Orlando Free Press

06/26/2020

While private schools are expensive, the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship program provides funding for lower-income students with special needs.

ORLANDO — Millions of families in Florida rely on the public school system for their children’s education, but the number of alternative schooling programs with readily available funds continues to

06/23/2020

Have you ever wondered how to help the homeless people you see on the streets or what’s being done locally to help this population?

ORLANDO — Thousands of Florida residents are experiencing the effects of homelessness; the city of Orlando is on the frontlines with local organizations that are working to alleviate this state-wide issue. According

06/19/2020

In light of current events, The Florida Free Press is launching a new investigative series focused on policing reform and related issues.

What are some questions you would like to see answered in this series?

06/19/2020

Florida’s natural access to water is one of the main pulls for residents and tourists alike -- but the state's water supply has its limits.

ORLANDO — With Florida’s increasing population comes a heightened demand for its water supply, putting stress on local governments and organizations to properly manage the state’s aquifer in order to

06/16/2020

Many are aware that the need for affordable housing in Florida continues to increase. But did you know that $2.2 billion intended for affordable housing has been used for other purposes over the past 15 years?

Legislators are now rallying to ensure the proper use of these funds.

TALLAHASSEE — Florida lawmakers are seeking solutions to the affordable housing shortage through various forms of legislation. These efforts are a response to mounting concerns over the availability of affordable

06/12/2020

Travel-weary commuters will soon have a high-speed option between Orlando and South Florida.

After several setbacks and delays, Virgin Trains’ Orlando-to-Tampa route appears to be coming to fruition.

ORLANDO — As one of the most popular destinations in the nation, Orlando welcomed 75 million visitors in 2018; but while the state thrives off of tourism, the high rate

06/10/2020

Multiple experts agree that there is reason to believe that changes in human habits may be resulting in improvements to Florida's natural environment.

While quantitative data points reflecting the impact of decreased human activity on the environment are not yet available, qualitative data is another story.

Read more at FLFreePress.com/human-habits-may-improve-wildlife-viability/

While quantitative data points reflecting the impact of decreased human activity on the environment are not yet available, qualitative data is another story.

06/08/2020

Women are not the only victims of human trafficking: the U.S. National Human Trafficking Hotline received nearly 3,000 reports of male survivors in 2018.

ORLANDO — In just three years, from 2015 to 2018, human trafficking reports nearly doubled in the United States, bringing national awareness to an epidemic that indiscriminately impacts men and

06/05/2020

A Virgin Trains station could be coming to Walt Disney World resorts and the Orlando International Airport.

FLFreePress.com/orlando-tampa-rail/

06/02/2020

Harmful algal blooms pose health risks to humans and animals.

FLFreePress.com/concerns-water-quality/

05/29/2020

Many families in Orlando are currently homeless, while others with low income are teetering on the edge as rental prices rise.

FLFreePress.com/affordable-housing-solutions/

05/27/2020

Learn more about Florida's response to human trafficking.

flfreepress.com/solutions-for-trafficking-survivors/

Local Organizations Seek Long-Term Solutions for Trafficking Survivors May 13, 2020May 13, 2020 Elyse Meredith Kelly Human Trafficking Abolitionist groups in Central Florida have made great strides in increasing awareness of human trafficking, but awareness only scratches the surface of the issue. F...