Despite last month’s decision by the Municipal Planning Board, the relocation of Orlando Union Rescue Mission’s homeless shelter is not a done deal yet. An official appeal has been filed against two items approved by the Orlando MPB on December 15th which rezone the proposed Parramore location and allow the development… [read more]
(UPDATED information below) Republican Paul Paulson has qualified to run for Orlando Mayor against incumbent Buddy Dyer and is reportedly ready to self-fund his campaign to the tune of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Paulson will need every dollar, as Dyer has pulled in nearly $300,000 in contributions for his… [read more]
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer may be ready to pull another fast one on residents, based on information exposed in a report by WFTV’s Lori Brown. Dyer seems ready to push through one more piece of his stalled and controversial redevelopment plans despite substantial opposition to the project. The Orlando Union Rescue Mission (OURM)… [read more]
In a surprising setback, the Orange County Board of Zoning Adjustment voted against the Orlando Union Rescue Mission’s planned move to a new site off Old Winter Garden Road. The 5-2 decision came after residents pushed back against the Orlando Union Rescue Mission’s (OURM) plan to relocate in their community.… [read more]
Earlier this week, the Orlando City Council decided to defer action related to historic Tinker Field until a later date. Many local residents spoke out at the Monday morning City Council workshop and agenda review meeting. These residents voiced their concerns to Commissioners and rallied to save Tinker Field. However, Mayor Dyer’s… [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]
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]
City Commissioner Daisy Lynum broke the law in 2012 and was forced to resign her position on the canvassing board during the last round of municipal elections because of her actions. After 16 years on the City Council, voters should expect more from their elected representative. Especially since Lynum claims… [read more]