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Seminole County Public Schools raise AC temps to cut costs
According to a district spokesperson, the move will cut costs by $1.5 million annually.
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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Former Gringos Locos staff say they were stiffed on pay after sudden restaurant closures
Former employees told Orlando Weekly they have not been paid their full final paychecks and, frankly, aren’t sure if they ever will see it.
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‘Moody should take a play from Dolly’s life’: Dems slam Ashley Moody’s healthcare record in Orlando
U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody is facing criticism over her votes to cut Medicaid and to kill off subsidies that made health insurance plans more affordable.
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Volusia County advances permanent ban on large-scale data centers
“Why the hell would any sane person want these in your community?” one county council member asked.
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Orange County Sheriff’s Office finds no crime in Sloth World investigation
The investigation concluded that there was no evidence of intentional harm, abuse, or criminal neglect by Sloth World’s owner or staff.
Posted inElections
Angie Gallo elected new Orange County school board chair
Gallo secured 59 percent of the vote against Moms for Liberty school board member Alicia Farrant.
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Tiffany Moore Russell and Chris Messina head to runoff in Orange County mayor race
Clerk of Court Moore Russell secured 32 percent of the vote in Tuesday’s primary election, while Messina — a Republican tech entrepreneur — placed second, with 27 percent of the vote.
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Altamonte Springs city manager wants to close the library
The 66-year-old Altamonte Springs City Library could retire, if city commissioners move forward with a proposal to shutter it.
Posted inLabor
‘Don’t subcontract the magic’: Disney workers urge Disney to drop contract with third-party restaurant operator
Disney World’s largest third-party restaurant operator, the Patina Group, has been accused by employees of wage theft, ignoring sexual harassment, and union-busting.
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Orange County elections office gets heat for ditching sample ballots for 2026 primary election
The Supervisor of Elections Office confirmed they will be bringing sample ballots back for the general election, following critical voter feedback.
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Catch the story of how Starbucks workers brewed a labor revolution
2025 documentary ‘Partners’ covers the rise of Starbucks Workers United and how baristas overcame aggressive union-busting tactics.
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Orange County leaders explore options to prevent another Sloth World tragedy
Options for regulating wildlife imports are limited, due to the fact the regulatory authority largely rests with the state and federal government.
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Orlando International Airport fuelers unionize seeking better pay, benefits
Menzies Aviation, a contractor for major airlines that provides fueling services, decided to voluntarily recognize the workers’ union in a show of good faith.
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Orange County expands medical debt relief initiative
Since 2024, the county has eliminated over $637 million in medical debt for more than 427,000 Orange County residents.
Posted inElections
Meet Orange County’s mayoral candidates
There are four candidates running this year to replace outgoing Mayor Jerry Demings.
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DeSantis taps sheriff’s deputy to fill Orange County Commission vacancy
Michael Crabb is also currently running for the seat DeSantis put him in, which some say gives him an unfair election advantage.
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Orlando International Airport remains Florida’s busiest
According to national rankings, MCO is the seventh busiest airport in the U.S.
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SeaWorld Orlando ordered to post ‘We violated federal labor law’ notice at park
SeaWorld was ordered by the federal labor board to cease and desist and post an “Oops, we violated federal labor law” notice at Discovery Cove.
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Orlandoans rallied against ICE in downtown Orlando over the weekend
State Reps. Anna Eskamani and Angie Nixon were in attendance.
Posted inElections
Frost, Eskamani endorse progressive Angie Nixon for U.S. Senate
Nixon, a Democrat from Jacksonville, is running to unseat GOP Sen. Ashley Moody.