Smokey Bones says goodbye for good
If you’ve been holding on to some Smokey Bones gift cards, I have some bad news... Smokey Bones is gone, for good. Without any warning, Smokey Bones announced they are closing their doors at all locations nationwide. The announcement came Tuesday and as of Wednesday, they’re already closed.
Universal Orlando to release Collectible Acrylic Carousel Figures for Halloween Horror Nights 2026
Universal Orlando will introduce a new line of collectible acrylic carousel figures as part of the lead-up to Halloween Horror Nights 35. The collection is designed to coincide with the event’s haunted house announcements, with each reveal accompanied by a corresponding figure. The figures will represent one of the event’s characters and are intended to be displayed together on an “Infernal Carnival” stand...
Spirit Airlines Cuts More Than 1,000 Orlando Flights as Rivals Expand Service
Spirit Airlines is cutting more than 1,000 flights from Orlando in May 2026, reducing capacity by nearly 40% compared to last year. The cuts are part of the airline’s ongoing restructuring following its bankruptcy filings. Data analyzed by the Orlando Business Journal, based on aviation analytics from Cirium, shows...
Florida man carjacked woman, led troopers on high-speed chase up I-4, FHP says
A Florida man is facing several charges after allegedly carjacked a woman and then led authorities on a pursuit, before eventually being stopped and arrested. James Seth Yarn, 38, was arrested and booked into jail on several charges, including armed carjacking, kidnapping with a firearm, armed robbery, aggravated assault, among other charges.
Fire rears up at Longwood mobile home park
LONGWOOD, Fla. – A fire kicked up at a mobile home park in Longwood on Thursday night, sparking a response from first responders, according to the Seminole County Fire Department. In a release, fire officials said they responded to the scene at the Spring Hammock Mobile Home Park shortly...
UCF Spring Practice Photo Gallery – April 30
UCF hit the fields for their 14th spring practice on Thursday, April 30. Here are some photos from the media’s open portion.
Scorching heat, severe storms to sweep Central Florida. Here’s the weather whiplash timeline
ORLANDO, Fla. – From scorching heat to strong storms, a dramatic weekend weather whiplash is setting up across Central Florida. It will be another very hot afternoon as highs climb into the lower 90s inland and upper 80s along the coast. Heat risk levels remain elevated as rain chances remain low.
PEST PARTY: Dozen Central Florida eateries shut down after health inspections
ORLANDO, Fla. – Last week, 12 more eateries across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records. These records show that the reported eateries experienced violations like pests, storage violations and more. [BELOW: Over 100 roaches, hundreds of droppings found...
Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive celebrates 11 years
St. Johns River Water Management District is marking 11 years since the opening of the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. District staff and Orange Audubon Society volunteers will assist visitors with wildlife identification along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 3. The 11-mile Lake...
There’s a Gothic Market coming to the Fairgrounds in Orlando this weekend
The Gothic Market is a one-stop shop for horror enthusiasts to network and showcase their nightmarish wares. The post There’s a Gothic Market coming to the Fairgrounds in Orlando this weekend appeared first on Orlando Weekly .
