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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.
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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.’
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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.
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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
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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
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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%
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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
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Several protesters ejected as Republicans warn against party complacency at ‘Florida Freedom Forum’ in Orlando
‘That was a weak performance,’ DeSantis said after a fourth protester began shouting out during his speech
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Demings reverses course, signs up Orange County jail staff for still more ICE duties
The mayor’s change of mind happened after he was threatened by Florida AG James Uthmeier with removal from office.
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Workers demand Disney investigate contractor for allegedly violating Disney code of conduct
The workers are employed by the Patina Group, a Disney subcontractor that operates several restaurants at Disney Springs.
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UCF to vote on joining FIU, FSU, UF in raising out-of-state tuition
The Board of Governors approved last month a rule allowing universities to raise out-of-state tuition this academic year and next
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Florida AG threatens to remove Orange County leaders if they don’t sign ICE addendum
Despite Uthmeier‘s contention, neither federal nor state law requires Orange County to opt in.
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Tourism agency Visit Orlando spent $75K of taxpayer funds on lavish dinner in NYC, new audit finds
That’s just one example of questionable spending flagged in a new audit report from the Orange County Comptroller’s Office.
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Florida DOGE zeroes in on Orange County’s spending
Orange County is one of the latest municipalities in Florida to be targeted by state efforts to weed out waste in government spending.
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Zebra Youth executive director Heather Wilkie prepares to leave nonprofit “in good hands”
As the LGBTQ+ nonprofit conducts a national search for a new lead, Wilkie feels the nonprofit is in a good place with its board and community support.
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Central Florida Public Media seeks community support after federal and state budget cuts
The local radio station faces a $400,000 gap this year from federal and state budget cuts to public media.
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New watchdog report finds Central Florida union busters failing to comply with federal law
It’s the same old story: enforcement is weak, and penalties amount to little more than a slap on the wrist.
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Orlando aircraft fuelers score guaranteed PTO and pay raise in new union contract
Workers have locked in a 15 percent raise, guaranteed paid sick leave and vacation time, and overtime pay.
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Driver smashed into Market on South in Orlando’s Milk District
The market is continuing to operate under regular business hours with limited services
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Orange County creates small business program after suspending program supporting minority and women-owned businesses
The county is hoping to avoid running afoul of anti-DEI orders issued by the Trump administration that could impact its ability to receive federal funding.