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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.
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.
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.
Orlando purchased more than 3.4 acres at 806 and 850 S. Hughey Avenue, adding warehouse, office and industrial property to its holdings.
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.
Orlando will begin enforcing speed limits with cameras in designated school zones on Aug. 11, after police review images before citations are issued.
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.
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.
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.
Orlando homeowners may qualify for a limited exemption on projects under $7,500, but must verify flood status, submit documents and await city review.
Orlando is weighing hiring freezes, delayed projects and service changes as officials prepare for possible revenue losses from a November tax amendment.
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.
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.
Orlando drivers: the Summerlin & Marks intersection is set to close beginning early June 2026 for ~3–4 months, plus overnight Colonial shifts.
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.
Orlando, FL — Orlando City Council’s July 13 hybrid workshop will preview a property tax reform update and a budget proposal update for residents.
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.
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.
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.
Orlando residents can review the draft 2026 housing plan and speak at a July 6 hearing before the city finalizes HUD-funded priorities.
Orlando is taking comments on a $10,054,688 draft plan for housing, homelessness and utility help ahead of a July 6 hearing.
Orange County’s measles count climbed again, and Florida now reports 154 cases. Here’s what Orlando-area readers should know about symptoms and MMR shots.
