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Frank TorresOctober 8, 2015

Hundreds gathered at the North Lake Community Elementary school Thursday night to listen to a resolution between local leaders and officials from Orlando International Airport on a land deal to expand operations closer to the growing Lake Nona community. District 1 Commissioner Jim Gray stood before the standing room-only audience and attempted to ease concerns that the development […]

Frank TorresOctober 8, 2015

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, joined by mayors from major cities worldwide were in Washington Thursday morning to meet with Secretary of State John Kerry and U.N. Secretary-General Envoy Michael Bloomberg. The discussion was on best practices and possible solutions for addressing the challenge of climate change. The work session, part of the “Our Cities, Our Climate” initiative, was through […]

Frank TorresOctober 8, 2015

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer released the first television ad on Thursday afternoon for his bid for a fifth term. The spot features an emphasis on public safety, an issue at the focus of the race in recent days. “It’s Working” kicks off by mentioning the 20 percent drop in crime during the past eight years. “Because Buddy […]

Frank TorresOctober 8, 2015

On Thursday afternoon, the Fraternal Order of Police and the Orlando Professional Firefighters announced they are supporting Buddy Dyer in his bid for a fifth term as Orlando mayor. The organizations represent over 700 members of Orlando police officers and over 440 members of the Orlando Fire Department. “We are proud to support Mayor Buddy Dyer […]

Frank TorresOctober 7, 2015

A new robocall from businessman and veteran Paul Paulson features an endorsement from Barry Goldwater Jr. in a move he hopes will swing votes his way in the Orlando mayoral race. “Hello, this is Barry Goldwater, Jr and I’m calling you on behalf of Paul Paulson, our Republican candidate for Orlando mayor. Paul Paulson is a veteran who […]

Frank TorresOctober 6, 2015

Mayors Buddy Dyer of Orlando and Teresa Jacobs of Orange County are heading to Washington D.C on Wednesday to promote the region as part of the “Orlando. You don’t know the the half of it.” initiative. Both mayors will meet with members of Florida’s congressional delegation, as well as other federal officials, to discuss the region’s growing modeling and simulation […]

Frank TorresOctober 5, 2015

With just a month to go before Orlando chooses a new mayor, businessman and veteran Paul Paulson named Elaine Sarlo as communications director on Monday afternoon. Sarlo, who served as a field coordinator for Americans for Prosperity, also worked on the campaigns of Gov. Rick Scott, Agriculture Secretary Adam Putnam, and state Rep. Rene Plasencia. She’s currently president of […]

Frank TorresOctober 5, 2015

In a briefing Monday morning, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and the City Council heard a presentation on downtown parking conditions, and ways to move forward in addressing the area’s rapid growth. Among the factors addressed were new residential projects and venues such as the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts and planned Major League Soccer stadium. Also reviewed during […]

Frank TorresOctober 2, 2015

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, City Commissioner Patty Sheehan, and Soil and Water Supervisor Eric Rollings, announced Friday afternoon that the city intends to buy Constitution Green Park in an attempt to save it’s cherished winding Oak Tree, estimated to be well over 100 years old. “We rolled up our sleeves, looked at options to work […]

Frank TorresSeptember 30, 2015

On Wednesday afternoon, the three candidates for Orlando Mayor made their case before the Orlando Sentinel editorial board as to why they should be the one to lead “The City Beautiful” into the future. During that discussion Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer pledged he would serve a full four-year term saying, “I am unequivocally not running […]

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Lake Mary’s team celebrates in the eighth inning of the Little League World Series Championship game against Taiwan. Florida won in eight innings 2-1. Image via AP.

Hundreds attend town hall on Orlando Airport development near Lake Nona

Buddy Dyer attends John Kerry climate change work session

Buddy Dyer says “It’s Working” in Orlando mayor’s race TV ad

Buddy Dyer nets endorsements from police and fire unions in Orlando mayor’s race

Paul Paulson releases robocall featuring Barry Goldwater Jr. in Orlando Mayor race

Buddy Dyer and Teresa Jacobs head to D.C. to promote Orlando

Orlando Mayor hopeful Paul Paulson names Elaine Sarlo as communications director

Orlando City Council concerned property owners are hoarding parking downtown

Constitution Green Park announcement turns political in City of Orlando

Buddy Dyer “unequivocally” not running for governor, but would consider UCF presidency