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Scott PowersMarch 21, 2016

Winter Garden Commissioner Robert “Bobby O” Olszewski received the endorsement of the Fraternal Order of Police in the Orange County Commission District 1 race, his campaign announced Monday. In an endorsement letter sent last week, Stephen Klapka of the Fraternal Order of Police said Olszewski got the endorsement because of his experience, dedication and knowledge, […]

Scott PowersFebruary 10, 2016

Four years after the Orange County Commission was presented a citizen petition for a ballot initiative it wanted nothing to do with, officials are preparing stricter requirements for residents to put ordinances on the countywide ballot. The Orange County Charter Review Commission on Thursday will be voting to recommend a host of proposed charter changes that would require […]

Scott PowersJanuary 6, 2016

Winter Garden Commissioner Bobby Olszewski announced that several top Orange County political operatives will serve on his campaign finance team in his run for the Orange County Commission District 1 seat. The team will include Angel de la Portilla, Bertica Cabrera Morris, Chris Carmody, Eddie Fernandez, Frank Kruppenbacher, Jonathan Kilman and Wade Voss. Olszewski faces Betsy […]

Drew WilsonDecember 21, 2015

Gov. Rick Scott announced that drugstore chain CVS will add 500 jobs in Orlando and build a new 112,000-square-foot facility in Orange County. “We are excited to announce the creation of 500 new jobs for families in Orlando,” Scott said in a news release. “With hundreds of locations already in Florida, CVS’ decision to expand […]

Frank TorresOctober 6, 2015

Representatives from major hospitality organizations were in downtown Orlando on Tuesday afternoon to listen to a new proposal that would alter the process for spending tourism tax dollars. An Orange County Charter Review Commission committee is considering sending a referendum to voters that would allow outside entities to apply for revenue collected by hotel visitors, for projects […]

Frank TorresOctober 6, 2015

On Tuesday morning, the Orange County Commission opened discussions on possible ordinances to fight human trafficking in the region. Commissioner Pete Clarke introduced the concept after a recent two-year surveillance operation named “Papa Smurf” concluded with eight women rescued from a prostitution trafficking ring and a seizure of drug and guns, which resulted in the arrest of […]

Frank TorresSeptember 23, 2015

The sport of golf is on the decline in the United States, with 1,400 courses closing the last decade, including 7 here in Orange County. On Tuesday afternoon, county commissioners explored options for keeping the costs of maintenance for the large stretches of land off the backs of taxpayers. Many of these failing golf courses […]

Frank TorresSeptember 1, 2015

In a 2016 legislative overview briefing held Tuesday morning, Orange County Commissioners identified what they would like to see emerge from the next legislative session. State lawmakers begin their committee meetings later this month. The presentation began with a state budget assessment, which county officials called the most “uncertain” forecast in some time, with unpredictable […]

Frank TorresAugust 27, 2015

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, along with dozens of leaders from the community, were in Downtown Orlando on Thursday to celebrate the one-year anniversary of Canvs, downtown’s technology hub. Canvs has supported technology startups in Orlando by providing work space options, mentorship, programming and regular events. One year ago, the collective found its home in the renovated […]

Frank TorresAugust 25, 2015

For the Orange County Board of Commissioners, the biggest challenge in erasing Orlando’s reputation as one of the worst cities in the country for pedestrians could be educating and compelling the very people they’re trying to keep safe. On Tuesday, Mayor Teresa Jacobs ordered county staff to seek solutions, including community outreach, safety audits, and capital […]

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Bobby Olszewski picks up FOP endorsement in Orange Commission D1 race

Orange County proposals to change ballot initiative process likely to rekindle ballot fight

Bobby Olszewski names Orange County Commission race finance team

CVS to add 500 jobs in Orlando, build new Orange County facility

Hoteliers clash with Orange County officials over tourism tax dollars

Orange County to examine possible human trafficking ordinance

Orange County leaders try to solve failing golf course puzzle

Orange County Commission lays out 2016 legislative priorities

Buddy Dyer celebrates Canvs anniversary in downtown Orlando

Biggest obstacle to pedestrian safety in Orange County could be pedestrians