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Orlando always hosts a ball every June, when LGBTQ+ pride takes center stage, and often menus, at the city’s more colorful restaurants and bars. Undoubtedly, Disney Springs is home to many such establishments, and this year three establishments – The Edison, Enzo’s Hideaway, and Maria & Enzo’s – are teaming up to offer three equally powerful beverages to support this cause. The Cranstonian is made with Dos Hombres mezcal, cranberry juice, fresh lime, and Aperol, and finished with a rim of chili salt. (Courtesy of Patina Restaurant Group) In partnership with Dos Hombres Tequila, bartenders will create stylish, colorful drinks…

An Osceola County tradition returns this weekend. Celebrate the start of summer with bull turning and fast-paced horseback riding that attracts local residents. The 157th Annual Silver Spurs Rodeo will be held this weekend in Kissimmee, offering families a chance to enjoy eight classic rodeo events: bull riding, bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, barrel racing, team roping, tie-down roping, women’s breakaway roping and steer wrestling. Dating back to 1944, the largest rodeo east of the Mississippi River celebrates the continuation of Osceola Heritage Park’s agricultural heritage with three nights of events Friday through Sunday. What I started as a support…

To text this article to a friend,[SMS]Tap According to the Rasmussen Report, most voters believe the U.S. economy has declined over the past year, and economic concerns are expected to weigh heavily in this fall’s congressional elections. Fifty-eight percent of likely U.S. voters say the economy has worsened over the past year, according to a new national telephone and online survey from Rasmussen Reports. Only 17% say the economy has improved, and 21% think things are staying about the same. The survey also found continued pessimism about the country’s overall direction. Thirty-six percent of likely voters said the country was…

To text this article to a friend,[SMS]Tap Researchers at the University of Florida have developed a new artificial intelligence tool to help doctors more accurately distinguish between Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia, which are often confused during diagnosis. The tool, called Automated Imaging Differentiation for Dementia (AIDD), uses advanced MRI brain scans and AI to analyze subtle patterns of water movement in the brain. These patterns can signal brain cell damage or inflammation, helping researchers identify signs associated with different forms of dementia. The findings were published in a recent study in the journal Neurology. The researchers said that…

June marks the start of summer across the country, and Pride Month is celebrated with a focus on the LGBTQ+ community. The commemoration coincided with New York City’s first Pride march, marking the one-year anniversary of the June 1970 protests against police in front of the Stonewall Inn, one of New York City’s most popular gay bars. In June 1969, police stormed the bar and assaulted patrons before forcing them into police vans, enraging the crowd outside. The riots, which lasted several days, ultimately became the catalyst for the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement. Although Orlando’s big “Come Out with Pride”…

Fun Spot is planning an annual birthday sale where you can save on day passes. This is a one-day event that starts after midnight this Saturday. In honor of the attraction’s 28th anniversary, single-day tickets will be sold for $28. Regular price is $59.95. Tickets are valid at Fan Spots near Orlando, Kissimmee and Atlanta and can be used through June 11, 2027. There are no blockout dates. “Each year we have a special event for our guests, a huge birthday sale,” said John Alley Jr., CEO of Fun Spot America Theme Park, traditionally emphasizing enormity. Tickets can be purchased…

Last week I told someone that being short is half of my personality. This week I realized that being from Florida is half Nicole Stover. I mean, to be fair, I already kind of knew that. As the talent behind BeachGirlGrills.com, I see Stover’s stunning food photography on my feed almost every day, from perfectly grilled fish to mouth-watering side dishes that encapsulate the joys of living outdoors along a subtropical coast. Lives in Florida. And she brought this up in a casual conversation about food symbolizing the arrival of hurricane season. “Pickled” I say with storage in mind. “Oh,…

SeaWorld Orlando has launched the second installment of Expedition Odyssey, a flying theater attraction that glides above the Arctic Circle. Round 2 ended strangely quickly for an attraction. The ride opened in May 2025, but renovations began about 11 months later. Along with the changes, an expanded name has been added: Expedition Odyssey: Fire & Ice. SeaWorld advertises it as “all new,” but that’s an exaggeration because the mechanics haven’t changed. However, the procession begins very differently. The OG Expedition Odyssey was equipped with a very boxy storage area that was very gray and decorated with large animal pictures. EO…

To text this article to a friend,[SMS]Tap TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Attorney General James Usmeyer announced what his office described as a historic statewide human trafficking enforcement effort, noting an increase in investigations, arrests, prosecutions, and prison sentences since taking office in February 2025. According to Usmayer’s office, more than 1,600 people have been arrested in human trafficking and exploitation-related cases since February 2025. During this time, defendants convicted in cases handled by prosecutors’ offices across the state received a combined 3,275 years in prison. “Since last February, more than 1,600 child predators and traffickers have been arrested, and we…

To text this article to a friend,[SMS]Tap Analysts say some Florida consumers are seeing lower auto insurance premiums. However, researchers at CarInsurance.com say the average annual premium for drivers in Florida remains high, hovering at nearly $4,000 a year. The national average annual cost of full coverage insurance is approximately $2,578. So why are prices so high in Florida? Mark Friedlander of the Florida Insurance Information Institute said the rising rates are due to bad weather and uninsured motorists. “Florida motorists pay the highest average insurance premiums in the United States due to a variety of factors, including the impact…