Vol. 33, No. 34
Max Gracia died in Orange County jail after being bitten by a police dog. His family wants answers.
By Monivette Cordeiro
A federal agent shoots himself at the Orlando airport, Florida gets its first sexual transmission of Zika, and more
Orlando commits to 100 percent renewable energy citywide by 2050
There's now a 60 percent chance that the 2017 hurricane season will be brutal
By Colin Wolf
Today is your last chance to vote in the Best of Orlando 2017 readers poll
Florida's constitution commission suggests September deadline for public proposals
By Lloyd Dunkelberger, News Service of Florida
Legal battle over Florida's Medicaid services for disabled kids goes to appeals court
By Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida
Florida DCF suspends Orlando day care where 3-year-old boy was found dead
NRA-backed Florida senator Greg Steube can't stop himself from filing idiotic gun bills
Another nursery will join Florida's growing marijuana industry
Anti-gay advocates want Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith to stop 'bullying' Rick Scott over LGBTQ order
Florida Supreme Court rejects resentencing appeal by Orange County man on death row
Day care driver arrested after 3-year-old boy found dead in hot van
Calm down, Tampa Bay Times
Sen. Jack Latvala files to run for Florida governor
Florida governor candidate Chris King thinks Adam Putnam ripped off his campaign shirt design
Adam Putnam keeps fundraising edge in governor's race
Republican gathering in Orlando gives preview of Florida governor's race
By Dara Kam, News Service of Florida
Orlando holds vigil for those killed at white supremacist rally in Charlottesville
Anti-Muslim group holding pro-Trump rally at Lake Eola in September
White supremacist Richard Spencer plans to speak at University of Florida next month
Florida Supreme Court refuses to block Aug. 24 execution
Rick Scott pitches amendment to make it harder to raise taxes
By Jim Turner, the News Service of Florida
Florida lawmakers want to make it illegal to marry minors
By News Service of Florida
Florida man arrested at Charlottesville white supremacist rally has lost his job
Get to know your Orlando-area hate groups
Orange County libraries are holding free solar eclipse viewing parties
Hey, Dems: Just voting against Trump isn't enough to win
Negative partisanship
By Jeffrey C. Billman
Democracy in Crisis: A firsthand report from the domestic terror attack in Charlottesville
Charlottesville and the shattering of America
By Baynard Woods
Gimme Shelter: Meet Lilly
By OW Staff
Savage Love: 'Commit to Something'
By Dan Savage
This Modern World (8/9/17)
By Tom Tomorrow
Selections: Our picks for the best things to do in Orlando this week
Theme parks are more than a money-making diversion – they're an American art form
By Seth Kubersky
Opera Orlando kicks off second season, Garden Theatre hosts auditions, plus more performing arts news
Prickly, unsettling art in this year’s Florida Prize exhibition forecasts a dystopian near-future
Sour times
By Richard Reep and Jessica Bryce Young
Topgolf Orlando is looking to fill 500 new job openings
By Jacob Galvin
Disney stocks take a hit after announcing split with Netflix
World's best Call of Duty players go head-to-head this weekend at Amway Center
By Virginia Vasquez
Feed the Need hosts casino-themed benefit gala this weekend
By Thaddeus McCollum
There's a petition urging MTV to drop 'Siesta Key' cast member who allegedly shot hammerhead shark
Theater review: 'Joyce Jackson's Guide to Dating' at the Abbey
War on Wall Street pits crossfit champs against each other in friendly competition
Burrow Press' newest anthology brings together Orlando writers with 'Other Orlandos'
By Jessica Bryce Young
With Universe of Energy closed, Disney may revive a dormant ride to help with crowds
By Ken Storey
The new Grand National overpass is a hopeful sign that I-Drive's traffic won't always be a nightmare
As SeaWorld continues to disappoint, Merlin signals interest in their best asset
'Saw' series returns to Universal's Halloween Horror Nights 27
'Bill and Ted’s Excellent Halloween Adventure' is coming to an end at Universal Studios Orlando
The first trailer from 'The Florida Project' will probably make you cry
CityArts Factory pays tribute to the greatest television show of the '90s at 'Once More With Feeling'
Female comedians take the spotlight at Behind Every Good Mic
Orlando Science Center and UCF offer in-person eclipse-viewing assistance on Monday
'Dawson City: Frozen Time' gives a peek into the past at Enzian Theater
Tumbleweed Comedy Tour rolls into Sanford's Celery City Craft
Kissa Von Addams and friends pay tribute to the Jazz Age at Will's Pub
Tutto Caffe opens this month in Baldwin Park, Peppino’s organic pizza comes to the Hourglass District, plus more in our weekly food roundup
By Faiyaz Kara
Reservations open for Disney's Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! Holiday Dessert Party
Wondermade needs your help to beat a s'mores world record
Artichokes may grow in Florida after all, discovers UF scientist
Florida brewer Funky Buddha has been sold
Gideon's Bakehouse named best chocolate-chip cookie in Florida
Lyft drivers will soon take you through Taco Bell on your way home
