Orlando community plans rally in protest of State Attorney Monique Worrell’s suspension

‘I am your duly elected state attorney and nothing done by a weak dictator can change that,’ Worrell declared Wednesday.

by McKenna Schueler August 10, 2023April 3, 2025

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No personal helicopters: Orange County considers ways to expand addiction services using opioid settlement funds

The county will get $26 million over the next six years alone, most of which must be used to directly combat the epidemic

by McKenna Schueler August 10, 2023March 13, 2025

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis suspends Orlando state attorney Monique Worrell, citing ‘neglect of duty and incompetence’

It’s the second time this year DeSantis has booted an elected state attorney

by McKenna Schueler August 9, 2023December 26, 2024

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State Attorney Monique Worrell decries police union criticism following shooting of Orlando officers

Yes, he was out on bond, Worrell said, but bond in Orange County is not determined by her office

by McKenna Schueler August 7, 2023February 8, 2025

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Lake County says ‘And Tango Makes Three’ is no longer banned from schools, wants lawsuit tossed out

The lawsuit alleges the district violated First Amendment rights when it removed the book, which is about a penguin family

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida August 7, 2023August 3, 2025

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Orlando union buster Labor Pros has a history of skirting federal law

As the consultancy firm shows, flouting labor law is lucrative, it’s easy, and there are very few repercussions

by McKenna Schueler August 7, 2023July 23, 2025

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Orange County School Board approves new policy to completely ban cell phone use in schools

The ban comes just days before the new school year

by Bellanee Plaza August 2, 2023May 5, 2025

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TableTalk begets civilized face-to-face conversations on flashpoint topics

It’s a concept that feels almost radical in our age of noxious political discourse

by Eric Tegethoff August 2, 2023July 2, 2025

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Orlando Magic, Full Sail University CEO among donors funding DeSantis super PAC

Political action committee Never Back Down posted its finances for the first time

by Chloe Greenberg August 1, 2023July 17, 2025

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Vice President Kamala Harris sets some things straight in Orlando today

Harris most recently appeared in Jacksonville to criticize Florida’s controversial new Black history curriculum

by Chloe Greenberg August 1, 2023August 16, 2023

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Church Street Market retail space announces new tenants, including SAK Comedy Lab

New businesses will be opening over the next six months

by Matthew Moyer August 1, 2023December 17, 2024

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Historic Black fraternity cuts Orlando convention after Florida approves controversial Black history curriculum

The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity cited Florida Gov. DeSantis’ ‘harmful, racist, and insensitive policies’

by Bellanee Plaza July 28, 2023July 24, 2025

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Orange County Commissioners want a 25% salary boost, subject to public hearing

Mayor Jerry Demings and County Commissioner Emily Bonilla voted down, with Bonilla citing hypocrisy

by McKenna Schueler July 28, 2023April 3, 2025

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DeSantis-backed board overseeing Disney World wants to cut ‘wasteful spending,’ including overtime pay for cops

‘It appears that there are a number of other naughty things that this old board did with district funds,’ Garcia said

by Jim Turner News Service of Florida July 27, 2023January 7, 2024

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Downtown Orlando leader, ‘warrior for social justice’ Thomas Chatmon has died

Chatmon was best known for his major roles in business recruitment and downtown developments

by Chloe Greenberg July 26, 2023January 29, 2025

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UPS and Teamsters reach tentative deal, averting strike for now

The agreement is subject to the approval of union members, who will vote on whether to accept or reject it next month

by McKenna Schueler July 25, 2023February 8, 2025

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Orlando International Airport set to raise fees for Uber, Lyft and other rideshare services

Drivers will soon have to charge an additional $7, of which they will see none

by McKenna Schueler July 24, 2023May 31, 2025

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OnePulse Foundation terminates lease with property owners, won’t oversee memorial

In a statement, OnePulse said it ‘has no legal authority to manage the site, nor handle its day-to-day care and security’

by Chloe Greenberg July 21, 2023February 25, 2025

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How Florida’s new industry-backed landlord tenant law will affect Orange County renters

HB 1417 affects two local tenant rights laws in Orange County, and more than 40 statewide

by McKenna Schueler July 21, 2023June 26, 2025

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Florida Democrats in Congress commit to not intervene if UPS Teamsters strike

Last year President Biden intervened to prevent a railroad strike, leaving workers feeling betrayed

by McKenna Schueler July 19, 2023August 16, 2023

Orlando Area News

Orlando community plans rally in protest of State Attorney Monique Worrell’s suspension

No personal helicopters: Orange County considers ways to expand addiction services using opioid settlement funds

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis suspends Orlando state attorney Monique Worrell, citing ‘neglect of duty and incompetence’

State Attorney Monique Worrell decries police union criticism following shooting of Orlando officers

Lake County says ‘And Tango Makes Three’ is no longer banned from schools, wants lawsuit tossed out

Orlando union buster Labor Pros has a history of skirting federal law

Orange County School Board approves new policy to completely ban cell phone use in schools

TableTalk begets civilized face-to-face conversations on flashpoint topics

Orlando Magic, Full Sail University CEO among donors funding DeSantis super PAC

Vice President Kamala Harris sets some things straight in Orlando today

Church Street Market retail space announces new tenants, including SAK Comedy Lab

Historic Black fraternity cuts Orlando convention after Florida approves controversial Black history curriculum

Orange County Commissioners want a 25% salary boost, subject to public hearing

DeSantis-backed board overseeing Disney World wants to cut ‘wasteful spending,’ including overtime pay for cops

Downtown Orlando leader, ‘warrior for social justice’ Thomas Chatmon has died

UPS and Teamsters reach tentative deal, averting strike for now

Orlando International Airport set to raise fees for Uber, Lyft and other rideshare services

OnePulse Foundation terminates lease with property owners, won’t oversee memorial

How Florida’s new industry-backed landlord tenant law will affect Orange County renters

Florida Democrats in Congress commit to not intervene if UPS Teamsters strike

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