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MCO announces first-ever nonstop flights from Tokyo to Orlando
From Orlando to Tokyo in one flight? Pinch me (Actually, don’t)
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Orlando Area News reports on politics, community issues, crime, and local stories shaping daily life across Central Florida.
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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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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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The Ren Theatre announces final nomadic ‘Nosferatu’ shows amid shutdown
‘Nosferatu’ lives on
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Sleuths Mystery Dinner says goodbye after 35 years in Orlando
The company cites intense competition from the theme park industry for its closure
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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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Orlando took to the streets this weekend as part of nationwide No Kings protests
Orlando collectively made its voice heard
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Everyone we saw at Orlando’s 2025 Come Out With Pride parade
The parade and related weekend celebrations brought thousands of people out to soak up queer joy and community
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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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A conversation with Lisa Gray on founding LGBTQ+ Parents of Central Florida 20 years ago
‘We needed families that looked like ours’
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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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Downtown Orlando’s newest park opens this week
Art² features outdoor seating, local food vendors, craft beverages and more
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Orlando gets a United Football League team in 2026
Home games will be played at Inter&Co Stadium
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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