UCF students launch protest encampment demanding divestment from Israel

The Orlando university has responded with campus police circling the tents on golf carts, reminding students of the rules for on-campus protests.

by McKenna Schueler May 7, 2024June 1, 2025

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A new organizing drive at Disney Springs sparks both excitement and some opposition

Hospitality workers who serve as the backbone of Central Florida’s economy ‘deserve better pay, and they deserve better benefits,’ says Orange County Dems chair.

by McKenna Schueler May 3, 2024March 15, 2025

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On International Workers Day, Orlando hotel workers rally to raise industry standards for all

Issues on the table include wages, pensions, reduced workloads and ending the exploitation of temp workers.

by McKenna Schueler May 2, 2024June 25, 2025

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Orlando abortion clinics remain open as Florida’s six-week abortion ban takes effect

Planned Parenthood clinics will remain operational, while a private clinic south of downtown plans to expand its services.

by McKenna Schueler May 1, 2024July 16, 2025

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Low-cost airline Avelo now offers nonstop Orlando to Miami flights

The service begins June 7 and will operate on Fridays and Sundays.

by Alexandra Sullivan April 29, 2024September 3, 2024

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Disney Springs Patina Restaurant Group workers seek to organize, ask employer for fair union process

Restaurant employees at five restaurants say they feel like ‘second-class citizens’ compared to unionized Disney workers.

by McKenna Schueler April 29, 2024August 3, 2025

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Suspended Orlando-area State Attorney Monique Worrell qualifies to run for old position

Two prosecutors suspended by Gov. DeSantis qualified to run in November for their old positions

by News Service of Florida April 29, 2024June 11, 2025

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by Orlando Weekly Staff April 26, 2024June 4, 2025

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JetBlue accused of anti-union intimidation tactics at Orlando International Airport

Orlando’s Maxwell Frost joined other members of Congress in calling on JetBlue to allow for their employees to organize without unlawful interference.

by McKenna Schueler April 26, 2024June 25, 2025

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During Tampa visit, Biden pins Florida’s six-week abortion ban on Trump

‘There’s one person responsible for this nightmare, and he acknowledges and brags about it.’

by Michael Moline, Florida Phoenix April 24, 2024July 7, 2024

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Orange County officially terminates agreement with dissolved OnePulse organization

An assistant county attorney also confirmed that OnePulse had repaid the state for the nearly $400,000 it received through a state grant in 2019.

by McKenna Schueler April 24, 2024June 4, 2025

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Supreme Court hears Starbucks union case

Meanwhile Clay Blastic, a worker at Central Florida’s only unionized Starbucks, will be present at bargaining talks kicking off this week.

by McKenna Schueler April 23, 2024May 17, 2025

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Florida lawmakers must live in their districts; this Orlando Democrat hasn’t always reported living there

The discovery raises questions about whether Rep. Bruce Hadley Antone was legally eligible to hold office

by Silas Morgan, Fresh Take Florida April 23, 2024July 21, 2025

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Eatonville among finalists for the selection of a Florida Museum of Black History

Other finalists are St. Johns County and Opa-locka in Miami-Dade County

by News Service of Florida April 22, 2024June 22, 2024

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Florida MMA fighter captures 8-foot alligator with bare hands and feet

Dragich is an alligator trapper, according to his social media.

by Chloe Greenberg April 22, 2024August 1, 2025

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It’s the last day to register to vote in the Orlando District 5 special election

April 22 is the last day District 5 residents can register.

by Chloe Greenberg April 22, 2024November 4, 2024

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Orlando is the least walkable city in the country, says study

‘It’s quicker to fly to Disneyland Paris than to walk between Orlando’s most iconic landmarks’

by Chloe Greenberg April 22, 2024June 4, 2025

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The Hall on the Yard now closed amid lawsuit over unpaid rent

A sign that reads ‘Permanently Closed’ hangs on the front door, although the hall has not made an official announcement.

by Alexandra Sullivan April 19, 2024May 5, 2025

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UCF faculty, students rally in support of faculty’s contribution to student success amid salary dispute

The university has been criticized by students and faculty for not offering across-the-board raises for faculty this year.

by McKenna Schueler April 18, 2024June 26, 2025

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H&M retail workers at Melbourne Square Mall seek to unionize

This would be the first recognized union of H&M employees in Florida.

by McKenna Schueler April 16, 2024February 18, 2025

Orlando Area News

UCF students launch protest encampment demanding divestment from Israel

A new organizing drive at Disney Springs sparks both excitement and some opposition

On International Workers Day, Orlando hotel workers rally to raise industry standards for all

Orlando abortion clinics remain open as Florida’s six-week abortion ban takes effect

Low-cost airline Avelo now offers nonstop Orlando to Miami flights

Disney Springs Patina Restaurant Group workers seek to organize, ask employer for fair union process

Suspended Orlando-area State Attorney Monique Worrell qualifies to run for old position

Write in your nominations for Best of Orlando® 2024 now through May 6

JetBlue accused of anti-union intimidation tactics at Orlando International Airport

During Tampa visit, Biden pins Florida’s six-week abortion ban on Trump

Orange County officially terminates agreement with dissolved OnePulse organization

Supreme Court hears Starbucks union case

Florida lawmakers must live in their districts; this Orlando Democrat hasn’t always reported living there

Eatonville among finalists for the selection of a Florida Museum of Black History

Florida MMA fighter captures 8-foot alligator with bare hands and feet

It’s the last day to register to vote in the Orlando District 5 special election

Orlando is the least walkable city in the country, says study

The Hall on the Yard now closed amid lawsuit over unpaid rent

UCF faculty, students rally in support of faculty’s contribution to student success amid salary dispute

H&M retail workers at Melbourne Square Mall seek to unionize

Florida’s ‘Scarface’ mansion, also former home of Richard Nixon, now for sale

Hulk Hogan’s Florida mansion just got a $2 million price cut

Orlando’s 24 essential Colonial Drive restaurants and eateries

New luxury high rise Emi on 50 breaks ground on Colonial Drive