Orlando approves $12.62 million Pulse memorial contract
The updated agreement sets a guaranteed maximum price of $12,624,837. Construction still depends on permits, and the schedule’s listed start date is not confirmed.
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Demings proposes $836 million in Orange County hotel-tax spending
The proposed package includes $400 million for Dr. Phillips Center and a narrower $46 million UCF athletics plan; the county commission has not approved it.
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Orlando prepares to consider $1.88 billion budget with no property-tax rate increase
Orlando’s proposed $1.88 billion FY 2026-27 budget would keep the millage rate unchanged, add 44 police and fire first responders and fund roads, sidewalks, traffic signals, parks and neighborhood programs.
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Florida gives Orlando 180 days to address historic-preservation dispute
The Florida Division of Historical Resources says Orlando’s temporary downtown review change does not comply with Certified Local Government requirements. The city has until February 17, 2027, to correct the issue or risk a possible decertification recommendation.
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Orlando’s parking system is going cashless, with more rate changes planned for fall
Orlando began removing parking meters July 1 and plans to complete its cashless transition by Oct. 1. Drivers should expect digital payments now and additional rate and enforcement changes during the fourth quarter.
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Orlando Buys 3.4-Acre Industrial Campus South of Downtown
Orlando purchased more than 3.4 acres at 806 and 850 S. Hughey Avenue, adding warehouse, office and industrial property to its holdings.
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Orlando pauses downtown historic-preservation reviews for 36 months
Orlando City Council approved a 36-month pause on much of the historic-preservation review process in the city’s eight-block Downtown Historic District.
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Orlando School-Zone Speed Cameras Begin Enforcement Aug. 11
Orlando will begin enforcing speed limits with cameras in designated school zones on Aug. 11, after police review images before citations are issued.
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Orange County voters will not automatically receive paper sample ballots for August 18 primary
Orange County voters who are not voting by mail will receive a QR-code mailer instead of an automatically mailed paper sample ballot for the August 18, 2026, primary.
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Orlando School-Zone Speed Cameras Begin Warning Drivers Aug. 11
Orlando’s school-zone cameras begin issuing warnings Aug. 11. Civil enforcement starts Sept. 25, with a $100 Notice of Violation for qualifying speeding events.
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Orlando Gas Falls Below $3.85 as Diesel Also Eases, but Yearly Gap Widens
Orlando metro regular gas fell to $3.814 and diesel to $5.386 on Aug. 1, but both remain well above year-ago averages, keeping fuel costs high for drivers and businesses.
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Orlando homeowners can seek permit exemptions for some projects under $7,500
Orlando homeowners may qualify for a limited exemption on projects under $7,500, but must verify flood status, submit documents and await city review.
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Orlando budget faces possible hiring freeze if tax amendment passes
Orlando is weighing hiring freezes, delayed projects and service changes as officials prepare for possible revenue losses from a November tax amendment.
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Orange County school-zone speed cameras are coming: What Orlando-area drivers should know
Orlando-area drivers will face two separate school-camera programs, with Orlando warnings starting August 11, 2026, and Orange County cameras planned for January 2027.
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Orlando’s draft HUD housing plan heads to July 6 public hearing—how to comment
Orlando will hold a second public hearing July 6 on draft HUD housing plans for 2026-2030—how to review, comment, and what comes next.
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Summerlin Avenue Phase I: Marks & Colonial detours for Orlando drivers
Orlando drivers: the Summerlin & Marks intersection is set to close beginning early June 2026 for ~3–4 months, plus overnight Colonial shifts.
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Orlando commuters: SR 408 Exit 10B overnight closure July 19–23 for I-4
SR 408 eastbound to I-4 eastbound via Exit 10B closes overnight July 19–23, 8 p.m.–6 a.m., with posted detours. I-4 ramp work also runs July 12–16.
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Orlando City Council workshop July 13: property tax reform update & budget—what to expect
Orlando, FL — Orlando City Council’s July 13 hybrid workshop will preview a property tax reform update and a budget proposal update for residents.
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Live Local Act update reshapes OCPS teacher housing near Catalina (July 23)
Live Local Act rules effective July 1 are changing the steps for affordable housing on OCPS land near Catalina Elementary. Here’s what’s next—July 23.
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Orlando starts Phase I of Church St “Festival Street”: what changes first
After a July 7 groundbreaking, Orlando’s Church Street “Festival Street” Phase I (Garland Ave to the railroad tracks) is moving ahead—here’s what changes.
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Orlando pauses Downtown Historic District review for 3 years
City Council voted 4-2 to pause parts of Orlando’s downtown historic review until Aug. 10, shifting district projects to the Appearance Review Board.
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Orlando housing plan comment period runs through July 6
Orlando residents can review the draft 2026 housing plan and speak at a July 6 hearing before the city finalizes HUD-funded priorities.