Community
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Apr- 2026 -27 April
FAMU Orlando Alumni Chapter Hosts Annual Picnic in Ocoee
The annual picnic remains one of the Greater Orlando FAMU Alumni Chapter’s signature events, bringing together alumni, families, and supporters to strengthen community ties and support student success.
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6 April
Easter Egg Hunt Welcomes Visually Impaired Children
The Orlando Fire Department partnered with Lighthouse Central Florida to host an inclusive Easter egg hunt using specially designed beeping eggs, giving visually impaired children and their families the opportunity…
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Mar- 2026 -20 March
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, Commissioner Bakari Burns Reopen Renovated Poppy Park Playground in District 6
Enhancements include expanded climbing structures, multiple slides and new design elements intended to encourage exploration and social interaction.
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15 March
Orlando Fire Department Swears In 12 New Firefighters as City Expands Public Safety Workforce
The initiative was highlighted during the 2025 State of the City address by Buddy Dyer, who noted the program’s role in strengthening public safety while creating new career opportunities for…
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10 March
Construction Begins on Pulse Nightclub Memorial in Orlando as City Starts Removing Iconic Sign
The removal of the club’s sign and the start of early construction work represent a new phase in the project, one that aims to transform the site into a place…
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4 March
Orlando Firehouse 3 Centennial Celebration Honors 100 Years of Service in College Park at Orlando Fire Museum
Built in 1926, Firehouse 3 was established during a period of rapid growth for the City of Orlando.
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Feb- 2026 -22 February
Pine Hills Marks 3 Years Since February 22 Shooting with Yaya’s Prayer Walk Honoring T’Yonna Major, Natacha Augustin and Dylan Lyons
Others who were unable to participate stood on their porches, clapping, waving and offering words of encouragement as the group passed by. The visible show of support added to the…
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Jan- 2026 -21 January
Family Seeks Accountability After 92-Year-Old Woman Dies Following Crash With Orlando Police Cruiser
“In addition to the preliminary accident investigation conducted at the scene, a comprehensive Traffic Homicide investigation is underway,” the department said in a statement.
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Dec- 2025 -11 December
New Bipartisan “Ya Ya Alert” Proposal Seeks to Transform School and Child-Care Emergency Notifications in Florida
If enacted, the system would join Florida’s larger network of public-safety alert programs — but with a targeted focus on the environments where children spend their days, and where seconds…
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1 December
Rep. Frost’s MadSoul Music & Arts Festival to Bring Lawmakers and Artists Together in Orlando
This year, MadSoul will feature an impressive lineup of artists and speakers including Magdalena Bay, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, Aly & AJ, Congresswoman Delia Ramirez, Cuco, Tennessee State Rep. Justin Jones,…
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