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Swamp Xistas threw a festive Mardi Gras Mambo concert and party to evoke the sights and sounds of New Orleans at Will's Pub. The post Swamp Xistas threw a musical Mardi Gras party at Orlando’s Will’s Pub appeared first on Orlando Weekly .

Downtown Orlando nightlife operators are staring down a steeper bill this month after the city shifted policing charges tied to after-midnight alcohol permits to a monthly, pay-in-advance system that kicked in Feb. 1. What used to be a weekly invoice with a bit of wiggle room is now a single lump-sum tab due on the...

Hurricane Milton in 2024 severely damaged the Border Lake Drainage Basin, highlighting longstanding flooding issues in Apopka's closed basin area. Mayor Bryan Nelson secured $6.25 million in grants to redirect floodwater from Border Lake to a wastewater plant for treatment and reclaimed water use. Commissioner Nick...

Apopka voters will decide on March 10 whether to keep the current strong mayor system or switch to a council-manager form of government. All mayoral candidates support retaining the strong mayor role, emphasizing its importance for executive leadership and city management. Some council candidates favor the strong...

A Chihuahua named Ben survived a daylight coyote attack in Rowena Gardens, leading his owner to dress him in spiked canvas armor for protection. Residents report graphic sightings — including coyotes carrying dead cats — but say local authorities and the FWC have offered little more than "self-help" tips.

NOTE: This story originally appeared in the Winter Park Voice. The Florida House voted Thursday to ask voters to eliminate all property taxes — except those that fund schools — for people who live in their homes, but the Senate has yet to take up a plan. With...

Orlando is way more than theme parks—especially when it comes to burgers. Across Milk District, Mills 50, Winter Park, and beyond, locals have strong opinions about where to get the best one. These five spots are constant favorites. 1. Teak Neighborhood Grill. Teak is basically an encyclopedia of burgers,...

ORLANDO, Fla. - This strong cold front started to swing into Central Florida early Sunday with hit-or-miss showers on the docket. They'll likely stick around through around lunchtime with the boundary through the region by mid-afternoon. Sunday afternoon will be brighter, breezier, and cooler as the chill starts to...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Orlando, Florida – Fires could spread out of control within minutes after 3 p.m. Sunday as gusty northwest winds and falling humidity create critical wildfire conditions across East Central Florida....

Orlando’s office market is not exactly roaring, but behind the soft headlines, a quiet reshuffle is underway. Big occupiers and owner-users are grabbing some of the best space in town, even while the broader numbers still look sluggish. How quickly that pockets-of-demand story spreads will determine whether 2026...