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‘There are little things you can do:’ Annual blood drive in Orlando honors Pulse victims 8 years later
Read full article: ‘There are little things you can do:’ Annual blood drive in Orlando honors Pulse victims 8 years laterOneblood is holding an annual blood drive outside Orlando City Hall Wednesday.
Prayer Ribbon exhibit installed at Orlando City Hall to honor Pulse victims
Read full article: Prayer Ribbon exhibit installed at Orlando City Hall to honor Pulse victimsThe colorful collection of ribbons was made by a group in Provincetown, Massachusetts back in 2016 and continues to be a part of Orlando's memorials.
Orlando activists ‘Walkout 2 Learn’ to protest new Florida legislation
Read full article: Orlando activists ‘Walkout 2 Learn’ to protest new Florida legislationCritics of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took part in school walkouts and protests on Friday. Activists said they are determined for the governor to hear their message while protesting legislation he’s voiced support for.
Picture this: Orlando looking to highlight local artists ahead of Hispanic Heritage Month
Read full article: Picture this: Orlando looking to highlight local artists ahead of Hispanic Heritage MonthThe city of Orlando is looking for local artists to display during Hispanic Heritage Month, which is celebrated from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15.
Orlando protestors rally over Roe v. Wade draft opinion leak
Read full article: Orlando protestors rally over Roe v. Wade draft opinion leakMore than 100 people stood outside Orlando City Hall in a rally organized by Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida to protest potential abortions restrictions.
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Millions in rental assistance funding available for Orlando as eviction ban set to lift
Read full article: Millions in rental assistance funding available for Orlando as eviction ban set to liftOrlando set aside more than $8.6 million for rental assistance and is nowhere near close to using all of the funds.
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Orlando leaders donate blood to honor Pulse nightclub victims
Read full article: Orlando leaders donate blood to honor Pulse nightclub victimsOneBlood brought it’s “Big Red Bus” to Orlando City Hall on Friday where local leaders, such as Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, Orange County Sheriff John Mina, and Orlando Police Chief Orlando Rolon, teamed up to donate their blood.
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Here’s why these wax figures were left to melt away in the Florida sun
Read full article: Here’s why these wax figures were left to melt away in the Florida sunORLANDO, Fla. – A new exhibit left outside Orlando City Hall on Thursday is melting away under the Central Florida sun to raise awareness about climate change. “Melting Florida” is a statewide campaign designed by the CLEO Institute, which calls itself a nonpartisan organization dedicated to climate change education. “Rising temperatures and the climate crisis are impacting our way of life,” said Executive Director Yoca Arditi-Rocha. Previous exhibits in Miami and Tampa have brought awareness to how climate change affects weather and Florida’s wildlife. At Orlando’s exhibit, people are encouraged to take pictures with the figures and use a nearby QR code to learn more about steps to combat the impacts of climate change.