With sky-high housing costs in Central Florida, local leaders are trying to create some relief when it comes to housing. They just cut the ribbon on phase three of Emerald Villas - an affordable apartment complex in Pine Hills.
What was taken out of the homestead exemption proposal, the likely matchup for Florida Governor after a major candidate drops out, plus the latest effort to stall new redistricting maps.
Jolly, 52, and Graham, 63, previously served together in the U.S. Congress. Graham represented Florida’s 2nd Congressional District, while Jolly represented Florida’s 13th Congressional District from 2014 to 2017 as a Republican. He became a registered Democrat in April 2025.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings announced Friday that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and is suspending his campaign for Florida governor as he begins treatment.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings’ prostate cancer diagnosis is prompting renewed discussion about screening and early detection. An Orlando prostate cancer specialist says the mayor’s announcement could encourage more men, particularly African American men who face higher risks, to get screened.
Demings made history in 2018 when he became the first African American mayor of Orange County. He has led the county for eight years.
The Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida announced its plans to build a new Center for Women and Families in Orlando.
Orange County Commissioners will likely face renewed pressure from opponents on Tuesday over the county’s agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
The $49 million investment is set to transform how animals and the people who care for them are supported in our community.
A new animal shelter in Orange County is officially underway. The shelter, which will cost $49 million, will be the largest in Florida at 123,419 square feet, and will have a much larger medical suite to help increase capacity for medical needs such as spay and neuter services.
The Orange County Board of Commissioners this week decided not to move forward with a government infrastructure surtax on the November ballot, but not before reviewing feedback from voters.
A new connector along the Lake Apopka Loop Trail has officially opened in Orange County, linking Orange and Lake counties with a nearly three-quarter-mile stretch of newly-constructed multiuse path — at a cost of $10 million.
During Tuesday’s regularly scheduled Orange County Commission meeting, members of the public and at least three commissioners advocated for the county to pursue a lawsuit over its relationship with ICE, but Mayor Jerry Demings pumped the brakes on the idea.
On Tuesday, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings issued a letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security warning about new limits coming to ICE inmates at the county’s correctional facility.
The chief executive officer of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority says Orlando International Airport will review procedures following a traveler’s complaint about an encounter with an officer from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said Tuesday that the county attorney’s office is “exploring the legal issues” centered around U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s interest in opening a detention facility in Orlando.
Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins said Monday he is entering the Republican race for governor, launching a bid to succeed Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Orange County is formally demanding the federal government reimburse hundreds of thousands of dollars for housing ICE immigration detainees in the county jail.
A spokesperson with the Orange County Corrections Department told News 6 that the federal government owes the county hundreds of thousands of dollars in reimbursement payments for housing ICE detainees inside the Orange County Jail.
At Wednesday’s meeting of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, the board voted unanimously to start discussions about transitioning away from using the Orlando Police Department and instead creating an in-house airport police department.
Dozens of Orange County leaders and representatives gathered Monday to honor those who have served in the U.S. military, marking the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War.
Known for his deep voice and slow-paced cadence, the 66-year-old Jerry Demings is a pragmatic powerhouse politician in Central Florida. Outside of the region, however, he will have a lot of work to do to increase his visibility. Here's what you need to know about the newest candidate for governor.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings is officially launching his campaign for Florida governor, but there is already another Democrat in the race: former Florida Congressman David Jolly.
If successful, Jerry Demings would be the first Democrat to win Florida’s governor’s mansion in the 21st century.
Last week, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings teased a big announcement coming on Thursday. But the spoiler came on Monday: Demings is officially running for Florida governor next year.
Officials broke ground Thursday on a new affordable housing development in West Orlando, marking the latest effort to address the region’s growing housing affordability crisis.
It’s a question of whose numbers you believe. In dueling news conferences Monday, CFO Blaise Ingoglia and Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings battled over whether the county was overtaxing residents, with the two men citing contradicting data.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings is denying claims that his staff did not fully cooperate with an audit by the state’s DOGE team earlier this month. On Wednesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis and Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia announced the state would issue investigative subpoenas for county employees.
The Orange County Citizen Corps Council hosted a breakfast to bring together congregational and community leaders, neighbors, and partners who work to strengthen the readiness and resiliency of the county.
State auditors are scheduled to arrive at the Orange County Administration Building Tuesday to begin an on-site review of county financial records, particularly expenses related to diversity programs and a new multicultural center.
State auditors are scheduled to arrive at the Orange County Administration Building Tuesday to begin an on-site review of county financial records, particularly expenses related to diversity programs and a new multicultural center.
Orange County’s mayor signed an addendum that would allow county jail officials to transport immigration detainees to ICE facilities, despite a public war of words with Florida’s attorney general over the addendum.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference in Orlando to laud the Florida Highway Patrol’s ongoing role in President Donald Trump’s mass deportation effort and to announce a new FHP initiative for that purpose.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings is standing by comments he made about the Florida attorney general’s age and experience, a day after the two clashed over immigration enforcement.
If your summer travel plans take you to Orlando International Airport’s newest terminal, you’re in for an uncomfortably hot hike to get to Terminal C if you’re coming from the tram or train station.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings did not hold back when discussing a letter the county received from Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier.
