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Here’s everything and everyone we saw at Orlando Beer Festival 2025
The brews and bevs festival turned 10
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Epic Universe may already be expanding, permits hint
Epic Universe has been open for barely six months and may already be updating
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Orlando Dem Carlos Guillermo Smith revives push to rein in public money given to Big Tourism
Sen. Smith and Rosen Hotels CEO Frank Santos sparred over the issue at a League of Women Voters event Wednesday
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Orange County Medical Clinic to offer free health screenings this week
The three-day event is aimed to help raise awareness of and prevent diabetes, in recognition of National Diabetes Month
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Amid closure, Renaissance Theatre faces near $488K in losses, founder says
Donald Rupe cited more than 30 canceled performances and hundreds of thousands of dollars in lost revenue
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Downtown Arts District opens CityArts Café this week
A new café is set to fuel Orlando while supporting local artists in the historic downtown building
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Orlando Rep. Maxwell Frost slams Senate funding deal offering ‘empty promises’
The U.S. House is expected to vote on the funding deal to reopen the federal government this week.
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The most expensive home in Central Florida is now for sale for $23M
It comes with a Junior Olympic pool and garage space for 50 cars
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Here’s why UCF is most efficient university in Florida, according to DOGE audit
The report found that UCF, the school with the largest enrollment, had the lowest cost to produce a degree from start to finish.
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Photos: EDC got loud and freaky in Orlando this year
Electric Daisy Carnival headbanged its way back into town
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‘Florida needs a change’: Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings kicks off campaign for governor
Demings formally announced his bid for governor, setting up a Democratic primary fight next year against former Congressman David Jolly
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Project Overdose warns of highly potent opioid in local drug supply ahead of EDC Orlando
Carfentanil, a powerful and potentially deadly tranquilizer, is often mixed into cocaine, meth, or counterfeit pills, says prevention nonprofit
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MCO among 40 airports cutting flights amid government shutdown
The 10 percent reduction in flights comes just as the holiday season approaches
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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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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.