Orange County teachers union sues school district over refusal to negotiate teacher evaluations

The union argues the district is misinterpreting a state law on teacher evals that the district lobbied to change two years ago in their favor.

by McKenna Schueler November 20, 2024August 1, 2025

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A Transgender Day of Remembrance community gathering and vigil is held at First United Church of Christ Wednesday

Orlando Gay Chorus adds uplifting LGBTQ+ voices.

by Lucy Dillon November 20, 2024August 1, 2025

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‘Conditions that no human should live in’: Orlando’s Maxwell Frost seeks closure of Florida detention center

The center, a county jail near Jacksonville, operates in part as a federal immigration detention facility

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix November 19, 2024June 4, 2025

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Come Out With Pride hosts Transgender Day of Remembrance event this weekend

Part of nationwide observances

by Lucy Dillon November 15, 2024June 3, 2025

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Audubon Park boutique Dear Prudence to close brick-and-mortar shop in 2025

But they plan to continue selling online and doing pop-ups.

by Lucy Dillon November 14, 2024May 20, 2025

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OSHA is investigating the death of a stagehand at Camping World Stadium ahead of EDC

Orlando Police confirmed their department is also conducting a death investigation.

by McKenna Schueler November 13, 2024June 27, 2025

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Federal agency rejects Brightline’s effort to delay union election for onboard attendants

The for-profit rail carrier is facing its first union drive in Florida, and is losing its fight to remain union-free.

by McKenna Schueler November 13, 2024May 13, 2025

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Orlando activists blast city leaders for arrests of homeless people tied to new ordinance

At least 18 people were arrested for obstructing sidewalks from January to August of this year. More than half of those arrested were identified in booking records as homeless.

by McKenna Schueler November 12, 2024July 24, 2025

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Disney union files labor complaint against Disney Springs contractor for firing union activist who spoke up about sexual harassment

It’s the latest escalation in some workers’ efforts to organize a union at Disney Springs.

by McKenna Schueler November 11, 2024August 2, 2025

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Project Opioid to give out free naloxone at EDC in Orlando

‘No one should lose their life to an accidental overdose.’

by McKenna Schueler November 8, 2024June 18, 2025

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How to donate election signs in Central Florida to be turned into energy

Orlando, Winter Park and Seminole County partner with recycling companies for a good cause.

by Lucy Dillon November 6, 2024December 12, 2024

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Orange County voters overwhelmingly approved Florida’s abortion rights measure, despite failure to pass statewide

If it were up to Orange County voters, Florida’s abortion rights measure would have succeeded.

by McKenna Schueler November 6, 2024December 26, 2024

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Teen charged in downtown Orlando Halloween shooting to be tried as adult

He will face adult charges of two counts of second-degree murder and one of attempted murder.

by Chloe Greenberg November 6, 2024December 20, 2024

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Orange County 2024 Election Results: All county charter amendments pass

The half-penny sales tax to support public schools and Affordable Housing Trust stick around, plus more protection for environmentally sensitive lands and other initiatives.

by Chloe Greenberg November 6, 2024May 20, 2025

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Orange County 2024 Election Results: Karen Castor Dentel elected Orange County supervisor of elections

The contest saw four candidates ran to be the new supervisor of elections in Orange County.

by Chloe Greenberg November 6, 2024April 9, 2025

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Orange County 2024 election results: Nicole Wilson, Mayra Uribe and Kelly Semrad win county commission seats

All three races were hotly contested this year.

by McKenna Schueler November 5, 2024May 10, 2025

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Monique Worrell wins back her office as 9th Circuit State Attorney; Eskamani retains state House seat; Plasencia edges out Douglas and more

Central Florida 2024 election results for state offices

by Associated Press and Orlando Weekly Staff November 5, 2024February 21, 2025

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Krispy Kreme, Fazoli’s and more offering Election Day deals and discounts in Orlando

Get to stress-eating!

by Matthew Moyer November 5, 2024December 4, 2024

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Orlando issues local state of emergency, curfew following Friday morning shooting downtown

The local state of emergency and curfew will remain in place through Nov. 8

by Chloe Greenberg November 1, 2024May 23, 2025

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Two dead, six injured in downtown Orlando shooting early Friday, police say

The six people who were injured are in stable condition, police say, and a suspect has been taken into custody.

by McKenna Schueler November 1, 2024January 12, 2025

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Orange County teachers union sues school district over refusal to negotiate teacher evaluations

A Transgender Day of Remembrance community gathering and vigil is held at First United Church of Christ Wednesday

‘Conditions that no human should live in’: Orlando’s Maxwell Frost seeks closure of Florida detention center

Come Out With Pride hosts Transgender Day of Remembrance event this weekend

Audubon Park boutique Dear Prudence to close brick-and-mortar shop in 2025

OSHA is investigating the death of a stagehand at Camping World Stadium ahead of EDC

Federal agency rejects Brightline’s effort to delay union election for onboard attendants

Orlando activists blast city leaders for arrests of homeless people tied to new ordinance

Disney union files labor complaint against Disney Springs contractor for firing union activist who spoke up about sexual harassment

Project Opioid to give out free naloxone at EDC in Orlando

How to donate election signs in Central Florida to be turned into energy

Orange County voters overwhelmingly approved Florida’s abortion rights measure, despite failure to pass statewide

Teen charged in downtown Orlando Halloween shooting to be tried as adult

Orange County 2024 Election Results: All county charter amendments pass

Orange County 2024 Election Results: Karen Castor Dentel elected Orange County supervisor of elections

Orange County 2024 election results: Nicole Wilson, Mayra Uribe and Kelly Semrad win county commission seats

Monique Worrell wins back her office as 9th Circuit State Attorney; Eskamani retains state House seat; Plasencia edges out Douglas and more

Krispy Kreme, Fazoli’s and more offering Election Day deals and discounts in Orlando

Orlando issues local state of emergency, curfew following Friday morning shooting downtown

Two dead, six injured in downtown Orlando shooting early Friday, police say

Here’s where to watch the FIFA World Cup in Orlando

Hulk Hogan’s Florida beach house compound gets yet another price cut

Central Florida’s ‘Zoelyon’ mansion comes with a British sports pub, barn and tennis court for $9M

‘The Guest House,’ by mid-century modern architect Gene Leedy, is now for sale in Winter Haven