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The Split Oak betrayal: Will Florida ever change? | Commentary
Two months ago, the likely final chapter of a long-running battle played out when state and local leaders voted to plow a toll road through environmentally sensitive lands that were supposed to be protected forever. The story was patently absurd. You don’t preserve land by paving it. I’ve thought about those votes a lot in the weeks since and concluded they represent a bleak, defining moment ...
‘It’s heartless’: Orlando family scammed out of thousands in home rental scheme
An Orange County family is worried about ending up on the street after losing thousands of dollars in a home rental scam. The family even moved into the home only to be booted out by law enforcement the next day.
Orlando public housing waiting list to open next week. Here’s how to appy
ORLANDO, Fla. – Next week, the Orlando Housing Authority will open up pre-applications online for those who wish to apply for public housing. The process will begin on Monday at 12:01 a.m. The waiting list will remain open until Wednesday. Those who want to apply can do so online...
Man arrested, charged in July Fourth murder of 13-year-old in Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. — A man has been arrested for the murder of a 13-year-old girl who was found dead on July Fourth in Orlando, deputies said. The man arrested was identified as 28-year-old Jerry Loreeson Dorisme and has been charged with first-degree felony murder, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
Orange County grants can help beautify local neighborhoods
Orange County Senior Code Compliance Officer Steve Marconi was driving around East Orlando when he noticed the entrance sign missing from a subdivision. Someone had hand-painted the community's name in yellow and blue. “I just happened to run across this,” Marconi recalled. “The original sign attached to the wall had...
Orange County greenlights major UCF student housing projects, adding over 3,600 beds
ORLANDO, Fla. - Three new off-campus student housing developments near the University of Central Florida were approved by Orange County commissioners this week, which could bring over 3,600 bed accommodations to the university's growing student population in upcoming years. The Orange County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday and unanimously approved...
👩🏫 ‘Invaluable resource:’ OCLS members praise ESOL classes, other free language programs at libraries
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – It may be summer break, but class is in session for hundreds of Central Floridians looking to learn a new language. For some who have moved to the U.S. from other countries, English is their second language. The Orange County Library System offers free classes...
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