‘Like hosting a Super Bowl every day:’ Orlando named best sports business city
The Sports Business Journal unveiled its list of best U.S. sports cities, and Orlando ranks No. 1. The announcement was made Monday at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort, one of more than 35 sports venues in the greater Orlando area.
Orlando’s growth has exploded. Mayor Buddy Dyer wants to keep tackling it
Orlando’s longest-serving mayor sat down with anchor Justin Warmoth for an in-depth conversation on a number of issues. Below is a portion of the interview, including a viewer question, that focuses on how the city is handling growth.
SWAT team kills suspect after 2 Orlando police officers shot during traffic stop
Two Orlando police officers were shot and critically wounded late Friday during a traffic stop connected to a Florida homicide investigation, prompting a massive search for a suspect who was later located and shot to death, according to authorities.
Excitement builds for downtown businesses as Orlando prepares to host March Madness games
The buzz is starting to ramp up around the city after the announcement of the eight teams that are set to play during the first two rounds of March Madness – and while the sports community is excited, city leaders say this is a great economic opportunity.
‘We’re all for it:’ Orlando business owner reacts to security changes after downtown shooting
Amid a demand for increased safety protocols in downtown Orlando after seven were shot and injured last weekend, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer said a state law is preventing him from making the area a gun-free zone.
‘49 Bells Ceremony,’ remembrance event held in Orlando to honor Pulse victims
Sunday at noon, amid days of events in observance of the mass shooting at Pulse nightclub on June 12, 2016, each of the 49 victims killed in the attack were recognized with the somber tolling of a bell at the First United Methodist Church of Orlando.