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  <title>The Orlando Changelog: Local rules and fees</title>
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  <updated>2026-11-07T00:00:00Z</updated>
  <author><name>AB Support LLC</name></author>
  <entry>
    <title>Ocoee's fire assessment is now a flat $383.90 per home, on the November 2026 tax bill</title>
    <link href="https://vibeagentmaking.com/changelog/ocoee-fire-assessment-flat-383-90-per-home-november-2026-tax-bill/"/>
    <id>https://vibeagentmaking.com/changelog/ocoee-fire-assessment-flat-383-90-per-home-november-2026-tax-bill/</id>
    <updated>2026-11-07T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <published>2026-11-07T00:00:00Z</published>
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    <summary>The City of Ocoee's fire protection assessment for FY2027 is $383.90 per dwelling unit, the same regardless of size, adopted by the City Commission on Aug. 18, 2026 and charged on the property tax bill mailed in November 2026; the City says the average home paid about $242 in FY2026. Before: FY2026: $139.23 per fire protection unit; the City says more than 90% of single-family homes paid between $205 and $342, and the average home paid about $242. Now: FY2027: $383.90 per dwelling unit ($86.03 demand plus $297.87 availability), the same for every dwelling unit regardless of size.</summary>
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  <entry>
    <title>Orange County eliminates $199 million in medical debt for more than 112,000 residents in its fourth wave of relief</title>
    <link href="https://vibeagentmaking.com/changelog/orange-county-medical-debt-relief-fourth-wave-199-million-112000-residents/"/>
    <id>https://vibeagentmaking.com/changelog/orange-county-medical-debt-relief-fourth-wave-199-million-112000-residents/</id>
    <updated>2026-11-02T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <published>2026-11-02T00:00:00Z</published>
    <category term="government" label="Local rules and fees"/>
    <summary>Orange County announced on Oct. 27, 2026 that the fourth wave of its Medical Debt Relief Initiative eliminated $199 million in medical debt for more than 112,000 residents, bringing the program to $758.2 million; there is no application, and this round's recipients get an Undue Medical Debt-branded… Before: After the third wave, announced April 20, 2026, the program had relieved $559 million in medical debt. Now: With the fourth wave, the county says it has relieved $758.2 million in medical debt, for approximately 429,276 residents.</summary>
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  <entry>
    <title>Orange County's e-bike and e-scooter rules took effect Sept. 29: 10 mph on sidewalks, 20 mph on roads, helmets under 16</title>
    <link href="https://vibeagentmaking.com/changelog/orange-county-e-bike-e-scooter-rules-take-effect-sept-29/"/>
    <id>https://vibeagentmaking.com/changelog/orange-county-e-bike-e-scooter-rules-take-effect-sept-29/</id>
    <updated>2026-10-28T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <published>2026-10-27T00:00:00Z</published>
    <category term="government" label="Local rules and fees"/>
    <summary>Orange County commissioners unanimously passed rules for e-bikes, e-scooters and other micromobility devices on Sept. 29, 2026, effective immediately in unincorporated areas and in cities and towns without their own ordinances; adults can face a $100 citation from a first offense. Before: Micromobility rules set by some cities (Winter Garden, Ocoee, Winter Park) and the school board, and a statewide bill, SB 382, vetoed by the governor. Now: 10 mph on sidewalks and shared-use paths, 20 mph on roads, bike lanes and trails, helmets for riders under 16, and a $100 citation possible for adults from a first offense.</summary>
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  <entry>
    <title>Orange County lawn watering drops to one day a week on Sunday, Nov. 1</title>
    <link href="https://vibeagentmaking.com/changelog/orange-county-one-day-a-week-watering-nov-1-2026/"/>
    <id>https://vibeagentmaking.com/changelog/orange-county-one-day-a-week-watering-nov-1-2026/</id>
    <updated>2026-11-02T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <published>2026-10-22T00:00:00Z</published>
    <category term="government" label="Local rules and fees"/>
