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Orlando VA confirms ‘small number’ of job cuts under Trump administration’s sweeping cost-cutting initiative

A spokesperson for the local system said they were unable to share exactly how many people had been fired.

by McKenna Schueler March 6, 2025August 4, 2025

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Florida Republicans pursue anti-union wishlist of billionaire-funded think tank

Florida Republicans’ new anti-union bills closely resemble draft legislation originally pitched by the conservative Freedom Foundation.

by McKenna Schueler March 5, 2025August 4, 2025

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Orlando Congressman Maxwell Frost walks out of Trump’s speech to Congress in protest

‘The people of this country are seeing right through the lies. We won’t let up.’

by McKenna Schueler March 5, 2025July 30, 2025

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Orlando begins search for Pulse memorial building and design contractor

The project is expected to break ground next year

by McKenna Schueler March 3, 2025June 12, 2025

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Orange County Dems talk DOGE, immigrants’ rights and more at Orlando town hall

Democrats gathered to discuss priorities ahead of Florida’s 2025 legislative session that begins next week

by McKenna Schueler February 27, 2025May 30, 2025

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Florida Republicans file bills to make it harder for government workers to form and keep unions

The bills have been filed for consideration by Florida lawmakers during the 2025 legislative session that begins next week.

by McKenna Schueler February 27, 2025July 1, 2025

Arts + Culture

Theater West End presents acclaimed musical ‘Next to Normal’

You have until Sunday

by McKenna Schueler February 27, 2025August 3, 2025

News

Security guards at SeaWorld Orlando launch another bid to unionize

Guards similarly organized in 2020 but ultimately voted against unionization after SeaWorld laid off half the eligible voters

by McKenna Schueler February 25, 2025June 4, 2025

News

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

by McKenna Schueler February 24, 2025July 28, 2025

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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

by McKenna Schueler February 21, 2025March 28, 2025

News

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.’

by McKenna Schueler February 20, 2025July 14, 2025

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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.

by McKenna Schueler February 20, 2025July 7, 2025

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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.

by McKenna Schueler February 19, 2025June 25, 2025

Elections, LGBTQ+, News

Orlando protests Trump policies as part of national day of action

by McKenna Schueler and Mauricio Murillo February 17, 2025

News

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

by McKenna Schueler February 14, 2025July 31, 2025

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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

by McKenna Schueler February 14, 2025July 19, 2025

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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

by McKenna Schueler February 12, 2025June 6, 2025

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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

by McKenna Schueler February 12, 2025April 9, 2025

News

This Valentine’s Day, we celebrate locals we cherish for their creative, community-building, activist work

People we NEED, now more than ever

by Chloe Greenberg, Juno Le, Matthew Moyer, McKenna Schueler and Jessica Bryce Young February 12, 2025February 23, 2025

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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

by McKenna Schueler February 11, 2025April 22, 2025