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Brightline files for bankruptcy, secures $490M to keep trains on track in Orlando

Brightline files for bankruptcy, secures $490M to keep trains on track in Orlando

Trains remain in service

by Eduardo Gomez September 28, 2026September 28, 2026

Carrot Top recovering from suicide attempt

Carrot Top recovering from suicide attempt

The part-time Winter Park resident has been accused of sexual exploitation in ongoing litigation

by Chloe Greenberg September 28, 2026September 28, 2026

The 23 hottest new restaurants opening in Orlando this fall

The 23 hottest new restaurants opening in Orlando this fall

Long-anticipated food halls, sports bars, omakase concepts, Lao flavors and more are on the way this fall

by Chloe Greenberg September 28, 2026September 28, 2026

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Photos: Americana leading lights Harber Wynn got rootsy at Will’s Pub

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Photos: Americana leading lights Harber Wynn got rootsy at Will’s Pub

by Jim Leatherman and Matthew Moyer September 28, 2026September 28, 2026

New restaurants taking over: DiVino by Grappolo in ex-Pizza Bruno spot, Koa Sushi in former Grilled Cheezus space …

Openings, Closings + Moves

New restaurants taking over: DiVino by Grappolo in ex-Pizza Bruno spot, Koa Sushi in former Grilled Cheezus space …

by Faiyaz Kara September 28, 2026September 28, 2026

South Asian Film Festival returns to the Enzian in early October

South Asian Film Festival returns to the Enzian in early October

by Eduardo Gomez September 28, 2026September 28, 2026

Photos: The Renaissance Gala raised funds with flair (and Megan Hilty)

Photos: The Renaissance Gala raised funds with flair (and Megan Hilty)

by Azlyn Cato and Matthew Moyer September 28, 2026September 28, 2026

Jiang’s Kitchen downtown folds ambition into every soup dumpling

Restaurant Reviews

Jiang’s Kitchen downtown folds ambition into every soup dumpling

by Faiyaz Kara September 25, 2026September 25, 2026

Orlando’s paid parking goes fully digital next month

Orlando Area News

Orlando’s paid parking goes fully digital next month

by McKenna Schueler September 25, 2026September 28, 2026

YouTube hit Epic Rap Battles of History drops skewed knowledge on Orlando

YouTube hit Epic Rap Battles of History drops skewed knowledge on Orlando

by Matthew Moyer September 25, 2026September 25, 2026

DeSantis-appointed Florida Judge faces reprimand for saying he’d like to see lawyers shot in his courtroom

DeSantis-appointed Florida Judge faces reprimand for saying he’d like to see lawyers shot in his courtroom

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix September 25, 2026September 25, 2026

News & Views

Downtown Orlando braces for 60K visitors, heavy traffic this weekend

Downtown Orlando braces for 60K visitors, heavy traffic this weekend

‘Reeks of voter intimidation’: DeSantis says he found 20 people who committed voter fraud

‘Reeks of voter intimidation’: DeSantis says he found 20 people who committed voter fraud

Arts & Culture

Tiki monsters, yacht rock, Bonnie Prince Billy: Here’s what to do in Orlando this weekend

Tiki monsters, yacht rock, Bonnie Prince Billy: Here’s what to do in Orlando this weekend

Award-winning Fringe show ‘Single Rider Songbook’ gets an encore

Award-winning Fringe show ‘Single Rider Songbook’ gets an encore

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Food & Drink

Zaza Cuban Comfort Food Brings ‘Buenos Everything’ to SoDo

Zaza Cuban Comfort Food Brings ‘Buenos Everything’ to SoDo

Flamingo Vegan Cafe promises to bring plant-based comfort, craft coffee and kindness to MetroWest

Flamingo Vegan Cafe promises to bring plant-based comfort, craft coffee and kindness to MetroWest

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Music

Low-end maestro Thundercat brings the funk to Orlando

Low-end maestro Thundercat brings the funk to Orlando

TouchGrass wants you to log off and go outside (to their music festival)

TouchGrass wants you to log off and go outside (to their music festival)

Downtown Orlando braces for 60K visitors, heavy traffic this weekend

Downtown Orlando braces for 60K visitors, heavy traffic this weekendSeptember 25, 2026

Lawsuit accuses Carrot Top of sexual exploitation in Winter Park

Lawsuit accuses Carrot Top of sexual exploitation in Winter ParkSeptember 18, 2026

UCF drops in national rankings along with most Florida universities

UCF drops in national rankings along with most Florida universitiesSeptember 23, 2026

15 Orlando restaurants and bars that closed this summer

15 Orlando restaurants and bars that closed this summerSeptember 8, 2026

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Photos: Wu-Tang Clan said goodbye to Orlando from the Kia Center stage

Photos: Wu-Tang Clan said goodbye to Orlando from the Kia Center stage

Photos: Orlando artists got loud for Angie Nixon at Will’s Pub rally

Photos: Orlando artists got loud for Angie Nixon at Will’s Pub rally

Orlando ICE detainees packed in, shackled and abused, whistleblowers say

Orlando ICE detainees packed in, shackled and abused, whistleblowers say

Photos: Orlando Mural Festival gave downtown a fresh coat of paint

Photos: Orlando Mural Festival gave downtown a fresh coat of paint

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Keep busy all year ’round: Annual Orlando events

Keep busy all year ’round: Annual Orlando events

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The best way to fight the incursion of lionfish? Fry them up

The best way to fight the incursion of lionfish? Fry them up

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A newcomers’ cheat sheet to eating like an Orlandoan

A newcomers’ cheat sheet to eating like an Orlandoan

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12 icy Orlando treats to soothe your summer scorch

12 icy Orlando treats to soothe your summer scorch

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