Government & Politics

Orange County commissioners take up tourist-tax plan Monday, with $400 million proposed for Dr. Phillips Center

Commissioners meet Oct. 19 at 12:30 p.m. to discuss how future tourist-tax money could be spent. Mayor Jerry Demings has proposed more than $800 million for 13 projects, including $400 million for the downtown Orlando arts center's master plan.

Oct 184 min read

Government & Politics

Orlando approves $12.6M Pulse memorial contract, with site work set to begin Nov. 25

The City Council unanimously approved a construction agreement with Winter Park's Gomez Construction. Work on the South Orange Avenue site is scheduled to start Nov. 25 and finish by the end of 2027, after 19 cost-cutting design changes.

Oct 143 min read

Government & Politics

Orlando Reviews Bids to Add Red-Light Cameras at Up to 80 More Intersections

City staff began vetting vendors Thursday to roughly double Orlando's red-light camera program, with Bumby Avenue and Amelia Street among the first stops.

Oct 23 min read

Government & Politics

Orlando's Last Coin Parking Meters Are Gone: New App-Only Rates and Fines Start Today

As of October 1, all on-street and garage parking downtown runs through ParkMobile only, with higher rates, later enforcement hours and bigger fines, though the city is issuing warnings instead of tickets for the first three weeks.

Oct 14 min read

Government & Politics

Orlando Adopts $1.88 Billion Budget, Holds Property Tax Rate Steady for 13th Year

The City Council approved next year's budget with more money for police, 44 new first responders and a new savings fund built to cushion a possible tax revenue hit from a statewide ballot measure.

Sep 293 min read