Orlando, United States (Local)
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Brendan O'Connor's coverage is highly localized, with a focus on Orlando and the surrounding areas. He shows particular interest in local entertainment news, house & home topics, and sports events. This suggests that he would be most responsive to pitches related to upcoming local events, new restaurant openings, community initiatives or developments in the local sports scene.
Given his emphasis on private sector announcements and press releases, Brendan may respond well to pitches providing exclusive access or insider information about relevant local businesses such as restaurants or entertainment venues.
As Brendan focuses heavily on covering events (29%) and private sector announcements (19%), reaching out with timely details about upcoming events or newsworthy developments within Orlando's local business community could be particularly effective.
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By: Brendan O Connor
The Orlando Foundation for Architecture ) is bringing PARK(ing) Day back to downtown Orlando on Friday, September 18, with the mission of transforming 17 angled parking spaces along Jefferson Street into temporary public parklets for one afternoon.
By: Brendan O Connor
Justin Muchoney is stepping down as executive director of Central Florida Community Arts ) at the end of August, though he'll remain with the organization as conductor and artistic director of its Symphony Orchestra and Big Band programs.
Walter's Tavern Website ) in Orlando's Packing District. It's a sports bar inspired by Walter Simmons Phillips, the son of Dr. Phillips (the namesake of so many things around the region). It's located in the Great Southern Box Co., and you should check it out.
By: Brendan O'Connor
God knows what this long, hot, fever dream of a summer will throw at us next.
Chilean-Mexican singer-songwriter Mon Laferte ) performs at on Sunday, August 9, as part of her Femme Fatale Tour. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m.
Dancer, choreographer, and professional wiggler Derek Hough ) performs at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts ) on Friday, August 7, with his Symphony of Dance: Encore tour. The show starts at 8 p.m. in the Walt Disney Theater.
) screens Tim Burton's “Mars Attacks!” free on its lawn Wednesday, August 5, at 8 p.m. as part of its Wednesday Night Pitcher Show series.
Orlando City SC lost 3-2 to Red Bull New York on Saturday night at Sports Illustrated Stadium, dropping the Lions to 6-9-2 and 20 points on the season.
The St. Johns River Water Management District ) is offering up to $60,000 in Blue School Grant funding for the 2026-2027 school year to support hands-on water science learning in K-12 public and charter schools across the district.
A collective of Central Florida news outlets has produced a nonpartisan voter guide for the August 18 primary election. The News Collaborative of Central Florida brought together , the , the , the and for the project. and the are also participating in the group's 2026 election coverage.
