Rollins College contractor illegally threatened, surveilled workers ahead of union election, labor union alleges

Sodexo engaged in ‘objectionable conduct’ ahead of the election, according to a complaint filed with the NLRB by Unite Here

by McKenna Schueler December 7, 2023June 9, 2025

News

OnePulse must pay the state back $394,321 in grant money for scrapped museum project

The letter from the state came after Orange County leaders were told the county could be on the hook for paying back the state instead.

by McKenna Schueler December 7, 2023May 21, 2025

News

Less than a year before the 2024 elections, Florida is still brawling over DeSantis’ redistricting plan

‘A historically performing benchmark district for Black voters was not just diminished — it was eliminated,’ read the dissent, in part.

by Jim Saunders, NSF December 5, 2023December 15, 2023

Food + Drink

New downtown Orlando restaurant Bao Spot aims to serve buns that are out of this world

The family-owned business claims to have ‘the best tasting baos in the galaxy’

by Grayson Keglovic December 5, 2023June 4, 2025

News

Orlando expected to extend free downtown parking program another year

The program was first launched in May, largely to help support local downtown businesses.

by McKenna Schueler December 4, 2023September 21, 2024

News

Orange County may be on the hook to pay back OnePulse’s $400,000 in squandered state funds

OnePulse, which recently announced plans to dissolve, spent most of a $500,000 grant for a project they scrapped last month.

by McKenna Schueler November 29, 2023November 23, 2024

News

Teamsters allege Florida water delivery company illegally threatened workers during union campaign

The Teamsters lost the election in a tie that left the union just one vote shy of a victory, after ReadyRefresh held ‘captive audience meetings’

by McKenna Schueler November 27, 2023June 10, 2025

News

OnePulse accused of breaching tourist tax development agreement with Orange County

According to the county, OnePulse rented out property on the purchased Pulse museum site without the county’s permission

by McKenna Schueler November 21, 2023June 6, 2025

News

Orlando Stellantis workers approve new UAW contract

While most applaud the huge gains in the contract, one unforeseen consequence is the consolidation of the Orlando auto parts center with one in Georgia.

by McKenna Schueler November 17, 2023June 3, 2025

News

Florida Republican wants to allow teens to work in roofing and construction

This is the second Florida bill filed in recent months that would roll back certain child labor protections.

by McKenna Schueler November 15, 2023April 27, 2025

News

Florida Democrat refiles bill to create a state labor department

Similar bills filed by Florida Democrats have failed to advance in the past, with little attention paid by lawmakers in either major party.

by McKenna Schueler November 14, 2023December 18, 2024

News

OnePulse executive director Deborah Bowie resigns effective immediately

Deborah Bowie’s resignation is the latest in a string of developments affecting the OnePulse organization and its mission

by McKenna Schueler November 13, 2023May 22, 2025

News

UCF students rally in Orlando against conservative crackdown on Florida universities

‘If (the proposed rule) is adopted, we’re not going to let it be adopted quietly,’ said one student organizer.

by McKenna Schueler November 9, 2023December 16, 2024

News

Orlando 2023 election results: Who won and who lost at the ballot box

Dyer, Sheehan, Burns win reelection easily; HD35 primary races are closely contested

by McKenna Schueler November 8, 2023July 4, 2025

Music

Joji’s ‘Pandemonium’ tour makes only one Florida stop — and it’s in Orlando

There’ll be ‘slow dancing in the dark’ at Amway Center

by Grayson Keglovic November 6, 2023September 23, 2024

News

Tampa police chief points to ‘Orlando model’ for nightlife amid curfew concerns

A 1 a.m. curfew was proposed for Ybor City after last month’s deadly shooting

by Arielle Stevenson November 6, 2023July 6, 2025

News

Orlando restaurant fighting drag ban argues for continued block on DeSantis’ ‘Protection of Children Act’

Hamburger Mary’s attorneys argue U.S. Supreme Court should keep in place a preliminary injunction against anti-drag law

by Jim Saunders, NSF November 3, 2023July 26, 2025

News

OnePulse backtracks on refunding donations for its now-scrapped Orlando Pulse museum

OnePulse announced last week it’s giving up its multimillion-dollar museum project, but individual donors likely won’t be getting their money back.

by McKenna Schueler November 1, 2023July 14, 2025

News

UAW reaches tentative deal with Stellantis, suspending strike in Orlando and across the country

The new agreement suspends a six-week strike, as workers will vote on whether to accept the new contract.

by McKenna Schueler October 31, 2023August 29, 2024

News

Pulse survivors demand third-party investigation into code violations, club owners

Renewed calls for scrutiny come after the city of Orlando approves site purchase

by McKenna Schueler October 27, 2023June 23, 2025