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]
This month, the troubled house owned by Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill will be sold at auction per a new court order issued just days before Christmas. On December 22nd, the Ninth Judicial Circuit court issued a notice of foreclosure against Hill in an ongoing case. The Commissioner told media last… [read more]
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]
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]
September was another tough month for Central Florida’s SunRail. The numbers do not lie, there’s definitely an ongoing problem with low ridership. However, officials are still optimistic about increasing the number of people using the commuter train. According to the SunRail conductor’s report, September’s ridership dropped significantly to an average of… [read more]
In a very telling deposition, Orlando Venues Director Allen Johnson told lawyers “I don’t recall” about 70 times, including questions about colleagues’ names he works with every day. The responses raise serious questions about Johnson’s leadership, knowledge and ability, especially considering he makes $180,000 per year at the Orlando Venues.… [read more]
There was more public outcry at the Orlando Municipal Planning Board meeting today from Parramore residents and business owners. The target: the Orlando Rescue Mission relocation plan being pushed by Mayor Buddy Dyer. A very large crowd, about 20 people, spoke out against the proposed relocation of the homeless shelter… [read more]
Despite more public relations outreach and the ongoing I-4 Ultimate construction, Orlando’s commuter train is still struggling to attract interest from locals as ridership numbers continue to stall. In August, SunRail’s ridership saw another small drop from July, when the train actually saw its first small increase in months. According… [read more]
Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs will host the Florida Simulation Summit at the Orange County Convention Center on September 16, 2015. Mayor Jacobs is hosting the Summit to highlight Florida’s multi-billion dollar simulation industry and help identify opportunities to commercialize simulation. The goal of the Summit is to showcase how all kinds of businesses… [read more]
Orange County officials are wasting no time preparing to expand popular Barber Park after the City of Orlando finally voted to allow a recreational easement on city-owned property adjacent to the park. The land deal had been stalled for nearly two years as Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, who originally offered Orange County… [read more]