WMFE 90.7 News reported on the Parramore contamination in downtown Orlando this week, announcing the kickoff to a new community awareness campaign launched by the Fight Back Coalition, the Central Florida Democratic Environmental Caucus, FAMU Environmental Law Society and members of the local Sierra Club chapter. WMFE is a non-profit, member-supported,… [read more]
Ever since I broke the story exposing more proof that Orlando was duped by Major League Soccer on Saturday, the controversy has been heating up around town. WFTV Channel 9 News had a huge lead story yesterday on the issue, while Buddy Dyer remains in the Middle East with the soccer team… [read more]
Issuing an Earth Day warning about widespread contamination in Parramore, the Fight Back Coalition, the Central Florida Democratic Environmental Caucus and members of the local Sierra Club chapter launched a new community awareness campaign calling for more transparency, public outreach and direct action to help residents. The group also revealed… [read more]
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer flew out of the country just before the Easter holiday weekend with no announcement. And our Mayor will not fly back into the city until the end of the month. Maybe Dyer thought nobody would notice. Do you know where your mayor is? If you guessed… [read more]
Remember when our local elected officials insisted Orlando had to build a soccer-specific stadium in order to become a new Major League Soccer city? Remember as Mayors Buddy Dyer and Teresa Jacobs held hands proclaiming their support in giving millions in public dollars to build a stadium just for the… [read more]
The controversy surrounding the Church Street renovation continues to grow as more public records are uncovered, including the original federal grant application letter. This issue really began when Mayor Dyer’s destruction of Parramore continued with the grand theft of the historic Church Street bricks. Since then, City Hall has been… [read more]
As SunRail prepares to officially begin service on May 1, many questions around its potential success or failure remain. But one thing is sure, people need to let go of the idea that SunRail is a mega transportation solution or magical fix for Central Florida and Orlando, as Mayors Dyer… [read more]
Many are starting to take notice that in Orlando, “green space” in renderings is code for “more development.” Two weeks ago, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs, and other representatives touted the latest Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center rendering showing the proposed CNL Arts Plaza. The “green space” shown… [read more]
The City of Orlando’s financial pressures are finally forcing Mayor Dyer and the Council to admit the budget crisis is far worse than they have been saying. In fact, Mayor Dyer said in the state of the city address there is a “structural imbalance” in the budget that is unsustainable.… [read more]
Voters are ready for change in Orlando’s District 5. There was big news in yesterday’s Orlando City Council election as Regina Hill came within just 37 votes of Juan Lynum in a three-candidate race including well-respected Cynthia Harris. Juan Lynum decided to campaign solely on the “legacy” of his mother,… [read more]