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MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY

Local leaders share thoughts on Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as Donald Trump becomes president

Ocoee's Ages Hart: "King's message rings louder than any inauguration, any presidency."

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SEXUAL HARASSMENT

Sexual perversity in the Ninth Circuit’s Public Defender’s office

Retiring Public Defender Robert Wesley created an environment of sexual harassment, fear and vengeance, current and former attorneys say. 

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HOMELESSNESS

To be old, female and homeless

Women 55 and up are the fastest growing segment of the tri-county area's homeless population. Once solidly middle-class, they're out on the streets now for the first time in their lives. And there's nowhere to go. 

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SPECIAL REPORT

Local pregnancy centers use false, outdated, misleading info to deter access to abortion, contraception

VoxPopuli examined websites for nine Orange County, Lake County pregnancy centers likely to draw people seeking abortion. Here's what we found.

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COVID 19

Deadline looms for Orange County’s Covid-19 Eviction Diversion Program

Federally funded rental assistance program pays past-due rent for those facing imminent eviction.

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YARD SALE ECONOMY

Not your average, ordinary, kind of Facebook yard sale group

Horizon West Gift Economy is all about giving things away freely, accepting them with gratitude and building a stronger community. Though you can get some great deals in the process.

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BANNED BOOKS

What to know about Orange County's banned books list

Stephana Ferrell, co-founder of Florida Freedom to Read Project, talks about those 673 banned books, how the list came together and if those books will ever come back.

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EDUCATION

Orange County Public Schools says No to PragerU Kids

Spokesperson says district has plenty of supplemental material that meets state standards.

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