Who Benefits From Orange County’s Tourism Billions?
Tourism tax decisions could shape Central Florida’s future — but residents want measurable returns from public dollarsBy The Orlando Advocate News TeamOrange County’s tourism...
OP-ED: The Challenge for Orange County’s Next Mayor
With Mayor Jerry Demings stepping down due to health concerns, Orange County is entering a turning point. His departure doesn’t just mark the end...
Iran War Funding Advances as Gas and Mortgage Costs Rise
The House has narrowly advanced a $95 billion Republican-backed proposal supporting the Iran war and other Trump administration priorities as American forces completed their...
Bicyclist Killed on East Colonial as Orange County Roads Claim Another Life
A bicyclist died Wednesday afternoon after a collision involving a Tesla at East Colonial Drive and Woodbury Road, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.by...
Tourism Revenue Must Produce Public Benefits That Can Be Measured
Orange County’s tourism industry is one of the region’s greatest economic engines. Millions of visitors arrive each year, filling hotels, restaurants, entertainment venues and...
$1 Million Settlement Closes Lawsuit—but Not Questions From Osceola Deputy Shooting
Osceola County has agreed to a $1 million settlement in a federal lawsuit stemming from an April 2022 deputy shooting outside a Kissimmee Target...
Florida Supreme Court Rejects Proposed Reprimand in ‘Chopped Cotton’ Judicial Misconduct Case
The Florida Supreme Court has rejected a proposed disciplinary agreement that would have publicly reprimanded Orange County Circuit Judge John E. Jordan III after...
Federal Government Ends School Rule Used to Identify Unequal Racial Impact
The U.S. Education Department has stopped enforcing a civil-rights standard that allowed federal investigators to challenge school policies with racially unequal outcomes, even when...
Driver Sought After 11-Year-Old Is Struck While Riding Electric Scooter
The Orange County hit-and-run investigation comes as school leaders consider new restrictions on student e-bike and scooter use.by Orlando Advocate News StaffThe Florida Highway...
Fatal Crash Involving Semi-Truck Closes Orange Blossom Trail
Morning Commuters Face Major Delays Following Deadly CollisionA fatal crash involving a passenger vehicle and a semi-truck shut down portions of Orange Blossom Trail...



