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A new rainbow-wrapped swan boat takes flight for Pride Month

by Chloe Greenberg June 5, 2026June 5, 2026

The City of Orlando and Commissioner Patty Sheehan this week unveiled a new rainbow-wrapped swan boat to celebrate Pride Month this June.

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Could Pulse memorial be affected by Florida’s proposed crackdown on city-funded DEI?

A proposal making its way through the state Legislature would prevent cities from funding any diversity, equity or inclusion initiative, with limited exceptions.

by McKenna Schueler February 24, 2026February 25, 2026

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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

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Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando breaks ground on new facility, with some digging help from puppies

by OW Staff April 25, 2023

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Orlando Commissioner Patty Sheehan is running for re-election

Monivette CordeiroFebruary 19, 2019September 13, 2023

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Orlando mayor says rainbow crosswalk will be installed near Pulse

Monivette CordeiroOctober 9, 2017July 7, 2025

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Orlando Commissioner Patty Sheehan endorses Anna Eskamani

Monivette CordeiroJuly 28, 2017December 27, 2023

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Patty Sheehan says LGBTQ communities omitted from ‘Orlando United Day’ announcement

Monivette CordeiroMarch 28, 2017April 14, 2024

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Local officials plan to commemorate June 12 with ‘Orlando United Day’

Monivette CordeiroMarch 27, 2017August 16, 2023

Pulse victims will be honored at 2017 Rose Parade with a tribute float

Monivette CordeiroDecember 14, 2016August 16, 2023

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Orlando Police distribute LGBTQ ‘safe place’ decals to local businesses

Monivette CordeiroDecember 12, 2016July 17, 2024

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New dog park opens today in Thornton Park

Martina SmithOctober 13, 2016January 12, 2025

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Commissioner Sheehan wants Lake Eola swan thief prosecuted to ‘fullest extent of the law’

Marissa MahoneyApril 13, 2016August 16, 2024

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Orlando mayor, commissioners sworn into new terms

Monivette CordeiroJanuary 12, 2016March 29, 2024

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Get out and vote for Orlando mayor, city council today

Monivette CordeiroNovember 3, 2015August 16, 2023

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Finally. Same-sex marriage comes to Orlando with a glorious flourish

Billy ManesJanuary 14, 2015May 11, 2025

Sugar walls: The city considers a pilot program regulating murals

Billy ManesJanuary 12, 2015September 26, 2024

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Rethinking (and rebuilding) the Center: LGBT organization gets a leg up via federal grants

Orlando Weekly StaffOctober 4, 2014August 16, 2023

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COUNCIL WATCH: Liveblogging your city government at work

Orlando Weekly StaffJuly 14, 2014June 5, 2022

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Orlando Weekly StaffJune 24, 2014August 16, 2023