Orlando’s long-awaited plan to transform the downtown space beneath Interstate 4 into a bustling public destination is taking another major step forward.

Downtown Orlando drivers could soon pay more to park as city leaders consider the first increase to parking rates in nearly two decades.

Mayor Buddy Dyer announced that the city will soon rename a portion of Kirkman Road as Kevin Valencia Memorial Highway, after the fallen Orlando police officer.

Orlando city leaders approved a master framework plan to breathe new life into the mall.

On Monday, the Orlando City Commission voted to approve part of the budget for the Maxey Crooms house on West Anderson Street in Parramore.

Orlando’s District 5 Commissioner Regina Hill won the city commission seat.

ORLANDO, Fla. – More outdoor seating for restaurants and businesses could be coming to Orlando neighborhood in the near future. During its Wednesday council, Orlando City Commission approved a new temporary permits, which would allow businesses to expand their outdoor seating by utilizing street parking spaces, known as “parklets.”“What we want to do is figure out how to give them more space,” Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer said. There’s no fees and we just want to make sure that we set it up in a safe manner.”Orlando’s Community Redevelopment Agency signed off on $200,000 in funding to help with the parklet program. I think it would bring more of the community down in Thornton Park.”The city of Orlando’s proposal mirrors Winter Garden’s downtown, as well as Winter Park. City leaders released this information about how to apply: Any restaurant or retail business within the Community Redevelopment Agency with adjacent on-street parking spaces on city right-of-way is eligible to apply.