How to use tourist tax dollars in Orange County generates ‘hottest’ debate
Read full article: How to use tourist tax dollars in Orange County generates ‘hottest’ debateHow should the tax revenue generated from tourists be spent in Orange County? That is a question that has been at the center of a debate for years.
Orange County Commission adopts new map after months of long redistricting process
Read full article: Orange County Commission adopts new map after months of long redistricting processOrange County commissioners voted Tuesday to adopt a final map for the county, nearly a year after the passage of a measure to expand the number of commission districts.
With more youth, seniors on the street, Orange County to host homeless forum
Read full article: With more youth, seniors on the street, Orange County to host homeless forumIt’s been close to a year since the passage of the state ban on public homeless camping. A district commissioner says the number of those who are homeless are only going up.
‘Impossible situation:’ Public safety, staffing concerns drive Orange County commissioner’s no vote on ICE addendum
Read full article: ‘Impossible situation:’ Public safety, staffing concerns drive Orange County commissioner’s no vote on ICE addendumOne day after Orange County ratified a controversial addendum authorizing the transport of immigrants to ICE-approved facilities, one of the two commissioners who voted against it explained her decision and what she hopes the county will do next.
Orange County hosts back-to-school backpack giveaway in Bithlo
Read full article: Orange County hosts back-to-school backpack giveaway in BithloMultiple backpack giveaway events are taking place across Central Florida, spanning from Ocala to DeLand to Bithlo, helping families offset rising back-to-school expenses.