Acting U.S. Labor Secretary Julie Su visits Orlando workers to discuss heat safety on the job

Proposed federal standard sends a clear message to all workers that ‘there will be a floor beneath which you should not have to live and work’

by McKenna Schueler August 9, 2024September 3, 2024

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Florida’s historic adjunct union movement collapses in the advent of new anti-union law

An adjunct faculty union at Valencia College formed in 2021 has been decertified by the state, along with all seven other adjunct unions across Florida.

by McKenna Schueler August 7, 2024June 17, 2025

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SunRail’s expansion continues with imminent DeLand station opening

Orlando riders will be able to travel to DeLand for $4

by Zoey Thomas August 2, 2024June 29, 2025

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Orange County public schools to offer free meals for students through the upcoming school year

OCPS will provide ‘meals at no charge’ for the second year in a row

by Houda Eletr August 1, 2024December 20, 2024

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Orlando calls for artists to contribute to food insecurity-themed exhibits

The city released artist applications for its ‘Art Pollination’ project, funded through a Bloomberg grant

by Zoey W. Thomas August 1, 2024September 5, 2024

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Is another far-right candidate running for Orange County School Board in 2024? Here’s what we know

Jeni Grieger is facing off against Stephanie Vanos in a contentious campaign for an open seat on the Orange County School Board.

by McKenna Schueler July 31, 2024June 10, 2025

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Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer’s beloved dog Sammie dies at 14

The mayor announced the labradoodle’s ‘peaceful’ death on social media

by Zoey W. Thomas July 30, 2024September 23, 2024

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Downtown Orlando’s 100-year old Rose Building is now for sale

The 4,380-square-foot building is on the market for $2.9 million

by Sarah Lynott July 30, 2024June 16, 2025

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Starbucks workers union asks for community support this weekend in fight for a fair contract

The Orlando metro area has one unionized Starbucks location in Oviedo

by McKenna Schueler July 26, 2024December 3, 2024

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Discussion questions for Pulse Memorial committee appear to be lifted from lesson plan for grade-school children

Dr. Larry Schooler, who chose the discussion questions, said he drew upon best practices from ‘a variety of sources.’

by McKenna Schueler July 24, 2024August 3, 2025

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Man protesting outside Orlando abortion clinic arrested for spitting on patient escort

When arrested by Orlando police outside the clinic, Reynaldo Sepulveda had a handgun in an ankle holster.

by McKenna Schueler July 19, 2024July 21, 2025

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Orlando airports work to restart operations following global technology outage

Dozens of flights in and out of Orlando International Airport have been canceled

by Zoey W. Thomas July 19, 2024June 24, 2025

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Orlando Magic co-founder Pat Williams dies at 84

‘Pat forever changed the sports landscape in Orlando’

by Zoey Thomas July 18, 2024July 26, 2024

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Orlando City Council moves forward with permanent limits on downtown nightclubs

Sherry Gutch, the city’s Director of Placemaking, described the downtown club zone as ‘recovering from a Mardi Gras every weekend.’

by McKenna Schueler July 18, 2024May 30, 2025

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As Florida temperatures soar, Disney World workers struggle and pass out from the heat

According to the Teamsters, two performers in Disney World’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ show fainted over the weekend

by McKenna Schueler July 17, 2024August 1, 2025

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Winter Park plant shop The Heavy closes after six years

Owners will shift focus over to Garden Tiger in Ivanhoe Village

by Zoey Thomas July 17, 2024July 15, 2025

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Orlando quietly shuts down citizens’ police review board following adoption of preemptive state law

The board was first established in 1992 following a series of riots after the Los Angeles police beating of Rodney King

by McKenna Schueler July 16, 2024July 1, 2025

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Today’s the last day to cast your vote in the Best of Orlando® 2024 ballot

Winners will be revealed in our Best of Orlando issue, out Aug. 21

by Orlando Weekly Staff July 15, 2024September 7, 2024

Orlando Area News

Acting U.S. Labor Secretary Julie Su visits Orlando workers to discuss heat safety on the job

Florida’s historic adjunct union movement collapses in the advent of new anti-union law

SunRail’s expansion continues with imminent DeLand station opening

Orange County public schools to offer free meals for students through the upcoming school year

Orlando calls for artists to contribute to food insecurity-themed exhibits

Is another far-right candidate running for Orange County School Board in 2024? Here’s what we know

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer’s beloved dog Sammie dies at 14

Downtown Orlando’s 100-year old Rose Building is now for sale

Sports Psychologists In Orlando and Winter Park

5 Biggest Fears Identified by Sports Psychologists

Starbucks workers union asks for community support this weekend in fight for a fair contract

Discussion questions for Pulse Memorial committee appear to be lifted from lesson plan for grade-school children

Man protesting outside Orlando abortion clinic arrested for spitting on patient escort

Orlando airports work to restart operations following global technology outage

Orlando Magic co-founder Pat Williams dies at 84

Orlando City Council moves forward with permanent limits on downtown nightclubs

As Florida temperatures soar, Disney World workers struggle and pass out from the heat

Winter Park plant shop The Heavy closes after six years

Orlando quietly shuts down citizens’ police review board following adoption of preemptive state law

Today’s the last day to cast your vote in the Best of Orlando® 2024 ballot

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