Expand the Convention Center? Put a roof on Camping World Stadium? Groups make their pitch to TDT...

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 6/7 1:57P Stephen Hudak

A day after Orange County commissioners discussed cobbling together $100 million for scaled-down transportation needs, a task force studying tourist-tax spending heard funding pleas for projects worth more than $1.5 billion. The requests...

Young black bear finally captured in Lake Eola Park, released back into the wild

Orlando Weekly 6/7 11:47A Bellanee Plaza

A black bear seen in Lake Eola Park several days running over the weekend has been safely captured and released. State Rep. Anna V Eskamani said in a tweet on Tuesday night that the bear came down...

Orlando's Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence Drag to demonstrate against recent spate of Florida...

Orlando Weekly 6/7 11:41A McKenna Schueler

The Orlando Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, a nonprofit “dedicated to the promulgation of omniversal joy and the expiation of stigmatic guilt,” are back at long last — and they’re inviting community...

Orlando's White Elephant Theater celebrates grand opening with 'Parade' benefit and showcase

Orlando Weekly 6/7 11:18A Matthew Moyer

Orlando’s newest theater, the White Elephant, is being unveiled to local performing arts devotees Monday — and hopefully socking away a little coin in the process. The White Elephant is a...

Central Florida officials vow ‘no veteran will be left behind’ ahead of influx of federal cash to...

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 6/7 11:01A Ryan Gillespie

Fueled by a surge of funding from the Department of Veteran’s Affairs, the Homeless Services Network of Central Florida has plans to rapidly rehouse homeless veterans in Orange, Seminole and Osceola counties. Officials Wednesday announced a...

Paramore is coming to Orlando with a new album, rekindled fire and plenty to say about Gov. Ron...

Orlando Weekly 6/7 10:49A Ida V. Eskamani

With the barrage of hateful laws serving no one except a greedy crew of cynical politicians, the entire state of Florida can feel like “Misery Business’” global headquarters. The good news is, Hayley...

Young bear caught on video strolling into Publix in Naples

Orlando Weekly 6/7 9:44A Sarah Castillo

In an incident that left shoppers amazed and startled, a young bear made an unexpected appearance at a Publix Super Market at Naples Lakes Village Center on Tuesday. The adorable, yet unexpected,...

Orlnado rockers Bob on Blonde inject new vibrant life into re-recorded version of 'Tired' old song

Orlando Weekly 6/7 8:23A Bao Le-Huu

Although they’ve been a scene fixture since the mid-2000s, rugged Orlando rockers Bob on Blonde have never been prolific. This year, however, their recorded output has been conspicuously steady, with...

Florida Virtual School cuts back after fewer students complete courses

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 6/7 5:30A Ryan Dailey

TALLAHASSEE — Florida Virtual School has put a pause on hiring and is taking other cautious financial measures amid a drop in full-time students completing courses over the past year. The completion of courses is a key metric for the school,...

Say it three times: 'Beetlejuice The Musical' is haunting its way to Orlando in June

Orlando Weekly 6/7 5:03A Sarah Castillo

Beetlejuice The Musical, the spooktacular sensation that captivated audiences on Broadway, is creeping its way into Orlando this summer. After a successful run on Broadway starting in 2019,...

Federal court asked to revive challenge to Florida's 'don't say gay' law

Orlando Weekly 6/7 4:54A Jim Saunders, News Service of Fl

Arguing that the measure has violated speech rights and led to discrimination, attorneys for students, parents and teachers are urging a federal appeals court to revive a challenge to a 2022 Florida...

Florida confirms role in migrant flight to California, calling them 'voluntary'

Orlando Weekly 6/7 4:30A Jim Turner, the News Service of

Describing the relocations as “voluntary,” the state Division of Emergency Management confirmed Tuesday that Florida directed two flights that transported migrants from Texas to California. Division...

Lake Eola Bear Caught

West Orlando News 6/7 4:01A Staff

The bear who was hanging out at Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando for three days has been safely caught in a trap. The post Lake Eola Bear Caught appeared first on West Orlando News .

VIDEO: Central Florida man arrested for pointing gun at driver in traffic

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 6/7 2:52A Garfield Hylton

Deputies arrested a Central Florida man for allegedly pulling a gun on another driver in traffic. On Wednesday, Flagler deputies arrested 50-year-old Bryant Stanely on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill,...

Wednesday off to dry start before scattered storms arrive

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 6/7 1:28A Garfield Hylton

Wednesday is off to a dry start before scattered storms arrive in the afternoon. Temperatures are in the upper-60s and lower-70s before rising into the upper-80s and lower-90s, according to NWS Melbourne. A west coast sea breeze is expected to...