Abortion rights activists raise money for three Florida clinics fined by the state

Stand With Abortion Now leads a fundraiser for three South Florida abortion clinics fined thousands of dollars by state health regulators.

by McKenna Schueler October 16, 2023November 24, 2024

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Orlando’s Zebra Coalition gets $175K to support LGBTQ+ youth

The LGBTQ+ nonprofit announced new donations Friday from Disney, Orlando Health and the Synchrony Foundation.

by McKenna Schueler October 13, 2023April 28, 2025

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Orlando’s new LGBTQ-led peer respite center will fill mental health care gaps

Peer Support Space will be located south of downtown Orlando, not far from the former Pulse site.

by McKenna Schueler October 13, 2023June 10, 2025

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Out of state abortions in Florida up nearly 25% as six-week abortion ban looms

Neighboring Southern states have severely restricted or completely banned abortion.

by McKenna Schueler October 11, 2023December 12, 2023

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Drag legend Manila Luzon invites Orlando to ‘Tricks and Screams’

Kick off Pride Month Part 2: Orlando October Edition with eight fabulous local queens

by McKenna Schueler October 11, 2023August 1, 2025

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Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody seeks to block abortion rights amendment

Ashley Moody claims the abortion rights groups’ use of the term ‘viability’ is misleading, even though it’s defined in state statutes.

by McKenna Schueler October 10, 2023March 25, 2024

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Orlando auto workers begin third week of strike for a fair contract, and they’re not alone

‘Our strength comes in numbers, and our numbers come from solidarity.’

by McKenna Schueler October 9, 2023March 21, 2025

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Florida administrative judge rules against police, firefighter unions

Judge Robert Cohen issued a 33-page order dismissing the challenge filed in July by the Florida Police Benevolent Association

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida and McKenna Schueler October 9, 2023March 12, 2025

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Orlando Rep. Eskamani files bill to prevent criminal charges for getting an abortion in Florida

Ron DeSantis falsely claimed on TV that state law currently only criminalizes abortion providers, not people who get abortions.

by McKenna Schueler October 6, 2023October 8, 2024

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Florida Attorney General sues Biden administration over mess resulting from anti-union law Gov. DeSantis championed

Ashley Moody claims unlawful federal government ‘overreach,’ but unions warned this would happen before the law was passed.

by McKenna Schueler October 6, 2023October 8, 2024

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Orange County approves tourist-tax spending plan for UCF, convention center and arts

Of nearly $800 million in TDT funds, the bulk is earmarked for an Orange County Convention Center expansion.

by McKenna Schueler October 5, 2023July 10, 2025

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Florida’s minimum wage went up — but when will the state take minimum wage violations seriously?

Wage violations run rampant in Florida, in part because enforcement is toothless and few politicians are interested.

by McKenna Schueler October 3, 2023January 14, 2025

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Orlando pizza franchise failed to pay tipped servers overtime and direct cash wages

The federal government recovered over $120,000 in back pay and damages for 24 servers.

by McKenna Schueler September 28, 2023May 22, 2025

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As Biden joins the UAW picket line in Michigan, Orlando auto workers hold the line

‘Pivotal,’ one auto worker said of the UAW strike. ‘You’ve gotta use that word.’

by McKenna Schueler September 26, 2023December 1, 2024

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Orlando auto workers join nationwide UAW strike over weekend

by McKenna Schueler September 25, 2023

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Florida’s state minimum wage rises to $12 on Saturday

Florida will pay one of the highest state minimum wages in the U.S. South to some, though not all, workers.

by McKenna Schueler September 25, 2023July 27, 2025

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Orlando auto workers strike, joining thousands of UAW union members across the United States

by McKenna Schueler September 22, 2023

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Could the UAW auto workers strike reach Orlando?

Short answer: Yes.

by McKenna Schueler September 22, 2023February 9, 2025

Arts + Culture

New Generation Theatrical opens a re-envisioned ‘Next to Normal’

Warning: This preview is littered with song references

by McKenna Schueler September 20, 2023May 5, 2025

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Democrat Carlos Guillermo Smith continues to snag endorsements in his bid for Florida Senate

So far, he’s been backed by much of Central Florida’s organized labor, as well as other Democratic politicians and Equality Florida’s PAC.

by McKenna Schueler September 19, 2023October 20, 2024