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Despite slumping sales, prices in Orlando housing market reach all-time highs
Read full article: Despite slumping sales, prices in Orlando housing market reach all-time highsThe median home price in 2024 was $385,000, an all-time high and a 3.9% increase year-over-year. Total sales, though, fell 7.1% compared to 2023, based on data the association pulls from Orange, Osceola, Lake and Seminole counties.
What a new high school means for a growing Osceola County school district
Read full article: What a new high school means for a growing Osceola County school districtWith a population boom happening in St. Cloud, the Osceola County School District is looking forward to a new high school that will serve thousands of students
AdventHealth’s strategic response to Central Florida’s growing needs
Read full article: AdventHealth’s strategic response to Central Florida’s growing needsAs Central Florida’s population continues to rise, AdventHealth said it is building for the future to meet the growing healthcare demands of the region.
Orange County considers development moratorium amid flooding concerns
Read full article: Orange County considers development moratorium amid flooding concernsCounty leaders say unchecked construction has contributed to rising water levels and dangerous conditions during storms, leaving residents vulnerable and roadways impassable.
Food hall, condos, more: $50 million mixed-use development to be built in Cape Canaveral
Read full article: Food hall, condos, more: $50 million mixed-use development to be built in Cape CanaveralThe project, Waves District, is a $50 million mixed-use development space that will be built in four phases, according to a press release.
Universal’s ‘epic’ plans to bring affordable housing to the tourist district
Read full article: Universal’s ‘epic’ plans to bring affordable housing to the tourist districtAs Universal Orlando approaches the opening of its largest theme park ever built, a groundbreaking project nearby is set to address the critical need of affordable housing for service and hospitality workers.
Epic Universe development boom: Check out what’s being built near Central Florida’s newest theme park
Read full article: Epic Universe development boom: Check out what’s being built near Central Florida’s newest theme parkIt's been more than 10 years since a new major theme park opened in the Orlando area. Here's what's cooking as Universal nears the grand opening of Epic Universe.
Annexing Veranda Bay would double Flagler Beach’s population. Why residents are worried
Read full article: Annexing Veranda Bay would double Flagler Beach’s population. Why residents are worriedThe developer is asking the city to annex the land where the Veranda Bay development would be built. The developer has already cleared land for housing and commercial space on the East side of John Anderson Highway but is now looking to add more homes on about 900 acres on the West side of John Anderson.
‘It’s changed a lot:’ How a Pine Hills affordable housing complex helped part of the community
Read full article: ‘It’s changed a lot:’ How a Pine Hills affordable housing complex helped part of the communityAlong Silver Star Road in the heart of Pine Hills is where you'll find Hawthorne Park — a 120-unit affordable housing development exclusively for seniors.
Orlando Fashion Square Mall is up for sale. Residents hope it will finally lead to a new chapter
Read full article: Orlando Fashion Square Mall is up for sale. Residents hope it will finally lead to a new chapterA Dallas-based real estate brokerage is helping to sell Orlando Fashion Square Mall, long the subject of redevelopment plans that never came to fruition.
Volusia County Council chair wants to ban new development to slow flooding
Read full article: Volusia County Council chair wants to ban new development to slow floodingResidents in Volusia County suffered serious flooding problems due to Hurricane Milton, but some have grappled with worsening flooding issues in recent years. Some say it is due to overdevelopment.
Orlando delays vote to annex 52,000-acre Deseret Ranch land
Read full article: Orlando delays vote to annex 52,000-acre Deseret Ranch landThe city of Orlando is delaying a decision on whether to annex a piece of east Orange County property until just before the November election, when county voters could approve two charter amendments that will make annexation harder.
‘Leesburg’s time in the crosshairs:’ How The Villages is driving population growth nearby
Read full article: ‘Leesburg’s time in the crosshairs:’ How The Villages is driving population growth nearbyNestled in the heart of Lake County, Leesburg is experiencing a significant surge in both population and development.
Osceola County to launch down payment program for local homebuyers. Here’s what you need to do
Read full article: Osceola County to launch down payment program for local homebuyers. Here’s what you need to doWith the area's housing market stabilizing, Osceola County is launching its Purchase/Down Payment Assistance Program.
Activists fight annexation request from Mormon Church that could expand Orlando
Read full article: Activists fight annexation request from Mormon Church that could expand OrlandoOrlando City Council is deciding on whether or not to grant an annexation request that has many community members and activists upset.
St. Cloud needs new fire, public safety facilities. The question is, how to pay for it
Read full article: St. Cloud needs new fire, public safety facilities. The question is, how to pay for itSt. Cloud city leaders are considering borrowing $90 million to build new a fire headquarters, three new fire stations, as well as a public safety complex.
Commissioners vote to approve developing former Titusville golf course into housing
Read full article: Commissioners vote to approve developing former Titusville golf course into housingBrevard County commissioners voted to approve a controversial plan to develop a former golf course into a site for hundreds of homes.