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Frank TorresAugust 19, 2015

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs, along with several officials from the Central Florida Commission on Homelessness, announced this morning a recent “surge” that put 418 veterans on the path to permanent housing. “I believe more than ever we have the right resources and the right processes to fight for our Veterans […]

Frank TorresAugust 17, 2015

To combat a growing epidemic of drug deaths in Central Florida, Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and Sheriff Jerry Demings held the inaugural meeting of the newly formed Heroin Task Force Monday afternoon in downtown Orlando. “Every day we deal with tough issues, but nothing is more important than the safety of our young people,” Jacobs said […]

Ryan RayAugust 17, 2015

As state lawmakers in Tallahassee move forward with a plan that could completely remake the Orlando-area 10th Congressional District, Val Demings plans to announce her plans to again run for the U.S. House seat. As first reported by Orlando Sentinel‘s Scott Powers, Demings, the former City of Orlando police chief will seek a rematch of her 2012 campaign […]

Frank TorresAugust 13, 2015

Orange County said Thursday that its newly formed Heroin Task Force will hold its inaugural meeting on Monday. The task force is being formed to address the 84 percent increase in deaths from the drug since 2013. County officials point to abused prescription use, higher purity levels, easier access to the drug as a key […]

Frank TorresAugust 5, 2015

Orange County has released a breakdown of infrastructure spending that designates how much money each county district will receive and which road projects they’ll fund. It parcels out the $300 million initiative Mayor Teresa Jacobs proposed in her state of the county address in June. Called “I.N.V.E.S.T in Our Home for Life,” it aims to […]

Associated PressApril 28, 2015

U.S. Rep. John Mica and other elected officials want to speed up the Interstate 4 expansion in the Orlando area. The group on Monday set up a task force to explore how to speed up the interstate expansion plans. It will be led by Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs. Expansion on Interstate 4 is beginning […]

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Orlando leaders announce homeless Veterans surge helps 418

Orange County Heroin Task Force holds inaugural meeting in Orlando

Val Demings will take on Dan Webster in new-look CD 10

Orange County launches Heroin Task Force on Monday

Orange County parcels out spending for I.N.V.E.S.T roadway program

John Mica wants to speed up Interstate 4 expansion