Even as All Aboard Florida got mentioned by Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs in today’s “State of the County” address, the billion dollar high-speed rail line continues to face major community opposition which could threaten the whole project. Just this week, the St. Lucie County Commission approved a plan for crafting a… [read more]
The redistricting lawsuit against the Orange County Commission represented by Latino Justice has been dismissed by U.S. District Court Judge Anne Conway. After only six days of testimony, Judge Conway ruled the plaintiffs failed to meet the burden of proof in their challenge. The ruling is seemingly a big relief… [read more]
Earlier this morning, Val Demings shocked Orange County by ending her campaign for Orange County Mayor against incumbent Teresa Jacobs. The move seemed to catch most by surprise, including local Democratic Party leadership and Demings’ closest supporters. West Orlando News broke the story first locally, where you can see Demings’… [read more]
The controversy surrounding Tinker Field and Orlando’s disappearing history is well-known throughout the community as Mayor Buddy Dyer’s destruction of all things historic rages on. Since the Mayor’s decision to bulldoze Tinker Field and “move” the historic site across the street to pave way for a new parking lot became public knowledge, many… [read more]
Following up from his original April 22 memo slamming the MLS for “fraudulent statements,” Orange County Commissioner Ted Edwards is now requesting more information related to the Citrus Bowl renovations and controversial Major League Soccer stadium for the Orlando City Soccer club in his latest memo to Orange County Mayor… [read more]
Orange County Commissioner Ted Edwards has re-ignited the soccer stadium controversy with a harsh memo to Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs, where the Commissioner ended saying: “I am concerned about the league’s apparent double standard on stadium requirements and am worried that they may have conducted stadium negotiations with us… [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]
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]
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]