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The sun sets on the horizon of Orlando's skyline over Lake Eola, as viewed from a balcony
Culture
Pleasant presents we’ve received as Orlando citizens
Well, maybe not us directly — but Orlando really is the gift that keeps on giving.
December 15, 2025 09:37 AM
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Staff
Plates of burgers and hot dogs sit around a table.
Food
Take a bite out of our Orlando-style hot dog
From Seattle to Chicago, cities across the US have created their own signature hot dogs — but not Orlando. That changes today.
October 1, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
A white building with a rounded entrance and stairs leading to the door. There are 12 glass panels in front of the door leading to a round emblem. The building reads "City Hall" and there are two signs that say "Welcome to Orlando City Hall."
City
Orlando’s 2025-2026 fiscal year budget approved
Orlando City Council adopted the $1.8 billion budget that will guide city operations and services from Oct. 1, 2025 through Sept. 30, 2026.
September 29, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
A rendering of the proposed Pulse Night Club memorial in Orlando. The design includes pillars illuminated in rainbow colors and a large, glowing tower on the left.
City
Orlando City Council approves Pulse Memorial plans
The $12 million project will incorporate feedback from the victims’ families and aims to be completed by the end of 2027.
September 10, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
An arched black metal sign reading “Historic City of Winter Park, Established 1882” stands over a brick-paved street lined with trees and greenery under a clear blue sky.
City
Winter Park installs its first of two community gateway signs
The gateway honors the city’s placement on the National Register of Historic Places, with the second sign slated to arrive in late September.
August 25, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
A sunny day at the Orlando Farmers Market in Lake Eola Park, showing a crowd of people browsing various vendor tents lined along a paved walkway. Tall palm trees and a cityscape of modern buildings are visible in the background.
Play
20 of the top free things to do in Orlando
No cash? No problem. Whether you are spending a day or a lifetime in O-Town, these are some of the best offerings that won’t break the bank.
May 28, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
A close-up of a large glove that reads "Universal" with the sunlight spilling through it.
Culture
10 movies and shows filmed in and around Orlando
Lights, camera, action. Here are a few famous movies and television shows that have filmed around O-Town.
April 29, 2025
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Maria Adnado
Orlando's Old City Hall engulfed in dramatic flames.
History
How “Lethal Weapon 3" blew up the old Orlando City Hall
When it was time for the old City Hall to be demolished, Orlando found the funnest possible solution: Let a blockbuster movie blow it up.
April 18, 2025
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Shea Stapley
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