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Hereโs the full list of Floridaโs new license plates. When can you buy one?
Drivers will soon be able to purchase these new plates, though they might have to wait a while before actually getting one.
Central Florida art nonprofits scramble after Gov. DeSantis vetoes arts spending
Earlier this year, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed $32 million in arts funding as part of the state's budget cuts. Now, Central Florida arts groups are reeling from the loss of taxpayer revenues.
Have you seen the giant โMoonmanโ along I-4? Hereโs where it came from
Drivers heading west along Interstate 4 through Seminole County might have caught a glimpse of this large astronaut statue during their commute.
Camping World relaxes water bottle policy for Def Leppard, Journey concert
More than 30,000 fans are expected to head to Camping World Stadium for the Def Leppard, Journey and Cheap Trick concert on Wednesday.
Florida Gov. DeSantis signs off on Jimmy Buffett highway, new license plates. Hereโs what to expect
On Thursday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed four more bills into law, covering issues like highway designations and license plates.
Funk Fest concert series kicks off 25th anniversary at Central Florida Fairgrounds
Lil Jon, Erykah Badu, Faith Evans and more: Funk Fest 2024 is set to fill Orlandoโs weekend with music in a reunion-style celebration of the concert seriesโ 25th anniversary.
Rolling Stones concert expected to bring in millions for Central Florida's economy
Camping World Stadium estimates at least 42,000 people will attend the concert โ but they expect that number to be higher.
Small-town feel: This Florida community focuses on being neighborly
Moving to a big city with hundreds of thousands of people can leave you feeling like a drop of water in a large bucket, but people in the small town of Montverde say they are intentional about getting to know their neighbors.
Taylor Swift course is coming to this Florida university. Hereโs what to know
The course has been offered in the past, typically focusing on pop culture subjects like โHarry Potterโ or fictional monsters. Now, it's set to feature the iconic pop singer.
โCelebrating 30 years of memories:โ Ocoee Music Festival brings 2 days of free fun
The Ocoee Music Festival is back, โcelebrating Ocoeeโs small town traditions with music, community, small businesses and fun,โ according to event organizers.
Free Maitland Jazz & Blues Festival brings โdiverse lineup.โ Hereโs what to expect
Get ready for two days of music and a โdiverse lineupโ as the Maitland Jazz & Blues Festival swings back into town.
โOne really big family:โ University High students say band is more than just a class
Their accolades are a mile long, but the University High School band will tell you it's not the trophees that set them apart, it's the acceptance and friendships they have formed that make playing together so special.
โThrough the roof:โ Taylor Swift dominates sports bets ahead of Super Bowl Sunday
While Super Bowl viewers wonโt be able to place actual bets on Swift, Forbes Betting has released a list of Taylor Swift-themed prop bets for fans.
Hip Hop icon DJ Cut Creator talks life, legacy, and new beginnings in Central Florida
From the Big Apple to the Sunshine State, Hip Hopโs iconic DJ Cut Creator is now calling Central Florida home.
โRock โNโ Roll Party:โ Kiss KISS goodbye at Rock & Brews restaurants this weekend
Rock & Brews, a restaurant chain founded by KISS frontmen Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, will host watch parties at every location on Saturday for the band's last-ever show.
Foo Fighters, Primus, SlipKnot and more: Welcome to Rockvilleโs lineup for 2024
From Judas Priest to Cypress Hill, Queens of the Stone Age and more, Welcome to Rockville is out with its lineup for 2024.
Shawn Romano is Orlandoโs REAL Rapping Realtor
Rappers usually show off their million-dollar mansions in music videos, but one Orlando man is using videos and some clever lyrics to show off and sell other peopleโs homes โ not to mention, heโs rising to social media fame doing it.
Were you born in Florida? You might have a better chance of becoming famous
According to the study, Florida ranked among the top states that produced the country's biggest stars โ including actors, singers, athletes and comedians.
Riff On This: Smiles Officialโs rap career is rapidly rising to the top
Miami-based rapper Smiles Official is not an overnight sensation like social media may have people thinking. In fact, heโs worked hard for many years and says he wonโt stop until heโs reached the top.
๐ถTop 25 songs in Orlando on Shazam in the past week
Some songs are classics that withstand the test of time (like Queen and David Bowie's "Under Pressure" or The Temptations' "My Girl"). Others are hot one minute and very not the next (like Baha Men's "Who Let the Dogs Out?" or Vanilla Ice's "Ice Ice Baby").
From internship to on-air powerhouse: Orlando knows Ricky Padillaโs voice
Ricky Padilla is no stranger to central Florida. In fact, heโs called Orlando home since he was 12 years old after his family moved to the Sunshine State from New Jersey.
๐๏ธCan you name the one-hit wonder behind these iconic song lyrics?
Everyone may love a comeback story in Hollywood โ but in the music industry, nothing captures listeners' imaginations quite like a "one-hit wonder."
