Despite Orange County being in a state of emergency for Hurricane Milton, Mayor Demings proceeded with the scheduled Board of County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, October 8, which included the…
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October 8 Hearing for Hartzog Road Housing Project Still On Despite State of Emergency
As Hurricane Milton approaches and a state of emergency has been declared, the final hearing for the Hartzog Road Attainable Housing Project is still scheduled for October 8 before the…
Final Hearing Set for Hartzog Road Attainable Housing: New Details on Infrastructure and Development Presented
The final hearing for the Hartzog Road Attainable Housing Project is set for October 8 at 2pm before the Orange County Board of County Commissioners, marking a critical moment for…
Hartzog Attainable Housing Project Advances To BCC Despite Community Concerns
Despite local resident opposition, the Planning & Zoning Commission voted to approve the Hartzog Road Attainable Housing Community. During the public hearing, residents expressed their concerns regarding local infrastructure and…
Public Hearing: Horizon West Village H Expansion For Hartzog Attainable Housing
A public hearing will be held on Thursday, September 19 in front of the Planning & Zoning Commission (PZC) regarding applications for the Hartzog Road Attainable Housing project. The meeting…
Michaels Organization CEO Takes Leave Of Absence; Indicted on Racketeering Charges
The CEO of the developer for the Hartzog Road Attainable Housing Project has taken a leave of absence after being indicted in a New Jersey racketeering scheme. New Jersey Attorney…
Major Demings Diverts Motion Away From Commissioner Wilson; Affordable Housing Passes Transmittal 4 – 2
In a shocking last-minute maneuver, Orange County Mayor made a motion to transmit the Hartzog Road Attainable Housing Complex prior to Commissioner Wilson. Traditional decorum during proceedings allow the Commissioner…
Residents Frustrated By Lack Of Q&A At Hartzog Housing Meeting
Many residents left the Hartzog Road Attainable Housing Community Meeting frustrated after no question and answer segment was held, replaced by individual round-table discussions throughout the room. Tables on specific…
Water Spring Elementary Student Struck By Vehicle; Transported To Hospital
Water Spring Elementary School Principle Dr. Larson notified parents of an unfortunate situation that occurred off campus after school. While walking home from school, a student was struck by a…
More Details Available & Community Meeting Scheduled For Hartzog Road Affordable Housing Project
Orange County is hosting a community meeting on Monday, March 18 for the Hartzog Road Attainable Housing Community. The meeting will be held in the Horizon High School Cafeteria from…
Water Main Break Shuts Down Avalon Road Northbound At Waterleigh
Avalon Road at Waterleigh is completely shut down to all northbound traffic due to a water main break. One lane is able to get by southbound. The water main break…
Public Hearing: Disney’s 1,410 Unit Attainable Housing Complex
A Future Land Use Map Amendment has been requested for Disney’s Hartzog Road Attainable Housing Complex and will going before Orange County for review. The request will be presented to…
Disney Opens College Program Housing At Flamingo Crossings To Cast Members
Walt Disney World has quietly opened up their College Program facilities at Flamingo Crossings to all existing Cast Members. In the past, the housing complexes were used exclusively for College…
🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT: Avalon Road Shut Down Due To Sinkhole
A sinkhole has opened up along Avalon Road, forcing a segment of the road to be shut down while repairs are made. Southbound Avalon is currently shut down at Seidel…
Waterleigh Village Set For Expansion With Walkable Promenade
The Village Center at the front entrance of Waterleigh for Village H is set for expansion, with new development plans submitted to Orange County for two parcels. Unlike other Village…
New Stop Lights & Traffic Calming Measures Planned For Horizon West
The Orange County Public Works Department is actively working on multiple new measures to improve traffic safety in Horizon West. Orange County has implemented Vision Zero, a strategy to eliminate…
FIREWORK ALERT: Important Information For November 12
Walt Disney World has issued an important Community Update for residents and neighbors of the Magic Kingdom Park. Late-night firework testing will be occurring for approximately 2 and a half…
Construction Begins On Water Spring Elementary Relief School; Site 47-E-W-4
Located north of Water Spring Elementary in the Waterleigh community, Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) is addressing the continued growing need for school capacity in Horizon West. spaces in the…
Waterleigh Village Developer Removes Self Storage; McDonald’s and 5/3 Bank Under Contract
The developer for Waterleigh Village has removed the self storage facility from their site plan according to leasing information. Updated site plans now show 2 shell buildings occupying the space….
Community Meeting Held For Disney’s Affordable Housing Project; Residents Disappointed In Lack Of Details
Orange County recently hosted a community meeting on September 6th to discuss Disney’s request for 1,450 affordable housing units at the intersection of Hartzog Road and Avalon Road. During the…
