Tourist Development Tax

Over $4 Million in Cultural Tourism Grants Handed Out to 40 Organizations

Grant Monies from Tourist Development Tax Last month, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved $4.2 million for the Cultural Tourism Grant...

Transportation Sales Tax Initiative Relaunched After COVID Delays

Making a long-term investment in transportation is critical to maintaining a high quality of life for all residents of Orange County. On January 25,...

Return to Stable: Fitch Ratings Affirms Orange County’s TDT Revenue Bonds

Following a routine annual credit rating surveillance process, Fitch Ratings (one of the “Big Four” credit rating agencies along with Moody’s, Kroll and Standard...

Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Celebrates Construction Milestone

Central Florida leaders joined the arts community to celebrate the topping off ceremony for phase 2 of the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing...

Groundbreaking Celebrates New Steinmetz Hall and Green Room at Acclaimed Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts

Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs joined community leaders at the spectacular Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts (DPC) on Monday to celebrate the...

Orange County BCC Approves TDT Plan, Including Funding to Complete the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts

In early September, Mayor Teresa Jacobs sent a letter to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) announcing her support for an additional $45 million...

Orange County Celebrates Dr. Phillips Center’s First Anniversary

Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs joined community leaders at the spectacular Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on Friday to celebrate and commemorate...

Nik Wallenda Draws National Audience to International Drive’s Orlando Eye

On Wednesday, April 29, Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs joined high-wire walker Nik Wallenda, Gov. Rick Scott and other dignitaries for the opening of...

Orange County Welcomes Florida Classic Home to the Citrus Bowl

Orange County proudly welcomed thousands of roaring fans back to the newly- reconstructed Orlando Citrus Bowl for the annual Florida Blue Florida Classic on...