‘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

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Orange County leaders delay vote on medical debt cancellation initiative

‘How does this actually affect our residents’ credit scores and credit reports?’ asked one commissioner

by McKenna Schueler June 21, 2024May 15, 2025

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Orange County Animal Services pauses dog intake and adoptions due to contagious bacteria

Dog intake and adoptions will resume Monday. The cats are fine!

by Sarah Lynott June 21, 2024November 24, 2024

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Downtown Orlando to host live music, arts performances with new year-long initiative

DTO Live will bring more than 800 performances to the Central Business District through 2025

by Zoey Thomas June 20, 2024June 4, 2025

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Orlando police officers set to get two pay raises this year

Pay raises of 6 to 13 percent for officers take effect next month; a 4 percent raise is scheduled for October.

by McKenna Schueler June 18, 2024June 28, 2025

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New anti-abortion pregnancy center opens in Kissimmee

It’s run by Choices Women’s Clinic, a Christian-run nonprofit that opposes abortion.

by McKenna Schueler June 14, 2024June 25, 2025

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Disney ends legal battle with DeSantis, reaches $17 billion development deal

The district summary said the development agreement is for 15 years, ‘solidifying a long-term partnership’ between the company and the district

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida June 14, 2024July 22, 2025

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Republican Greg Pull files to run against Orlando Democrat Anna Eskamani for Florida House

When reached by phone Thursday, Pull declined to comment at this time on his campaign or his priorities if elected.

by McKenna Schueler June 13, 2024June 23, 2025

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Housing nonprofit launches new effort to address youth homelessness in Central Florida

The Brighter Days community initiative offers not just housing assistance, but also drop-in centers to help young adults access crucial resources

by McKenna Schueler June 13, 2024July 22, 2025

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New electric shuttle service will launch in downtown Orlando this fall

The new program, Ride DTO, was approved by city officials Monday afternoon.

by McKenna Schueler June 12, 2024June 30, 2025

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‘The system is broken’: How one community organization fights wage theft in Central Florida

The Farmworker Association of Florida works with the U.S. Department of Labor to help victims of wage theft recover pay they are lawfully owed.

by McKenna Schueler June 12, 2024May 6, 2025

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Orlando to award a nearly $300,000 contract to water company accused of violating labor law

A city spokesperson said the city was not aware of any involvement the company had with unfair labor practices.

by McKenna Schueler June 11, 2024January 27, 2025

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Orlando will create advisory board to oversee Pulse nightclub memorial project

The advisory board will consist of 10 to 15 shooting survivors, family members of victims, and community stakeholders, city leaders say.

by McKenna Schueler June 10, 2024June 23, 2025

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The number of unsheltered homeless people in Central Florida has more than doubled, new data shows

The latest data on homelessness in Central Florida shows the region is no longer a place where older adults can retire and live comfortably with dignity.

by McKenna Schueler June 6, 2024May 8, 2025

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Florida Supreme Court upholds DeSantis’ suspension of Orlando-area State Attorney Monique Worrell

Worrell responded by saying the court ‘rubber-stamped a political stunt’

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix June 6, 2024October 4, 2024

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‘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

Orange County leaders delay vote on medical debt cancellation initiative

Orange County Animal Services pauses dog intake and adoptions due to contagious bacteria

Downtown Orlando to host live music, arts performances with new year-long initiative

Orlando police officers set to get two pay raises this year

New anti-abortion pregnancy center opens in Kissimmee

Disney ends legal battle with DeSantis, reaches $17 billion development deal

Republican Greg Pull files to run against Orlando Democrat Anna Eskamani for Florida House

Housing nonprofit launches new effort to address youth homelessness in Central Florida

New electric shuttle service will launch in downtown Orlando this fall

‘The system is broken’: How one community organization fights wage theft in Central Florida

Orlando to award a nearly $300,000 contract to water company accused of violating labor law

Orlando will create advisory board to oversee Pulse nightclub memorial project

The number of unsheltered homeless people in Central Florida has more than doubled, new data shows

Florida Supreme Court upholds DeSantis’ suspension of Orlando-area State Attorney Monique Worrell

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