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TALLAHASSEE -- Florida last year taxed motorists' wallets. Now, it's taxing their patience.

... continue reading Fees up but Fla. motor vehicle agency strapped.

Inmates to mow in Orlando

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Mike Synan
@ March 8, 2010 5:37 AM
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You'll be seeing convicts on lawn mowers in Orlando.

... continue reading Inmates to mow in Orlando.

Vice President Joe Biden will boast about the jobs created by the Recovery Act, also known as the stimulus bill, when he visits Clermont Monday.

... continue reading White House says Clermont road project created 20.17 jobs.

The 2010 Census Portrait of America Road Tour will roll into Daytona Beach tomorrow, putting citizens on the fast-track to census awareness.

... continue reading Census road tour is pulling into the Daytona International Speedway.

Orange County faces a big budget hole.

... continue reading Will public safety be the victim of budget cuts in Orange County?.

The 2010-2011 Orlando city budget is far from complete, but early indications are that the Congress will play a role in how much Mayor Buddy Dyer expects to spend.
... continue reading Dyer's city budget to lean on federal grants again.

Governor Crist wants to increase state spending while lawmakers are looking for ways to reduce government.
... continue reading Is the Governor's proposed budget pie in the sky?.

See Obama's spending plan for Florida

By
Joe Ruble
@ February 1, 2010 1:50 PM
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WASHINGTON (AP) _ The budget submitted to Congress today by President Barack Obama talks of the tough choices needed to restrain runaway deficits. But it also includes spending aimed at lifting the country out of a recession that has cost more than 7 million jobs over the past two years.
... continue reading See Obama's spending plan for Florida.

Census Road Tour stops in Eatonville

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Joe Ruble
@ January 30, 2010 5:00 AM
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One of a dozen road tour vehicles is visiting the Zora Neale Hurston Festival Saturday in downtown Eatonville.
... continue reading Census Road Tour stops in Eatonville.

Could movies bring new jobs to Florida?

By
Mike Synan
@ January 20, 2010 11:16 AM
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The state will hand out tax breaks in the hopes they will.

... continue reading Could movies bring new jobs to Florida?.

Orlando studies raising impact fees

By
Mike Synan
@ January 12, 2010 5:45 AM
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They'll pay a consultant to study raising transportation impact fees.

... continue reading Orlando studies raising impact fees.

More on tax dollars and the wildflower festival

By
Mike Synan
@ December 23, 2009 11:15 AM
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I have some corrections for you from Monday's story.

... continue reading More on tax dollars and the wildflower festival.

Stimulus money to sponsor wild flower festival

By
Mike Synan
@ December 21, 2009 5:46 AM
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Your tax dollars are going to sponsor a wild flower festival.

... continue reading Stimulus money to sponsor wild flower festival.

See the FIFA contract for World Cup

By
Mike Synan
@ November 2, 2009 7:13 AM
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It's a little lengthy, but a good read.

... continue reading See the FIFA contract for World Cup.

Should Orlando go for the World Cup?

By
Mike Synan
@ November 2, 2009 5:50 AM
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The world's biggest soccer tournament has been here before.

... continue reading Should Orlando go for the World Cup?.

Commissioner questions Orange spending

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Mike Synan
@ October 13, 2009 5:28 AM
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At issue is the membership in a lobbying group.

... continue reading Commissioner questions Orange spending.

City Hall in no mood for a fight

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Joe Ruble
@ September 16, 2009 5:00 AM
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"It's not as much fun as it used to be," joked Richard Anderson about his job as Chief Administrative Officer of the City of Apopka.

... continue reading City Hall in no mood for a fight.

Monday, August 31st, is the deadline to apply for automobile tags and avoid paying a higher fee that goes into effect the next day.
... continue reading Lines at Tag Stores are like an amusement ride, only not fun.

When October rolls around, 46 Orlando firefighters are supposed to lose their jobs in a budget cutting move.
... continue reading Orlando firefighters stave off cuts temporarily.

Osceola County cutting about 100 workers

By
Joe Ruble
@ August 20, 2009 10:00 PM
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County Manager Michael Freilinger informed most of 81 affected employees Thursday that they would be placed on paid leave for a couple of weeks while the legal staff determines how to proceed with their severance.
... continue reading Osceola County cutting about 100 workers.

Property values down, but taxes up

By
Joe Ruble
@ August 20, 2009 5:00 AM
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Orange County home owners are calling Property Appraiser Bill Donegan to complain that they are paying more taxes, even though their homes are worth thousands of dollars less.
... continue reading Property values down, but taxes up.

Mayor Crotty is countin' on you

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Joe Ruble
@ July 31, 2009 6:00 AM
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Orange County Mayor Rich Crotty heads up the statewide Complete Count Committee, a volunteer group whose job is to help the U.S. Census Bureau count every person in the country on April 1, 2010.

... continue reading Mayor Crotty is countin' on you.

The city of Orlando received word today that federal funding is being released to pay for the jobs of police officers who were facing layoffs.

... continue reading Federal stimulus saves 13 cops their jobs.

Cash for Clunkers hitting high gear

By
Joe Ruble
@ July 27, 2009 6:00 AM
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With the rules firmly in hand now, local auto dealers are pressing forward with the federal government's Car Allowance Rebate System, better known as "Cash for Clunkers."
... continue reading Cash for Clunkers hitting high gear.

Congressman Alan Grayson is calling for more federal spending to prop up the faltering economy. The Orlando Democrat says without it the recession will become a depression.

... continue reading Grayson warns recession could become depression.

It's deadline day for city employees

By
Joe Ruble
@ July 10, 2009 12:44 PM
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City of Orlando employees have until 5 p.m. Friday to decide whether to accept the city's offer of early retirement.
... continue reading It's deadline day for city employees.

Where is Grayson on cap and trade?

By
Marsha Taylor
@ June 26, 2009 12:37 PM
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His spokesman Todd Jurkowski says the central Florida Congressman is undecided but is weighing both sides of the argument. Jurkowski says Alan Grayson is not available to talk to WDBO news.
... continue reading Where is Grayson on cap and trade?.

Hundreds of firefighters from Orlando, as well as from around the state, held an organized protest outside of Orlando City Hall Monday.

... continue reading Massive protest out side of Orlando City Hall.

Orlando city workers: "I need my job"

By
Joe Ruble
@ June 1, 2009 5:00 AM
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Union representatives for Orlando city workers are calling for "a dialogue" in face of budget cuts that could result in the firings of 222 employees.

... continue reading Orlando city workers: "I need my job".

Seventy employees were given the bad news on Thursday. 31 other positions were also cut, but were either vacant or involved a retiring employee.
... continue reading Seminole County cuts another 100 plus positions.

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