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Photos: Central Florida Zoo just welcomed two new giraffes

Orlando Area News

Photos: Central Florida Zoo just welcomed two new giraffes

They’ll be roommates with giraffe Gage

by Paige Bright June 30, 2026June 30, 2026

The Kids were alright (and loud) at Orlando Girls Rock Camp showcase at Conduit

The Kids were alright (and loud) at Orlando Girls Rock Camp showcase at Conduit

Parents, get ready to screenshot

by Jim Leatherman and Matthew Moyer June 30, 2026June 30, 2026

World-beating sisters SoapGirls play Orlando’s Conduit this week

World-beating sisters SoapGirls play Orlando’s Conduit this week

Luscious Lisa and SWANYX open

by Paige Bright June 30, 2026June 30, 2026

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‘Hellraiser’ comes to Halloween Horror Nights for the first time ever

Orlando Theme Parks

‘Hellraiser’ comes to Halloween Horror Nights for the first time ever

by Paige Bright June 30, 2026June 30, 2026

‘Wasn’t my proposal’: DeSantis distances himself from property tax cut effort he pushed for

‘Wasn’t my proposal’: DeSantis distances himself from property tax cut effort he pushed for

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida June 30, 2026June 30, 2026

Sonic Bloom, equal parts coffee house, vinyl room and flower shop, will set a distinct tone in College Park

Openings, Closings + Moves

Sonic Bloom, equal parts coffee house, vinyl room and flower shop, will set a distinct tone in College Park

by Faiyaz Kara June 30, 2026June 30, 2026

Florida man charged with stealing Smokey Bear signs in Orlando, other cities and selling them on Facebook

Orlando Area News

Florida man charged with stealing Smokey Bear signs in Orlando, other cities and selling them on Facebook

by News Service of Florida June 30, 2026June 30, 2026

New Florida law will require transparency in restaurant service charges

New Florida law will require transparency in restaurant service charges

by McKenna Schueler June 29, 2026June 29, 2026

State of play: Accessing gender-affirming care in Orlando

Health

State of play: Accessing gender-affirming care in Orlando

by McKenna Schueler June 29, 2026June 30, 2026

Somos Orlando benefit features local musicians raising funds for Florida Immigrant Coalition

Music

Somos Orlando benefit features local musicians raising funds for Florida Immigrant Coalition

by Asa Carvajal June 29, 2026June 29, 2026

Woman killed by alligator in Little Big Econ River, FWC says

Orlando Area News

Woman killed by alligator in Little Big Econ River, FWC says

by Chloe Greenberg June 29, 2026June 29, 2026

News & Views

Florida Republicans warn of rise of popularity of Democratic Socialists, or ‘anarchist psychos’

Florida Republicans warn of rise of popularity of Democratic Socialists, or ‘anarchist psychos’

Maxwell Frost urges Senate to extend TPS for Haitians after Supreme Court ruling

Maxwell Frost urges Senate to extend TPS for Haitians after Supreme Court ruling

Arts & Culture

Escape to Old Florida: Why Rainbow River Bungalows Is the Summer Getaway You’ve Been Searching For

Escape to Old Florida: Why Rainbow River Bungalows Is the Summer Getaway You’ve Been Searching For

Downtown Orlando’s Biggest Fourth of July Party Returns to Wall Street Plaza

Downtown Orlando’s Biggest Fourth of July Party Returns to Wall Street Plaza

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Food & Drink

Orlando restaurant news: New pizza on the way from Giovanni’s, Stoner’s and Daje Pinsa

Orlando restaurant news: New pizza on the way from Giovanni’s, Stoner’s and Daje Pinsa

Nic & Luc All-Day Eatery in downtown Orlando serves cheffy spins on diner fare

Nic & Luc All-Day Eatery in downtown Orlando serves cheffy spins on diner fare

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Music

Uncle Lou’s closes this weekend, but you have a few more chances to make your pilgrimage

Uncle Lou’s closes this weekend, but you have a few more chances to make your pilgrimage

Love, Lucerna and Evershock head up a night of dreamy new Orlando sounds

Love, Lucerna and Evershock head up a night of dreamy new Orlando sounds

Burmese pythons are ‘a South Florida problem rapidly becoming a Central Florida problem’

Burmese pythons are ‘a South Florida problem rapidly becoming a Central Florida problem’June 24, 2026

Woman killed by alligator in Little Big Econ River, FWC says

Woman killed by alligator in Little Big Econ River, FWC saysJune 29, 2026

'Wasn't my proposal': DeSantis distances himself from property tax cut effort he pushed for

'Wasn't my proposal': DeSantis distances himself from property tax cut effort he pushed forJune 30, 2026

New Florida law will require transparency in restaurant service charges

New Florida law will require transparency in restaurant service chargesJune 29, 2026

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Saucers Over Washington beamed into Will’s Pub for a farewell show among friends

Saucers Over Washington beamed into Will’s Pub for a farewell show among friends

Historic midcentury modern home ‘The Fortress’ is back on the market with a price cut

Historic midcentury modern home ‘The Fortress’ is back on the market with a price cut

All the beloved Orlando restaurants and bars closed so far in 2026

All the beloved Orlando restaurants and bars closed so far in 2026

The 26 best hotel and resort pools where you can swim with a day pass in Orlando

The 26 best hotel and resort pools where you can swim with a day pass in Orlando

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Keep busy all year ’round: Annual Orlando events

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Chef Jenn Ross of Eatonville’s DaJen Eats wants people to have an emotional connection with her food

Chef Jenn Ross of Eatonville’s DaJen Eats wants people to have an emotional connection with her food

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