Florida urged to strengthen sloth protections after deaths tied to attraction
Animal welfare advocates and a Central Florida lawmaker are urging state wildlife regulators to adopt stricter protections for sloths following the deaths of dozens of animals tied to a failed Orlando attraction.
Experts recommend import ban, new FWC rules after Sloth World’s animal deaths
Two leading experts on sloths are recommending steps Florida can take to protect the fragile wild animals. This comes after the deaths of 56 sloths brought to Orlando for the failed Sloth World attraction. Officials at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission are reviewing those recommendations, which incl
Blue-collar city workers on Florida’s Space Coast form new union
A group of blue-collar city workers employed by the city of Titusville on Florida’s Space Coast voted 79 to 12 in late April to form a new union with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 606, after seeing their former union decertified by the state last year. According to the Talk of Titusville, a
Orange County wants public input on possible stormwater utility fee
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Orange County is considering a stormwater utility fee to help fund long-term improvements for localized flooding, water quality and stormwater runoff, with county staff seeking public input before commissioners decide whether to move forward. County officials said no rate has been set, and no fina
Rapper A$AP Rocky is out on the road for an arena tour and on...
Trap icon A$AP Rocky’s world tour for latest album Don’t Be Dumb, his first LP in eight years, rolls through Orlando this week. The post Rapper A$AP Rocky is out on the road for an arena tour and on the way to Orlando appeared first on Orlando Weekly .
We tried every new popcorn flavor at Universal Orlando: here’s how they rank
One of the most iconic theme park snacks in the world is popcorn, and theme parks serve it by the bucketful. Most theme parks offer classic buttered popcorn, but Universal Orlando Resort is stepping up its popcorn game by offering a handful of flavors throughout the parks. One of the...
Orlando weather: Rain chances return to Central Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. - A few spotty coastal showers and downpours are taking place this morning, with slightly higher chances of showers and a few storms this afternoon. A 30% chance of rain is expected for today, with chances moving inland and remaining fairly scattered from roughly 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
SWAT team standoff in Azalea Park after nearby shooting
On Monday, a SWAT team engaged in a standoff at a house in Azalea Park starting around 1 p.m. Deputies were reportedly executing a warrant at the property. This incident comes after an earlier shooting at a nearby bus stop, where a woman in her 70s was critically hurt; however, the link between the two events has not b
Winter Garden Cop Busted on Stalking Rap, Put on Paid Leave
A Winter Garden police sergeant is facing a stalking charge after being arrested Tuesday, and he is now off the streets and on paid leave while the case plays out, according to city officials. Authorities say Sgt. Bryan Stubbs was taken into custody by the Apopka Police Department. Winter Garden...
Marlow’s Tavern Celebrates 250 Years of Liberty, Laughter and Libations with Flavors of Americana
The Revolution wasn’t born in the halls of government. It started with our founding fathers having a cold one at a tavern. To celebrate 250 years of liberty, laughter and libations, Marlow’s Tavern is offering flavors of Americana with a limited-time lineup of classic-inspired food and drinks available June 11 through
