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Florida will accept limited applications for medical-marijuana licenses in late April

Orlando Weekly 2/3 10:00A Dara Kam, NSF

Florida health officials will accept applications for 22 medical-marijuana licenses in late April, in a long-awaited move announced Friday by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration. An emergency rule about...

The 5 biggest headlines Orlando Weekly saw this week

Orlando Weekly 2/3 8:48A OW Staff

From a popular local establishment's behind-the-scenes drama to medieval-meets-MMA fighting to big moves in the (legal) marijuana world, Orlando Weekly saw plenty of big news this week. If you're...

Man arrested after making a bomb threat at Orlando International Airport over frustration with...

Orlando Weekly 2/3 6:40A Chloe Greenberg

A man was arrested Thursday after he allegedly made a bomb threat at Orlando International Airport due to frustration over airline baggage prices, according to police. Danny Curry and his wife were...

Darling dinner and drink deals for Valentine's Day in Orlando

Orlando Weekly 2/3 2:34A Chloe Greenberg

Valentine's Day: a big day for those in love and those who love candlelit deals. Orlando has no shortage of dining spots to set the mood, but if you're on a budget or just love the thrill of a themed...

Florida moves one step closer to getting recreational marijuana

Orlando Weekly 2/2 9:42A Dara Kam, NSF

Backers of a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow recreational use of marijuana have passed a preliminary hurdle to get on the 2024 ballot, submitting more than enough petition...

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Here’s the latest on the Orlando theme park food scene

Orlando Biz Journal 2/3 9:03A Patricia Tolley

New restaurants at the Orlando theme parks may boost visitor interest.

International tourism rebounds in Florida, but still 'a way to go'

Orlando Biz Journal 2/3 8:59A Jim Turner

Florida's international tourism is showing signs of rebounding after a sharp decline during the pandemic.

Valentine’s Day Offer at Dr. Phillips Center

My Central Florida Family 2/3 8:58A Brandi Zrallack

Valentine’s Day Offer at Dr. Phillips Center Valentine’s Day Offer at Dr. Phillips Center Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts is celebrating Valentine’s Day offering...

Recreational pot proposal in Florida clears initial hurdle

Orlando Biz Journal 2/3 8:47A Dara Kam

Recreational use of marijuana in Florida has passed a preliminary hurdle to get on to the 2024 ballot.

Black Boardroom Leadership Institute training sets graduates up for success in nonprofit sector

Orlando Biz Journal 2/3 8:04A Orlando Economic Partnership

The Orlando Economic Partnership is proud to announce the graduation of the first leadership participants in the Black Boardroom Leadership Institute (BBLI). The program,...

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Newsy Nuggets: Hollerbach's Joint, Buster's Bistro, Windermere Wine Dine, new Baldwin Park...

Scott Joseph Orlando 2/3 6:48A scott@scottjosephorlando.com (Sc

What are they smoking in Sanford? The people behind popular German restaurant Hollerbach’s (that would be the Hollerbachs) plan to open a marijuana-themed restaurant called The Joint at West End , as...

Thai Basil

Scott Joseph Orlando 2/2 7:58A scott@scottjosephorlando.com (Sc

I hadn’t been to Thai Basil in more than 17 years. When the restaurant opened, in 2004, near the corner of Tuskawilla and Red Bug Lake Roads, that area wasn’t known for much beyond chain restaurants....

Tell Scott where to go...and go with him!

Scott Joseph Orlando 2/2 6:10A scott@scottjosephorlando.com (Sc

Rome at sunset. I’m once again partnering with Art In Voyage, the Orlando and Cape Town travel agency that specializes in food and wine journeys, to host several trips later this year and in 2024....

Local Flavor: A grad student-style quick and easy chicken rice casserole

Scott Joseph Orlando 2/1 8:21A scott@scottjosephorlando.com (Sc

Local Flavor is a montly collaboration between Scott Joseph's Orlando Restaurant Guide and The Community Paper. I keep a list of recipes I refer to as my graduate student dishes because they’re quick,...

Newsy Nuggets: SeaWorld Festival, expensive shark bites, Yelp's 100, Hen & Hog

Scott Joseph Orlando 1/31 6:49A scott@scottjosephorlando.com (Sc

SeaWorld Orlando’s annual Seven Seas Food Festival kicks off this weekend and continues Thursdays through Sundays until May 7. That’s enough time for you to sample all seven seas. SeaWorld’s promoters...

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Valentine Outfit Ideas

Central Florida Chic 1/30 10:53A Danielle

Over the year, Valentine’s Day has become one of my favorite holidays to dress up for. There’s so many ways to incorporate pink and red into your outfits that it’s hard not to be festive all month...

Sailing and Pedaling

Green Fashionista 1/24 10:30P noreply@blogger.com (Kate at Gre

I am still talking about how we all lucked out with the perfect day over the weekend for a Pedal Pub Cruise with Sail Cocoa Beach . I was excited to break out my new twist front bodysuit (it's...

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UCF starting football player arrested on armed home invasion charge

Knights News 1/30 12:27P Staff

Written by: Mark Grant Justin Hodges was a successful UCF football player, until his recent arrest on charges of home invasion robbery with a firearm that police say he took...