The City of Orlando's Housing and Community Development Department has announced its intent to request the release of funds for tiered projects and programs. On or after August 14, 2024, the city will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Program Office for the release of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, and under Title II of the Cranston-Gonzales National Affordable Housing Act, as amended.
U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-FL) voted against the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, known as the SAVE Act, which would require individuals to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections and bar illegal aliens from voting.
The City of Orlando has announced the opening of a cooling center in partnership with the First United Methodist Church of Orlando (FUMCO) to provide relief from extreme heat. This initiative aims to offer a safe environment for vulnerable populations, particularly those without shelter, who face significant health risks such as dehydration and heat stroke during heatwaves.
The City of Orlando is set to commence its Fiscal Year 2024/2025 budget process with a work session scheduled for Monday, July 15, 2024. Under the leadership of Mayor Dyer, the city will present a proposed balanced budget that does not increase the millage rate. The focus remains on maintaining and delivering essential municipal services that residents rely on, while also emphasizing Orlando's commitment to quality of life, community safety, opportunities for all residents, infrastructure projects, and enhanced multimodal transportation options.
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer has announced the selection of members for the Pulse Memorial Advisory Committee, continuing efforts to maintain transparency in developing a permanent memorial at the Pulse site. The committee aims to recommend a conceptual design by the end of the year to honor the 49 lives lost in the tragedy.
College costs for in-state students at Valencia College, in Orlando, were $2,474 in 2023, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, City Commissioners, and the Mayor’s Veteran Advisory Council invite the community to the 47th annual Fireworks at the Fountain event at Lake Eola Park in Downtown Orlando on Thursday, July 4, 2024.