Orlando Greek Fest Marks 48 Years in Maitland With Free Admission, No Kids Zone
Orlando Greek Fest is back for its 48th year, taking over the grounds of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Maitland from Friday through Sunday, Nov. 6-8, with free admission for everyone who shows up. Expect the usual spread of gyros, souvlaki, dolmades, spanakopita and saganaki, plus sweets like baklava and galaktoboureko washed down with strong coffee, alongside live music, dancing and plenty of people-watching.
What progressives see in Central Florida — for the midterms and beyond
State Rep. Angie Nixon — and a spate of national stars of the left — have spent time revving up Florida’s progressive hub.
Orlando LGBTQIA+ nightclubs say Instagram disabled accounts over ‘human exploitation’ claims
ORLANDO, Fla. – Two Orlando LGBTQIA+ nightclub owners say Instagram disabled their business accounts after flagging them for “human exploitation,” leaving them without a key way to promote events and reach customers. Brandon Llewellyn, co-owner of Savoy, said the nightclub received a message from Meta, Instagram’s parent...
Knife-wielding woman in Polk store held by two citizens at gunpoint: PCSO
A Kissimmee woman armed with a knife inside a Polk County discount store was arrested after two armed citizens held her at gunpoint, officials said.
John Anderson’s “Seminole Wind” Is The Official Anthem Of Florida
Florida honored this man perfectly. Governor Ron DeSantis issued an executive order Tuesday to make John Anderson’s “Seminole Wind” as the official anthem of Florida. There will also be historical markers installed in Apopka, where John was born and raised. DeSantis will also designate a wildlife drive...
‘Chaplain’ admits to selling fake Homeland Security badges, shirts to immigrants
ORLANDO, Fla. – A self-proclaimed “chaplain” accused of selling counterfeit U.S. government badges and shirts to help immigrants avoid deportation has pleaded guilty to fraud charges, court records show. Mario Cesar Dos Santos Jr., a Brazilian national who investigators said came to the U.S. in 2016 and...
‘I want you to know what you took from me’: Florida victims’ families confront...
A 19-year-old man was sentenced to life in prison Tuesday for killing two people and trying to kill seven others in a mass shooting during Halloween celebrations in downtown Orlando, Florida, in 2024. Two people killed as thousands celebrated Halloween in downtown Orlando A judge sentenced Jaylen Edgar, 19, to life in prison on October...
Orange County adopts speed limits and safety rules for e-bikes and scooters
Orange County commissioners adopted a micromobility ordinance Sept. 29 establishing speed limits and safety requirements for e-bikes, electric scooters, and similar devices. Where permitted, privately owned devices are limited to 10 mph on sidewalks and shared-use or multi-use paths, and 20 mph on roadways, shoulders, bicycle lanes, bicycle paths and trails, unless lower limits or additional restrictions apply. The ordinance also addresses dangerous riding, obstructive parking, electric motorcyc
New homeless shelter in Orlando will serve women and their children
ORLANDO, Fla. — City, county and federal leaders broke ground Wednesday on a new center near downtown Orlando to serve homeless women and their children. This comes as the latest data from the Homeless Services Network of Central Florida shows more than 2,700 people experiencing homelessness within Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties.
Orlando breaks ground on six-storey, 105,000-square-foot centre for women and families
The Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida has broken ground on a six-storey, 105,000-square-foot centre for women and families experiencing homelessness in Orlando’s Parramore neighbourhood. The Morgan & Morgan Center for Women and Families, part of the Coalition’s Foundations Project, will replace an aging facility on the organization’s...
