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Scott PowersFebruary 2, 2016

As the University of Central Florida struggles to meet state demands before asking Florida for $20 million for a new downtown Orlando campus, the city is offering to show the state its commitment, with contributions it values at $75 million. Orlando City Council will be asked Monday to consider a plan that calls for Orlando to […]

Jac VerSteegJanuary 26, 2016

What happens if the Florida Legislature refuses to ratify the Seminole Compact that Gov. Rick Scott negotiated with the Tribe? No one really knows, of course, but state Sen. Joe Abruzzo, a Boynton Beach Democrat, offered a tantalizing hint toward the end of a recent workshop by the Senate’s Regulated Industries Committee. Addressing Jim Allen, […]

Jac VerSteegJanuary 25, 2016

What happens if the Florida Legislature refuses to ratify the Seminole Compact that Gov. Rick Scott negotiated with the Tribe? No one really knows, of course, but state Sen. Joe Abruzzo, D-Boynton Beach, offered a tantalizing hint toward the end of a recent workshop by the Senate’s Regulated Industries Committee. Addressing Jim Allen, the CEO […]

Scott PowersJanuary 22, 2016

Bernie Sanders supporters will be taking to the streets in Orlando and several dozen other cities throughout the country Saturday afternoon as part of a national “March For Bernie” effort. Orlando volunteer organizer Renee McHugh said she’s expecting 50-75 marchers for a route that begins at Orlando City Hall, then heads to Lake Eola Park […]

Scott PowersJanuary 22, 2016

The conservative civil rights group Congress of Racial Equality is planning a national convention in Orlando this June, highlighted in a Republican Party of Florida forum seeking ways to attract more minority members. CORE has what the Republican Party of Florida wants, a large constituency not just of conservative blacks, but also Asians, Hispanics, and other […]

Scott PowersJanuary 21, 2016

The Republican Party of Florida’s annual meeting in Orlando this weekend will focus heavily on training Republicans to reach out to minority and young voters. At the meeting, set for the Rosen Centre Friday and Saturday, the RPOF has scheduled numerous committee meetings for party leaders and volunteers on such topics as minority engagement and digital engagement. […]

Melissa RossJanuary 8, 2016

Whether it’s the construction of green buildings, pushing more public transit, or investing in sustainable infrastructure, the Sunshine State is practically flunking when it comes to energy efficiency. That’s according to a new scorecard by a Washington D.C.-based nonprofit. The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy has issued grades to Florida’s four largest cities. Jacksonville got a 26 […]

Scott PowersJanuary 8, 2016

As All Aboard Florida tries to get everyone onboard its proposal to run higher-speed passenger trains between Orlando and South Florida, my wife and I boarded the closest thing last week, Amtrak’s Silver Meteor train, for a getaway from Orlando to South Beach. All Aboard Florida wants to run 16 passenger trains a day on […]

Guest AuthorJanuary 7, 2016

On Nov. 16, 2015, the Orlando City Council approved a Consent Agenda item authorizing the largest-ever expansion and extension of the city’s red-light contract with American Traffic Solutions. The justification for the expansion was based on dubious safety claims and skewed data. After further investigation, based on responses to public records requests received from the […]

Mike SchneiderDecember 29, 2015

A federal judge in San Diego has dismissed a class-action lawsuit brought by SeaWorld patrons who claimed they were deceived about how the marine park treats orcas and wanted refunds. The federal judge last week said that the plaintiffs didn’t have standing to bring the lawsuit on behalf of patrons of SeaWorld parks in San […]

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Orlando offering $75 million in assets for UCF-Creative Village concept

Jac VerSteeg: Sen. Joe Abruzzo’s “wide-open” alternative to the Seminole Compact

Jac VerSteeg: Sen. Joe Abruzzo’s ‘wide open’ alternative to the Seminole Compact

Bernie Sanders supporters to march in Orlando, other cities

Congress of Racial Equality summit planned for Orlando, as GOP looks toward minority outreach

Florida GOP to work on minority, millennial outreach

Florida cities among the least energy efficient in America

Amtrak is no All Aboard Florida, but it’s rolling

David Shaw: Breaking down Orlando’s questionable red-light camera data

Judge dismisses lawsuit brought by SeaWorld patrons