‘Great for the community:’ Orlando Commissioner Sheehan’s turkey giveaway draws big turnout
Read full article: ‘Great for the community:’ Orlando Commissioner Sheehan’s turkey giveaway draws big turnoutResidents of Orlando's Reeves Terrace neighborhood received Thanksgiving turkeys Tuesday evening as part of District 4 City Commissioner Patty Sheehan's 20th annual turkey distribution event, meeting an increased need amid rising food costs and changes to food assistance programs.
SoDo residents voice support for Orlando shelters
Read full article: SoDo residents voice support for Orlando sheltersThe Support Orlando Shelters movement was formed to make it known that not everyone in the SoDo community agrees with the response that shut down a proposed shelter on Kaley Street earlier this year.
City of Orlando files exception request with Florida for Pulse crosswalk
Read full article: City of Orlando files exception request with Florida for Pulse crosswalkThe city of Orlando has formally filed a request to exempt the Pulse crosswalk from a slew of traffic devices that the Florida Department of Transportation ordered to be removed.
First crosswalks, now storm drains: Orlando commissioner blasts Florida for painting over artwork
Read full article: First crosswalks, now storm drains: Orlando commissioner blasts Florida for painting over artworkAn Orlando city commissioner is calling out the Florida Department of Transportation after storm drain artwork in the Thornton Park and Mills District neighborhoods were painted over with white paint.
Man arrested after young swan killed at Lake Eola in Orlando
Read full article: Man arrested after young swan killed at Lake Eola in OrlandoWhen you stop by Lake Eola, it’s hard to miss the white feathers and long-necked swans. Unfortunately, one man decided to take the life of a young swan that had just been released into the park a week ago.
Rainbow crosswalk repainted outside Pulse; Florida troopers seen standing by
Read full article: Rainbow crosswalk repainted outside Pulse; Florida troopers seen standing byPainted over, colored in, and painted over again, what until recently was an approved and undisturbed rainbow crosswalk outside of the former Pulse Nightclub is now black, white, and apparently under supervision.
Rainbow crosswalk near Pulse Nightclub in Orlando removed overnight
Read full article: Rainbow crosswalk near Pulse Nightclub in Orlando removed overnightA rainbow-painted crosswalk outside the Pulse nightclub memorial was removed overnight, following a recent directive from the Trump administration.
Orlando leaders thankful as state money for Pulse memorial survives DeSantis’ veto pen
Read full article: Orlando leaders thankful as state money for Pulse memorial survives DeSantis’ veto penTucked into the Florida budget that Gov. Ron DeSantis signed this week was $394,421 for the Pulse National Memorial. Since the budget allocation survived DeSantis’ line-item veto, that money will now go to the city of Orlando, which is getting close to construction on a permanent memorial to the 49 people killed in the 2016 shooting.
‘At least the discussion is starting:’ SoDo residents grill city commissioner about proposed homeless shelter
Read full article: ‘At least the discussion is starting:’ SoDo residents grill city commissioner about proposed homeless shelterOne week after residents of Orlando's SoDo district expressed disappointment in a perceived lack of transparency about plans for a proposed homeless shelter in their neighborhood, the city commissioner who represents them fielded their tough questions.
Volunteers round up Lake Eola swans for annual medical exams
Read full article: Volunteers round up Lake Eola swans for annual medical examsOrlando District 4 Commissioner Patty Sheehan joined volunteers and veterinarians at Lake Eola Park to round up the city's famous swans and get them checked out.
Residents in Orlando's Wadeview Park blame city road project for flooding
Read full article: Residents in Orlando's Wadeview Park blame city road project for floodingSeveral neighbors in the Wadeview Park area believe the $13 million project stretching across Delaney Avenue is the reason for the flooding. The Harrisons say the construction is blocking the stormwater drain and interfering with the infrastructure.
Orlando city commissioner pushes back on OUC fee for solar customers
Read full article: Orlando city commissioner pushes back on OUC fee for solar customersOrlando City Commissioner Patty Sheehan is leading the opposition against a proposal by the Orlando Utilities Commission to lower the reimbursement rates for solar customers.
onePulse Foundation insolvent, unable to pay creditors before dissolving
Read full article: onePulse Foundation insolvent, unable to pay creditors before dissolvingThe foundation created to build a memorial to honor the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting was insolvent and unable to pay its creditors before dissolving.
