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Orlando Weekly @orlandoweekly.bsky.social · 2m

Bill that would allow teens to buy guns in Florida filed once again

The legislation would reduce the minimum to buy a firearm in the state of Florida from 21 to 18 years of age.

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Orlando Weekly @orlandoweekly.bsky.social · 1h

Florida’s first public school chaplain wrote a song for Charlie Kirk, preaches Trump support

Florida's first public school chaplain wrote a song for Charlie Kirk, preaches Trump support

The new chaplain twice ran for Congress, wrote an ode to Charlie Kirk, and preached the need to “battle alongside Trump.”

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Orlando Weekly @orlandoweekly.bsky.social · 2d

Rep. Maxwell Frost slams ‘out of touch’ House speaker at Healthcare Over Billionaires rally in Orlando

Frost joined federal employees, unions and state representatives to highlight the impact of the government shutdown on Orlando’s workforce.

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Orlando Weekly @orlandoweekly.bsky.social · 3d

Photos: Dave Portnoy buys Florida mansion for record-breaking $28M

Photos: Dave Portnoy buys Florida mansion for record-breaking $28M - Orlando Weekly

Dave Portnoy is expanding his real estate presence with a new Florida Keys residence, and breaking records while doing it.

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Orlando Weekly @orlandoweekly.bsky.social · 3d

At least 70 ‘super speeders’ booked into Orange County Jail after new Florida law takes effect

At least 70 ‘super speeders’ booked into Orange County Jail after new Florida law takes effect - Orlando Weekly

The law, effective July 1, created harsher penalties for driving 50 mph or more above the speed limit. At least 70 drivers have been booked into the Orange County Jail in recent months

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Orlando Weekly @orlandoweekly.bsky.social · 3d

Leslie Jones to get seriously funny at Orlando’s Plaza Live

Leslie Jones to get seriously funny at Orlando's Plaza Live - Orlando Weekly

You may know her from Saturday Night Live, the Ghostbusters reboot, her singular Olympics commentary, guest spots on The Daily Show, Supermarket Sweep v.2, or even her podcast “The Fckry” and now you ...

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Orlando Weekly @orlandoweekly.bsky.social · 4d

Florida bill would punish colleges that don’t rename roads after Charlie Kirk

Florida bill would punish colleges that don't rename roads after Charlie Kirk - Orlando Weekly

The bill would specify a road at each of the state’s 12 universities and 28 colleges that would be named after Charlie Kirk.

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Orlando Weekly @orlandoweekly.bsky.social · 4d

Brevard schools to pay nearly $568K in settlement with right-wing Moms for Liberty

Brevard schools to pay nearly $568K in settlement with right-wing Moms for Liberty - Orlando Weekly

Moms for Liberty filed the lawsuit in 2021 over a school board policy plaintiffs argued violated free speech rights.

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Orlando Weekly @orlandoweekly.bsky.social · 4d

EDC and Warped Tour storm downtown, JoBros peg the nostalgia meter, and more (pumpkin) spicy gigs this fall

EDC and Warped Tour storm downtown, JoBros peg the nostalgia meter, and more (pumpkin) spicy gigs this fall - Orlando Weekly

AFI: Holy Visions Tour Temperatures are plummeting to a bone-chilling 85 degrees, spooky ephemera crowds the big-box and dollar store shelves, and concert

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Orlando Weekly @orlandoweekly.bsky.social · 5d

So far ‘everyone is showing up’ to work at Orlando airport despite being unpaid during shutdown

So far 'everyone is showing up' to work at Orlando airport despite being unpaid during shutdown - Orlando Weekly

Transportation security officers at Orlando International Airport, one of the busiest airports in the nation, are continuing to show up to work so far, despite a federal government shutdown that will ...

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Orlando Weekly @orlandoweekly.bsky.social · 6d

Florida AG leads support for parents’ SCOTUS case over child’s pronouns

Florida AG leads support for parents' SCOTUS case over child's pronouns - Orlando Weekly

Uthmeier’s letter of support is the latest turn of legal events involving January Littlejohn, now a banner for parental rights in GOP Circles.

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Orlando Weekly @orlandoweekly.bsky.social · 6d

Orlando appoints its third poet laureate

Orlando appoints its third poet laureate - Orlando Weekly

The announcement comes amid a heightened focus on the position from Florida's DOGE officials and state CFO Blaise Ingoglia.

