Children, older adults make up more than 40 percent of Central Florida’s homeless population

More than 8,000 OCPS students identified as homeless this month — the highest number of any school district in the state, according to preliminary data.

by McKenna Schueler April 4, 2025July 25, 2025

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Orange County school leaders, students warn Florida bill would cut funding for AP courses, dual enrollment

Orange County schools warn their district alone could stand to lose nearly $17 million in funding for certain courses and programs

by McKenna Schueler April 3, 2025August 4, 2025

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New drop-in day center for homeless youth to open this month in Orlando’s Pine Hills neighborhood

The day center will offer access to computers, showers and laundry, in addition to case management and mental health counseling

by McKenna Schueler April 2, 2025July 4, 2025

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Universal Orlando brings Epic Universe sneak peek across U.S. with traveling portal tour

A larger-than-life gateway is bringing the theme park to fans outside Orlando

by Camila Escobar April 2, 2025April 15, 2025

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Republicans Randy Fine, Jimmy Patronis win Florida congressional special elections

The congressional races drew attention nationally, as Fine and Patronis were backed by President Donald Trump

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida April 1, 2025August 5, 2025

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Canada launches billboard campaign in Central Florida on U.S. tariffs

Billboards funded by the Canadian government have been spotted throughout Florida and other states

by McKenna Schueler March 31, 2025June 5, 2025

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UCF president welcomes DeSantis’ promise to cut ‘wasteful spending’ through Florida DOGE

UCF is Florida’s largest public university by enrollment, with an operating budget of $2 billion.

by McKenna Schueler March 31, 2025July 28, 2025

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Orange County Clerk of Courts expands affordable legal aid program to new Winter Park location

The program is meant to help people who may not be able to afford to hire an attorney to represent them in court.

by McKenna Schueler March 31, 2025May 2, 2025

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Overdose deaths in Orange County dropped 30 percent in 2024, new data shows

Specifically, opioid-related overdose deaths dropped 37 percent last year.

by McKenna Schueler March 27, 2025July 15, 2025

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SeaWorld Orlando fined after orca whale injured trainer

An OSHA investigation revealed the trainer was not properly protected while working with the whale

by Chloe Greenberg March 25, 2025August 5, 2025

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Woman drowned dog in Orlando airport bathroom because she didn’t have proper paperwork, police say

The 9-year-old miniature schnauzer was found in a trash can with his vest, collar and ID tag

by Chloe Greenberg March 24, 2025April 16, 2025

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Orlando set to approve $3 million deal to shelter homeless people in retrofitted buses

This comes after city leaders killed plans for a new homeless shelter in SoDo earlier this month.

by McKenna Schueler March 21, 2025July 29, 2025

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Orlando Democrats push for Floridians to have the right to repair their wheelchairs

Currently, restrictive repair rules set by private equity-owned manufacturers prevent wheelchair owners from having access to information needed to expand their repair options.

by McKenna Schueler March 21, 2025June 21, 2025

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United Airlines flight attendants rally at Orlando International Airport as union contract talks continue

United Airlines posted $3.1 billion in profits last year. Flight attendants are asking for their fair share as the face of the company.

by McKenna Schueler March 20, 2025July 17, 2025

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Privatize the U.S. Postal Service? USPS workers in Central Florida say ‘hell no’

Postal workers plan rallies to protest threats from the Trump administration this week, and they’re asking for community support

by McKenna Schueler March 20, 2025June 30, 2025

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Parents, teachers blast Osceola County schools for policy changes affecting students with disabilities

Exceptional student education will be offered to fewer students at fewer schools beginning next school year

by McKenna Schueler March 18, 2025July 31, 2025

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Friends to hold vigil for 26-year-old fatally shot by Orange County sheriff’s deputies

Jose Luis Lopez was fatally shot by deputies in his own home.

by McKenna Schueler March 14, 2025June 19, 2025

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City of Orlando requests $5 million from Orange County for Pulse memorial

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings supports the idea, but the request must go to the full board of commissioners for approval.

by McKenna Schueler March 13, 2025July 7, 2025

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Orlando won’t pursue SoDo homeless shelter, Mayor Buddy Dyer says

After an assessment — and an outcry from area residents — the site was determined to be ‘not feasible’

by Chloe Greenberg March 10, 2025May 14, 2025

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Swan stops traffic, waddles across busy Orlando highway

Why did the swan cross the road? To get the hell away from I-4 traffic

by Juno Le March 7, 2025June 7, 2025

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Children, older adults make up more than 40 percent of Central Florida’s homeless population

Orange County school leaders, students warn Florida bill would cut funding for AP courses, dual enrollment

New drop-in day center for homeless youth to open this month in Orlando’s Pine Hills neighborhood

Universal Orlando brings Epic Universe sneak peek across U.S. with traveling portal tour

Republicans Randy Fine, Jimmy Patronis win Florida congressional special elections

Canada launches billboard campaign in Central Florida on U.S. tariffs

UCF president welcomes DeSantis’ promise to cut ‘wasteful spending’ through Florida DOGE

Orange County Clerk of Courts expands affordable legal aid program to new Winter Park location

Overdose deaths in Orange County dropped 30 percent in 2024, new data shows

SeaWorld Orlando fined after orca whale injured trainer

Woman drowned dog in Orlando airport bathroom because she didn’t have proper paperwork, police say

Orlando set to approve $3 million deal to shelter homeless people in retrofitted buses

Orlando Democrats push for Floridians to have the right to repair their wheelchairs

United Airlines flight attendants rally at Orlando International Airport as union contract talks continue

Privatize the U.S. Postal Service? USPS workers in Central Florida say ‘hell no’

Parents, teachers blast Osceola County schools for policy changes affecting students with disabilities

Friends to hold vigil for 26-year-old fatally shot by Orange County sheriff’s deputies

City of Orlando requests $5 million from Orange County for Pulse memorial

Orlando won’t pursue SoDo homeless shelter, Mayor Buddy Dyer says

Swan stops traffic, waddles across busy Orlando highway

Florida’s ‘Scarface’ mansion, also former home of Richard Nixon, now for sale

Hulk Hogan’s Florida mansion just got a $2 million price cut

Orlando’s 24 essential Colonial Drive restaurants and eateries

New luxury high rise Emi on 50 breaks ground on Colonial Drive