Regina Hill sues Shan Rose, accuses her of buying votes in Orlando City Council race
Read full article: Regina Hill sues Shan Rose, accuses her of buying votes in Orlando City Council raceRegina Hill is taking accusations of vote buying in an Orlando City Council election to court, hoping to get a judge to throw out the results of the race. The former District 5 commissioner filed suit against the winner in the race, Commissioner Shan Rose, in the Ninth Circuit Court on Friday.
Orlando City Council approves $400M renovation for Camping World Stadium
Read full article: Orlando City Council approves $400M renovation for Camping World StadiumThe Orlando City Council on Monday gave final approval to a $400 million renovation project for Camping World Stadium, signaling a significant investment in the venue ahead of the Jacksonville Jaguars’ temporary relocation to the city.
Orlando officials set to vote on $150K homeless shelter agreement
Read full article: Orlando officials set to vote on $150K homeless shelter agreementThe Orlando City Council is set to vote Monday on a $150,000 funding agreement with the Coalition for the Homeless, part of an effort to provide shelter for people at risk under the city’s camping ban.
Orlando to vote on whether police can spend nearly $150K on license plate readers
Read full article: Orlando to vote on whether police can spend nearly $150K on license plate readersAs Orlando city leaders have been working to improve safety in downtown, a new plan could add license plate readers to some parking garages.
Orlando leaders OK plan to convert 2 buses into mobile homeless shelters
Read full article: Orlando leaders OK plan to convert 2 buses into mobile homeless sheltersThe Orlando City Council unanimously approved a plan Monday to use funds from the American Rescue Plan Act to convert two Greyhound buses into overnight shelters.
Orlando City Council approves expansion of homeless shelter
Read full article: Orlando City Council approves expansion of homeless shelterIn a significant move to address homelessness in the region, the Orlando City Council has approved plans for the expansion of the Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida shelter. This expansion will include a new 9,000-square-foot facility dedicated to providing more resources for unhoused women and children.
Orlando City Council to review Pulse memorial design recommendations
Read full article: Orlando City Council to review Pulse memorial design recommendationsThe future of the Pulse memorial site is now in the hands of the Orlando City Council after the Pulse Memorial Advisory Committee finalized its recommended design.
Orlando City Council approves nearly $125K for Parramore Wi-Fi hotspots
Read full article: Orlando City Council approves nearly $125K for Parramore Wi-Fi hotspotsThe Orlando City Council has approved nearly $125,000 in funding through the “Accelerate Orlando” initiative to create Wi-Fi hotspots throughout the Parramore community.
Activists fight annexation request from Mormon Church that could expand Orlando
Read full article: Activists fight annexation request from Mormon Church that could expand OrlandoOrlando City Council is deciding on whether or not to grant an annexation request that has many community members and activists upset.
Shaniqua Rose wins Orlando District 5 runoff after heated race
Read full article: Shaniqua Rose wins Orlando District 5 runoff after heated raceThe polls have closed and votes are being counted in an Orlando election to decide who takes over a city council district while its commissioner faces charges of elderly exploitation.
News 6 finds discrepancy in Orlando City Council candidate Travaris McCurdy’s education
Read full article: News 6 finds discrepancy in Orlando City Council candidate Travaris McCurdy’s educationMcCurdy, who trailed behind Rose in the initial election, has a political background. He served as a Florida House representative from 2020 to 2022.
Tiakeysha Ellison wants to bring financial acumen to Orlando District 5
Read full article: Tiakeysha Ellison wants to bring financial acumen to Orlando District 5Seven candidates are vying for the seat that was vacated when Commissioner Regina Hill was arrested and suspended from office. We asked each candidate the same questions.
Lawanna Gelzer hopes to bring her community activist experience to Orlando District 5 seat
Read full article: Lawanna Gelzer hopes to bring her community activist experience to Orlando District 5 seatSeven candidates are vying for the seat that was vacated when Commissioner Regina Hill was arrested and suspended from office. We asked each candidate the same questions.
In Orlando District 5 election, Travaris McCurdy sees legislative experience as his strength
Read full article: In Orlando District 5 election, Travaris McCurdy sees legislative experience as his strengthSeven candidates are vying for the seat that was vacated when Commissioner Regina Hill was arrested and suspended from office. We asked each candidate the same questions.
Early voting underway for Orlando City Council District 5 special election. What you need to know
Read full article: Early voting underway for Orlando City Council District 5 special election. What you need to knowEarly voting begins for the special election to fill Orlando City’s Council’s District 5 seat while suspended commissioner Regina Hill faces charges.
Orange County, Orlando battling over land annexation in developer agreement
Read full article: Orange County, Orlando battling over land annexation in developer agreementOrange County and the city of Orlando appear to be at odds regarding a private land development worth hundreds of millions of dollars.
Orlando extends ban on new bars for 6 more months
Read full article: Orlando extends ban on new bars for 6 more monthsThe Orlando City Council voted to extend a ban on new bars downtown for another six months. The city first put the ban in place in March 2023, and it is now set to expire in September 2024.
Orlando City Council to vote on ‘Vision Zero’ traffic study aimed at improving safety on the roads
Read full article: Orlando City Council to vote on ‘Vision Zero’ traffic study aimed at improving safety on the roadsThe Orlando City Council is set to vote on a traffic study that will try to prevent fatalities at several roads and intersections in the city.
More moving walkways, higher parking rates approved at Orlando International Airport
Read full article: More moving walkways, higher parking rates approved at Orlando International AirportTravelers at Orlando International Airport could soon be doing a bit less walking, but they’ll be paying more to park.
Orlando’s Mad Cow Theatre to take final bow as city finalizes loan forgiveness agreement
Read full article: Orlando’s Mad Cow Theatre to take final bow as city finalizes loan forgiveness agreementThe Orlando City Council will meet Monday to approve the temporary lease relief agreement between the city, the community redevelopment agency and the Church Street staple pending the theatre vacating the retail space by May 31.
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City of Orlando increases rental assistance cap to $12,500 per household
Read full article: City of Orlando increases rental assistance cap to $12,500 per householdORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando City Council members approved several changes to the rental assistance program designed to help people struggling due to the coronavirus pandemic. The council approved $2.3 million of federal CARES Act funds for rental assistance. Additionally, the council voted to increase the rental assistance cap to $10,000 to $12,500 per family. United Way will email instructions and a link to complete the application to eligible residents following the pre-screening process. Orlando’s rental assistance program is administered in partnership with Heart of Florida United Way.
Orlando to launch rental assistance program in partnership with United Way
Read full article: Orlando to launch rental assistance program in partnership with United WayOrlando City Council voted on plans to use $1.5 million of Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security, or CARES, Act funds to provide rental assistance. The city will partner with United Way to implement the funds. Requests for rental assistance can be made through the Heart of Florida United Way website beginning Sept. 9 at 8 a.m. City employees will assist the United Way in administering and overseeing the program. Residents who are interested in applying for the Rental Assistance Program are encouraged to begin gathering all required documents needed to apply as soon as possible.
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