Orlando

Ya Ya Alert Bill Dies in Senate Committee, Advocates Plan to Reintroduce School Safety Measure Next Year

Despite support from community leaders and families affected by violence, the bill did not receive a hearing vote in the…

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Body Recovered from Lake Eulalia in Search for Missing Maitland Teen

Law enforcement agencies from across Central Florida assisted in the search, including partners from Orange County, Seminole County, the City…

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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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Two Orlando-Born U.S. Citizen Girls Placed on Deportation Flight Despite Federal Court Order

‘They Saw People in Chains’

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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,…

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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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Florida Unveils Frederick Douglass Statue in St. Augustine’s Historic Plaza

“Frederick Douglass embodied the highest ideals of the American experiment,” Rouson said. “This monument honors a man who helped move…

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Advent Health Broadway Season/Ongoing Excellence at the Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts

Here's a rundown on several upcoming concerts which will both enhance and delight music lovers from classical influences, rock indulgences…

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Orange County Deputy Shoots Armed Suspect Outside Walmart on East Colonial Drive

Shortly afterward, the deputy can be heard on body-worn camera footage warning the suspect at least three times, “Don’t reach,”…

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