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LGBTQ+ community celebrates victory in fight over transgender medical care, DeSantis vows to appeal
Wednesday marked eight years since the mass shooting at Pulse Night Club, which claimed the lives of 49 in Orlando. As the LGBTQ+ community remembered those lost, they also celebrated a major court victory.
Longwood community sees flooding after woman fills drainage pipe with concrete
LONGWOOD, Fla. – Robin Rodriguez — an HOA board member in the Shadow Bay community in Longwood — said she is afraid flooding will become normal in their neighborhood. Back in March, Rodriguez and other neighbors received a letter from a homeowner who asked not to be named.
Miami residents swamped by flooding flee to Orlando by train in search of dry land
Miami residents unable to drive or fly out of South Florida are opting to take Florida's high-speed train to Orlando to find dry land after a tropical deluge dropped more than two feet of water onto the region.
Travelers take Brightline to Orlando to escape South Florida flash flooding
ORLANDO, Fla. – A State of Emergency has been placed for five counties, including Miami-Dade, after severe flooding. Marcio Rodrigues told News 6 he is happy to be back home in Orlando from Miami. Rodrigues had to take the Brightline at the last minute because his flight got canceled...
Seminole County leaders think they’ve found a permanent affordable housing solution
Three-year-old in her arms, Felicia NiBlack stood beaming in front of her soon-to-be home, minutes after cutting a ceremonial ribbon with Habitat for Humanity and Seminole County leaders celebrating a construction milestone.
Juneteenth in Orlando: Celebrate with special events
On June 19, Juneteenth — also known as Emancipation Day, Freedom Day or Jubilee Day — marks the anniversary of the end of slavery in the United States. The date commemorates 158 years since federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to inform enslaved African Americans of their freedom and the end of the Civil War. In the past several years, Juneteenth has taken on added meaning and ...
DeSantis signals he’ll push agenda in Orlando, Tampa state attorney races
Gov. Ron DeSantis suggested Wednesday he will insert himself into the campaign for state attorney in Orange and Osceola, opposing the Democratic prosecutor he ousted from the job and backing the man he appointed in her place. His comments came as he launched a political action committee, the Florida Freedom Fund, that is also expected to target ballot initiatives seeking to legalize ...
Tuesday's top Orlando headlines - 11 a.m. update
FOX 35's Garrett Wymer has the latest Central Florida news and headlines, including a 19-year-old killed in an Orange County crash, why prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against Stephan Sterns, and a first look at video from the interrogation of a suspect in a deadly shooting.
Lorraine Allison | Honoree for June 14th, 2024
Lorraine was nominated by her husband, Shannon, who said “My wife Lorraine is an Assistant Nurse Manager for the Medical/Telemetry Unit at Orlando Health South Seminole Hospital in Longwood. She has been a nurse for over 18 years. She went through Nursing School when she had 4 kids. She has had countless patients say that she has been the best caregiver that they have ever had. She truly is amazing!” Lorraine, thanks for all you’ve done for the community. As a way of saying thanks, you will receive a $100 gift card to Twin Peaks Restaurants.
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