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Orlando Pulse nightclub memorial could finally be completed by the end of 2027
Construction is expected to begin next year on the 10th anniversary of the tragedy
McKenna Schueler
General news reporter for Orlando Weekly, with a focus on state and local government and workers' rights. You can find her bylines in Creative Loafing Tampa Bay, In These Times, and Facing South.
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UCF students organize events for Black History Month since the university won’t acknowledge it
The University of Central Florida has publicly celebrated Black History Month in the past. Not this year
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Hilton hotel workers picket outside Disney Springs in fight for union contract
‘We’re just trying to make sure that we’re taken care of just as much as we’re taking care of the guests.’
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Former Florida House member Tom Keen launches bid for Orlando City Council
This is his second time running for Jim Gray’s seat, representing District 1.
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Orlando State Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith files bill to make it easier to pass statewide ballot measures
Currently, Florida ballot measures need to get at least 60 percent support to pass. Under Smith’s proposal, just a 50 percent vote of support would be needed.
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Immigrant rights activist Felipe Sousa-Lazaballet files to run for Florida House representing Orlando
He’s running to succeed State Rep. Anna Eskamani, who is term-limted from seeking re-election
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Restaurant worker at Universal Orlando Citywalk files lawsuit over wage theft
The lawsuit claims that Universal improperly used its tipping system to underpay a food runner
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Orlando students barred from GOP Rep. Susan Plasencia’s office
Orange County sheriff’s deputies greeted activists protesting a proposed tuition hike for undocumented students
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Florida Senate committee advances bill that would ban governments, schools from flying Pride flags
It’s the third year in a row that Florida Republicans have filed such legislation for consideration
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This Valentine’s Day, we celebrate locals we cherish for their creative, community-building, activist work
People we NEED, now more than ever
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Orange County Public Schools to provide three weeks paid maternity leave for staff
The leave offer was a priority of the Orange County teachers’ union during last year’s contract negotiations
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Orlando police begin arresting homeless people for sleeping on sidewalks
Law enforcement began sweeping areas under the I-4 overpass last month after a statewide ban on public camping took effect.
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Aircraft fuelers at Orlando International Airport unanimously vote to unionize
This comes on the heels of another Transport Workers Union victory, among Brightline train attendants.
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Orlando lawmakers propose state program to help small businesses harmed by street construction
The proposal will be considered during the 2025 legislative session that begins March 4.
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Trump tried to freeze federal aid, then backtracked. Here’s how it could’ve affected Orlando (or might still)
A funding freeze could affect a wide range of federally funded programs, from education to veteran services and cancer research.
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Union stages action at Ramen Rumble to push Morimoto Asia owner to rehire fired worker
Patina Restaurant group, which owns Morimoto Asia, recently fired a young server under dubious circumstances.
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Florida faculty, students urge public to oppose purge of general education courses from state schools
The Florida Board of Governors, a body that oversees the state’s public higher education system, will meet to approve the updated Gen Ed course list on Thursday.
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Orlando Health expands program to help people with chronic opioid addiction who end up in the ER
The program’s expansion is being funded by money Orange County received through national legal settlements with opioid manufacturers and distributors.
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‘Eat the Rich’ graffiti is back in Mills 50, just in time for Trump inauguration
Similar graffiti was first spotted earlier this month before being painted over shortly after.