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Frito-Lay abruptly shutters Orlando plant, cutting 500 jobs
According to the company, affected workers will be provided 60 days’ pay in lieu of required notice
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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Orlando City Council elections: Tom Keen and Shan Rose win; Roger Chapin and Mira Tanna head to runoff
Democrats celebrated election results Tuesday night, even though city commissioner races are officially nonpartisan
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Floridians get a preview of skyrocketing healthcare premiums as Democrats hold the line
Expiring Affordable Care Act tax credits have been central to the funding fight behind the federal government shutdown
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Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings files to run for Florida governor
Demings, a former police chief and sheriff, is running as a Democrat in the 2026 gubernatorial race.
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Orlando gets a new period pantry offering free menstrual products
It’s located outside one of Orlando’s only remaining abortion clinics just south of downtown.
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Orange County wipes out more than a half billion dollars in medical debt
The debt relief initiative, made possible through funds from the Biden administration, has relieved medical debt for 302,000 people.
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‘Just practicing for a just contract’: Starbucks workers in Central Florida prepare for potential strike
While some progress has been made in contract talks with Starbucks, the union is threatening a potential strike if they don’t reach a deal that workers approve.
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Democrats urge DeSantis to declare emergency, fill Florida food pantries
Nearly 3 million people are expected to lose access to the federal food assistance program
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Orange County teachers approve new union contract offering small raise amid budget shortfall
Most teachers will receive a 4 percent raise under their new collective bargaining agreement
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Florida Dems urge state to take action as millions face delayed SNAP benefits due to gov’t shutdown
Nearly 3 million Floridians are at risk of going hungry if government shutdown stretches into November
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Orlando to install 55 new red light cameras to curb reckless driving
Prepare for more $158 fines from the city if you like running red lights.
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Who’s running for Orlando City Council in 2025? An overview
Orlando Weekly asked candidates what their priorities are and how they’d advance those if elected.
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Orlando airport holds food drive for federal workers amid government shutdown
The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority is collecting nonperishable food items and gift cards at MCO and the Orlando Executive Airport this week
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Orlando Democrats file bill to help domestic violence survivors flee abuse
The bill would allow survivors to break a lease early with written notice and documentation of the violence.
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Florida Republican revives effort to allow minimum wage exemption for certain workers
Florida Republican Ryan Chamberlin filed similar legislation for consideration earlier this year but it failed to pass
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Arbitrator blocks labor strike at Disney’s Epcot in Orlando
Disney argued a strike by employees of one of its contractors would violate a separate union contract Disney has that covers its own employees
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Transgender runner from Orlando raises funds for gender-affirming care
They’re part of a charity team organized by the LGBTQ nonprofit Point of Pride to run the NYC marathon next month
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Gov. DeSantis taps Disney World president to join UCF board of trustees
It’s the latest indication that DeSantis’ dubious war with Disney is in fact over
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Rep. Maxwell Frost slams ‘out of touch’ House speaker at Healthcare Over Billionaires rally in Orlando
“At the end of this year, if Congress doesn’t do its job, we are going to see 25 million Americans have their healthcare costs go up anywhere from 50 to 300 percent,” the Democratic congressman said
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At least 70 ‘super speeders’ booked into Orange County Jail after new Florida law takes effect
The law, effective July 1, created harsher penalties for driving 50 mph or more above the speed limit