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As Biden joins the UAW picket line in Michigan, Orlando auto workers hold the line
‘Pivotal,’ one auto worker said of the UAW strike. ‘You’ve gotta use that word.’
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City of Orlando approves funding for CityArts outdoor plaza expansion
The long-gestating project just got a major infusion of public funding.
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More than 300 baby animals have been born at Disney World so far this year
The new babies range from zebras and Shetland ponies to cuttlefish and more
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Behind an awful stench in St. Louis, an Orlando(ish) Republican
Bowen Kou was president of the store that left 8,000 pounds of seafood to rot — and Bowen Kou is running for state senate in Central Florida
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Two more arrested in Nazi demonstration over I-4 in Orlando
The third and fourth suspects in the case turned themselves in
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Florida approves UCF’s proposal to shut down three campuses
The South Orlando campus, UCF Leesburg campus and UCF Palm Bay campus will close
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University of Central Florida looks to shut down three campuses
The proposals involve the South Orlando Campus, the UCF Leesburg campus and the UCF Palm Bay campus
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Democrat Carlos Guillermo Smith continues to snag endorsements in his bid for Florida Senate
So far, he’s been backed by much of Central Florida’s organized labor, as well as other Democratic politicians and Equality Florida’s PAC.
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Gatorland takes in TikTok-famous alligator missing upper half of its jaw
The gator may have been struck by a boat propeller
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Orange County set to unveil new Multicultural Center after years-long wait
The Pine Hills facility has been in the works since 2016
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Another Nazi demonstrator arrested for hanging swastika flag over I-4 in Orlando
Two out-of-state suspects are also wanted on outstanding arrest warrants for involvement in the incident
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Black bear sighting at Disney’s Magic Kingdom causes park shutdowns
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s bear-management program are working to capture and relocate the bear
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Disney district continues talks over replacing employee passes
District Chairman Martin Garcia said the district is considering an annual ‘stipend’ of $1,400 for employees
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Orlando Police arrest man who vandalized LGBTQ+ support center murals
Robinson was arrested Sept. 13 and charged with three counts of criminal mischief
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Starbucks customers, workers at three Central Florida locations will join national day of action Thursday
Hot labor summer continues as Starbucks workers plan to protest their employer’s anti-union tactics
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Nazi demonstrator arrested for hanging swastika flag over I-4 in Orlando
The act is in violation of a newly enacted state law signed earlier this year by Gov. DeSantis
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Orange County leaders quietly approve 25% pay boost for themselves
It was a 4-2 vote, with Mayor Demings absent, to approve new six-figure salaries starting Sept. 17.
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Orange County commissioners approve plan for use of opioid settlement funds
Money from the pharmaceutical industry will be used to pay for addiction treatment programs, overdose prevention and recovery services
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Orange County Animal Services turns away new dogs due to contagious virus
While there will be no new dogs entering the shelter, adoptions will take place as usual
