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Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer Announces New Senior Staff Appointments
These appointments will be effective January 27, 2020, pending appropriate City Council confirmation.
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Mark Baratelli, Editor
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New Bat Houses to Help Save Bats From Deforestation and Overpopulation
Orange County Commissioner Emily Bonilla is taking action to protect bats in Central Florida from deforestation and overdevelopment.
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City Approves $500K in Federal Funding to Renovate 20 Parramore Housing Units
$500,000 in federal funding was approved by the City to be used by Parramore Asset Stabilization Fund towards the renovation of 20 units.
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Architects To Present Design Plans for Rosemont Neighborhood Center
The Rosemont Neighborhood Center offers a playground, pavilions, tennis court, multi-purpose rooms, a computer lab, game room, and more.
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DTO GO Downtown Orlando Public Restroom Pilot Program Approved by City Council
The pilot program will alleviate "protein incidents" downtown while allowing time for the exploration of permanent solutions.
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Pop Up Apart-Hotel Coming to Camden Lake Eola Mixed Use Project
A Permit was approved by City Council for Camden Lake Eola to host a pop up apart-hotel rental business in 125 units for 2 years.
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Watch Today's City of Orlando Council Meeting Live
Watch the City of Orlando City Council meeting which took place December 9, 2019 inside City Hall in downtown Orlando.
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Jack Kazanzas Star Installation in Downtown Orlando Marks Start of Holiday Season
The more than 50 year tradition of raising the 600-pound golden star started in the 1950s.
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Downtown Orlando Testing Out Public Restrooms-on-Wheels
6 non-permanent public bathrooms will be available to in the Downtown area as part of a year-long pilot program called DTO GO.
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Downtown's Rideshare Hub Pilot Program to Extend 6 Months
The program supports downtown’s vibrant nighttime economy by enhancing the downtown experience and improving traffic and safety.
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The Week Before Thanksgiving is Now National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
The week before Thanksgiving is now National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week in the City of Orlando.
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City Getting a MultiFamily Recycling Program Coordinator Thanks to Grant
The Recycling Partnership (Website) is awarding The City of Orlando Solid Waste Division a grant for $150,000 in cash and $75,000 in...
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Lawsuit to Recover Damages Sustained by the City as a Result of the Opioid Crisis
City Attorney's Office engaged outside counsel to research the feasibility of filing a opioid crisis lawsuit to recover damages.
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While Restaurant and Landlord Clash Over Downtown Food Hall Plans, Board Approves Them
Facebook post reveals weak relationship between landlord and restaurant on Church Street
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Blueprint 2.0 Job Training Program gets $75,000
The City’s new Blueprint 2.0 program will connect residents to more than 100 job and vocational training opportunities.
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City Beautiful Hopes to Become the City Bike-able
The Bike Orlando Open House will take place Thursday, October 3rd!
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Mayor Buddy Dyer Announces Appointment of New Orlando Fire Department Chief
Thursday morning Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer will announce the appointment of Benjamin M. Barksdale, Jr. as the City of Orlando’s next Fire Chi
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How Businesses Can (and Cannot) Use the Term 'Creative Village'
Businesses wanting to use the name must read the Trademark License Agreement which states the specific manner in which businesses may use th
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City of Orlando Hurricane Dorian – Update #3 - Key Information for Residents to Prepare
PRESS RELEASE - CITY OF ORLANDO - 1:56PM Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer has declared a State of Emergency in the City of Orlando. The...
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State of Downtown Address Coming in October
During the address, Mayor Dyer will share the latest on the continued revitalization of downtown Orlando, as well as other plans.
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