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A little-known tax district is steering millions to Orlando's tourism industry
Late last year, just before Orange County leaders approved a controversial plan to give up $125 million to Universal Orlando for a new...
Dec 10, 20202 min read
Leaders suggested their options were limited before $125 million Universal vote. They weren't.
Originally published Dec. 19, 2019 By Jason Garcia and Stephen Hudak Moments before they voted late Tuesday night to give $125 million to...
Oct 4, 20201 min read
Orange County leaders approve $125 million road deal with Universal Orlando
Originally published Dec. 17, 2019 By Jason Garcia and Chabeli Carrazana In a late-night decision following hours of testimony, Orange...
Oct 4, 20202 min read
Universal Orlando seeking $350 million in corporate tax breaks
Originally published Dec. 11, 2019 Universal Orlando is in line for nearly $350 million worth of state tax breaks to build a new...
Oct 4, 20202 min read
Universal to get state money to build road to new Epic Universe park
Originally published Aug. 22, 2019 A few days before Christmas last year, after he was elected to the U.S. Senate but before he’d left...
Oct 4, 20202 min read
Universal Orlando launches lobbying campaigns for $125 million in public money
Originally published Dec. 13, 2019 By Jason Garcia and Stephen Hudak As Orange County leaders prepare to vote on a controversial $125...
Oct 4, 20202 min read
Universal Orlando’s new road deal with Orange County is lopsided, critics say
Originally published Oct. 3, 2019 Universal Orlando and Orange County are negotiating a final deal to split the tab for a new road to the...
Oct 4, 20202 min read
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