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Orange County Commisison declines proposal with ICE and asks for concessions

Orange County commissioners have directed the county attorney to renegotiate the existing Intergovernmental Service Agreement (IGSA) with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) concerning detainees housed in the Orange County Jail. Orange County Jail is currently one of many facilities in the state that is housing ICE detainees Key changes requested by the Commission include: Over […]

Outpost Neighborhood Tavern announces soft-opening dates

Outpost Neighborhood Tavern (Instagram) just announced that it will be soft-opening later this week. The new concept is by Devon Tillman, formerly of Island Time, and is being touted as a neighborhood tavern with a focus on Southern-inspired comfort food, a wide selection of beers, and a new drag brunch series. The soft opening will […]

Mennello Museum hosting dog pool party in the park

The Mennello Museum of American Art (Website) is hosting “Pools in the Park with Pups” on August 3 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., and you’re all invited. The free event will feature doggy pools for dipping, pet-friendly activities, special museum exhibits, and complimentary dog treats for those in attendance. The invite says to dress your dog […]

Plaza Live hosting Battle of the Bands on August 16 with a $1,000 prize

The Plaza Live (Website) is hosting the Shure 100th Anniversary Battle of the Bands on Saturday, August 16, and the winner will walk away with $1,000 and a premium Shure microphone package. And of course, bragging rights for their LinkedIn. Bands will compete in three genres: rock/indie, jazz/blues, and pop/electric. They will be judged on […]

Clermont is getting a White Castle location this summer

White Castle (Website) is working on its second freestanding location in Florida, and it’s expected to be finished later this summer. The burger chain’s new Clermont Castle is located at 4551 Collina Terrace [GMap] in the Plaza Collina development and is expected to bring 75 new jobs to Lake County. Construction is progressing at a steady […]

Renderings released for Camping World Stadium updates

Camping World Stadium (Website) dropped the latest renderings for its next renovation/Pokémon evolution. The $400 million upgrades are designed to position the stadium as a top-tier venue for major sports and entertainment events, competing with arenas in New York, Las Vegas, and Miami. The project aims to be ready by 2027, potentially aligning with the […]

Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge hosting grand reopening event on July 12

The folks at Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge (Website) will be hosting a Grand Reopening event on Saturday, July 12, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. After 25 years in East Orlando, the non-profit relocated to Lake Nona off Narcoossee and Clapp Simms Duda Road (if anyone knows the origin of the name of this road, please tell […]

Orange County Library hosting Summer Book Sale, July 25

The Friends of the Orange County Library System (Website) will be hosting their annual Summer Book Sale this month, from July 25-27. The sale will feature a variety of goodies at the onsite bookstore, with proceeds supporting the local library system. Friends’ members will get early access to the sale from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, July […]

Sanford cancels fireworks after freak lightning incident

The City of Sanford just announced that there will be no fireworks show tonight after a freak lightning strike this afternoon set off the fireworks ahead of schedule. The Star Spangled Sanford event scheduled for Fort Mellon Park will continue as planned until 9 p.m. with live music, vendors, and more, so you can still […]