Stories & News
Stories and news from Orlando, Orange County, and Central Florida covering local developments, community issues, people, projects, events, and other topics that matter to residents and visitors.
Orange County Is Opening a Public Technology Lab Where Residents Can Build, Learn and Experiment
Orange County New Public Technology Lab The new Orange County Innovation Center in Pine Hills will give residents access to robotics, immersive technology, computers, fabrication equipment and workforce training in a facility designed to make emerging technology accessible to the…
Orange County Accepts Tourism Tax Recommendations: What It Could Mean for Residents
Orange County Accepts Tourism Tax Recommendations Orange County commissioners have accepted a new set of recommendations for spending future tourism-tax revenue. No projects have actually received the money yet, but the proposals could eventually bring new museums, parks, environmental improvements,…
Your Car Is Becoming a Subscription: How to Avoid Paying Forever for Features You Already Bought
How to avoid the subscriptions on your next car Automakers have discovered recurring revenue. Remote start, navigation, hands-free driving and other features can now come with monthly bills long after the car payment begins. Here’s how to recognize the subscription…
Orlando Is America’s No. 2 Most Fun City — And It’s Not Just Because of the Theme Parks
Orlando, America’s Number 2 Most Fun City WalletHub’s 2026 ranking places Orlando behind only Las Vegas for fun, with strong scores for entertainment, nightlife, restaurants, sports and recreation. The numbers also reveal something locals already know: Orlando’s appeal extends well…
Orlando Dreamers MLB Bid: Is Major League Baseball Worth the Cost for Orlando?
The Orlando Dreamers say Central Florida is ready for the big leagues. Orlando may have the population, tourists and economic scale to support MLB, but the harder question is whether bringing a team here is worth nearly $1 billion in…
