Instead of a stadium full of soccer fans, the Inter & Co Stadium was packed with food and people seeking assistance. The 10th annual Orlando City and Orlando Pride Turkey Giveaway drew thousands who received ingredients they might not otherwise afford.
Orlando District 5 Commissioner Shan Rose is pushing back against an election challenge, calling it “frivolous” and questioning her opponent’s eligibility to even file the lawsuit.
Regina 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.
Interim Orlando City Commissioner Shan Rose will keep her seat for another term after winning the District 5 election Tuesday night.
One incumbent was unseated, one will return to office, and a third seat will go to a runoff election in the Orlando City Council races Tuesday.
Election 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.
Former Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill is up against her successor, current Commissioner Shan Rose, and veteran community activist Lawanna Gelzer.
Living in a food desert means daily challenges like walking long distances just to get fresh produce and groceries. That’s what Brittany Glover deals with constantly in Parramore.
Student families hopeful to attend Jones High School’s upcoming graduation ceremony — yet unpleased with what they call a distant choice for a venue — can look forward to some help in the form of an Uber voucher, according to Orlando District 5 City Commissioner Shan Rose.
Drivers using the I-4 Express lanes will soon see fluctuating toll rates as the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) implements a dynamic tolling system starting Monday.
The change could mean higher toll rates during busier times on the interstate when drivers typically see traffic delays.
In 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.
The Orlando City Council has approved nearly $125,000 in funding through the “Accelerate Orlando” initiative to create Wi-Fi hotspots throughout the Parramore community.
Less than two weeks after taking the oath of office, interim Orlando City Commissioner Shan Rose has begun work representing District 5, which includes part of the 32801 ZIP code.
The Town of Eatonville is the oldest Black community in the United States, and officials hope that will play a large role in their decision to pick a location for the Florida Museum of Black History.
