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Driverless ride service Waymo is now available to everyone in Orlando
After welcoming over 60,000 riders in Orlando, Waymo is making its service available to everyone, with the Waymo app now fully open to everyone in Orlando. After welcoming over 60,00 riders from an initial interest list in Orlando over the last few months, Waymo is now open to everyone in the city. Residents and visitors alike can simply download the Waymo app and hail a fully autonomous ride immediately. Waymo has explained that urrent and future service areas in Orlando
Alastair Mac
Apr 17
Help Orlando celebrate 150 Years with a community-wide Day Of Service on Thursday, July 31
On July 28 the City Beautiful will celebrate 150 years with a day of service. In 2025, the City of Orlando is celebrating its 150th...
Alastair Mac
Jul 28, 2025
Don’t miss your chance to become an Orlando Insider with the Mayor’s City Academy!
The Mayor’s City Academy is a free 12-week experience that takes you behind the scenes of the City of Orlando government. The Mayor’s...
Alastair Mac
Jun 3, 2025
Participate in the Words & Wonders Poetry Contest and share your poetry with Orlando!
To celebrate National Poetry Month, share your poetry with Orlando in the Words & Wonders Poetry Contest. To celebrate National Poetry...
Alastair Mac
May 13, 2025
Photographers Wanted! Submit an entry for the Orlando 2026 Historic Preservation Calendar now
Your photograph could be included in next year's Historic Preservation Board Calendar. Calling all photographers! Yes, summer is here,...
Alastair Mac
May 13, 2025
Mayor Buddy Dyer launches search for the City of Orlando’s next Poet Laureate
Do you have what it takes to be Orlando's next Poet Laureate? As the City’s official storyteller, you will present original poems at city...
Alastair Mac
Apr 30, 2025
Exciting changes are coming to Downtown Orlando at the City closes on 4 properties for $19.3M
The City of Orlando has closed on four downtown properties, announcing big plans for the newly acquired locations. Big news for Downtown...
Alastair Mac
Mar 17, 2025
The City of Orlando kicks off a YEAR-LONG Celebration to honor the City Beautiful's 150th Anniversary!
The City of Orlando is planning a year-long celebration filled with community events, historical exhibits and public art installations....
Alastair Mac
Feb 5, 2025
The City of Orlando and Snap! Orlando present Earth’s Last Picture, a solo exhibition by Dan L Hess at City Hall
Latest Art Exhibit Furthers City's Commitment to Promoting the Arts and Supporting Local Talent. The City of Orlando, in collaboration...
Alastair Mac
Nov 11, 2024
City of Orlando launches Ride DTO: Downtown Orlando’s new on-demand transit service with $1 Rides
The City of Orlando’s Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) launches Ride DTO, with the new transit amenity, supporting local businesses...
Alastair Mac
Oct 14, 2024
Orlando Police Officers and Orlando Fire Personnel have been pulled from the roads as winds reach over 40 mph
Hurricane Milton made landfall late Wednesday evening south of Tampa at Siesta Key. The hurricane is now moving across the state with...
Alastair Mac
Oct 10, 2024
All downtown Orlando parking garage now at full capacity as Hurricane Milton makes its potentially life-threatening assault on Florida
As Hurricane Milton continues on an expected path that will likely see the storm rip into Tampa and tear through the I-4 corridor into...
Alastair Mac
Oct 9, 2024
Hurricane Milton - The Latest Update from the City of Orlando
The National Hurricane Center warns Milton poses a "extremely serious threat" to Florida with life-threatening impacts, and the City of...
Alastair Mac
Oct 8, 2024
Exciting changes coming to Downtown Orlando with Church Street to become a "Festival Street"
Plans have been approved by the city of Orlando to transform the once vibrant Church Street in downtown Orlando, creating an events space...
Alastair Mac
Aug 19, 2024
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