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Op-ed: ’Tis the season for getting updated vaccines before the holidays

‘While it is too early to know how this season’s flu will play out, we do know that COVID-19 is still with us.’

by Sal Giorgianni November 4, 2024January 17, 2025

‘While it is too early to know how this season’s flu will play out, we do know that COVID-19 is still with us.’

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Your words: ‘We need to think about climate this election’; ‘When Florida goes blue your MAGA uncle will turn red with rage’

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by Orlando Weekly readers November 4, 2024February 22, 2025

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Op-ed: Protecting affordable health care for millions of Floridians is crucial — the stakes could not be higher

If Trump and MAGA Republicans win, health care for millions of Americans could be drastically cut back or lost altogether.

by Darren Soto November 4, 2024December 16, 2024

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Op-ed: Why it’s crucial Black Floridians support Amendment 4 this November

‘Abortion isn’t just a political issue. Voting Yes on Amendment 4 this November means taking back control of our bodies and our futures’

by Sarah Foster October 22, 2024December 4, 2024

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New College of Florida will host ‘eugenicon’ guest speaker who believes Black people are genetically inferior

Steve Sailer has been invited to speak at one of the college’s ‘Socratic Stage Dialogues’

by Diane Roberts, Florida Pheonix October 15, 2024February 12, 2025

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Your Words: ‘Rick Scott would kick Florida’s 5 million seniors in the teeth’

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by Orlando Weekly readers October 9, 2024February 11, 2025

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Your Words: ‘Challenging ageism results in greater opportunities for everyone’

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Your Words: ‘What has Rick Scott done to deserve our vote?’

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by Orlando Weekly readers September 18, 2024February 10, 2025

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Your words: ‘It’s upsetting that Donald Trump and JD Vance have such anger and disdain’; ‘We must savor our moments to praise the Supreme Court’

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by Orlando Weekly readers September 11, 2024March 5, 2025

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Your words: ‘How did the state park initiative catch us all off guard?’ and ‘A statement on the execution of Loran Cole’

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by Orlando Weekly readers September 6, 2024September 24, 2024

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Your words on the state’s latest petty attempt to erase LGBTQ+ Floridians

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by Orlando Weekly readers August 29, 2024September 28, 2024

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Here’s when and how you can push back on plans to develop Florida State Parks

The proposed development across Florida’s protected natural public spaces is drastic

by Ray Roa August 22, 2024January 14, 2025

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‘People don’t go to Florida state parks to play golf’: DeSantis’ development plan includes hotels, pickleball, glamping

DeSantis administration proposes development to nine of Florida’s award-winning state parks

by Craig Pittman August 22, 2024February 27, 2025

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Disney World would cross the line by removing Muppets from the parks

Muppet*Vision 3D is a cultural landmark and place of remembrance for the late Jim Henson

by Chelsea Zukowski August 21, 2024February 4, 2025

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Your words: Read up on judicial candidates on Orange County’s primary ballot; don’t lock your dog in a storage space (duh)

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by Orlando Weekly readers August 14, 2024November 2, 2024

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Your Words: Start knocking on doors and stop covering sports … got it!

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An open letter to Gov. DeSantis from Orlando and Tampa Fringe festival staff

‘We absolutely are not sexual festivals’

by Scott Galbraith, Trish Parry and Tempestt Halstead July 11, 2024December 2, 2024

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Orlando restaurants burned rubber at the 2024 Michelin Guide ceremony

And our thoughts are racing on the ins and outs of this torqued system.

by Faiyaz Kara April 19, 2024August 3, 2025

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‘We are each other’s shelter’: Why canceling medical debt matters in Florida

‘Urge your commissioners to invest in the health, well-being and financial security of community members’

by Eimear Roy April 15, 2024May 15, 2025

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Letter to the editor: The City of Orlando must re-evaluate its approach to a Pulse memorial

‘Instead of disassociating from the OnePulse Foundation’s flawed approach, the City appears intent on replicating its missteps.’

by Orlando Weekly Staff April 4, 2024May 11, 2025

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Op-ed: ’Tis the season for getting updated vaccines before the holidays

Your words: ‘We need to think about climate this election’; ‘When Florida goes blue your MAGA uncle will turn red with rage’

Op-ed: Protecting affordable health care for millions of Floridians is crucial — the stakes could not be higher

Op-ed: Why it’s crucial Black Floridians support Amendment 4 this November

New College of Florida will host ‘eugenicon’ guest speaker who believes Black people are genetically inferior

Your Words: ‘Challenging ageism results in greater opportunities for everyone’

Your Words: ‘What has Rick Scott done to deserve our vote?’

Your words: ‘How did the state park initiative catch us all off guard?’ and ‘A statement on the execution of Loran Cole’

Your words on the state’s latest petty attempt to erase LGBTQ+ Floridians

Here’s when and how you can push back on plans to develop Florida State Parks

‘People don’t go to Florida state parks to play golf’: DeSantis’ development plan includes hotels, pickleball, glamping

Disney World would cross the line by removing Muppets from the parks

Your words: Read up on judicial candidates on Orange County’s primary ballot; don’t lock your dog in a storage space (duh)

Your Words: Start knocking on doors and stop covering sports … got it!

An open letter to Gov. DeSantis from Orlando and Tampa Fringe festival staff

Orlando restaurants burned rubber at the 2024 Michelin Guide ceremony

‘We are each other’s shelter’: Why canceling medical debt matters in Florida

Letter to the editor: The City of Orlando must re-evaluate its approach to a Pulse memorial

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