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Orlando is one of the least affordable cities, study finds
Miami was the only city in Florida determined to be even less affordable than Orlando for the average renter.
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Grassroots group urges community to ‘Support Orlando Shelters’
The group organized in response to an anti-shelter campaign that helped kill a proposed homeless shelter project south of downtown.
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Orlando ranks No. 1 best city to retire
The study takes into account factors like affordability, things to do, quality of life and quality of healthcare
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A new crosswalk could be coming to Mills Avenue by the end of the year
The goal is to reduce jaywalking and improve pedestrian safety across the popular nightlife stretch of the five-lane road.
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This Orlando townhome converted from a 1920s mission-style church is for sale
Dubbed “The Revival,” the former church was transformed into a set of five townhouses in 2016
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Everything we saw at the 2026 Brunch in the Park extravaganza
Here are all the bites, drinks and smiling faces we saw this year
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UCF students ‘strike’ in support of faculty, against campus ICE agreement
Students at Florida’s largest public university organized a one-day strike action Friday in coordination with the national Students Rise Up movement.
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Orlando Public Library hosts half-off spring sale on books, CDs, DVDs this weekend
You can browse for your favorite titles at the Friends of the Library Bookstore on the third floor of the downtown Orlando Public Library.
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Poverty or prosperity? Ford’s Garage service charge and 1-cent pay for Orlando servers sparks outcry
More restaurants are turning to a controversial commission-based pay model for servers to manage labor costs.
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Buddy, Gatorland’s biggest alligator ever, has died
Park officials said the aging alligator had been slowing down in recent months and was under close veterinary care
Posted inArts + Culture
Orlando Museum of Art announces lineup for 2026 Florida Prize in Contemporary Art
This year comprises the largest selection of emerging and established artists the exhibition has seen
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Orange County weighs ban on smoke shops near schools
Commissioner Nicole Wilson proposed the county move forward with creating a buffer zone similar to those established in other communities.
Posted inLGBTQ+
Lake County Pride to host first-ever LGBTQ+ Pride fest in deep-red Florida
The festival will be held on Sunday, April 26, at Ferran Park in Eustis.
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Disney World workers, teachers union urge Disney to drop lawsuits against Orange County
Disney’s lawsuits against the county over property taxes have forced the school district to set aside $119 million for pending litigation expenses.
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Demings extends deadline for renegotiating ICE agreement, blames government shutdown
This is the second time the Orange County mayor has extended the deadline to renegotiate.
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James Fishback draws hundreds to late-night campaign rally at Orlando Taco Bell
The right-wing provocateur running for Florida governor this year has pledged to divest from Israel, close Florida’s abortion clinics, and provide paid maternity leave for mothers who can’t afford not to work.
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Photos: Everything we saw at Orlando’s third No Kings rally
It was the third day of “No Kings” protests since President Donald Trump returned to the White House last year
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Census data show population increases in Orlando
The region saw the 10th largest numeric growth by a metro area in the nation
Posted inFood + Drink
Brunch in the Park brings bites and drinks back to Lake Eola Park
Brunch in the Park heads back to town on April 11 with endless samples from Orlando’s favorite brunch destinations
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There’s a true castle house for sale in Orlando
It has everything but the dragons