September 2016 - Orlando Rising

Over 1,100 students were helped by Orlando ‘Summer of Dreams’ program in 2016

09/30/2016

More than 1,100 homeless children were impacted by the City of Orlando's “Summer of Dreams” program this year, which aims to provide a safety net for them during the summer months. The program was borne out of...

Associated Industries of Florida PAC endorses in state races

Scott Powers

09/30/2016

Our Politics

The Associated Industries of Florida Political Action Committee Friday announced its endorsements of candidates running for the Florida Senate and House of Representatives in the 2016 General Election, includin...

Despite world economy’s problems, Sean M. Snaith says Orlando is doing well for itself

Larry Griffin

09/30/2016

Our Politics

Economic expert Dr. Sean M. Snaith with the Institute for Economic Competitiveness painted a somewhat dour portrait of the world at Friday's Tourist Development Council meeting – he outlined the economic strife...

TDC passes plan for Tourist Development Tax money to fund Dr. Phillips center, sports events

Larry Griffin

09/30/2016

Our Politics

Friday's Tourist Development Council ended positively as the board agreed to reallocate Tourist Development Tax funding to help complete the second phase of the Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center and establish...

Power goes out for more than an hour at Universal Studios

Associated Press

09/30/2016

Our Fun

Power went out for more than an hour and a half at Universal Studios in Orlando, forcing passengers to be evacuated from the Men in Black and Transformers rides. Universal spokesman Tom Schroder said that the ...

Marco Rubio endorsed by National Association of Realtors

Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster

09/30/2016

Our State

Sen. Marco Rubio has scored the endorsement of the National Association of Realtors. The Rubio campaign announced Friday that Rubio received a unanimous recommendation from the Florida Realtors RPAC Trustees. ...

Over 1,100 students were helped by Orlando ‘Summer of Dreams’ program in 2016

Associated Industries of Florida PAC endorses in state races

Despite world economy’s problems, Sean M. Snaith says Orlando is doing well for itself

TDC passes plan for Tourist Development Tax money to fund Dr. Phillips center, sports events

Power goes out for more than an hour at Universal Studios

Marco Rubio endorsed by National Association of Realtors

Stephanie Murphy says ‘Blue Dogs’ bite will come from pragmatism

Marco Rubio calls for justice for Groveland Four

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