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Orlando unveils new Disney World plaque downtown
Mickey Mouse joined for the occasion.
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Orange County crafts resolution opposing an ICE detention facility
The resolution doesn’t have any teeth to stop a new facility, but it does offer a look at where Orange County leaders stand
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Orlando airport authority launches food drive for TSA workers affected by DHS funding lapse
The federal funding lapse began last month with a disagreement in Congress over Democrats’ proposed reforms to ICE
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Orange County leaders back off proposed one-cent sales tax to fund transportation, conservation
Mayor Jerry Demings said he felt the timing of the proposal was off
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This year’s Best of Orlando® nominations are now open
Show your city some love
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Orlando Fringe sets dates for 35th anniversary Festival
It’s going to be weird
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Fashion Square Mall movie theater to close permanently this month
Roll credits, Orlando Premiere Cinema 14
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Punk in the Park canceled after backlash over founder’s Trump donation
The multi-city festival was scheduled to come to Orlando in May
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This $10M Orlando home comes with a replica of Walt Disney’s office
It’s located right on Walt Disney World Resort property
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True Queen Anne Victorian home built in 1884 now for sale in downtown Orlando
The home sits on Honeymoon Row, a historic Orlando neighborhood named for its houses built by and for newlyweds in the 19th century
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Trump’s immigration agenda sows fear among Central Florida tourism workers
About one-third of the nation’s hospitality industry workforce — in hotels, airports, restaurants and theme parks — are immigrants.
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Dolly Parton wants to take you to Dollywood, Orlando
Specialty flight No. 925 takes Orlando 2 Tennessee this fall
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Winter Park Library and Events Center to get 51 more parking spaces by summer
The parking expansion project is expected to be completed by mid-May, weather permitting.
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Historic Lubbe House at Lake Eola here to stay, Mayor Dyer says
But Dyer said he does not support historic landmark designation for the property
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Could Pulse memorial be affected by Florida’s proposed crackdown on city-funded DEI?
A proposal making its way through the state Legislature would prevent cities from funding any diversity, equity or inclusion initiative, with limited exceptions.
Posted inImmigration
Demings gives feds more time to renegotiate reimbursement for ICE detention costs
Federal officials requested the county extend their deadline for negotiations after Demings threatened to potentially cancel their agreement allowing the local jail to serve as a temporary detention center.
Posted inArts + Culture
Downtown Orlando was the stage for a legion of visual and performing artists at Immerse
From the Blue Man Group to the La-Z Boy Quartet
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Mediterranean mansion on its own peninsula hits market in Windermere
The nearly 15,000-square-foot home sits on a 2-acre peninsula in the Butler Chain of Lakes
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Orlando City Council to vote on $6.8M police drone program Monday
The new Axon drones would be used as part of a first responder program through the police department, according to a city memo.