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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.
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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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
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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.
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New anti-abortion pregnancy center opens in Kissimmee
It’s run by Choices Women’s Clinic, a Christian-run nonprofit that opposes abortion.
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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.
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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
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New electric shuttle service will launch in downtown Orlando this fall
The new program, Ride DTO, was approved by city officials Monday afternoon.
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‘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.
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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.
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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.
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Orlando will create advisory board to oversee Pulse nightclub memorial project
The advisory board will consist of 10 to 15 shooting survivors, family members of victims, and community stakeholders, city leaders say.
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The number of unsheltered homeless people in Central Florida has more than doubled, new data shows
The latest data on homelessness in Central Florida shows the region is no longer a place where older adults can retire and live comfortably with dignity.
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Orange County Sheriff’s Office lobbied the Legislature for new way to crack down on nightclubs — and won
County commissioners have signaled their approval of new changes, which target the illegal sale of alcohol.
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Downtown Orlando may get a new on-demand, eco-friendly shuttle service
Rides through the on-demand shuttle service would cost $1 to start.
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Florida lawmakers ignore attempt to reestablish a state labor department to take on wage theft — again
The AG’s Office, the only state enforcement mechanism for Florida’s minimum wage, recovered unpaid wages for exactly one person last year.
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Florida Gov. DeSantis approved rollbacks to child labor laws this year. Here’s what to know.
An explainer of the changes that specifically affect minors 16 and older, which go into effect July 1.
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Shan Rose and Travaris McCurdy head to June runoff for Orlando City Commission District 5 seat
The special election follows the suspension of Commissioner Regina Hill over allegations of elder abuse and fraud.
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Florida Access Network talks about Florida’s abortion ban and what comes next
Abortion Baddies Mobilize! at Stardust Video this week.
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DeSantis approves state-funded pregnancy resources website that will not mention abortion
The bill earmarks nearly half a million dollars for a new state pregnancy resources website, and was supported by anti-abortion groups.
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Gideon’s Bakehouse workers speak out about working conditions at Disney Springs, plan to unionize
‘Make no mistake, if the following solutions are not implemented with immediate effect, we will do everything in our power to topple this cookie castle permanently.’