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Orange County rejects plan for local jail staff to transport ICE detainees to Alligator Alcatraz

The county is also eyeing potential modifications to its agreement with ICE after sustained pressure from immigrant rights advocates.

By McKenna Schueler

Jul 16, 2025

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings and the county’s corrections chief have rejected a proposal from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to have local correctional staff transport federal ICE detainees to the new Everglades immigration detention center, Alligator Alcatraz. The new detention camp, which critics compare to a “concentration camp,” is located more than 230 miles (upward of four hours) away from the Orange County Jail...

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In Orlando, Florida AG James Uthmeier threatens U.S. Masters Swimming over trans athletes

'It still seems insane to me that we’re having this conversation in this country,' Uthmeier said

By Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix

Image: In Orlando, Florida AG James Uthmeier threatens U.S. Masters Swimming over trans athletes

Orlando City Council picks Winter Park design firm to build Pulse memorial

The top-ranked firm, Gomez Construction Co., has done work for the Orlando International Airport and other hospitality and government clients

By McKenna Schueler

An interim memorial still stands outside of Pulse nightclub just south of downtown Orlando.

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Rising Orlando R+B singer Isaiah Falls releases incredible new album and you can hear him rock it at the Beacham

By Bao Le-Huu

Isaish Falls is making a big noise out of Orlando

Florida's new schools commissioner promises to prevent students from being 'indoctrinated' in fiery speech

By Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix

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More detention centers like Florida's Alligator Alcatraz will be built by states flush with cash, experts predict

By Ariana Figueroa, The Florida Phoenix

Image: More detention centers like Florida's Alligator Alcatraz will be built by states flush with cash, experts predict

Venezuelan dream-pop singer Maye gets ethereal in Orlando this weekend

By Matthew Moyer

Maye gets dreamy at The Social

Indie rock duo Mates of State report for duty at The Social this weekend

By Matthew Moyer

Mates of State report for duty at the Social

New York project Cube brings the mystique and edge back to rave at Will's Pub

By Bao Le-Huu

Cube and Hen House bring the danger back to rave

Partners in life and laughs Natalie Cuomo and Dan LaMorte co-headline the Abbey

By Jessica Battisti

Natalie Cuomo and Dan LaMorte play the Abbey

Orlando's Fast Preacher headlines a night of crucial new Florida sounds at Tuffy's

By Bao Le-Huu

Fast Preacher plays free show at Tuffy's

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Image: Florida's new schools commissioner promises to prevent students from being 'indoctrinated' in fiery speech

By Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix

Jul 16, 2025

Florida's new schools commissioner promises to prevent students from being 'indoctrinated' in fiery speech

Image: More detention centers like Florida's Alligator Alcatraz will be built by states flush with cash, experts predict

By Ariana Figueroa, The Florida Phoenix

Jul 16, 2025

More detention centers like Florida's Alligator Alcatraz will be built by states flush with cash, experts predict

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Image: Orlando artist Doug Rhodehamel built an artistic tribute to his late friend Dave Plotkin

By Anthony Mauss

Jul 16, 2025

Orlando artist Doug Rhodehamel built an artistic tribute to his late friend Dave Plotkin

Image: Halloween Horror Nights announces new ‘Terrifier’-themed haunted house for 2025

By Lola Fontanez

Jul 14, 2025

Halloween Horror Nights announces new ‘Terrifier’-themed haunted house for 2025

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Image: Turull's Kitchen and Bar feeds the need for Orlando diners with Spain on the brain

By Michael Murphy

Jul 16, 2025

Turull's Kitchen and Bar feeds the need for Orlando diners with Spain on the brain

Former Schmankerl Stub'n chef-owner Daniel Gabor opens Alpine Bar & Grill in the former Bella Tuscany space in Ocoee

Jul 16, 2025

Former Schmankerl Stub'n chef opens Alpine Bar + Grill; Austin's Coffee lease expires Oct. 31; Mills Market celebrates 1-year anniversary

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Maye gets dreamy at The Social

By Matthew Moyer

Jul 16, 2025

Venezuelan dream-pop singer Maye gets ethereal in Orlando this weekend

Planning for Burial plans to return to Orlando

By Tyler Barney

Jul 14, 2025

Pennsylvania droner Planning for Burial plays the quiet part loud in Orlando this week

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Volume at Will's Pub

Volume V was a riotous celebration of drag, burlesque and Depeche Mode at Will's Pub

Orlando Girls Rock Camp Showcase at Conduit

The graduates of this year's Orlando Girls Rock Camp raged on the stage at Conduit this weekend

Oak Hill Drifters at the Blue Bamboo Center

Oak Hill Drifters rambled into the new Blue Bamboo space in Winter Park

Kaya 618 N. Thornton Ave., Orlando At Kaya, a modern Filipino restaurant, there's a homey feel and a menu that deliberately tests any preconceived notions people may have of Filipino fare.

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