Massiel Leyva

Spectrum News 13 Orlando

Judge rules against impact fee increases in Palm Coast

By: Massiel Leyva

Circuit Judge Sandra Upchurch found the city did not comply with Senate Bill 180, an emergency management and land-use law that prevents local

Spectrum News 13 Orlando

Downtown Orlando’s The Canopy project gets final approval

By: Massiel Leyva

The project will transform under-used space beneath I-4 into a community destination with areas for events, art, trails, multimodal connections, parking, and community programming.

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Orange County commissioners accept TDT project recommendations

By: Massiel Leyva

County staff will work with the comptroller for funding analysis.

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Tymber Skan residents divided as Orange County explores 'next steps'for troubled complex

By: Massiel Leyva

The vote does not mean the property is being immediately sold or demolished, according to county leaders. Instead, they said the process could ultimately lead to a sale and redevelopment of the property.

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OCPS reports student enrollment decline of more than 7,600 students

By: Massiel Leyva

Superintendent Maria Vazquez announced the decrease this week after the district completed its 10-day enrollment calculations.

Spectrum News 13 Orlando

Apopka approves utility rate increases starting Oct. 1

By: Massiel Leyva

Spectrum News 13 Orlando

Undocumented students barred from enrollment at Florida public universities

By: Massiel Leyva

The decision makes Florida the largest state to adopt what are known as “prohibitive enrollment” policies, joining states including Alabama, Georgia and South Carolina.

Spectrum News 13 Orlando

Lake and Marion counties remain short on rainfall after a yearlong deficit

By: Massiel Leyva

While recent rain has improved conditions in some areas, Lake and Marion counties remain among the Central Florida locations with the lowest rainfall

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OCPS approves $7.9 billion budget as county weighs $9.01 billion plan

By: Massiel Leyva

The two budgets fund separate entities. The school district has made cuts to elementary and middle school education after reporting a loss of nearly 8,000 students, resulting in an $8.5 million loss.

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Apopka advances $12.5 million Golden Gem reclaimed water facility

By: Massiel Leyva

APOPKA, Fla. — A long-awaited project in northwest Apopka is moving closer to construction after the city issued a notice to proceed this week for work to begin at the Golden Gem facility.