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Commissioner's Corner
I am pleased to say that construction on Alafaya Trail is now 25 percent complete! The project is currently on schedule and expected to be completed by October 2013.
Alafaya Trail moving along
Christmas turns 175
I want to take the opportunity to feature Christmas, one of the District 5 communities within east Orange County. This year, the town will celebrate 175 years--a unique bit of Florida histo
Orange County Commissioner Ted Edwards helps Christmas, Fla. celebrate 175 years.
Alafaya widening update
The question comes from everywhere – via telephone, email, Facebook, Twitter and even the occasional post on my blog: “What’s going on with the construction along Alafaya Trail?”
Column by Jennifer Thompson, Orange County Commissioner of District 4
What does school choice really mean?
The school choice movement has brought new words to Florida's public school system. Words such as "charter," "educational savings account" and "virtual" are now part of the education discussion
What does school choice really mean?
Gamling issues in Orange County
The past few years, local governments have seen a proliferation of Internet gambling operations due to the decision of the Florida Legislature not to take action.
Orange County Commissioner Ted Edwards talk about issues with simulated gamling in the county.
Economic opportunities
Job creation and economic development have been a top priority of mine since taking office in January. I am pleased to inform you about some new policy items passed by the County to promote business
Column by Orange County District 4 Commissioner Jennifer Thompson
New school year, new issues
The new school year has started and along with Friday night football games, open houses and, of course, homework, I want to bring your attention to some key issues facing the County School Board
Column by Orange County School Board member Daryl Flynn
From bureaucracy to advocacy
In an attempt to facilitate the process for acquiring permits in Orange County, we have opened a new “one-stop shop” permitting services office
From bureaucracy to advocacy
Back in District 5
It’s a privilege to be serving District 5 again! Since returning to office after a six-year absence, I have had tremendous support and well wishes from residents throughout the district
Since returning to office after a six-year absence, I have had tremendous support and well wishes from existing and new residents throughout the district.
First Market Street District located in District 2
On May 19, Orlando Mayor Dyer and I announced the city’s first Market Street District — the Semoran Business Partnership.
On May 19, Orlando Mayor Dyer and I announced the city’s first Market Street District — the Semoran Business Partnership.