There’s nothing worse than getting stuck at red light after red light when getting around the metro Orlando area. Commuting in Orlando can be beyond frustrating, but there is a glimmer of hope helping make commute times safer and more efficient for drivers throughout unincorporated Orange County in the Public Works… [read more]
SunRail ended a lackluster 2015 with very modest gains in ridership during the fourth quarter. SunRail officials even began another round of new advertising last fall in hopes of boosting business riders. But it does not appear to have paid off for Central Florida’s commuter train, as ridership is down to… [read more]
Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings’ office is claiming no excessive force was used by deputies in the arrest of two college students, Deidra Reid and Reginald Lane, Jr. A six month internal investigation by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office claimed the tactics used by Deputies Richard Nye, Brett Parnell and Kristine… [read more]
Monorail systems typically end up as nothing more than the butt of jokes, and now the proposed Orange County Maglev train appears to be headed toward the same fate. While local leaders have spent years discussing a magnetic-levitation commuter rail system to connect the Orlando International Airport and the Orange County Convention… [read more]
The 4th annual Birdapalooza, a celebration of diverse birds and other wildlife that call Lake Apopka home, will be held on Saturday, February 6th at Orange County’s Magnolia Park. The free event will showcase the 20,000-acre Lake Apopka North Shore and “its unique habitat for hundreds of bird species and other… [read more]
While still far from where officials want the numbers to be, SunRail’s ridership showed positive signs in the last quarter of 2015 with slight increases month-to-month from October to December. The modest gains over the last three months are definitely welcome as a turnaround from decreasing ridership, but heading into… [read more]
For months, there have been calls for justice in numerous cases involving Orange County Sheriff’s Deputy Richard Nye, who is accused of excessive force and abusing his position. In fact, 21 excessive force complaints have been filed against Deputy Nye in the past seven years, including two recent cases heading… [read more]
As Orange County grows and becomes more populated, traffic congestion has spiked, which increases the risk for pedestrian and bike accidents. According to statistics, the Metro Orlando region consistently ranks as one of the most dangerous cities for pedestrians in the country. That’s one reason why Orange County Mayor Teresa… [read more]
SunRail offers half off tickets for seniors, students and people with disabilities in an effort to increase ridership and make the train more accessible to the community. The Florida Department of Transportation announced today riders can qualify for a 50% discount on all fares with the purchase a Prepaid Value SunCard. According to FDOT, “students between… [read more]
This Friday, author and film director Nelson Antonio Denis will be in Orlando for a presentation on his book, “War Against All Puerto Ricans: Revolution and Terror in America’s Colony.” The Misión Boricua will be hosting the book presentation by Denis on Friday, October 23rd at 6:30pm at the Polytechnic University of… [read more]