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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

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Downtown nighttime parking restriction is no more. City says it was in place for only one weekend

The city says the 11 p.m. garage ban was only in place for one weekend in May

by Zoey Thomas July 12, 2024May 25, 2025

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New peer respite center opens in Orlando for mental health, a first for Central Florida

The home-like center offers a comfortable, nonclinical space for people to get support from professionals with lived experience.

by McKenna Schueler July 12, 2024July 24, 2025

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Orange County will bring new electric scooter program to I-Drive

About 200 electric Lime and Bird scooters will be deployed in the area

by Zoey Thomas July 12, 2024June 16, 2025

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Orlando poverty aid organization launches campaign to repair damaged roof

United Against Poverty seeks $150,000 to repair storm damages to its crisis center

by Zoey Thomas July 12, 2024November 12, 2024

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Revised lawsuit says DeSantis ‘disenfranchised’ voters by suspending Orlando-area State Attorney Monique Worrell

The federal lawsuit alleges that DeSantis’ decision violated due-process and First Amendment rights

by News Service of Florida July 10, 2024October 20, 2024

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Mennello Museum board to consider increasing museum admission fees

The proposed changes are modest, and will be discussed by the museum’s board of trustees during a public meeting Wednesday.

by McKenna Schueler July 9, 2024December 21, 2024

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Central Florida under heat advisory Monday as ‘dangerous’ heat index nears 112 degrees

Peak heat index values, or ‘feels-like’ temperatures, are expected to reach 106 to 112 degrees

by Chloe Greenberg July 8, 2024August 5, 2024

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Thousands of voters may be unaware that their registration to vote by mail has expired

Unless you registered after Dec. 22, 2022, you’re probably one of them

by McKenna Schueler July 8, 2024October 28, 2024

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DeSantis wipes out culture funding statewide, bringing anxiety to Florida arts groups

The governor completely cut all state arts grants, saying ‘I can’t sell the Fringe Festival to taxpayers’

by Zoey Thomas July 2, 2024July 10, 2025

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Civilian employees in Orange County Sheriff’s Office vote to dissolve union

This is the first union in Florida to vote so far to dissolve their union following the state’s adoption of new anti-union regulations last year.

by McKenna Schueler July 2, 2024April 6, 2025

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Orlando renters need to earn more than $30 an hour to comfortably afford rent, new housing report finds

If you earn less, you’re likely going to find yourself spending 30% or more of your monthly income on housing.

by McKenna Schueler July 1, 2024July 8, 2025

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Orange County Corrections contractor failed to comply with staffing requirements for security guards, new audit reveals

The audit notes that failures ‘could risk the safety of hired guards, Corrections employees, inmates, and the general public.’

by McKenna Schueler June 28, 2024May 25, 2025

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‘We’re fighting for them’: Nurses at local HCA hospitals in Florida organize for safer staffing levels

Understaffing can risk patient safety and care in hospitals, but HCA Healthcare has ignored attempts by nurses to establish minimum staffing ratios.

by McKenna Schueler June 28, 2024June 30, 2025

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Seven Orlando parks rank among TripAdvisor’s ‘Best of the Best Things to Do’ in the country

Three Disney and two Universal parks appear alongside Fun Spot and Legoland

by Zoey Thomas June 25, 2024April 21, 2025

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Orlando union-busters helped Ohio charter school violate employees’ rights, federal judge finds

The Orlando-based Labor Pros, and its consultants, have a history of skirting federal labor law

by McKenna Schueler June 24, 2024July 24, 2025

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Orlando’s Fringe ArtSpace flooding affects festivals

The team announced it is working to reschedule Orlando Out Fest

by Houda Eletr June 24, 2024July 19, 2025

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Orlando abortion clinic launches fundraiser to avoid closure

The Center of Orlando for Women needs $500,000 to cover operational expenses through the rest of the year.

by McKenna Schueler June 24, 2024August 5, 2025

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New passport office will open in Orlando

Orlando is one of six U.S. cities to receive a new office; it will be the second passport agency in the state

by Zoey Thomas June 21, 2024May 23, 2025

Orlando Area News

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

Downtown nighttime parking restriction is no more. City says it was in place for only one weekend

New peer respite center opens in Orlando for mental health, a first for Central Florida

Orange County will bring new electric scooter program to I-Drive

Orlando poverty aid organization launches campaign to repair damaged roof

Revised lawsuit says DeSantis ‘disenfranchised’ voters by suspending Orlando-area State Attorney Monique Worrell

Mennello Museum board to consider increasing museum admission fees

Central Florida under heat advisory Monday as ‘dangerous’ heat index nears 112 degrees

Thousands of voters may be unaware that their registration to vote by mail has expired

DeSantis wipes out culture funding statewide, bringing anxiety to Florida arts groups

Civilian employees in Orange County Sheriff’s Office vote to dissolve union

Orlando renters need to earn more than $30 an hour to comfortably afford rent, new housing report finds

Orange County Corrections contractor failed to comply with staffing requirements for security guards, new audit reveals

‘We’re fighting for them’: Nurses at local HCA hospitals in Florida organize for safer staffing levels

Seven Orlando parks rank among TripAdvisor’s ‘Best of the Best Things to Do’ in the country

Orlando union-busters helped Ohio charter school violate employees’ rights, federal judge finds

Orlando’s Fringe ArtSpace flooding affects festivals

Orlando abortion clinic launches fundraiser to avoid closure

New passport office will open in Orlando

Orlando’s 24 essential Colonial Drive restaurants and eateries

29 restaurants only found in Orlando strip malls

Everything we saw at the 2026 Brunch in the Park extravaganza