Orange County commissioners are set to consider a proposed $800 million plan using tourist tax dollars to fund 13 projects, including major investments in the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Eatonville and the University of Central Florida. The mayor recommended the package and commissioners will decide whether to approve the plan. Now here is Chloe with the forecast. Turning to weather, chance of rain showers before 1 in the afternoon and a high near 80. North northeast winds 15 to 20 miles per hour, gusting to 35. Tonight clear with a low 62. Now let us check in with Iris. In other local news, Orlando Magic vs. Atlanta Hawks is scheduled at Kia Center on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 7 o'clock in the evening. Reporting live from the packed outdoor street festival and farmers market.
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- Orange County Tourist-Tax Proposal [NEWS] — clickorlando.com
https://clickorlando.com/news/local/2026/10/18/orange-county-mayor-proposes-dollar800-million-tourist-tax-plan-for-13-projects/ - Orlando Weather Snapshot [NEWS] — weather.gov
https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=28.5383&lon=-81.3792 - Magic vs. Hawks Schedule [EVENT] — kiacenter.com
https://kiacenter.com/events/detail/orlando-magic-vs-atlanta-hawks-102126
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