Riff On This: Dyer Davisโ career takes him from rock to country, but heโs always loved the Blues
Daytona Beach native Dyer Davis may seem like a new name in music, but the 23-year-old has been on the music scene for nearly a decade.
Toneworldโs music journey started in church, led him to the Grammyโs red carpet
Three-time Grammy nominee, Telly Award-winning producer, songwriter and composer Marvin โToneworldโ Hemmings Jr., is no stranger to Orlando. In fact, he grew up here.
WATCH: Security manager plays piano during patientโs final hours at Melbourne hospital
The patient had donated the piano years ago, so the patientโs family had asked whether anyone on staff would be able to play it during the patientโs final moments, a release says.
๐ผNumbers behind the top 10 most in-demand concerts of the summer
Summer is the unofficial concert season, when major artists hit the road, taking advantage of the good weather, long daylight hours, and breaks from school.
Monsters of Rock cruise to set sail from Florida port. Hereโs whoโs performing
If you want to rock and roll all night and party on the high seas, get ready for the 12th annual Monsters of Rock cruise.
Orlando orchestra to bring circus to life with โThe Carnival of the Animalsโ
The makers of Orlandoโs Creative City Project are set to present an immersive orchestral extravaganza at the historic Cheyenne Saloon and Opera House next month.
Orlando music producer, film director wins big at Vegas Movie Awards, nominated in other fests
Orlando multi-platinum producer Jonathan โDakariโ St. Aimee recently won big for his film in the Vegas Movie Awards.
Trilogy Tour: Enrique Iglesias, Ricky Martin, Pitbull to perform together at Amway Center
Enrique Iglesias, Ricky Martin and Pitbull, all known for their incredible blend of music genres and show-stopping performances, will share the Amway Center stage at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9.
โGot to get on that stage:โ Patti LaBelle to perform at Melbourneโs King Center
R&B legend Patti LaBelle is returning to Melbourneโs Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts for the first time in 16 years.
Casselberry to hold car show, rock โnโ blues concert for Memorial Day weekend
The city of Casselberry invites you to honor the fallen this Memorial Weekend with a car show and rock โnโ blues concert at Lake Concord Park.
โTimeโs forever frozen:โ Ed Sheeran surprises Florida band students with performance, free concert tickets
Florida high school band students had an exciting surprise last week when Ed Sheeran visited their classroom.
Melbourne musicians bring rock legends to life during King Center concert series
The Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts is giving audiences the chance to experience classic rock with its โClassic Albums Liveโ series.
Orlando hip-hop duo Smilez and Southstar talk musical inspiration, what theyโre doing now
Sitting down and chopping it up with Orlandoโs own Smilez and Southstar was nothing short of legendary. The latest episode of Riff On This is full of nostalgia, wild moments and laughs as the duo shares their journey in hip-hop in the early 2000s.
๐ถMetros with the most music festivals within a one-hour drive
Fifty-odd years ago, Michael Lang, Artie Kornfeld, Joel Rosenman and John P. Roberts put on what has come to be arguably the best-known music festival of all time: the Woodstock Music and Art Fair.
What do Wild Cherry, Molly Hatchet and Foghat have in common? Bryan Bassett
Guitarist Bryan Bassett talks about his musical journey with Wild Cherry, Molly Hatchet, and Foghat on this episode of Riff On This
Legendary New York DJ honored one year after losing battle to COVID-19
Legendary New York DJ honored one year after losing battle to COVID-19 with graffiti mural and candlelight vigil among Orlando deejays, producers, and show hosts
Orlandoโs rapidly rising boyband releases newest video โSpecial Treatmentโ
No Lonely Hearts premier music video for 'Special Treatment' with exclusive party at Planet Hollywood with heavy hitting Orlando record execs and producers.
Riff On This: DeLand native David โD1โณ Grant takes his piano skills from church to Grammys
For David โD1โณ Grant, his musical journey started really young, playing piano at his fatherโs church in DeLand.
Foghat band manager Linda Arcello-Earl among few women in music to hold a manager title
Men still dominate the music industry despite advocacy and activist efforts over the years. This goes for all areas in music from talent to producing, songwriting, management, you name it, these positions are held by more men than women.
Soothe your soul at the Apopka International Jazz Festival
The Apopka International Jazz Festival will host a one-day event later this month featuring world-renowned contemporary jazz and R&B artists while giving back to music youth programs.
Sweet dreams, Orlando: Creative City Project to host relaxing orchestral event
Gather your blankets and pillows to listenโand maybe nod offโas harpist Timbre Cierpke leads relaxing orchestral performances from April 7-9 and April 14-16 at 6 and 8 p.m.
โFunny Girl,โ โMoulin Rouge! The Musical,โ โPeter Panโ to debut at Dr. Phillips Center
The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts announced Friday a new lineup of Broadway shows that will be making its way to the stage for the 2023-2024 season.
Latin legend Pepe Aguilar to bring unique show featuring horses, bulls to Amway Center
Get ready to cheer and sing your heart out this summer because Latin legend Pepe Aguilar is bringing a once-in-a-lifetime show to Orlando.