Orlando Area News
Orlando Area News reports on politics, community issues, crime, and local stories shaping daily life across Central Florida.
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Short on summer cash? The Orange County Clerk of Courts has over $250K in unclaimed checks
Here’s how to find out
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Kissimmee man arrested for stealing R2-D2 from Disney hotel
He claims he did it to expose holes in Disney security
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Disney shares details of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, the ride slated to replace Splash Mountain
The Splash Mountain replacement ride is expected to open in 2024
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Orlando area victim of R. Kelly celebrates his 30-year sentence on social media
“The devil don’t play fair, but God do!”
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One of the worst meningitis outbreaks in U.S. history is ravaging Florida’s gay men
Orange County has the most cases, with 13.
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Orlando Museum of Art director told art expert who had doubts about Basquiat exhibit to ‘stay in [her] limited lane’
“Shut up. You took the money. Stop being holier than thou.”
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Orlando Police release bodycam footage of Mall at Millenia shootout that left 19-year-old dead
The shootout started because of an open container
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Disney pulls out of Sunrail/Brightline expansion following route change
A planned Disney Springs station is no more
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NRA points to Supreme Court concealed carry ruling in attempt to overturn Florida’s under-21 gun ban
SCOTUS’ raft of conservative opinions are already having an effect
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Florida meningitis outbreak hits home for Orlando Weekly’s publisher
Raphael Castellano is fighting for his life. Can you help?
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Disney promises to cover abortion travel costs for employees
Disney circulated a memo saying they would cover travel for employees seeking care