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Anna Eskamani, Maxwell Frost make “25 Young(ish) New Democrats to Watch”
Both were credited with working to maintain progressive values in the face of Florida’s overwhelmingly right-wing climate
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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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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
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Where in Orlando to find food banks or donate amid SNAP cuts
This is a developing list of Orlando food banks, pantries, nonprofits and other organizations offering resources
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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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Murder charge dropped in road rage case eyed by Uthmeier, but Orlando woman is still going to prison
The local case took on a statewide angle when Uthmeier in September publicly bashed Orlando Democratic State Attorney Monique Worrell
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Haunts, parties and sundry spooky happenings in Orlando this Halloweekend
Events to die for
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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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Woman sues SeaWorld Orlando after she says a duck hit her in the face on ride
The lawsuit claims the ride’s speed, location and design together created a ‘zone of danger for bird strikes’
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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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‘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
