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Residents in Orlando's Wadeview Park blame city road project for flooding
Read full article: Residents in Orlando's Wadeview Park blame city road project for floodingSeveral neighbors in the Wadeview Park area believe the $13 million project stretching across Delaney Avenue is the reason for the flooding. The Harrisons say the construction is blocking the stormwater drain and interfering with the infrastructure.
Orlando city commissioner pushes back on OUC fee for solar customers
Read full article: Orlando city commissioner pushes back on OUC fee for solar customersOrlando City Commissioner Patty Sheehan is leading the opposition against a proposal by the Orlando Utilities Commission to lower the reimbursement rates for solar customers.
onePulse Foundation insolvent, unable to pay creditors before dissolving
Read full article: onePulse Foundation insolvent, unable to pay creditors before dissolvingThe foundation created to build a memorial to honor the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting was insolvent and unable to pay its creditors before dissolving.
Orlando mayor wants permanent Pulse memorial in place before 10-year remembrance
Read full article: Orlando mayor wants permanent Pulse memorial in place before 10-year remembranceOrlando Mayor Buddy Dyer announced he “would like to ensure” that a permanent memorial to the Pulse nightclub shooting is in place by the 10-year remembrance of the tragedy.
Orlando Commissioner Sheehan calls city’s Pulse memorial plans ‘a new start’
Read full article: Orlando Commissioner Sheehan calls city’s Pulse memorial plans ‘a new start’Seven-and-a-half years after a gunman claimed the lives of 49 people inside the Pulse Nightclub, the City of Orlando pick up the work to create a permanent memorial for grieving families and the community.
Poll: Should the Pulse Nightclub building be torn down?
Read full article: Poll: Should the Pulse Nightclub building be torn down?As the city of Orlando moves forward developing plans for a permanent memorial at the site of the Pulse Nightclub, some are asking if the nightclub building should be included.
WATCH LIVE: Orlando mayor discusses city decision to buy Pulse nightclub property
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Orlando mayor discusses city decision to buy Pulse nightclub propertyThe Pulse Nightclub property, the site of one of the country’s worst mass shootings, has been sold to the city of Orlando, News 6 has confirmed.
Local elections take place Nov. 7 in Central Florida. Are you ready to vote?
Read full article: Local elections take place Nov. 7 in Central Florida. Are you ready to vote?2023 is an off-year for politics in Florida but we still have elections, and thousands of people are eligible to go to the polls on Nov. 7.
Orlando leaders break ground on Lake Eola ‘pocket park’
Read full article: Orlando leaders break ground on Lake Eola ‘pocket park’Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer joined District 4 City Commissioner Patty Sheehan and others to hold a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday morning for a pocket-sized expansion of Lake Eola Park.
Prayer Ribbon exhibit installed at Orlando City Hall to honor Pulse victims
Read full article: Prayer Ribbon exhibit installed at Orlando City Hall to honor Pulse victimsThe colorful collection of ribbons was made by a group in Provincetown, Massachusetts back in 2016 and continues to be a part of Orlando's memorials.
Orlando allows Catholic school to close sidewalk for security, despite resident criticism
Read full article: Orlando allows Catholic school to close sidewalk for security, despite resident criticismThe city of Orlando voted Monday on what city leaders call a comprise following St. James Cathedral School’s request to close off a sidewalk near their campus.
‘We don’t want that to be our reputation:’ Orlando considers new safety ordinance for downtown
Read full article: ‘We don’t want that to be our reputation:’ Orlando considers new safety ordinance for downtownAfter more than an hour of discussion, Monday, city commissioners unanimously passed the first reading of a new ordinance aimed at reducing crime downtown.
Orlando commissioner questions communication amid Fourth of July chaos
Read full article: Orlando commissioner questions communication amid Fourth of July chaosOrlando Commissioners Regina Hill and Patty Sheehan applauded the quick response of law enforcement as no serious injuries were reported from the resulting mass exodus of people.
A life in public service: Orlando commissioner Patty Sheehan looks back at political career
Read full article: A life in public service: Orlando commissioner Patty Sheehan looks back at political careerIn 2000, and at 38 years old, Patty Sheehan was elected commissioner for District 4 of Orlando and became the first openly gay city commissioner.
Hundreds gather to call on Disney to take a stand against ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill
Read full article: Hundreds gather to call on Disney to take a stand against ‘Don’t Say Gay’ billHundreds of people chanted and shouted in front of the Disney sign calling on the company to share its views on the Parental Rights in Education bill, widely known to its critics as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill.
Orlando City Commissioner takes hard stance against vandalism plaguing local businesses
Read full article: Orlando City Commissioner takes hard stance against vandalism plaguing local businessesAn Orlando City Commissioner is taking a hard stance against vandalism in her district after waves of tagging has plagued businesses in the area, costing thousands in damages.
Mental health expert warns of heightened anxiety ahead of 5-year remembrance for Pulse shooting
Read full article: Mental health expert warns of heightened anxiety ahead of 5-year remembrance for Pulse shootingOn the eve of the five-year mark since the Pulse shooting, mental health experts are warning some people may be experiencing anxiety and stress.