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Almost two years ago, Walt Disney World announced it was dedicating nearly 80 acres of land for a new affordable housing project in Orange County, which would include about 1,400 units of mixed ...
Orange County’s tax roll has more than doubled over the past decade but so has county government’s budget, which is estimated to be nearly $6.8 billion in fiscal year 2023-24, which starts Oct. 1.
Near the Broward County Main Library in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is a tent city adjacent to the Historic Walkway. The camp relocated from Stranahan Park to the library in 2017. According to the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness , as of January 2017, there are an estimated 32,190 homeless individuals in Florida.
The area is governed by Orange County, led by Orange County Board of County Commissioners, which is headed by Mayor Jerry Demings. Utilities in the area are provided by Orlando Utilities Commission on the northwest side of the community (north of Lake Underhill Road and west of Forsyth Road.
2010 U.S. Census tract map of Orange County. Communities in Orange County in the US state of Florida are all primarily located in the county's western half. It includes 12 municipalities (10 cities and 3 towns), 38 census-designated places, and 7 unincorporated places. The county seat is Orlando, which is also the most populous city.
The community built its own fire department, a post office branch, and several schools. In the 1970s, the Orange County government seized Pine Hills' fire engine in an effort to consolidate county-wide fire services. Nevertheless, Pine Hills continued to grow and community leaders began an initiative to incorporate Pine Hills into a city.
The mayor and commissioners each hold four-year terms, and are limited to two full terms each. The mayor and the commissioners of the even-numbered districts are up for election during mid-term election cycles, while the commissioners of the odd-numbered districts are up for election during presidential election cycles.
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