Orlando mayor wants permanent Pulse memorial in place before 10-year remembrance
Read full article: Orlando mayor wants permanent Pulse memorial in place before 10-year remembranceOrlando Mayor Buddy Dyer announced he “would like to ensure” that a permanent memorial to the Pulse nightclub shooting is in place by the 10-year remembrance of the tragedy.
Orlando Commissioner Sheehan calls city’s Pulse memorial plans ‘a new start’
Read full article: Orlando Commissioner Sheehan calls city’s Pulse memorial plans ‘a new start’Seven-and-a-half years after a gunman claimed the lives of 49 people inside the Pulse Nightclub, the City of Orlando pick up the work to create a permanent memorial for grieving families and the community.
Poll: Should the Pulse Nightclub building be torn down?
Read full article: Poll: Should the Pulse Nightclub building be torn down?As the city of Orlando moves forward developing plans for a permanent memorial at the site of the Pulse Nightclub, some are asking if the nightclub building should be included.
WATCH LIVE: Orlando mayor discusses city decision to buy Pulse nightclub property
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Orlando mayor discusses city decision to buy Pulse nightclub propertyThe Pulse Nightclub property, the site of one of the country’s worst mass shootings, has been sold to the city of Orlando, News 6 has confirmed.
Local elections take place Nov. 7 in Central Florida. Are you ready to vote?
Read full article: Local elections take place Nov. 7 in Central Florida. Are you ready to vote?2023 is an off-year for politics in Florida but we still have elections, and thousands of people are eligible to go to the polls on Nov. 7.
Orlando leaders break ground on Lake Eola ‘pocket park’
Read full article: Orlando leaders break ground on Lake Eola ‘pocket park’Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer joined District 4 City Commissioner Patty Sheehan and others to hold a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday morning for a pocket-sized expansion of Lake Eola Park.
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 allows Catholic school to close sidewalk for security, despite resident criticism
Read full article: Orlando allows Catholic school to close sidewalk for security, despite resident criticismThe city of Orlando voted Monday on what city leaders call a comprise following St. James Cathedral School’s request to close off a sidewalk near their campus.
‘We don’t want that to be our reputation:’ Orlando considers new safety ordinance for downtown
Read full article: ‘We don’t want that to be our reputation:’ Orlando considers new safety ordinance for downtownAfter more than an hour of discussion, Monday, city commissioners unanimously passed the first reading of a new ordinance aimed at reducing crime downtown.
Orlando commissioner questions communication amid Fourth of July chaos
Read full article: Orlando commissioner questions communication amid Fourth of July chaosOrlando Commissioners Regina Hill and Patty Sheehan applauded the quick response of law enforcement as no serious injuries were reported from the resulting mass exodus of people.
A life in public service: Orlando commissioner Patty Sheehan looks back at political career
Read full article: A life in public service: Orlando commissioner Patty Sheehan looks back at political careerIn 2000, and at 38 years old, Patty Sheehan was elected commissioner for District 4 of Orlando and became the first openly gay city commissioner.
Hundreds gather to call on Disney to take a stand against ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill
Read full article: Hundreds gather to call on Disney to take a stand against ‘Don’t Say Gay’ billHundreds of people chanted and shouted in front of the Disney sign calling on the company to share its views on the Parental Rights in Education bill, widely known to its critics as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill.
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Orlando City Commissioner takes hard stance against vandalism plaguing local businesses
Read full article: Orlando City Commissioner takes hard stance against vandalism plaguing local businessesAn Orlando City Commissioner is taking a hard stance against vandalism in her district after waves of tagging has plagued businesses in the area, costing thousands in damages.
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Mental health expert warns of heightened anxiety ahead of 5-year remembrance for Pulse shooting
Read full article: Mental health expert warns of heightened anxiety ahead of 5-year remembrance for Pulse shootingOn the eve of the five-year mark since the Pulse shooting, mental health experts are warning some people may be experiencing anxiety and stress.
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