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A man in his 40s was shot on Wednesday morning at a 7-Eleven, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s OfficeThe incident was reported at the intersection of East…
Read more Man in his 40s shot near 7-Eleven gas station in Orange CountyRESISTING WITHOUT VIOLENCE. THAT PROTEST WAS JUST ONE OF SEVERAL IN CENTRAL FLORIDA TODAY, INCLUDING ONE IN DOWNTOWN ORLANDO AT CITY HALL. THAT’S WHERE OUR GAIL PASCHALL-BROWN IS…
Read more Protesters gather in downtown Orlando to demand ICE’s removalCredit: Tanqueray’s/Instagram After nearly four decades dishing out drinks and live music in its dimly lit basement-ish digs, Tanqueray’s is set to shut its doors Dec. 31. The…
Read more Tanqueray’s to close New Year’s Eve with farewell eventsCredit: Orlando Fringe The Renaissance Theatre Co. has found a temporary new home just in time for the holidays — and it’s a familiar space to fans of…
Read more Renaissance Theatre Co. finds temporary home in downtown OrlandoCredit: Lake Eola/Facebook Orlando rang in this week 100 years of its iconic Lake Eola swan boats with a “Swantennial,” while the lake’s living residents passed their health…
Read more Orlando marks 100 years of Lake Eola swan boats, while real swans pass health checkAdam Turla has always possessed an eye for spotting hidden signs in life. There were signs as a college student at Indiana University that he should take his…
Read more Indiana indie-rockers Murder by Death will play one of their last shows ever in OrlandoA new LGBTQ+ nightclub has opened its doors in downtown Orlando, right in time for Pride celebrations during the city’s annual parade and festival.Anthem, located in the heart…
Read more New LGBTQ+ nightclub opens in downtown Orlando in time for PrideOrlando Ballet kicks off their 2025/2026 season with a double dose of classic Tchaikovsky chestnuts. Of course The Nutcracker will dance in the winter holiday season, but starting…
Read more Orlando Ballet swans into the Steinmetz this weekend with ‘Swan Lake’The Downtown Art District’s spooky arts party returns Thursday evening with the 16th Annual Día de los Muertos and Monster Party at CityArts. The evening opens with two…
Read more Orlando’s artsiest Halloween block party happens downtown Thursday eveningCredit: via Mayor Buddy Dyer/Facebook Downtown Orlando’s newest park, Art², opens this weekend, mixing together local food, art, and the city’s flair for dynamic public spaces. Mayor Buddy…
Read more Downtown Orlando’s newest park opens this weekSparrow wine bar Credit: Matt Keller Lehman Jason and Sue Chin have been flying high ever since their James Beard Award nomination for Outstanding Restaurateur earlier this year.…
Read more New North Quarter wine bar Sparrow gives you wingsThree people arrested late Sunday evening for using chalk to protest the state’s removal of the Pulse rainbow crosswalk were released from jail Monday pending charges from the…
Read more Three more Pulse protesters released from jail after arrests for using chalk at crosswalkBusiness owners in downtown Orlando said foot traffic slowed significantly over the weekend following a deadly mass shooting on Halloween night.The Halloween night shooting, which took place just…
Read more Downtown Orlando businesses see slow weekend after deadly mass shootingDowntown Orlando’s inflatable pigeons, which are perched atop buildings as part of a public art project, have decided not to fly the coop, even amid winds and rain…
Read more Downtown Orlando’s inflatable pigeons ‘hunkered’ for Heleneclick to enlarge Photo by Matt Keller Lehman Shaq wants to block-party with you Former Orlando Magic star, bass DJ and busy entrepreneur Shaquille O’Neal wants to block-party with…
Read more Shaq announces his Bass All-Stars Block Party happening in downtown Orlandoclick to enlarge Photo by Jim Leatherman Permanent limits on nightclubs downtown have been passed Orlando City Council has voted to pass new and permanent mandates on nightlife…
Read more Orlando City Council passes permanent limits on downtown nightclubs that take effect this fallPhoto courtesy Florida Puerto Rican Parade, Inc./Facebook Florida Puerto Rican Parade and Festival happens downtown this weekend Wepa! Celebrate culture and community at the Florida Puerto Rican Parade…
Read more Florida Puerto Rican Parade and Festival happens downtown this weekendFriday, March 1: Baroque Magnificence: Bach Mass in B Minor 8 pm; Steinmetz Hall, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.; 407-358-6603. Blame It…
Read more Your Orlando weekend agenda: MadSoul, Bassrush, Movie Trash, Monster Jam, Uncomfortable Brunch, Gloria Gaynor + moreclick to enlarge Photo by Jim Leatherman It’s likely that no new nightclubs will be coming to downtown Orlando for at least another six months. Orlando City Council…
Read more Orlando City Council likely to extend moratorium on new nightclubs downtown
