Orlando moves to replace minority business program to comply with Trump administration

A city attorney previously warned that failing to comply with Trump’s anti-DEI policy would place at risk their federal funding assistance

by McKenna Schueler December 12, 2025December 11, 2025

News

Starbucks workers in Oviedo join national strike

According to Starbucks Workers United, nearly 4,000 baristas across 34 cities are now on strike amid continued efforts to secure a union contract

by McKenna Schueler December 11, 2025December 11, 2025

Florida News

In Orlando, DeSantis proposes $117B budget that bans ‘social justice’ efforts

“Today I announced the ‘Floridians First’ Budget, which will keep Florida on the course of fiscal responsibility and delivers on the priorities that have made Florida the greatest state in America.”

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix and Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix December 11, 2025December 11, 2025

News

Roger Chapin secures victory in Orlando City Council runoff

Chapin, the son of former Orange County Mayor Linda Chapin, will succeed longtime Orlando commissioner Robert Stuart, representing District 3

by McKenna Schueler December 10, 2025December 11, 2025

Music

Photos: MadSoul blended music, arts and advocacy in Orlando

“We just want people to find a political home.”

by Ida V. Eskamani and Jim Leatherman December 8, 2025December 8, 2025

MBM Logistics drivers organized with the Teamsters gather for group photo

News

Delivery drivers for Orlando logistics company score first union contract

The three-year contract delivers higher pay, stronger job protections, and fully employer-paid healthcare

by McKenna Schueler December 5, 2025December 5, 2025

Advocates stand outside of Disney World to protest low pay for workers who help make Disney character balloons.

Orlando Area News

Advocates urge Disney to investigate alleged use of prison labor to make character balloons

That $45 jumbo Mickey Mouse balloon you bought for your kid may have been produced by prison labor for pennies on the dollar.

by McKenna Schueler December 3, 2025December 4, 2025

News

Florida’s blocked anti-drag law is now getting another look

Former Orlando spot Hamburger Mary’s challenged the constitutionality of the law, which seeks to prevent admitting children to adult live performances

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida December 2, 2025December 2, 2025

Labor

Titusville public works and utility workers launch effort to build new union

Their former union was dissolved by the state due to noncompliance with what some have dubbed a union-busting law

by McKenna Schueler December 1, 2025December 1, 2025

Arts + Culture

Photos: FusionFest showed why Orlando is better because of its diversity

A multitude of the cultures that make up Orlando were represented by their music, art and cuisine

by Matt Keller Lehman and Matthew Moyer December 1, 2025December 1, 2025

News

Orlando marks 100 years of Lake Eola swan boats, while real swans pass health check

Swan boats turned 100 with a “Swantennial,” while the lake’s living residents passed their health checks with flying colors

by Azlyn Cato November 26, 2025November 26, 2025

News

Florida Highway Patrol arrests two for ‘aggressively’ chalking ‘Resist’ on Pulse crosswalk

The Florida Department of Transportation claimed it would cost about $1,000 to return the crosswalk to its “original state”

by McKenna Schueler November 25, 2025November 30, 2025

News

Buckle up: Waymo’s self-driving taxis are coming to Orlando

Prepare to see driverless vehicles on the streets of the City Beautiful

by McKenna Schueler November 24, 2025November 24, 2025

News

Orange County Animal Services pushes to revise 20-year-old pet policies

It will be the biggest rewrite of local animal rules in two decades, changing hold time, TNR and spay/neuter rules

by Emmy Bailey November 21, 2025November 21, 2025

News

Orange County moves forward with effort to revive local film industry

County leaders are hopeful that, with the creation of an incentive program, film industry professionals will be able to find stable local work

by McKenna Schueler November 21, 2025November 21, 2025

Orlando Area News

Orlando receives perfect score on LGBTQ inclusive polices and services report

Orlando is one of just seven Florida cities to receive a 100 percent score in The Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix November 19, 2025November 19, 2025

News

Allegiant Air pilots at Orlando-Sanford airport join national picket in fight for fair union contract

Pilots at Allegiant are looking for wages and benefits on par with industry standards

by McKenna Schueler November 18, 2025November 18, 2025

News

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings intends to change home rule if elected governor

The latest such move by the Legislature is a law passed earlier this year that restricts local governments from regulating development

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix November 18, 2025November 18, 2025

Music

Photos: Warped Tour rose from the dead in Orlando

Orlando received the reanimated fest with open arms and plugged ears

by Ian Suarez and Chloe Greenberg November 17, 2025November 17, 2025

News

Orange County to give $1M to Second Harvest Food Bank to meet rising need

County officials see it as a “strategic investment” to help mitigate hardship and prevent hunger

by McKenna Schueler November 17, 2025November 17, 2025

Join us at Lake Eola Park for Orlando Beer Fest on 11/14. Limited tickets available, buy yours today!

Orlando Area News

Orlando moves to replace minority business program to comply with Trump administration

Starbucks workers in Oviedo join national strike

In Orlando, DeSantis proposes $117B budget that bans ‘social justice’ efforts

Roger Chapin secures victory in Orlando City Council runoff

Photos: MadSoul blended music, arts and advocacy in Orlando

Delivery drivers for Orlando logistics company score first union contract

Advocates urge Disney to investigate alleged use of prison labor to make character balloons

Florida’s blocked anti-drag law is now getting another look

Titusville public works and utility workers launch effort to build new union

Photos: FusionFest showed why Orlando is better because of its diversity

Orlando marks 100 years of Lake Eola swan boats, while real swans pass health check

Florida Highway Patrol arrests two for ‘aggressively’ chalking ‘Resist’ on Pulse crosswalk

Buckle up: Waymo’s self-driving taxis are coming to Orlando

Orange County Animal Services pushes to revise 20-year-old pet policies

Orange County moves forward with effort to revive local film industry

Orlando receives perfect score on LGBTQ inclusive polices and services report

Allegiant Air pilots at Orlando-Sanford airport join national picket in fight for fair union contract

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings intends to change home rule if elected governor

Photos: Warped Tour rose from the dead in Orlando

Orange County to give $1M to Second Harvest Food Bank to meet rising need

Over a year after his death, Hulk Hogan’s Florida mansion sells for $6 million

Central Florida Zoo welcomes new baby cougars

A massive Palladian home is now on the market in Orlando area for $16M

Orlando’s most expensive home for sale is a $27M mansion owned by an MLB Hall of Famer