Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings presents an interlocal agreement proposal with Orlando, addressing land annexations, Tourist Development Tax use, and a homeless shelter upgrade.

Orange County Supervisor of Elections Glen Gilzean introduces express voting sites to cut early voting wait times, with the Valencia College Winter Park Campus as the first site.

Osceola County has earned the GFOA's Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 34th consecutive year for its transparent fiscal management.

Orlando has deferred its annexation decision for the 52,000-acre Deseret Ranch amid debates and upcoming charter amendments that could impact such actions.

Early voting starts in Central Florida, with new sites for better access and advanced preparations for a smooth process. Over 13,000 mail ballots are already in, and accommodations for special needs voters are highlighted.

Oviedo officials intensify efforts to win voter consent for a $20 million police headquarters upgrade, highlighting capacity issues due to population growth.

Judge Jeff Ashton faces formal charges by the JQC for alleged bias and inappropriate behavior in the courtroom. He has 20 days to respond to the charges.

Florida's new law criminalizing sleeping on public property raises concerns for the homeless, as Orlando sees increased arrests for minor violations among this population.

Orlando may annex over 52,000 acres, tripling the city's size. The commissioners favor the proposal, but critics cite rushed tactics and potential environmental and service provision issues.

The Edgewater city council fired the city manager amidst flooding concerns and is proposing a building moratorium due to resident complaints about poor drainage and excessive development.

Osceola County received an S&P rating upgrade from 'A+' to 'AA-' for its 2019 taxable tourist development tax revenue refunding bonds, reflecting its strong economy and fiscal management.

Florida election officials are investigating fraudulent signatures on Amendment 4 petitions related to abortion rights, raising concerns over electoral integrity.

Orange County announces the launch of its first Financial Empowerment Center, aimed at offering free financial counseling, particularly to low and moderate-income residents, thanks to a $150,000 grant from the CFE Fund.