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Orange County 55+ mobile home community loses water before storm. Here’s what happened
Read full article: Orange County 55+ mobile home community loses water before storm. Here’s what happenedNews 6 received a message from a resident of a mobile home community for people aged 55 and older that they were without water, three days before Hurricane Milton.
District 1 Orange County Commission too close to call; Districts 3, 5 go to runoff
Read full article: District 1 Orange County Commission too close to call; Districts 3, 5 go to runoffThe future of three Orange County Commission seats is still up in the air after Tuesday’s primary, with two seats heading for a runoff and one in the midst of a recount with a razor-thin margin.
‘Significant issues’ found in Visit Orlando’s financial audit
Read full article: ‘Significant issues’ found in Visit Orlando’s financial auditAn audit has raised concerns about "significant issues" within Visit Orlando's operating budget and record-keeping practices, including omissions on how $6.3 million was spent.
Orange County leaders approve higher property tax for fire, emergency services
Read full article: Orange County leaders approve higher property tax for fire, emergency servicesFor the first time in 17 years, Orange County leaders have approved an increase to the Fire & EMS property tax. The increase will add an estimated $150 per $250,000 of taxable value of single-family homes in unincorporated Orange County.
New Florida law requires local government-funded homeless camps. Here’s how it works in one city
Read full article: New Florida law requires local government-funded homeless camps. Here’s how it works in one cityThere could be more government-sponsored homeless camps coming to Florida because of a new law that could force some cities and counties to create their own spots like this.
Orange County leaders move to clear abandoned mobile home park after 2 fires
Read full article: Orange County leaders move to clear abandoned mobile home park after 2 firesOrange County leaders have started the process to clear an abandoned mobile home park in East Orange County after two fires that investigators believe were intentionally set.
‘No rarely means no forever:’ Demings asks commissioners to consider putting transportation sales tax back on ballot
Read full article: ‘No rarely means no forever:’ Demings asks commissioners to consider putting transportation sales tax back on ballotMayor Jerry Demings is asking commissioners in Orange County to consider putting a transportation sales tax back on the ballot in 2024.
onePulse Foundation cancels museum project, will give land to Orange County
Read full article: onePulse Foundation cancels museum project, will give land to Orange CountyThe onePulse Foundation on Friday announced it was no longer planning to build a museum to honor the victims of the 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting, and will give the land back to Orange County.
Orange County to continue discussing how to spend up to $900M in tourism tax funds
Read full article: Orange County to continue discussing how to spend up to $900M in tourism tax fundsThe Board of County Commissioners held a work session Tuesday that lasted for hours, where many commissioners said they didn't want to rush to make a decision.
Orange County comptroller warns against big spending with tourism tax funds
Read full article: Orange County comptroller warns against big spending with tourism tax fundsOrange County’s comptroller has a big warning for if — and when — the county decides to spend hundreds of millions of dollars in tourism tax revenue.
Company didn’t have permit to store fireworks in Orange County warehouse, Commissioner Uribe says
Read full article: Company didn’t have permit to store fireworks in Orange County warehouse, Commissioner Uribe saysOrange County Commissioner Mayra Uribe told News 6 that after meeting with people from the county’s permitting department –zoning, and code enforcement, along with the fire chiefs – she has learned that the business, Magic in the Sky Florida, LLC did not have a permit to store fireworks in their warehouse.
Orange County commissioner searches for answers after fireworks explosion kills 4
Read full article: Orange County commissioner searches for answers after fireworks explosion kills 4The investigation into a fireworks explosion at an Orange County warehouse that left four people dead has produced more questions than answers.
Orange County commissioners vote to appeal ruling blocking rent control ordinance
Read full article: Orange County commissioners vote to appeal ruling blocking rent control ordinanceOrange County commissioners voted Thursday to appeal a judge’s ruling that stopped the elections supervisor and canvassing board from certifying the results of a rent referendum on the November ballot.
More than 200 face eviction at Orange County apartment complex hit by floods, commissioner says
Read full article: More than 200 face eviction at Orange County apartment complex hit by floods, commissioner saysPeople living at an Orange County apartment complex devastated by flooding from Hurricane Ian are now being told they will have to leave their homes by the end of the month, according to Orange County Commissioner Mayra Uribe
New study shows Orange County needs nearly $50 million to address mental health issues
Read full article: New study shows Orange County needs nearly $50 million to address mental health issuesIn 2021, Orange County voted unanimously to approve $315,000 for a study by the Heart of Florida United Way to do an analysis of the county's mental and behavioral health system.
Volunteers join Orange County commissioner to pick up trash along Goldenrod Road
Read full article: Volunteers join Orange County commissioner to pick up trash along Goldenrod RoadA group of volunteers dodged rain drops in Orange County to pick up trash at Lake Underhill and South Goldenrod roads Saturday morning.
