
Magnolia Avenue 2-way street project nears Phase 1 completion in Downtown Orlando
Read full article: Magnolia Avenue 2-way street project nears Phase 1 completion in Downtown OrlandoCrews have been working for the past several months to convert Magnolia Avenue in Downtown Orlando from a one-way street into a two-way road between Livingston Street and South Street, near the Dr. Phillips Center.

Members of Parramore question new focus for Jackson Community Center
Read full article: Members of Parramore question new focus for Jackson Community CenterFormer Orlando District 5 Commissioner Regina Hill is raising concerns about the City of Orlandoās new plans for the Jackson Community Center in Parramore, saying residents have been asking questions about what changes mean for the neighborhoodās longtime resource.

āOut for trouble:ā Orlando commissioners address concerns about e-bikes and safety
Read full article: āOut for trouble:ā Orlando commissioners address concerns about e-bikes and safetyOrlando police officers have had more than 800 encounters with e-mobility devices since the beginning of 2026, Orlando Police Department Chief Eric Smith revealed at a city workshop Monday.

Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on affordable homes in Orlando's Parramore community
Read full article: Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on affordable homes in Orlando's Parramore communityHabitat Orlando & Osceola President & CEO Catherine Steck McManus was joined by District 5 City Commissioner Shan Rose to ceremoniously break ground on the new homes. The properties will be sold to local families with affordable mortgages.

Orlando now repairing bumpy Westmoreland bike trail in Parramore after residents report injuries
Read full article: Orlando now repairing bumpy Westmoreland bike trail in Parramore after residents report injuriesOrlando leaders are moving forward with repairs to a rough stretch of bike trail along Westmoreland Street in Parramore ā an area residents say has caused falls and injuries.

City of Orlando approves sale of 8 new Parramore homes as effort to boost homeownership continues
Read full article: City of Orlando approves sale of 8 new Parramore homes as effort to boost homeownership continuesThe City of Orlando has approved the sale of eight newly built homes in Parramore, marking a new milestone in a long-running effort to expand homeownership opportunities in the historic downtown neighborhood.

Orlandoās new-builds in Parramore priced at $380,000 hitting the market Friday
Read full article: Orlandoās new-builds in Parramore priced at $380,000 hitting the market FridayThree newly built homes in Parramore are set to go on sale for $380,000, drawing debate over affordability as the city rolls out major buyer incentives and opens applications Friday.

Bullet passes through womanās hair bun in Orlandoās Parramore neighborhood shooting that wounded 4 juveniles
Read full article: Bullet passes through womanās hair bun in Orlandoās Parramore neighborhood shooting that wounded 4 juvenilesA woman narrowly escaped injury when a bullet tore through her hair bun during a shooting that left four juveniles injured in a shooting Sunday afternoon near downtown Orlando, police said.

Judge throws out Regina Hillās court challenge over District 5 election results
Read full article: Judge throws out Regina Hillās court challenge over District 5 election resultsOn Friday, a judge threw out a lawsuit by former Orlando Commissioner Regina Hill, seeking to throw out last Novemberās election results.

Regina Hill challenges Shan Rose in court over District 5 election results
Read full article: Regina Hill challenges Shan Rose in court over District 5 election resultsA judge on Tuesday will review a lawsuit filed by former Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill against Commissioner Shan Rose over the results of of the District 5 race.

Orlando City, Pride host annual turkey giveaway to support local families
Read full article: Orlando City, Pride host annual turkey giveaway to support local familiesInstead 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.

Shan Rose calls Regina Hillās election lawsuit āfrivolousā
Read full article: Shan Rose calls Regina Hillās election lawsuit āfrivolousāOrlando District 5 Commissioner Shan Rose is pushing back against an election challenge, calling it āfrivolousā and questioning her opponentās eligibility to even file the lawsuit.

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.

Shan Rose wins Orlando District 5 race, defeating suspended Commissioner Regina Hill
Read full article: Shan Rose wins Orlando District 5 race, defeating suspended Commissioner Regina HillInterim Orlando City Commissioner Shan Rose will keep her seat for another term after winning the District 5 election Tuesday night.

Orlando City Council election results: Keen, Rose take council seats, District 3 heads to runoff
Read full article: Orlando City Council election results: Keen, Rose take council seats, District 3 heads to runoffOne 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.

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 Orlandoās Districts 1, 3, and 5, where voters will choose new city commissioners with big issues on their minds.

Regina Hill, Shan Rose and Lawanna Gelzer face off in Orlando District 5 race
Read full article: Regina Hill, Shan Rose and Lawanna Gelzer face off in Orlando District 5 raceFormer Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill is up against her successor, current Commissioner Shan Rose, and veteran community activist Lawanna Gelzer.

United Against Poverty brings mobile market to Parramore
Read full article: United Against Poverty brings mobile market to ParramoreLiving in a food desert means daily challenges like walking long distances just to get fresh produce and groceries. Thatās what Brittany Glover deals with constantly in Parramore.

Uber vouchers secured for Jones graduation amid complaints of distance to venue
Read full article: Uber vouchers secured for Jones graduation amid complaints of distance to venueStudent families hopeful to attend Jones High Schoolās upcoming graduation ceremony ā yet unpleased with what they call a distant choice for a venue ā can look forward to some help in the form of an Uber voucher, according to Orlando District 5 City Commissioner Shan Rose.

TIME IS MONEY: Dynamic tolling begins on I-4 through Central Florida
Read full article: TIME IS MONEY: Dynamic tolling begins on I-4 through Central FloridaDrivers 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.

Would you pay more to avoid I-4 traffic jams? Hereās the timeline for ādynamicā tolls
Read full article: Would you pay more to avoid I-4 traffic jams? Hereās the timeline for ādynamicā tollsThe change could mean higher toll rates during busier times on the interstate when drivers typically see traffic delays.

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 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 āAccelerate Orlandoā initiative to create Wi-Fi hotspots throughout the Parramore community.

Interim Orlando city commissioner begins work in 32801 ZIP code
Read full article: Interim Orlando city commissioner begins work in 32801 ZIP codeLess 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.

Eatonville in second place to be home of the proposed Florida Museum of Black History
Read full article: Eatonville in second place to be home of the proposed Florida Museum of Black HistoryThe 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.









