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Judge upholds Orlando’s After-Midnight booze rules following legal challenge

A federal judge recently dismissed a request by a group of several downtown Orlando bars, including well-known venues like The Beacham, Aero Rooftop Bar, The Social, and Celine, to temporarily halt enforcement of the city’s after-midnight alcohol ordinance. Enacted in May 2023 in response to rising concerns at City Hall about late-night safety, the ordinance […]

Real Radio hosting annual poker tournament, Saturday, August 16

On the evening of Saturday, August 16, the Orlando Science Center will transform into a hub of philanthropy and fun as Real Radio 104.1 (Website) hosts its annual Texas Hold’em Charity Poker Tournament (Website), presented by JustCallMoe (Website). The event will run from 6-10 p.m., with participants gathering for a night of poker, purpose, and socializing in […]

Florida activist sues psychologist over alleged ESA “letter mill” scheme

Timothy “Chaz” Stevens, a Florida-based activist and founder of ESADoggy (Website), is escalating his campaign against fraudulent Emotional Support Animal (ESA) documentation, including a new lawsuit targeting a Central Florida clinical psychologist, identified as Dr. Carolina Estevez, according to a recent story by Kairi Lowery for Orlando Sentinel. Stevens alleges that Estevez is operating a […]

WalletHub says Orlando is super pet-friendly but the rules say something different

According to a recent WalletHub (Website) analysis evaluating 100 of the largest U.S. cities, Orlando ranks impressively high (7th Place) on the pet-friendliness scale thanks to its high number of veterinarians per capita and a strong presence of pet-related businesses. But, while the city earns points for pet infrastructure and access, that ranking hides an […]

Leu Gardens celebrating new exhibit with Origami Day on August 23

The Harry P. Leu Gardens (Website) in Audubon Park is currently hosting an exhibition of large-scale metal sculptures called Origami in the Garden, inspired by the Japanese art of paper folding. On display through September 3, this outdoor exhibit features over 20 pieces made of bronze, aluminum, and steel, created by artists Jennifer and Kevin […]

Four Orlando Main Streets teaming up to host The Golden Girls Pub Crawl

Four Orlando Main Street Districts are teaming up to host the first-ever Golden Girls “Gone Wild” Pub Crawl on Saturday, September 13. Whether you’re a Blanche, Dorothy, Rose, or Sophia (or Hell, even a Michael), pub crawlers are invited to throw on their best Shady Pines-inspired outfit and tour through over 50 participating businesses in […]

Pet Alliance hosting 33rd Annual Furball Gala, November 8

The Pet Alliance (Website) will host its 33rd Annual Furball Gala on Saturday, November 8, at the Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World. The event is the Pet Alliance’s largest fundraiser of the year, and supports its mission to rescue, rehab, and rehome thousands of homeless cats and dogs each year. Guests can […]

Beefy King is back and colder than ever

We told you HERE on August 1 that Beefy King had made the tough decision to close for a few days while their air conditioning was fixed, and we are happy to say that they have officially reopened. While the Beefy King (Website) dining room has remained mostly unchanged in the past 56 years it’s been […]

Disney buying rights to WWE for ESPN

ESPN (under Disney’s umbrella) is securing a landmark $1.6 billion, five-year deal to exclusively stream WWE’s Premium Live Events, including WrestleMania, SummerSlam, and Royal Rumble, starting in 2026 – a major pivot from WWE’s previous agreement with Peacock. Though Disney isn’t purchasing WWE outright, reports suggest it considered acquisition offers against competitors like Comcast and Endeavor. […]

Benson Boone is wiggling his way to Orlando on Tuesday, September 16

On Tuesday, September 16, the back-flipping, onesie-wearing pop sensation Benson Boone (Website) will perform at Orlando’s Kia Center as part of his headlining American Heart World Tour. This is Boone’s first professional visit to the Orlando arena, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. for a show set to begin at 8 p.m. Born in Monroe, […]

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