Orlando & The Freakshow Archives

February 20, 2019

Demolition Of University Mall Underway Now To Prepare For Redevelopment

Say goodbye to the University Mall! Yesterday, demolition of the University Mall on Fowler Avenue has officially started and they're turning it into an urban village-style life sciences and technology research park called Uptown. The shopping centerwas built in 1974 and because of slow sales they declared bankruptcy and now it's being completely rebuilt. Check…

February 20, 2019

North Port: Couple Ran Unlicensed Dental Practice From Their Garage For Illegal Immigrants

A couple in North Port were arrested for pretending to be dentists and practicing on illegal immigrants! They called it 'Enrique Dentistry' and help their practice out of their garage while the living room was the waiting area. Clients would call for an appointment and ask for a cleaning in Spanish... An undercover cop used…

February 19, 2019

Are Dollar Store Pregnancy Tests Legit? Do They Really Work?

Ever bought a pregnancy test from the Dollar Store? Some people are confused and don't know if you can you take the results seriously but the answer is YES! Then why are drug store pregnancy tests $10 to $15 or more for a box? Just a reminder that the FDA regulates pregnancy tests!!! They require…

February 19, 2019

Jussie Smollett's Role On 'Empire' Cut In HALF Over Scandal

Jussie Smollett's role on Empire is being cut in half because of the scandal that's going on with his alleged attack. He was supposed to be in 9 BIG scenes including a big musical number that they're currently filming. They decided to cut 5 of his scenes including his musical number and for the 4…

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Beat The Freaks And Win WiLD Splash Tickets

Only one station can throw an Official Spring Break party for 15,000 thousand people in the bay, and Orlando & The Freakshow have got your ticket hookup to the turn up. Listen to Orlando & The Freakshow all week for your chance to take on one of the Freaks in a friendly game of Pop-culture Trivia!…

February 15, 2019

BREAKING: Jussie Smollett Attack Investigated As Possible Set-Up?

Breaking news! Police have raided the home of two Nigerian men who lived close to where the alleged attack on Jussie Smollet happened and took several things from their home including electronics, bleach and shoes. Police are now investigating an alternate theory looking into whether it was "potentially staged.” If you remember, Smollet said he…

February 14, 2019

Uh Oh! Pasco County Might End Their Contract With Live PD!

This could be Pasco County's last time on Live PD but nothing can be confirmed just yet!!! Last year, Live PD was the #1 show to be DVR'd (recorded) and Pasco County is always featured every episode. Their contract ends in March and the sheriff hasn't announced if they will resign. This comes after a…

February 14, 2019

There Are Serious Health Reasons Why You Shouldn't Eat Your Boogers

Did you know that an astounding 90% of people PICK their nose and many people actually EAT their own boogers!? Well, it's true! Some research says that eating your boogers is good for but a new study has found that it could be very bad for your body. Boogers get stuck in your nose hairs…

February 14, 2019

Man Reported An Income Of $18,497 & The IRS Sent Him A Refund Check For $980,000

Uhhh, how can we get this much money back for free? A man in Tampa was got a refund check from the IRS for almost a million dollars when he only made $18,000! The 29-year-old filed electronically submitted his taxes and filed as a free-lancer. The IRS sent him a refund of $980,000 despite him…

February 13, 2019

Pinellas School Board Approves Pay Raises, Better Working Conditions For Teachers

The Pinellas County School Board unanimously approved pay raises for teachers and better working conditions. Shockingly enough the teachers got a 95% vote in support for this decision. The raise would be 2.55% which equates to $1,250 for tenured teachers and those with effective ratings will earn $938 more a year. The district’s starting teacher…