Daily Archives: July 1, 2015

Governor vetoes money for several Central Florida projects

TALLAHASSEE — State money for several projects in Central Florida, including $15 million for the University of Central Florida downtown campus, vaporized Tuesday as Gov. Rick Scott vetoed $461 million in spending before signing the budget. Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer described the governor’s decision to veto UCF funding as “extremely disappointing, because [Scott’s] mantra is…

Developer to start soon on $7M parking garage for oceanfront hotel

DAYTONA BEACH — An oceanfront hotel and condominium project, which could be the biggest in the beachside’s history, probably won’t be opening its doors for at least another three years. But those who’ve been watching to see when things will get moving on the $130 million venture should see some visible progress next month, when…