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10th Annual Florida Puerto Rican Day Parade Draws Crowds in Orlando

Crowds filled the streets with music, pride, and vibrant cultural expression on Saturday as thousands gathered to celebrate the 10th…

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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…

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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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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…

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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…

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Orange County Man Arrested in Fatal Shooting Over Loud Music, Deputies Say

According to OCSO, video surveillance from the apartment complex shows Thrasher banging on Rapatalo’s door, kicking it, and attempting to…

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Three Orlando-Area Teens Heading to Walt Disney World Resort for Transformative Disney Dreamers Academy Mentoring Program

Walt Disney World created the annual mentoring program to inspire teens to dream beyond their wildest imaginations.

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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 &…

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Orlando Opens New Fire Station 6, Completing Multi-Year Modernization Effort

“This station represents our commitment to giving Orlando firefighters the tools, space, and safety measures they need to continue providing…

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When Lies Lead the Land

"I see an illustration of my point in Orlando, Florida where the race for the District 5 seat on the…

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