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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.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings held a community town hall inside the Pavilion at Avalon Park on Thursday to discuss transportation needs.
Orange County and the city of Orlando appear to be at odds regarding a private land development worth hundreds of millions of dollars.
Mayor Jerry Demings is asking commissioners in Orange County to consider putting a transportation sales tax back on the ballot in 2024.
According to Heart of Florida United Way, the short film “shares the personal stories of Central Floridians who have faced racism, segregation, and bias throughout their lives.”
Work is now underway on a $1.2 billion development that's expected to transform the northwest corner of Orange County.
The Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted 6-1 Tuesday to approve the use of tourism development tax funding for other projects it hopes will bring more tourism to the area.
The third annual Orange County Mayor’s Open House and Job Fair attracted hundreds of people curious about full and part-time work within their local government.
Environmental advocates are planning to once again speak out against a project to extend a toll road through a protected forest in Orange and Osceola counties.
An assisted living facility assigned to house a convicted sex offender from the Orange County Jail does not have a state license, a News 6 investigation revealed.
Nearly one week ago the onePulse Foundation announced they were scrapping plans for a proposed museum project and returning the property to Orange County.
Central Florida transportation officials and elected leaders broke ground Monday on the Pine Hills Transfer Center, a LYNX facility designed to improve transportation access in that Orange County community.
The onePulse Foundation on Friday announced it was no longer planning to build a museum to honor the victims of the 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting, and will give the land back to Orange County.
Orange County commissioners approved moving forward with spending hundreds of millions of dollars in tourism tax development funding for at least two big venues across Orange County.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings sent a memo to commissioners on Thursday, asking them to come prepared to express their stance on important budget issues at their next meeting.
Onyx Magazine held its 4th annual “Man of Honor” event this weekend in Orlando, honoring Central Florida’s most influential Black men while also celebrating high school students.
The Board of County Commissioners held a work session Tuesday that lasted for hours, where many commissioners said they didn't want to rush to make a decision.
The oversight board appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to handle Walt Disney World property is asking the Florida Inspector General to investigate why the board's predecessor spent at least $2 million for employee perks.
Orange County’s comptroller has a big warning for if — and when — the county decides to spend hundreds of millions of dollars in tourism tax revenue.
Orange County is considering its options about how to spend its tourist development tax (TDT) revenue amid a “summer slowdown” for tourism countywide.
A citizen task force examining the most responsible ways to spend millions of dollars generated by Orange County's tourist development tax produced a ranked list of recommended projects Monday.
Much needed updates are coming to the streets surround the University of Central Florida to make them safer for pedestrians.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings delivered his 2023 State of Orange County message on Friday, discussing recent struggles, accomplishments and views of future projects.
Orange County’s mayor wants the NAACP to know the county is a welcoming community and not a danger to minority travelers.
A new citizens task force is sifting through dozens of requests from organizations on how to spend billions in Orange County tourist development tax dollars.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said a citizens safety task force will be reconstituted to take another look at rising gun violence, including the deadly shootings a day earlier in Pine Hills.
For the first time in two years, community and faith leaders gathered in person for the celebration of Orlando's first Black elected official.
Friday’s Veterans Day ceremony was held at the Orange County’s Commission building with the goal of simply saying 'thank you for your service' to those brave men and women.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings on Wednesday held a news conference to discuss the county’s preparations and storm readiness, now faced with Tropical Storm Nicole.
Orange County residents voting in the November election will be deciding whether or not to approve a transportation sales tax measure. Here's what it is.
A 75-year-old man died after falling from a ladder while cleaning debris from his roof, marking the first hurricane-related death in Orange County, according to the mayor.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said as of Monday, the county has extended its state of emergency as the area deals with its first hurricane-related death, ongoing debris cleanup and an increased demand for affordable and emergency housing in the wake of Ian.
Debris removal is underway in Orange County after Hurricane Ian, but it could take some time to remove all the debris from the county.
More flooding is expected in Orange County as water levels crest over the coming days after Ian dumped rain across the area, according to Mayor Jerry Demings.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings on Friday said emergency management efforts in the community had transitioned from response to recovery.
Orange County's emergency manger is urging people to remain vigilant and sheltered as Hurricane Ian passes over the county, despite the storm having weakened since first making landfall.
Several Florida realty companies filed a lawsuit Monday over a rent control proposal introduced by Orange County commissioners earlier this month, according to an affidavit.
Even though Florida is a closed primary state, there are still a number of nonpartisan positions up for grabs in the Aug. 23 primary election, including Orange County mayor.
The Orange County board came out of Thursday’s special session with a consensus on a notice ordinance and tenants bill of rights — but agreed more research and further discussion needs to be had about a rent stabilization ordinance.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings hosted a celebration Thursday evening for the upcoming Juneteenth holiday, which seeks to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States.
Sunday at noon, amid days of events in observance of the mass shooting at Pulse nightclub on June 12, 2016, each of the 49 victims killed in the attack were recognized with the somber tolling of a bell at the First United Methodist Church of Orlando.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings described a growing community with a wealthy future and a tourism industry in “full throttle” at the 2022 State of the County address Friday morning.
As Orlando’s first Hispanic police chief prepares to retire later this year, the 30-year agency veteran said he’s considering a run for public office.
Orange County commissioners voted Tuesday to send a penny sales tax to the November ballot, giving voters the ultimate say on whether it will pass.
Orange County’s mayor is meeting with business leaders Tuesday to deliver a final push for his transportation initiative.
