Orlando unveils new Disney World plaque downtown

Mickey Mouse joined for the occasion.

by McKenna Schueler March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer joined Disney World president Jeff Vahle Thursday for the unveiling of a new plaque in downtown Orlando that commemorates the history-making announcement in 1965 that Walt Disney World would be developed in Orlando. The plaque — a project of the city, Disney World, and the Thornton Park Main Street District — […]

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Historic Lubbe House at Lake Eola here to stay, Mayor Dyer says

But Dyer said he does not support historic landmark designation for the property

by Juanita Olarte February 25, 2026February 25, 2026

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Orlando appoints its third poet laureate

The announcement comes amid a heightened focus on the position from Florida’s DOGE officials and state CFO Blaise Ingoglia

by Chloe Greenberg October 7, 2025October 7, 2025

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Florida AG threatens to remove Orange County leaders if they don’t sign ICE addendum

Despite Uthmeier‘s contention, neither federal nor state law requires Orange County to opt in.

by Chloe Greenberg July 30, 2025September 1, 2025

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Orlando is now looking for its next Poet Laureate

Applications are accepted online now through June 30, quill-swishers

by Chloe Greenberg April 29, 2025June 22, 2025

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After Florida AG threatens to remove him, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer says city’s immigration policy is lawful

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by Chloe Greenberg April 15, 2025June 30, 2025

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City of Orlando kicks off year-long 150th anniversary celebration

The City Beautiful’s not getting any younger

by Juno Le February 7, 2025April 3, 2025

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Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer confirms he will not run again in 2027

With more than 20 years’ service, he’s the city’s longest-serving mayor

by Chloe Greenberg January 29, 2025June 29, 2025

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Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer’s PAC gifts campaign cash to developer-friendly Republicans running for Orange County Commission

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by McKenna Schueler October 29, 2024July 20, 2025