Florida law enforcement agencies' cooperation with federal immigration officials is causing concerns among family members and immigrants' rights advocates that people will disappear into county jail systems.
Orange County leaders say the opening of a new public safety training facility is critical. With the county’s rapid growth, public safety agencies are seeing increased call volumes and more complex emergencies.
Survivors and family members of the Pulse nightclub massacre nine years ago are getting a chance to walk through the long-shuttered, gay-friendly venue this week.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings’ remarks touched on affordable housing, tourism and hospitality, education, transportation and more, centering on recent accomplishments and challenges in a county “Building Better Through Efficiency.”
In South Florida, a legal battle is taking place against the state’s illegal immigration enforcement laws — and on Tuesday, an Orange County leader questioned whether what they previously complied to do is legal.
More than 100 local artists and groups have collaborated to create a new website to showcase a different part of visiting Orlando: the culture and arts.
After four months of discussion between leaders across Orange County, a flurry of recommendations for jail reform has been released — but challenges remain for implementing these changes.
As growth continues to be an ongoing concern in Orange County, leaders are meeting to discuss the future of transportation for the region.
Central Florida is known for its theme parks and sunshine, but the region’s job market is rapidly evolving, with artificial intelligence and simulation technology leading the way.
This week, Orange County commissioners learned how many people were being held on ICE detainers in the jail, increasing the size of the jail's population. Here's what we know about the inmates.
Orange County leaders ratified a new agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that would allow county correction officers to assist in immigration enforcement.
The city of Orlando is seeking $5 million from Orange County to help make the long-delayed Pulse memorial to honor the lives of 49 people killed in 2016.
Nearly three years after Hurricane Ian tore through Central Florida, a program for low-income homeowners seeking recovery is now available.
Commissioners are considering forcing the sale of the complex, located off Texas Avenue, to allow for redevelopment of the area.
Orange County is beginning construction on a new community action center in Tangelo Park, marking a significant development for the neighborhood.
A newly formed citizen advisory board tasked with overseeing Orange County’s transportation issues held its first meeting Thursday evening, following voter approval of its funding in last November’s general election.
Residents of Tymber Skan on the Lake Condominiums are in limbo as the county is set to continue discussions on a potential demolition.
Civic leaders, pastors, and people from around Central Florida came together early Monday to celebrate and honor the legacies of Arthur "Pappy" Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Two Orange County Utilities Water Division workers are credited with preventing a child on a scooter from entering a busy Central Florida roadway.
After pressure from the public and a conservative law firm, Orange County is no longer considering a moratorium on churches in rural areas.
If getting your finances under control is one of your goals for 2025, you're in luck if you live or work in Orange County.
The city of Kissimmee and Orange County both approved no-camping ordinances on Tuesday, joining other municipalities in complying with new state requirements to address homelessness.
As Orange County marks 200 years since its founding, we've compiled a selection of stories that reach as far back, recording glimpses of the area's history.
The Orange County supervisor of elections spent more money than the state of Florida allows, according to a new report from Comptroller Phil Diamond.
New numbers show tourists staying in Central Florida hotels brought in more than $359 million in taxes last fiscal year. That amount is expected to increase significantly next year.
The back-and-forth between the Orange County Commission and the supervisor of elections over a budget surplus reached another level Tuesday when another constitutional officer made new accusations against the elections chief -- who says he is wrong.
Mayor Jerry Demings said it's an improper use of taxpayer dollars and that the surplus money should be returned to the county government general fund.
CareerSource Central Florida returned $1.9 million to the Orange County government Thursday, ending a deal the agency made with the county supervisor of elections that has sparked a fight between the elections office and the county commission over surplus budget money.
It's been more than 10 years since a new major theme park opened in the Orlando area. Here's what's cooking as Universal nears the grand opening of Epic Universe.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings criticized outgoing Supervisor of Elections Glen Gilzean on Tuesday, accusing him of being “manipulative” in handling surplus funds.
Orange County commissioners on Tuesday will discuss what, if anything, can be done regarding $4 million in surplus funds that the supervisor of elections spent on a scholarship and training programs.
A potential legal battle is brewing between the Orange County government and the county’s supervisor of elections office over a reported budget surplus of $4 million that was spent on a scholarship at Valencia College and training programs at CareerSource Central Florida.
Orange County's $100 million Accelerated Transportation Safety Program targets safer streets and transit for all residents.
Officials in Orange County are announcing an expansion of broadband connectivity for the communities of South Apopka, Bithlo and Christmas.
For the first time in 17 years, Orange County leaders have approved an increase to the Fire & EMS property tax. The increase will add an estimated $150 per $250,000 of taxable value of single-family homes in unincorporated Orange County.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings will highlight the county's accomplishments and challenges over the last year.
Orange County is recognizing the push for life-saving medication in the ongoing fight against the opioid epidemic.
The Central Florida Expressway Authority is voting to approve an agreement that allows for an extension of Osceola Parkway through a section of Split Oak Forest.
Officials with the Central Florida Expressway Authority are set to break ground on a brand new highway connecting Lake and Orange counties.
