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Some Central Florida governments feel ‘sticker shock’ at SunRail’s future costs
When SunRail trains first started rolling down tracks just over a decade ago, it was agreed the state would pay the bills for several years — but local governments along the route would eventually pick up the tab. Four counties and three cities — Osceola, Orange, Seminole, Volusia, Orlando, Winter Park and Maitland — are now preparing to take over operating and maintaining the 61-mile commuter ...
Central Florida preschools look to boost learning by getting kids tinkering and building
A new program informed by Harvard University research is looking to improve preschool education in Central Florida by encouraging young children to assume a “maker mindset.” Launched last month, the Empowering Communities to Shape Their Worlds program is an educational approach that relies on building and tinkering. “The maker mindset is that there’s always a new and better way to produce and ...
Sex? Grandstanding? Arts leaders, experts examine why DeSantis cut funds — and prep for future
Could it be that simple? Was a cheekily titled piece of theater at the Tampa Fringe responsible for Gov. Ron DeSantis’s veto of $32 million in arts funding from the $116 billion 2024-25 state budget, affecting more than 600 organizations statewide and leaving all cultural grant programs unfunded for the first time ever? That seemed to be what the governor was saying at a June press conference ...
What’s next as Maitland, Orange County negotiate SunRail cost
Leaders with Orange County and the city of Maitland have agreed to meet soon to discuss the city's funding responsibilities for SunRail. <\p> City council members on June 24 agreed to give a 180-day notice of its plans to end Maitland's interlocal agreement with the county tied to the commuter rail system but will delay sending the notice until city staff can meet with county leaders to address concerns. <\p>
Motorcyclist killed in Orange County crash with SUV, troopers say
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A 40-year-old Orlando man driving a motorcycle was killed in a crash with a SUV in Orange County on Saturday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crash happened on North Hiawassee Road and Burroughs Drive around 7:05 p.m. According to a...
Motorcycle rider dies after rear-ending pickup truck in Orange County, troopers say
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A 36-year-old Orlando man riding a motorcycle through Orange County died after rear-ending a pickup truck late Saturday on East Colonial Drive, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash occurred around 11 p.m. in the westbound lanes of East Colonial Drive near Cox Road,...
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