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Bill to repeal DeSantis’ takeover of Disney district supported by lawmakers, until walkout derails vote
Stewart’s bill would re-establish Reedy Creek Improvement District and its self-governing powers
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Orlando Area News reports on politics, community issues, crime, and local stories shaping daily life across Central Florida.
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New study finds Orange County is the third most dangerous in Florida for pedestrians
Also, the sky is blue and the sun rises in the morning
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Orange County may be on the hook to pay back OnePulse’s $400,000 in squandered state funds
OnePulse, which recently announced plans to dissolve, spent most of a $500,000 grant for a project they scrapped last month.
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Teamsters allege Florida water delivery company illegally threatened workers during union campaign
The Teamsters lost the election in a tie that left the union just one vote shy of a victory, after ReadyRefresh held ‘captive audience meetings’
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OnePulse accused of breaching tourist tax development agreement with Orange County
According to the county, OnePulse rented out property on the purchased Pulse museum site without the county’s permission
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Dining workers at Rollins College vote against unionizing after facing aggressive anti-union campaign
Cafeteria workers at Rollins, officially employed by contractor Sodexo, voted 33-39 against unionizing with Unite Here.
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Brightline offers up ‘Bright Friday’ discounts on high-speed rail travel between Orlando and south Florida
For more info on these end-of-the-year promotions, visit Brightline.
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Hearing slated in Disney battle with Gov. DeSantis for next month
The case centers on allegations that the state unconstitutionally retaliated against Disney
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Plaza Live turns 60 years old as it undergoes a $10 million renovation
May it be around for 60 more
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Orlando Stellantis workers approve new UAW contract
While most applaud the huge gains in the contract, one unforeseen consequence is the consolidation of the Orlando auto parts center with one in Georgia.
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Orlando Museum of Art countersued by former director Aaron de Groft in ongoing fake art case
Another chapter in the strange saga of the Basquiats that weren’t
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Disney says it has a $40.3 billion impact on Florida’s economy amid legal feud with DeSantis
The analysis says Disney accounted for 263,000 jobs during the 2022 fiscal year
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OnePulse executive director Deborah Bowie resigns effective immediately
Deborah Bowie’s resignation is the latest in a string of developments affecting the OnePulse organization and its mission
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Four Central Florida doctors save man from heart attack at Lake Nona restaurant
‘It truly feels like we were meant to be there’
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Sommore, Bill Bellamy and more headline Orlando comedy festival next year
Lavell Crawford, Tony Roberts and Special K round out the bill
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Universal Orlando partner accidentally leaks new hotel coming to Epic Universe theme park
The Stella Nova Resort will reportedly open in January 2025 near the entrance to Epic Universe
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UCF students rally in Orlando against conservative crackdown on Florida universities
‘If (the proposed rule) is adopted, we’re not going to let it be adopted quietly,’ said one student organizer.
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Orlando 2023 election results: Who won and who lost at the ballot box
Dyer, Sheehan, Burns win reelection easily; HD35 primary races are closely contested
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Tampa police chief points to ‘Orlando model’ for nightlife amid curfew concerns
A 1 a.m. curfew was proposed for Ybor City after last month’s deadly shooting