Orange County commissioner reflects on efforts to help Hispanic community during pandemic
Read full article: Orange County commissioner reflects on efforts to help Hispanic community during pandemicOrange County District 3 commissioner Mayra Uribe is reflecting on her time as a leader and her efforts to help the Hispanic community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Orange County commissioner offers free school supplies, COVID shots
Read full article: Orange County commissioner offers free school supplies, COVID shotsAn Orange County commissioner is doing her part to make sure students return to school with the supplies they need and the opportunity to get vaccinated
COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among Hispanic and immigrant communities continues
Read full article: COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among Hispanic and immigrant communities continuesAlthough the vaccine rollout for Latinos and undocumented immigrants has improved, there are still some lingering concerns about the vaccine and its effectiveness.
Florida revokes Orange County’s access to COVID-19 database after release of vaccine information
Read full article: Florida revokes Orange County’s access to COVID-19 database after release of vaccine informationThe move to revoke Orange County’s access to the Florida Dept. of Health (DOH) database came after the county turned over three heat maps as part of a public records request.
Crowds flock to Barber Park for COVID-19 vaccine as new site opens
Read full article: Crowds flock to Barber Park for COVID-19 vaccine as new site opensBeginning Monday, COVID-19 vaccines will be administered at Barber Park in Orange County. Officials said 1,000 doses a day of the Pfizer vaccine will be given away each day for five days.
Orange County leaders go door-to-door to help seniors get vaccinated
Read full article: Orange County leaders go door-to-door to help seniors get vaccinatedORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A new pilot program is launching in Orange County next week. Leaders said community canvassers will go door-to-door in neighborhoods to help more people get the COVID-19 vaccine. County officials said the concern is that some communities don’t have proper access to a vaccination site or may not have enough information. The goal of the program is to have trusted members of the community help get eligible individuals vaccinated inside their homes. AdOrange County Commissioner Mayra Uribe said that the county is actively seeking ways to increase the outreach to neighborhoods where vaccination numbers are low.
Orange County swears in commissioners as community faces ongoing COVID-19 challenges
Read full article: Orange County swears in commissioners as community faces ongoing COVID-19 challengesORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Three Orange County commissioners were officially sworn in during an oath of office ceremony on Tuesday. New member to the board this year is Commissioner Nicole Wilson, who represents District 1. [TRENDING: This woman received the first COVID-19 vaccine | Judge scolds theme park trespasser | Chuck Yeager dies at 97]All three commissioners made a promise to better the Orange County community. “For the last six months since April, each month, our tourist development tax receipts have gone up. So I believe in November we will see a bump again in our tourist development tax receipts,” Demings said.
Commissioners urge Hispanic, Latino communities to fill out census ahead of deadline
Read full article: Commissioners urge Hispanic, Latino communities to fill out census ahead of deadlineTwo Orange County commissioners made a call to action to the Hispanic and Latino communities in an effort to change the statists when it comes to the 2020 U.S. Census. “Just 1970 is when the census actually started counting Hispanics but what we noticed over the years is traditionally African Americans and Hispanic communities are undercounted,” Mayra Uribe, Orange County Commissioner for District 3 said. Orange County government said while people are focused on their jobs, health, and families, they need to be reminded of the importance of responding to the 2020 U.S. census. Orange County government set up seven computer kiosks inside seven different community centers in the county. The centers will be open Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.Those needing to visit a census location can visit one of the following sites:
Orange County approves plan to use $20M in CARES Act money to fund eviction diversion program
Read full article: Orange County approves plan to use $20M in CARES Act money to fund eviction diversion programORANGE COUNTY, Fla. In a unanimous vote on Tuesday, the Orange County Board of Commissioners approved a plan to use $20 million in CARES Act money to fund a new program aimed at helping those who are struggling financially as a result of the coronavirus pandemic avoid eviction. Demings said the program would be started using $20 million in federal CARES Act money and would assist both renters and landlords. Orange County District 3 Commissioner Mayra Uribe said the board voted unanimously during a meeting on Tuesday to approve the funding for the Orange County COVID-19 Eviction Diversion Program. According to a post on the commissioners Facebook page, Orange County will pay up to $4,000 and the landlord agrees to waive any remainder. In order to qualify for the program, the tenant must be an Orange County resident in imminent danger of eviction.
Orange County commissioners, school board members say more coronavirus support needed for Hispanic community
Read full article: Orange County commissioners, school board members say more coronavirus support needed for Hispanic communityORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County Commissioners and school board members are calling for better support for the Hispanic community amid the coronavirus pandemic. Uribe was joined by Orange County Public School Board members. “I believe that our Spanish speaking community deserves the same attention as everyone else,” school board member Johanna Lopez said. Orange County Health Officer Dr. Raul Pino, with the Florida Department of Health, regularly answers questions in English and Spanish during county coronavirus updates. News 6 reached out to Demings and received this statement in response:“The County Commissioners have been notified and invited to every news briefing.