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New Winter Park cafe to bring matcha and mocktails on tap
Owner Josue Villacis says Saikō will serve modern pastries by Chøkolat as well, with a projected opening in spring 2027
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JD Vance said Angie Nixon ‘doesn’t belong in America’ at Central Florida visit
Florida, he said, is “MAGA country”
Posted inOrlando Area News
Orange County steers STAR rapid transit plan forward
The next step for the county is to vote on whether to conduct a feasibility study for the ambitious proposal.
Posted inOrlando Area News
Orange County commissioners, mayor give themselves a raise
The pay increase comes at the same time that many local governments in Florida, including Orange County, are looking for ways to cut their spending.
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Toys R Us returns to Orlando in the Oviedo Mall
Projected opening is set for October
Posted inElections
Bernie Sanders to give cash boost to Angie Nixon campaign
The democratic socialist and U.S. Senator from Vermont endorsed Nixon for U.S. Senate shortly after her Democratic primary win in August.
Posted inFlorida News
The pro-Amendment 3 campaign is outspending the opposition by a 33-1 ratio
A report shows that the campaign working to see Amendment 3 on the statewide ballot win approval in November is vastly outspending opponents.
Posted inFlorida News
Florida’s minimum wage hits $15 this week; organizers reflect on the fight
This week sees the final phase-in of a $15 minimum wage ballot measure approved by a majority of Florida voters in 2020.
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New calculator shows you how your neighborhood will be impacted if Florida’s Amendment 3 passes
The constitutional amendment that would reduce non-school homestead property taxes is the biggest proposal on the 2026 statewide ballot
Posted inOrlando Area News
Brightline files for bankruptcy, secures $490M to keep trains on track in Orlando
Trains remain in service
Posted inOrlando Area News
Carrot Top recovering from suicide attempt
The part-time Winter Park resident has been accused of sexual exploitation in ongoing litigation
Posted inOrlando Area News
Orlando’s paid parking goes fully digital next month
The city is getting rid of its parking meters and transitioning to a cashless system, effective Oct. 1.
Posted inFlorida News
DeSantis-appointed Florida Judge faces reprimand for saying he’d like to see lawyers shot in his courtroom
He said he’d like to tell his deputy “to pull his gun and shoot” a trio of attorneys
Posted inOrlando Area News
Downtown Orlando braces for 60K visitors, heavy traffic this weekend
Where to park, how to find road closures and what to expect in downtown Orlando.
Posted inFlorida News
‘Reeks of voter intimidation’: DeSantis says he found 20 people who committed voter fraud
The timing of the announcement was questioned by one former DOJ official, who says it could ‘influence the election.’
Posted inOrlando Area News
Orlando’s bus shelter program helps 169 people find permanent housing in the first year
The $3 million program has a goal of finding permanent housing for at least 400 people over a three-year period.
Posted inFlorida News
Florida sues New York Times over alleged anti-Israel bias
The state of Florida filed a shareholder lawsuit against The New York Times in a Manhattan state trial court.
Posted inOrlando Area News
UCF drops in national rankings along with most Florida universities
The results leave UCF fifth among the eight ranked Florida public universities
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Nearly 100 teachers could lose jobs in Orange County Public Schools
The cuts come as the school district continues to grapple with steep declines in student enrollment.
Posted inOrlando Area News
Disney to host $25K-per-head ‘family’ fundraiser for Uthmeier
The days of Disney’s post-Don’t Say Gay decision to avoid exerting its political influence via campaign contributions are over.