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Disney Springs restaurant workers continue their fight for a union contract

What they call a 'second class' status with lower pay and fewer benefits has galvanized some workers to organize

By McKenna Schueler

Sep 19, 2024

Joli Lindsay, a 21-year-old server who works at the upscale Italian restaurant Maria & Enzo’s at Disney Springs, said she hears from guests all the time how lucky she must feel to work for Disney World. And she gets it...

Joli Lindsay, a server at the nonunion Maria & Enzo's at Disney Springs, wants the same rights and benefits afforded to Disney World employees. (Sept. 18, 2024)

Quicksand, a natural wine bar from Golden Hour's Heather LaVine, will open later this year in Mills 50

The intimate and inviting space will allow guests to 'just sink in'

By Faiyaz Kara

Quicksand, a natural wine bar from Golden Hour's Heather LaVine, will open later this year in Mills 50

Orlando Starbucks workers vote in favor of union

'I am honored to be joining almost 500 stores in the fight for better wages, fair working conditions and consistent hours'

By McKenna Schueler

Starbucks workers in Orlando vote to unionize

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California fast-food chain Jack in the Box to open outpost in Lake Nona

By Matthew Moyer

Jack in the Box is coming to Lake Nona

Florida barbecue favorite 4 Rivers Smokehouse will now be open on Sundays

By Colin Wolf

4 Rivers Smokehouse Longwood location will be among the Central Florida outposts now open on Sundays.

State approves $200 million plan for New College of Florida, despite concerns about spending

By Jim Turner, the News Service of Florida

State approves $200 million plan for New College of Florida, despite concerns about spending

Adoptable dog Keisha is waiting for the perfect companion to make her their center of attention

By Orange County Animal Services

Adoptable dog Keisha is waiting for the perfect companion to make her their center of attention

Orlando’s Hispanic Heritage Month art exhibit now open through November

By Lucy Dillon

“Vuela Alto Latino,” a mural at Camping World Stadium by @elimuraldesigns.

Korean fried chicken restaurant Chi-Kin opens second location in October

By Kendal Asbury

Korean fried chicken restaurant Chi-Kin opens second location in October

Canuck pop-punks Sum 41 pilot their farewell tour into Orlando Amphitheater

By Lucy Dillon

Sum 41 bring their farewell tour to Orlando

Digable Planets come to Orlando to celebrate 30th anniversary of debut album 'Reachin''

By Bao Le-Huu

Digable Planets are coming to the Beacham

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Billy Joel finds a buyer for his massive Florida estate, after slashing $15 million from the asking price

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The Orlando home of former MLB All-Star Ender Inciarte gets $300K price slash

The Orlando home of former MLB All-Star Ender Inciarte gets $300K price slash

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