Everything to know about Orlando Districts 1, 3 and 5 races ahead of Election Day
Read full article: Everything to know about Orlando Districts 1, 3 and 5 races ahead of Election DayElection Day is on Tuesday for Orlando’s Districts 1, 3, and 5, where voters will choose new city commissioners with big issues on their minds.
What Orlando’s City Council District 3 candidates think about property tax reform
Read full article: What Orlando’s City Council District 3 candidates think about property tax reformOrlando District 3 includes neighborhoods like Baldwin Park, Audubon Park, Rosemont, and College Park. News 6 anchor Lisa Bell sat down one-on-one with each of the candidates in the non-partisan race -- Samuel Chambers, Roger Chapin, Chris Durant, Kimberly Kiss, and Mira Tanna -- and asked them about property tax reform.
One-on-one with Orlando District 3 candidate Roger Chapin
Read full article: One-on-one with Orlando District 3 candidate Roger ChapinFive people are running to replace District 3 Commissioner Robert Stuart, who is retiring after 20 years in office. Here’s the conversation with candidate Roger Chapin.
One-on-one with Orlando District 3 candidate Samuel Chambers
Read full article: One-on-one with Orlando District 3 candidate Samuel ChambersFive people are running to replace District 3 Commissioner Robert Stuart, who is retiring after 20 years in office. Here’s the conversation with candidate Samuel Chambers.
Orlando City Council District 3 candidates share how they’d tackle the city’s biggest issues
Read full article: Orlando City Council District 3 candidates share how they’d tackle the city’s biggest issuesDistrict 3 includes neighborhoods like Baldwin Park, Audubon Park, Rosemont and College Park. News 6 anchor Lisa Bell sat down one-on-one with each of the candidates in the non-partisan race: Samuel Chambers, Roger Chapin, Chris Durant, Kimberly Kiss and Mira Tanna to ask each of them the same set of questions and dig deeper on certain topics as needed.
Edgewater Drive redesign for Orlando’s College Park ditches bike lane, widens sidewalks
Read full article: Edgewater Drive redesign for Orlando’s College Park ditches bike lane, widens sidewalksA project that has been 18 years in the making will change the landscape of one of Central Florida’s oldest communities. Edgewater Drive runs right through the heart of College Park and is being redesigned from Lakeview Street on the south end to Par Street, more than a mile and a half to the north.
College Park neighborhood to say goodbye to some staples amid park renovations
Read full article: College Park neighborhood to say goodbye to some staples amid park renovationsSome beloved green spaces in Orlando’s College Park neighborhood are about to see some big changes, including the removal of a popular oak tree.
Longtime Orlando city commissioner retiring, says district needs ‘somebody who’s younger’
Read full article: Longtime Orlando city commissioner retiring, says district needs ‘somebody who’s younger’Robert Stuart, a long-time Orlando City Commissioner, is hanging up his hat after representing neighborhoods like Rosemont, College Park, and Baldwin Park for the past two decades.
‘Not real comfortable with the national outlook:’ Orlando city commissioner warns of budget impacts
Read full article: ‘Not real comfortable with the national outlook:’ Orlando city commissioner warns of budget impactsAs state lawmakers return to Tallahassee to hash out a new budget plan, a long-time city of Orlando commissioner has a warning about financial challenges that could lie ahead.
Dubsdread public golf course celebrates a century in Orlando
Read full article: Dubsdread public golf course celebrates a century in OrlandoCity officials, including Mayor Buddy Dyer, gathered on Thursday to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Dubsdread Golf Course, one of Orlando’s oldest and most historic public golf courses.
‘Enjoy it:’ A former Little League umpire’s advice for the Lake Mary All-Stars during World Series run
Read full article: ‘Enjoy it:’ A former Little League umpire’s advice for the Lake Mary All-Stars during World Series runLake Mary's run to the Little League World Series marks just the fourth time a team from Central Florida has made it to Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
Replica of Dr. Phillips’ iconic juice stand officially opens in Orlando’s Packing District
Read full article: Replica of Dr. Phillips’ iconic juice stand officially opens in Orlando’s Packing DistrictThe replica of Dr. Phillips’ iconic juice stand is now officially open for business in Orlando’s Packing District.
‘Pretty solid plan:’ Orlando leaders see promise in new ideas for Fashion Square Mall
Read full article: ‘Pretty solid plan:’ Orlando leaders see promise in new ideas for Fashion Square MallAfter years of attempts, Orlando city leaders believe they have a plan for Orlando Fashion Square Mall that might stick.
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New partnership to help schedule, transport seniors in west Orlando to vaccine appointments
Read full article: New partnership to help schedule, transport seniors in west Orlando to vaccine appointmentsORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill and Commissioner Robert Stuart announced a new partnership Friday to provide more resources for seniors when it comes to getting the COVID-19 vaccine. AdEqual Ground Education Fund will be reaching out to seniors living in the underserved areas of west Orlando including Parramore, Pine Hills and Rosemont through robocalls and text messages to provide information and resources to help register for the vaccine. Pegasus Transportation and LYNX will be offering free transportation for seniors who need it to get to and from their vaccination sites. Hill said seniors who need help in west Orlando registering for the vaccine can call her office at 407-246-3033. AdTo get a free ride to vaccination sites, LYNX requires proof of a vaccine appointment.