Hourglass Brewing celebrates its fifth anniversary with an all-day blowout
Sample 15 craft brews at 15 different downtown bars at the Great Orlando Craft Beer Fest & Crawl
Little Blue Donut Co. will open in Winter Park in October
Lake Nona's Chroma Modern Bar + Kitchen unveils new happy hour menu and drink specials
By Holly V. Kapherr
Owners of King Bao opening poke concept on Colonial
A farmers market is coming to Parramore this fall
'Bring Your Own Cup Day' at 7-Eleven is happening this weekend
Sanford standouts Smiling Bison and Tennessee Truffle collaborate on a special dinner Tuesday
Lap it up at Waterfront, a picturesque lakeside bar and eatery
Shore enough
Orlando concert picks this week: Lil Yachty, The Molly Ringwalds, Chakra Khan and more
By Matthew Moyer
Pono AM’s prismatic garage rock, Pasty Cline’s warped country, Blue Tower’s rubber-burning hardcore, Rotten Stitches’ fiercely traditional street punk and Control This’ roots-minded ska
By Bao Le-Huu
31 free shows happening in Orlando this week
Country star and Animal Planet host Lucas Hoge to play Daytona next week
Lineup announced for the Foreign Dissent international punk showcase
Richmond, Virginia's VV headline a young, loud and snotty bill at Uncle Lou's
Donald Fagen and the Nightflyers to play Hard Rock Live this week
Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac are coming to Dr. Phillips Center
The Linkin Park tribute show at Backbooth is sold out, but another one is in the works
Palmettes release their new tape with a show at Uncle Lou's
By Thaddeus McCollum and Matthew Moyer
Ace Cafe makes it so you don't have to drive to Touristan to see dueling pianos
Pulp Music Festival announced for Labor Day weekend
Miami noise rockers Other Body to play Will's Pub in late August
Easter Island and Oak House bring taste of Athens alongside locals Expert Timing and Someday River
Band of the Week: Ad Nauseum
By Jason Ferguson
Orlando's Tiger Fawn plays the In-Between Series tonight
Natalie Stovall, Devin Dawson and others join Florida country festival Party in the Pines
Metalcore legends Bloodlet announce Orlando show for November
Laetitia Sadier Source Ensemble brings living legend to town, and the case for Acoqui as Orlando's next great band
Rapper Lil Yachty to play the Hard Rock Live tonight
Keller Williams announces Orlando show for December
Kid Cudi is coming to Orlando this October
J. Cole brings '4 Your Eyez Only' tour to Amway Center
Vaporwave showcase at the Geek Easy shows off subversive repurposing
Salsa legends El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico headline Hard Rock Live this weekend
Johnny Wild and the Delights shoot a video at Surf Rock Sunday this weekend
Red Lion's Twisted Tuesday finds a new home (and name) at St. Matthew's Tavern
Laetitia Sadier's ethereal music masks a sharp sociopolitical edge
Beatific brains and brawn
By Nick McGregor
Netflix's 'Atypical' reminds us we're all bound to screw up
On the spectrum
By Peg Aloi
Opening this week: An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power, The Glass Castle and more
By Steve Schneider
Welcome to the 2017 Orlando Weekly Newcomers Guide
A newcomers guide to eating vegan in Orlando
Tofu town
By Madeleine Scott
Five essential Orlando spots for your brunch bucket list
24 places to enjoy the visual and performing arts in Orlando
11 Orlando tourist attractions that don’t suck
Keep cool the natural way at these beautiful beaches and springs near Orlando
Seven Central Florida day drives for an afternoon away from Orlando
14 Orlando area coffee shops you should try instead of Starbucks
How to get from point A to point B without a car in Orlando
Save cash, look unique and reduce your carbon footprint – Orlando thrift shopping is the way
Ten interesting places to meet new people in Orlando
The social network
By Kristin James and Virginia Vasquez
Quiet those cravings at some of Orlando's best late-night eating spots
8 big-time Florida music festivals that need to be on your radar
Where to hear live music, kick it with friends, drink and dance in Orlando
These are the absolute best spots to snap a selfie in Orlando
Be about that #SelfieLyfe at these photogenic Orlando spots
How to take maximum advantage of your student discounts in Orlando
Legal Public Notices 8/9
By Jerrica Schwartz
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Orlando is the least walkable city in the country, says study
By Chloe Greenberg
Florida lobbyists leaned on pols to get ban on local heat safety and wage laws across the finish line, records show
By McKenna Schueler
Florida MMA fighter captures 8-foot alligator with bare hands and feet
A unique double-story geometric dome home made from a combination of brick, wood and stone is now for sale in Florida. Dubbed…
Judson's Live kicked off their monthly Sunday brunch concert series this weekend. The audience dined on elevated Southern fare and, even more…
By Jim Leatherman
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By J.D. Casto
If you've been paying attention, you know that Orlando has been unwavering in its major strides in the culinary scene. Constantly welcoming…
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