Orlando

Larry GriffinNovember 16, 2016

At the second day of the Republican Governors Association Annual Conference in Orlando, a slew of governors from across the nation talked in detail about the policies that led their states to prosperity — among them free market entrepreneurship, education in practical fields, innovation, and more. The panel included Gov. Susana Martinez of New Mexico, Gov. […]

Terry RoenNovember 16, 2016

Nine miles of aisles of rocking rides, super-sized inflatables, and a preview of the future through virtual reality goggles are just some of the enticements at the 98th annual Attractions Expo. More than 30,000 buyers and engineers from amusement parks, water parks, family entertainment centers, zoos, aquariums, science centers, museums, and resorts jammed the International Association […]

Larry GriffinNovember 16, 2016

The Republican Governors Association Annual Conference at the Hilton Orlando Resort had a very positive vibe Tuesday afternoon, with the party coming off the high of a Donald Trump win and the impending all-Republican government. Now, they think, they may actually get things done as a country. Their agenda at the conference, aside from a few opening […]

Scott PowersNovember 15, 2016

Long before young Trayvon Martin‘s tragic death sent destabilizing shockwaves from Central Florida throughout America, long before Black Lives Matter and Blue Lives Matter turned into a standoff, and certainly long before the divisive election campaigns of 2016, Democrat Val Demings was calling for unity in Orlando and in America. Now, thanks to her resounding victory last Tuesday, […]

Terry RoenNovember 15, 2016

Florida TaxWatch, a nonprofit government watchdog, has urged state leaders to hold Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute accountable for the $155 million in tax incentives they received to move to Florida. The Florida Department of Economic Development (DEO) asked Sanford Burnham last month to return half, or $77 million in taxpayer money, if it […]

Larry GriffinNovember 14, 2016

The City of Orlando’s plans to purchase the Pulse nightclub and turn it into a memorial were originally scheduled for Monday’s City Council meeting, but have now been delayed until the Dec. 5 meeting. The reason given by Mayor Buddy Dyer is that the city wants more time to formulate a plan moving forward to […]

Terry RoenNovember 14, 2016

Guest spending at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts helped boost fourth quarter earnings for the Walt Disney Company by 6 percent to a record $55.6 billion. Higher average ticket prices and room rates, along with increased food and beverage spending caused Walt Disney Parks and Resorts’ revenue to increase 5 percent to a record $17 […]

Larry GriffinNovember 12, 2016

A small group of people met up at the edge of Lake Eola bordering Rosalind Avenue, all carrying signs and ready to protest Donald Trump‘s presidency Friday afternoon — though, his name was not mentioned at all by many protesters on purpose, so as not to give him credit for their passion. They were few in […]

Scott PowersNovember 10, 2016

Outside groups spent $8 million in Florida’s 7th Congressional District, mostly to help Democrat Stephanie Murphy oust Republican U.S. Rep. John Mica. Updated campaign finance documents filed with the Federal Election Commission this week show outside groups such as the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and the Democrats’ House Majority PAC combined to spend nearly $6.3 […]

Associated PressNovember 9, 2016

Metro Orlando’s future U.S. congressional delegation just became a whole lot more diverse. Voters in central Florida on election night picked an African-American woman, a Puerto Rican man and an Asian-American woman to represent them in Washington. The increased diversity was helped by the redrawing of some congressional districts that made the central Florida districts […]

Orlando

At second day of Republican Governors Conference, innovation and free-market are the key words

Attractions Expo gives a glimpse of the future of entertainment

A happy group of Republican governors promises action and a bright future for America at conference

Meet Congresswoman-elect Val Demings of Orlando

Florida TaxWatch blasts Sanford Burnham’s escape plan

City of Orlando delays decision on buying Pulse nightclub until Dec. 5

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts reports fourth quarter earnings up 6 percent

Protesters storm downtown Orlando after Donald Trump election to show solidarity with the marginalized

$8 million spent by outside groups in CD 7, mostly to help Stephanie Murphy upset John Mica

Orlando’s congressional delegation got a lot more diverse