders