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Orlando City Council discusses affordable housing and public safety

The recent City Council workshop highlighted several key topics and initiatives impacting the Orlando community.

By Orlando Standard | Jan 13, 2025

Orlando receives federal grants for disaster mitigation projects from FloridaCommerce

The City of Orlando has received two federal grants from FloridaCommerce as part of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Mitigation program.

By Orlando Standard | Jan 9, 2025

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Orlando extends free parking initiative through end of 2025

By Orlando Standard | Jan 9, 2025

The City of Orlando's Downtown Development Board has announced the extension of the Park DTO program through December 31, 2025, or until the allocated funding is expended.

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Commissioners host 'December to Remember' holiday giveaway in Orlando

By Orlando Standard | Dec 21, 2024

District 5 City Commissioner Shan Rose and District 6 City Commissioner Barkari F. Burns, along with Orange County Commissioner Mike Scott, are set to host the "December to Remember" event on Saturday, December 21, 2024.

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Orlando announces infrastructure upgrades on Summerlin Avenue starting January 2025

By Orlando Standard | Dec 20, 2024

The City of Orlando, in collaboration with OUC—The Reliable One, is set to initiate the Summerlin Avenue Improvement Project in January 2025.

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District 4 hosts annual scooter giveaway for Reeves Terrace children

By Orlando Standard | Dec 20, 2024

District 4 City Commissioner Patty Sheehan is set to host the 23rd annual holiday giveaway event on Friday, December 20, 2024.

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Orlando introduces new downtown parking initiative with two temporary lots

By Orlando Standard | Dec 18, 2024

Earlier this year, the City of Orlando unveiled "The Canopy," a new iteration of an urban gathering space formerly known as the Under-I Project.

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Community gathers to honor veterans with wreath-laying ceremony

By Orlando Standard | Dec 14, 2024

District 4 City Commissioner Patty Sheehan will participate in the national Wreaths Across America Day event on December 14, 2024.

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Maxwell Frost addresses constituent support and key issues in recent tweets

By Orlando Standard | Dec 13, 2024

In recent tweets from December 12-13, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost highlighted assistance provided to constituents facing visa issues after personal loss and promoted ACA enrollment deadlines under favorable conditions due to government...

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Orlando City Council discusses appointments, grants, and transportation updates

By Orlando Standard | Dec 9, 2024

The City of Orlando held its final City Council meeting of the year, covering various agenda items and recognizing significant contributions to the community.

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Orlando seeks artists for public art project addressing food insecurity

By Orlando Standard | Dec 9, 2024

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and the City of Orlando have announced a call for up to 20 local artists to participate in the "Art Pollination: Building Food Justice through Creativity" public art project.

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Mayor Dyer to lead annual tree lighting ceremony at Lake Eola Park

By Orlando Standard | Dec 5, 2024

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer will host the annual Tree Lighting Celebration at Lake Eola Park on Friday, December 6, 2024.

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Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost shares constituent resources and celebrates local sports achievement

By Orlando Standard | Dec 5, 2024

Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost shared important updates on social media from December 3-5, focusing on available resources for constituents and celebrating local sports achievements by congratulating the Orlando Pride soccer team

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ProjectDox unavailable in Orlando for system upgrades from January 3-13

By Orlando Standard | Dec 3, 2024

The City of Orlando has announced a temporary unavailability of its digital plans submittal and review platform, ProjectDox.

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Orlando breaks ground on new Southeast community center

By Orlando Standard | Dec 2, 2024

The City of Orlando, in collaboration with the Orange County Library System and the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, is set to commence construction on a new community and government center in Southeast Orlando.

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Orlando seeks public input on 2023 CAPER before December deadline

By Orlando Standard | Dec 1, 2024

The City of Orlando is inviting public comments on its proposed 2023 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).

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Orlando celebrates Pride's historic NWSL win with parade on November 25

By Orlando Standard | Nov 24, 2024

The Orlando Pride has achieved a significant milestone by winning the National Women’s Soccer League championship, marking the first major league title for a professional sports team in Orlando.

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Orlando seeks community feedback on Pulse Memorial design proposals

By Orlando Standard | Nov 22, 2024

In a recent meeting, the Pulse Memorial Advisory Committee collaborated with design assistants to create initial sketches for a permanent memorial at the Pulse site.

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Mayors Dyer and Bowser place friendly bet on NWSL Championship outcome

By Orlando Standard | Nov 21, 2024

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser have entered into a friendly wager ahead of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) Championship match.