Florida group leading abortion rights measure raises another $509k in one week

About half of the funds raised came from Planned Parenthood over the one-week period, out of over 1,000 mostly small-dollar donations total.

by News Service of Florida and McKenna Schueler July 12, 2024July 18, 2024

News

New peer respite center opens in Orlando for mental health, a first for Central Florida

The home-like center offers a comfortable, nonclinical space for people to get support from professionals with lived experience.

by McKenna Schueler July 12, 2024July 24, 2025

News

Mennello Museum board to consider increasing museum admission fees

The proposed changes are modest, and will be discussed by the museum’s board of trustees during a public meeting Wednesday.

by McKenna Schueler July 9, 2024December 21, 2024

News

Thousands of voters may be unaware that their registration to vote by mail has expired

Unless you registered after Dec. 22, 2022, you’re probably one of them

by McKenna Schueler July 8, 2024October 28, 2024

News

Florida has a new law loosening child labor restrictions on construction sites — what should employers know?

First of all, federal child labor laws supersede less protective state laws.

by McKenna Schueler July 2, 2024July 9, 2025

News

Civilian employees in Orange County Sheriff’s Office vote to dissolve union

This is the first union in Florida to vote so far to dissolve their union following the state’s adoption of new anti-union regulations last year.

by McKenna Schueler July 2, 2024April 6, 2025

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Orlando renters need to earn more than $30 an hour to comfortably afford rent, new housing report finds

If you earn less, you’re likely going to find yourself spending 30% or more of your monthly income on housing.

by McKenna Schueler July 1, 2024July 8, 2025

News

Orange County Corrections contractor failed to comply with staffing requirements for security guards, new audit reveals

The audit notes that failures ‘could risk the safety of hired guards, Corrections employees, inmates, and the general public.’

by McKenna Schueler June 28, 2024May 25, 2025

News

‘We’re fighting for them’: Nurses at local HCA hospitals in Florida organize for safer staffing levels

Understaffing can risk patient safety and care in hospitals, but HCA Healthcare has ignored attempts by nurses to establish minimum staffing ratios.

by McKenna Schueler June 28, 2024June 30, 2025

News

Orlando union-busters helped Ohio charter school violate employees’ rights, federal judge finds

The Orlando-based Labor Pros, and its consultants, have a history of skirting federal labor law

by McKenna Schueler June 24, 2024July 24, 2025

News

Orlando abortion clinic launches fundraiser to avoid closure

The Center of Orlando for Women needs $500,000 to cover operational expenses through the rest of the year.

by McKenna Schueler June 24, 2024August 5, 2025

News

Orange County leaders delay vote on medical debt cancellation initiative

‘How does this actually affect our residents’ credit scores and credit reports?’ asked one commissioner

by McKenna Schueler June 21, 2024May 15, 2025

News

Orlando police officers set to get two pay raises this year

Pay raises of 6 to 13 percent for officers take effect next month; a 4 percent raise is scheduled for October.

by McKenna Schueler June 18, 2024June 28, 2025

News

New anti-abortion pregnancy center opens in Kissimmee

It’s run by Choices Women’s Clinic, a Christian-run nonprofit that opposes abortion.

by McKenna Schueler June 14, 2024June 25, 2025

News

Republican Greg Pull files to run against Orlando Democrat Anna Eskamani for Florida House

When reached by phone Thursday, Pull declined to comment at this time on his campaign or his priorities if elected.

by McKenna Schueler June 13, 2024June 23, 2025

News

Housing nonprofit launches new effort to address youth homelessness in Central Florida

The Brighter Days community initiative offers not just housing assistance, but also drop-in centers to help young adults access crucial resources

by McKenna Schueler June 13, 2024July 22, 2025

News

New electric shuttle service will launch in downtown Orlando this fall

The new program, Ride DTO, was approved by city officials Monday afternoon.

by McKenna Schueler June 12, 2024June 30, 2025

News

‘The system is broken’: How one community organization fights wage theft in Central Florida

The Farmworker Association of Florida works with the U.S. Department of Labor to help victims of wage theft recover pay they are lawfully owed.

by McKenna Schueler June 12, 2024May 6, 2025

News

Orlando to award a nearly $300,000 contract to water company accused of violating labor law

A city spokesperson said the city was not aware of any involvement the company had with unfair labor practices.

by McKenna Schueler June 11, 2024January 27, 2025

Arts + Culture

Q&A with Trevor Aaronson: Host of new Audible series on the ‘untold story’ of the Pulse nightclub shooting

The investigative journalist claims ‘facts clearly show’ Pulse wasn’t targeted because it was a gay club.

by McKenna Schueler June 10, 2024July 28, 2025