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Orlando Weekly @orlandoweekly.bsky.social · 6d

Government shutdown dooms thousands of Central Floridians to work unpaid

Government shutdown dooms thousands of Central Floridians to work unpaid - Orlando Weekly

Tens of thousands of federal employees in Florida are either working without pay or have been furloughed as the federal government shutdown that began Oct. 1 continues, sparking affordability concerns...

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Orlando Weekly @orlandoweekly.bsky.social · 6d

Universal’s Stardust Racers reopens after rider’s death

Universal's Stardust Racers reopens after rider's death - Orlando Weekly

The park has updated its operational procedures and signage to "reinforce existing ride warnings and physical eligibility requirements."

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Orlando Weekly @orlandoweekly.bsky.social · 7d

Equality Florida fires back at DeSantis calling Pride events ‘wasteful spending’

Equality Florida fires back at DeSantis calling Pride events 'wasteful spending' - Orlando Weekly

Equality Florida called the list of expenditures "a pathetic effort to distract from his corruption, inside dealing, and scandals."

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Orlando Weekly @orlandoweekly.bsky.social · 9d

Fall Guide 2025: Our picks for Orlando’s best things to do

Fall Guide 2025: Our picks for Orlando's best things to do - Orlando Weekly

Go ahead and start marking your calendar with all of the below dates, our picks for what we are somewhat arbitrarily defining as fall in Orlando — Oct. 1 through Nov. 11, or in other words, all the we...

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Orlando Weekly @orlandoweekly.bsky.social · 9d

Florida students can now win a Charlie Kirk debate trophy

Florida students can now win a Charlie Kirk debate trophy - Orlando Weekly

The top student debaters in the state will hoist a trophy named for the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

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Orlando Weekly @orlandoweekly.bsky.social · 10d

Orange County mayor says he stands by county spending amid criticism from Florida DOGE

Orange County mayor says he stands by county spending amid criticism from Florida DOGE - Orlando Weekly

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, a Democrat reportedly considering a run for Florida governor next year, pushed back against allegations of wasteful spending made by Florida’s Department of Governme...

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Orlando Weekly @orlandoweekly.bsky.social · 10d

Theater review: ‘The Wiz’ kicks off Dr. Phil’s 2025/2026 Broadway in Orlando season

Theater review: 'The Wiz' kicks off Dr. Phil’s 2025/2026 Broadway in Orlando season - Orlando Weekly

So it is somewhat surprising and ironic that the new touring production of The Wiz — which was Broadway’s original groundbreaking reimagining of the tale back in 1975, and whose 1978 film was set in a...

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Orlando Weekly @orlandoweekly.bsky.social · 10d

Photos: Peach Pit debuted new sounds and visions at the House of Blues

Photos: Peach Pit debuted new sounds and visions at the House of Blues - Orlando Weekly

Indie poppers Peach Pit returned to the House of Blues Monday to play a show that was reminiscent of their past but indicative of their musical growth.

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Orlando Weekly @orlandoweekly.bsky.social · 11d

June, the contemporary Mexican restaurant in Thornton Park, wows thanks to the chemistry between chefs

June, the contemporary Mexican restaurant in Thornton Park, wows thanks to the chemistry between chefs - Orlando Weekly

Having eaten my way through the entire menu (with the help of a couple of friends), it’s hard not to bestow June with “Best New Restaurant” honors.

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Orlando Weekly @orlandoweekly.bsky.social · 11d

Lil Wayne steers ‘Tha Carter’ anniversary tour into Orlando

Lil Wayne steers 'Tha Carter' anniversary tour into Orlando - Orlando Weekly

Lil Wayne is touring on the release of latest album, Tha Carter IV, and paying tribute to over two decades of his Carter series of albums.

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Orlando Weekly @orlandoweekly.bsky.social · 11d

Abandoned animals, drones, porn and more Florida laws now in effect

Abandoned animals, drones, porn and more Florida laws now in effect - Orlando Weekly

More than 20 new state laws take effect today, many of which change the state’s criminal or civil statutes.

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Orlando Weekly @orlandoweekly.bsky.social · 12d

Orange County commissioners approve $5 million funding agreement to support Pulse memorial

Orange County commissioners approve $5 million funding agreement to support Pulse memorial - Orlando Weekly

The Orange County board of commissioners on Tuesday approved a $5 million funding agreement with the city of Orlando to help support the construction of a permanent memorial to commemorate the 2016 ma...

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Orlando Weekly @orlandoweekly.bsky.social · 12d

Orange County is set to build Florida’s largest animal shelter

Orange County is set to build Florida’s largest animal shelter - Orlando Weekly

Orange County Animal Services' two-story shelter will have the capacity to house about 265 dogs and 200 cats.

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