11+ hour, 18+ min ago   (281+ words) ORLANDO, Fla. — Rising gas prices are putting pressure on drivers in Florida and across the country, with some rideshare and food delivery drivers saying higher fuel costs are cutting into their earnings. Mitch Stein, a DoorDash driver, said he delivers…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago   (443+ words) ORLANDO, Fla. — As Orange County commissioners are holding public hearings on a proposed $9.01 billion county budget, Orange County Public Schools has already moved forward with a $7.9 billion budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The two budgets fund separate entities. The school…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago   (344+ words) ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Orange County commissioners will hold the first of two public hearings Thursday on the county’s proposed $9.01 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27. The hearing will begin at 5:01 p.m. in the Board of County Commissioners Chambers at the…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (348+ words) ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — The Winter Park City Commission has tabled a proposal by Chabad of Greater Orlando to build a new synagogue in downtown Winter Park for the second time, delaying a decision until Oct. 28. The proposal drew more than…...

4+ day, 8+ hour ago   (179+ words) ORLANDO, Fla. — Orange County Public Schools approved a nearly $8 billion budget this year, with funding aimed at teacher and employee pay, student services, school safety, health insurance and capital projects. The budget is about $374 million more than the district previously…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (432+ words) ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Orange County commissioners are proposing a $9.01 billion budget for the new fiscal year. Commissioners will hold a public hearing Thursday at 5:01 PM in the Board of County Commission Chambers at the Orange County Administration Center so taxpayers…...

5+ day, 21+ hour ago   (293+ words) ORLANDO, Fla. — Orange County Public Schools is beginning enforcement of its new e-bike policy after a 30-day grace period, restricting electric bikes and scooters on school campuses. The policy, which was approved in late July, prohibits electric devices on school…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (467+ words) DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — A major traffic change could be coming to Daytona Beach’s beachside, but city leaders say no decisions will be made before hearing from the community. The city is considering whether portions of Earl Street, Oleander Avenue and…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (376+ words) APOPKA, Fla. — Apopka residents will have an opportunity Thursday to weigh in on a proposed millage rate that could increase what some homeowners pay in property taxes every year. City commissioners voted 4–1 in late July to set the tentative millage…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (412+ words) WEDGEFIELD, Fla. — Some east Orange County families met Wednesday with officials to discuss repairs to a water and wastewater plant that provides service to Wedgefield. County leaders say Pluris Holdings, LLC, a private company that operates it, needs almost $60 million…...