News in Orlando

Hula Mula Bringing European-style All-day Cafe to Downtown Orlando
A new European-inspired all-day cafe is working toward a year-end opening in downtown Orlando. Hula Mula is taking over a 2,753-square-foot space at 201 S. Orange Avenue, Suite 105, where Steven Lorenz is planning the brand’s first U.S. location. The concept will feature a…

Nuri’s Tavern Has New Owners, But We Don’t Know Who They Are Yet
Nuri’s Tavern in downtown Orlando says it has new owners, though exactly who those new owners are remains a mystery for now. The Pine Street pizza-and-cocktail spot announced the change on Instagram over the weekend, saying “a new chapter for Nuri’s begins” and promising the…

Former President and Nobel Peace Laureate Óscar Arias Joins Global 24 Hours for PEACE Initiative (Sept 20-21)
The Rotary IMPACT Club of Orlando will host its inaugural 24-Hour Coming Together for PEACE event on September 20–21, 2026, in recognition of the United Nations International Day of Peace, bringing together participants from around the world in a continuous 24-hour celebration of…

Gatorland’s Gator Night Shine Takes Guests Into the Swamp After Dark
ORLANDO, Fla. — When the sun goes down, the swamp comes alive at Gatorland, where adventurous guests can encounter hundreds of glowing red eyes during the park’s after-hours Gator Night […]

Spotlight Shines on The Cat Cafe – Jean Luc’s 10th Anniversary Reflections: Ten Years, Thousands of Lives Changed
submitted by Jean Luc, Spokescat, Orlando Cat Cafe 🐾 Ten years. That’s a very long time in the life of a cat. Why, I’ve personally aged at least… well, let’s just say I’ve become considerably more distinguished. But ten years is also a long time in the life of a dream. And when…

Economic Development Group Join Opposition to Amendment 3
The Florida Economic Development Council and the Orlando Economic Partnership (OEP) both issued statements denouncing the November ballot measure that would raise the homestead exemption to $250,000 by 2028 and gut local government general fund revenue.

UCF Opens Season With Historic 73-6 Win; Former Kowboy Taevion Swint Scores First Touchdown as a Knight
ORLANDO, Fla. — UCF celebrated the start of its 20th season at the Bounce House with a record-setting 73-6 victory over Bethune-Cookman on Thursday night, highlighted locally by former Osceola […]

Papa Llama Is Closing After Nearly 10 Years in Orlando
One of Orlando’s most celebrated independent restaurants is saying goodbye. Papa Llama owners Maria and Kevin Ruiz shared with Bungalower Friday morning that Papa Llama has closed its doors and is no longer open for service. “As you know, Kevin and I have been running PAPA LLAMA…

Schuylkill County Obituaries for September 3rd, 2026
Skook News Obituaries: September 3rd, 2026 Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area. 📩 Daily Schuylkill County Obituary Alerts in Your Inbox ------------------------------------------------ Scott William Sterner , 53, of Orlando, FL passed away with his daughter,…

John Morgan boasts about recording staff at home, a policy that pushed 23 employees to quit
While billionaire Orlando attorney John Morgan’s law firm fights to protect the rights of U.S. workers, Morgan revealed last week that he’s not above creating a surveillance state for his own workforce. Speaking to hosts of the podcast “Iced Coffee Hour,” Morgan said that when…

Anna Eskamani Is Handing Orlando Teens the Mic Tonight in Mills 50
Florida State Representative Anna Eskamani is inviting some of Orlando’s younger residents to tell Tallahassee what’s actually on their minds tonight. Eskamani will host a Teen Town Hall from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, at The Burrow Cafe and Play, 618 N. Mills Avenue. The…

Environmental groups challenge federal order keeping Orlando coal plant open
Three environmental groups are asking a federal appeals court to overturn a U.S. Department of Energy order keeping an Orlando coal unit operating beyond its planned retirement. The groups argue the extension is unnecessary and could cost ratepayers an average of $21 more per…