Officials have announced a SunRail coach car has been transformed into a rolling art gallery, with riders getting their first glimpse beginning Thursday afternoon. The project is called “Art is Moving” and is a privately funded initiative conducted through a partnership of leading arts groups. The kickoff for “Art is… [read more]
Tens of thousands of people were in downtown on Sunday, including all the fans of the Orlando City Lions celebrating opening day at the brand new MLS stadium – but not many of them decided to ride SunRail. Special weekend train service was offered for Sunday and it was another flop.… [read more]
Despite construction not being complete, the Orlando City Soccer team will actually play their first match in the new stadium on Sunday. The current setback is just another in a long list that has plagued the stadium project for years since Buddy Dyer and the MLS team forced it through,… [read more]
U.S. Representative Val Demings published an op-ed in the West Orlando News ahead of President Donald Trump’s first visit to Orlando in an official capacity. In her op-ed, titled Welcome to Orlando President Trump, A City Stronger Because of its Diversity, Congresswoman Demings touches on the Affordable Care Act and how… [read more]
SunRail ridership numbers continue to struggle, even with sporadic Saturday service being offered, but now Florida Department of Transportation officials are confirming a special Sunday service on March 5th. This is a privately funded initiative sponsored by Orlando City soccer, the Downtown Orlando Foundation and the Downtown Orlando Partnership. . The… [read more]
A three-part request for proposed improvements to Lake Lorna Doone Park is seeking approval later this month at the City of Orlando Municipal Planning Board. There are 11 specific proposed park improvements included in the plan. According to the proposal, additional improvements will be made in the future, including donor-driven items.… [read more]
There will be special Saturday service for SunRail running on December 3rd, the Florida Department of Transportation announced. The Saturday service is part of a pilot program that is being privately funded, but recent Saturday service have resulted in lackluster ridership. Officials hope potential riders will take advantage of the… [read more]
SunRail’s special Saturday service will continue on November 19th – but don’t expect it every weekend quite yet. This week’s Saturday service will help riders attend the Florida Classic, Orlando Magic game and numerous other events happening along the SunRail route. However, SunRail will NOT be running special service the… [read more]
On Saturday, SunRail will run special service for various downtown events, including the Come Out with Pride Parade. The first train will be leaving southbound from the DeBary station at 1pm and the last northbound train will leave the Sand Lake Road station at 10:45pm, arriving in DeBary at 11:48pm.… [read more]
According to legal documents filed with United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida, sitting Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill’s character has been called into question as her ongoing foreclosure problem continues. In the court documents, Commissioner Hill’s behavior is described as “implicating a scheme” and her actions show… [read more]