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Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia accuses Orange County employees of hiding info during DOGE audit

He’s issuing subpoenas to all county employees — the first time his office is investigating further after an audit

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix August 28, 2025September 1, 2025

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Why did the Florida DOT remove a rainbow crosswalk outside Pulse that they recently paid to repaint?

State officials have claimed safety was the reason for the change, even though they paid to repaint the Pulse crosswalk as recently as last year

by McKenna Schueler August 27, 2025September 1, 2025

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Disney Epcot workers to vote on strike at Italy Pavilion

If approved by workers, a strike could be called for as soon as Sept. 30.

by McKenna Schueler August 27, 2025September 1, 2025

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Gov. DeSantis calls crosswalk outside a mass shooting memorial ‘political’

The crosswalk is located outside the site of the Pulse nightclub shooting, which has long stood as the city’s interim — and only — memorial

by Chloe Greenberg August 22, 2025September 1, 2025

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Orlando’s Pulse memorial rainbow crosswalk painted over in ‘callous’ overnight act

The crosswalk had served as both a safety measure and memorial to the 49 victims of the 2016 mass shooting at Pulse, a gay nightclub.

by McKenna Schueler August 21, 2025September 1, 2025

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Orlando’s new ‘dignity buses’ offer nightly shelter for the homeless

Each bed costs just a fraction of what it would cost to jail a person for sleeping on public property

by McKenna Schueler August 20, 2025September 1, 2025

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Orange County jail medical staff decry ‘two-tier’ pay system, report feeling undervalued

One nurse told Orlando Weekly that federal orders to house undocumented immigrants on behalf of ICE have worsened short-staffing problems.

by McKenna Schueler August 18, 2025September 1, 2025

Spetsas Buist Files Lawsuit Alleging Inadequate Monitoring at Mental Health Facility Led to Tragic Death

Personal injury law firm Spetsas Buist has filed a lawsuit on the circumstances surrounding a young woman’s escape from Pasadena Villa

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LGBT+ Center to close Kissimmee office due to budget constraints

The nonprofit plans to centralize services at its main Orlando locations, which will remain open and operational.

by McKenna Schueler August 15, 2025August 24, 2025

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Orange County School Board rejects bid to ditch LGBTQ+ History Month proclamation

This is the second time school board member and Moms for Liberty activist Alicia Farrant has tried to get rid of the proclamation.

by McKenna Schueler August 13, 2025September 1, 2025

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Florida healthcare advocates are organizing in Orlando to expand Medicaid – and invite you to join

Advocates with Youth Action Fund and the Eskamani-linked People Power for Florida hold a canvass and phone bank Wednesday evening to help get Medicaid expansion on the 2026 ballot.

by McKenna Schueler August 13, 2025August 29, 2025

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Orlando distributor paid union-busting firm to persuade workers to ditch union

The union-busting firm Quest Consulting has reported billing rates of $300 to $450 per hour.

by McKenna Schueler August 12, 2025August 25, 2025

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Judge rejects Orlando bars’ push to pause costly after-midnight alcohol rules

The federal lawsuit was filed by several downtown business owners last year, claiming the city’s costly rules amounted to ‘unconstitutional government overreach.’

by McKenna Schueler August 7, 2025August 27, 2025

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Orange County leaders ratify change to ICE agreement after threats of removal from office

Just two county commissioners — Nicole Wilson and Kelly Semrad — dissented and voted against ratification.

by McKenna Schueler August 5, 2025August 18, 2025

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DeSantis administration renews bid to enforce law that prevents children from attending drag shows

The move comes after a federal appeals court panel backed Central Florida’s Hamburger Mary’s in its fight against the law

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida August 5, 2025August 13, 2025

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The Sierra Club runs a shuttle for anyone who wants to shut down the Florida bear hunt, and it stops in Orlando

Buses will pick up participants from around the state and bring them to the final FWC meeting

by Jani Burden August 4, 2025August 31, 2025

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UCF increases out-of-state tuition, joining Florida’s other four highest-enrolled universities

University of Central Florida and University of South Florida trustees voted to raise out-of-state tuition by 10%

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix August 4, 2025August 24, 2025

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In Orlando, DeSantis tells sheriffs to ‘fight for what you think is right’ amid ICE recruitments

Approximately 320 of the nearly 900 agencies in the U.S. that have signed agreements with ICE are in Florida

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix August 4, 2025August 29, 2025

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Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia accuses Orange County employees of hiding info during DOGE audit

Why did the Florida DOT remove a rainbow crosswalk outside Pulse that they recently paid to repaint?

Disney Epcot workers to vote on strike at Italy Pavilion

Gov. DeSantis calls crosswalk outside a mass shooting memorial ‘political’

Orlando’s Pulse memorial rainbow crosswalk painted over in ‘callous’ overnight act

Orlando’s new ‘dignity buses’ offer nightly shelter for the homeless

Orange County jail medical staff decry ‘two-tier’ pay system, report feeling undervalued

Spetsas Buist Files Lawsuit Alleging Inadequate Monitoring at Mental Health Facility Led to Tragic Death

Cómo Erradicar la Ansiedad Recuperando el Control de Tu Mente y Tu Vida

How to Eradicate Anxiety by Regaining Control of Your Mind and Life

LGBT+ Center to close Kissimmee office due to budget constraints

Orange County School Board rejects bid to ditch LGBTQ+ History Month proclamation

Florida healthcare advocates are organizing in Orlando to expand Medicaid – and invite you to join

Orlando distributor paid union-busting firm to persuade workers to ditch union

Judge rejects Orlando bars’ push to pause costly after-midnight alcohol rules

Orange County leaders ratify change to ICE agreement after threats of removal from office

DeSantis administration renews bid to enforce law that prevents children from attending drag shows

The Sierra Club runs a shuttle for anyone who wants to shut down the Florida bear hunt, and it stops in Orlando

UCF increases out-of-state tuition, joining Florida’s other four highest-enrolled universities

In Orlando, DeSantis tells sheriffs to ‘fight for what you think is right’ amid ICE recruitments

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