Orange County

Winter Park city commissioners are considering new rules for e-bikes, e-scooters and other micromobility devices, including safety education requirements for riders under 16.

HIV community clinics are being cut off from federal direct funding next month. Two of them are in Orange County - an area with one of the country’s highest rates of new diagnoses.

Last month was the hottest July on record in the U.S. Meanwhile, parts of Central Florida had near-record high temperatures, and some counties responded to more heat-related incidents than usual.

Many young bands and their fans are using their music and shows to organize and support local causes in the community.

The community space will have parking and ride shares on the north end and, south of Pine Street, a hub for e-bikes and e-scooters, public restrooms, and an event space with metal trees and digital elements.

The proposal would ultimately let homeowners pay property taxes as if their homes were worth $250,000 less.

Voters and groups are concerned about accessibility issues with digital ballots. The county will use physical and digital ballots for the November general election.

The Orlando Dreamers is one organization asking for TDT dollars for a project that would build a major league baseball stadium in Orlando. Other groups are vying for a piece of the revenue, like Dr. Phillips Charities which is also asking for funding to create a cultural center on the Hungerford property in Eatonville.

Commissioner Nicole Wilson requested the discussion on ways the county could potentially help prevent unsafe wildlife experiences.

Under the new policy, only high school students with a valid driver's license or learner’s permit will be allowed to ride e-bikes and e-scooters to school.