Oviedo city government offices will close on Labor Day, September 2, 2024, with normal operations resuming on September 3. Emergency services remain available.

An audit reveals financial irregularities within Visit Orlando, including misallocation of public funds, unreported expenditures, excess reserves, and billing oversights.

Orange County commissioners are considering a plan to use $4.5 million from the American Rescue Plan Act to clear the medical debts of over 150,000 residents through a partnership with Medical Debt Resolution Inc.

Orlando's City Council voted to require new nightclubs to be separated by at least 300 feet, aiming to balance nightlife with day-time growth and enhance safety. Current clubs are exempt unless they expand or reopen after closing.

Orange County wins 15 NACo awards for innovative government programs, including a best-in-category for emergency management and initiatives in sustainable infrastructure and public health.

Mayor Jerry L. Demings reports Orange County's TDT collections have increased, boosting local economy through tourism and contributing to a growing reserve fund for community improvements.

Early voting begins in Central Florida for a key primary election, with Orange and Osceola counties starting August 5 and others to follow. Mail-in ballot applications are due by August 8.

City Government Offices will close and there will be no waste collection services on Labor Day, September 2. Regular services will resume on the next scheduled collection day.

Orange County is preparing for primary elections with early voting locations set up, including at the Renaissance Senior Center, to cater to voters' schedules before the official primary day.

Orange County debates two key charter amendments focused on managing development and preserving rural areas, requiring increased oversight for urban expansion and land annexation.

Oviedo officials are considering water rate hikes and borrowing to fund a new water treatment plant and stormwater improvements, facing mixed resident reactions.

Casselberry is holding town hall meetings to discuss eight proposed charter amendments before the August 20th vote. Meetings are scheduled for July 31, August 1, and August 3, at different times and locations to accommodate all residents.

Former Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill is under multiple federal investigations for allegations involving financial misconduct, including abuse of power of attorney and improper use of federal loans for personal gain.