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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
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Disney’s First Amendment lawsuit against Gov. DeSantis moves forward
Disney filed a narrowed lawsuit that alleges the company’s rights were violated by the state for voicing opposition to a 2022 law
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Monique Worrell asks Florida Supreme Court to reverse DeSantis’ move to suspend her
‘Ms. Worrell was elected to serve as state attorney, not the governor,’ Worrell’s lawyers wrote in a 46-page petition
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Orange County gig workers, small business owners have until Friday to apply for pandemic relief grants
The program, made possible through federal COVID relief funds, provides grants to some who suffered financial losses during the pandemic
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Vandalized Morgan and Morgan billboard signs have a likely culprit
Seemingly ‘vandalized’ billboards have been spotted in Orlando and Pensacola, and outside Florida in Memphis, Pittsburgh, Boston and other cities
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Florida hunters capture 920-pound gatorzilla in Orlando-area lake
‘We’re going to need a bigger … LINE!’
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Nazi groups’ demonstration suspected for Labor Day weekend in Orlando
Goyim Defense League, Blood Tribe and more put out a flyer advertising ‘The March of the Red Shirts’
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Brightline’s official Orlando debut delayed again
The Orlando station was previously set to begin rides Labor Day Weekend
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Hurricane Idalia makes landfall, as Florida braces for ‘catastrophic storm surge’
In Central Florida, Lake Seminole, Orange, Osceola, Volusia and Brevard counties are under a tornado watch
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Legoland offers hotel discounts for Floridians evacuating due to Idalia
Discounted rates are available only for new bookings
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UCF cancels all Wednesday classes and on-campus activities ahead of Idalia
Classes are expected to resume on Thursday
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Orange County Mayor Demings shares updates, prep as Idalia strengthens in Gulf
City of Orlando’s non-essential offices and services will be closed Wednesday