Tourist development council accepts task force recommendations for projects
Orange County officials accepted task force recommendations for up to $3 billion in future tourist development tax funds.
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New rides revealed for Disney’s Animal Kingdom and EPCOT
A new Indiana Jones attraction will debut at Animal Kingdom while Spaceship Earth undergoes its first major update.
Winter Springs leaders break ground on new wastewater plant after years of delays
Winter Springs breaks ground on its first new wastewater treatment plant to replace aging infrastructure.
Orange County planning for future air taxi hubs with new study on where vertiports could be built
Orange County is planning for the future of electric air taxis through a new feasibility study that identifies possible vertiport locations while outlining how future proposals could be reviewed with public input.
Supreme Court ruling on TPS sparks concern across Central Florida’s Haitian community
Supreme Court's TPS ruling puts thousands of Haitians & Syrians in Central Florida at risk of deportation. Families & community affected.
Commissioners weigh impact of large-scale data centers in Lake County
Lake County commissioners are considering a temporary pause on new data center proposals due to concerns about land use and resource demands.
56 sloth deaths spur push for new Florida regulations
Calls for stronger oversight of sloths in Florida after 56 deaths at Sloth World. Proposed reforms could impact regulation of other exotic species.
Former Cuban President Raul Castro charged with murder in US
Former Cuban President Raul Castro has been charged with murder in the US, escalating pressure on Cuba's communist regime. Justice is finally being pursued.
Labor shortage in Central Florida could lead to project delays and higher costs
Central Florida's construction boom faces a labor shortage as skilled workers struggle to keep pace with demand. This could lead to higher costs and delays.