    <summary>From Nov. 1, 2026 to March 13, 2027, Orange County lawns may be watered one day a week: Saturday for odd-numbered or unnumbered addresses, Sunday for even-numbered ones, Tuesday for non-residential properties, never between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Before: Two days a week through Oct. 31, 2026: Wednesday and Saturday for odd-numbered or unnumbered addresses, Thursday and Sunday for even-numbered ones, Tuesday and Friday for non-residential properties. Now: One day a week from Nov. 1, 2026 to March 13, 2027: Saturday for odd-numbered or unnumbered addresses, Sunday for even-numbered ones, Tuesday for non-residential properties.</summary>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Orange County moves its Oct. 24 aerial mosquito spraying over parts of Apopka and Pine Hills to Oct. 30, citing weather</title>
    <link href="https://vibeagentmaking.com/changelog/orange-county-aerial-mosquito-spraying-apopka-pine-hills-dengue-oct-20-24-2026/"/>
    <id>https://vibeagentmaking.com/changelog/orange-county-aerial-mosquito-spraying-apopka-pine-hills-dengue-oct-20-24-2026/</id>
    <updated>2026-10-28T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <published>2026-10-20T00:00:00Z</published>
    <category term="government" label="Local rules and fees"/>
    <summary>Orange County Mosquito Control has moved the aerial spraying treatment set for Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026 to Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at 7 p.m.: its Arbovirus Monitoring page gives weather as the reason, and its newsroom notice, updated Oct. 27, gives the time. The spraying is over parts of Apopka and… Before: No aerial spraying scheduled over Apopka and Pine Hills. Now: Aerial spraying against the dengue mosquito: flights scheduled at 7 p.m. on Oct. 20, with no report on whether they took place; both county pages move the Oct. 24 round to Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at 7 p.m., due to weather.</summary>
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  <entry>
    <title>Apopka's water, sewer and garbage rates went up Oct. 1</title>
    <link href="https://vibeagentmaking.com/changelog/apopka-water-sewer-garbage-rates-up-october-2026/"/>
    <id>https://vibeagentmaking.com/changelog/apopka-water-sewer-garbage-rates-up-october-2026/</id>
    <updated>2026-10-16T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <published>2026-10-15T00:00:00Z</published>
    <category term="government" label="Local rules and fees"/>
    <summary>Apopka's new water, sewer, reclaimed-water and garbage rates took effect Oct. 1, 2026, after a unanimous vote on Sept. 2: 6% for water, sewer and reclaimed water and 6.5% for garbage. The city says they show up on the November 2026 utility statement. Before: The earlier water, sewer, reclaimed-water and garbage rates. Now: Water, sewer and reclaimed-water rates up 6% and garbage up 6.5%; the city's residential base charges are $13.10 for water, $27.87 for sewer and $28.33 for garbage.</summary>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Orange County Utilities water and wastewater rates went up October 1, 2026</title>
    <link href="https://vibeagentmaking.com/changelog/orange-county-utilities-water-wastewater-rates-october-2026/"/>
    <id>https://vibeagentmaking.com/changelog/orange-county-utilities-water-wastewater-rates-october-2026/</id>
    <updated>2026-10-13T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <published>2026-10-13T00:00:00Z</published>
    <category term="government" label="Local rules and fees"/>
    <summary>Orange County Utilities raised its water and wastewater charges on October 1, 2026, the first of five yearly increases (2026 through 2030) the County Commission adopted on January 27, 2026; the smallest home meter's water fixed charge went from $9.03 to $9.84 a month. Before: Smallest home meter: water fixed charge $9.03 a month, wastewater fixed charge $19.33 a month; water usage $1.43, $1.98 and $3.94 per 1,000 gallons across the first three tiers. Now: From October 1, 2026: water fixed charge $9.84, wastewater fixed charge $20.30; water usage $1.47, $2.04 and $4.06 per 1,000 gallons; residential wastewater usage $4.61 per 1,000 gallons.</summary>
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  <entry>
    <title>Winter Garden's standard garbage cart rises to $26.61 a month from October 1</title>
    <link href="https://vibeagentmaking.com/changelog/winter-garden-garbage-rate-95-gallon-cart-26-61-october-1/"/>
    <id>https://vibeagentmaking.com/changelog/winter-garden-garbage-rate-95-gallon-cart-26-61-october-1/</id>
    <updated>2026-10-12T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <published>2026-10-09T00:00:00Z</published>
    <category term="government" label="Local rules and fees"/>
    <summary>Winter Garden's monthly rate for the standard 95-gallon garbage cart went from $24.87 to $26.61 on October 1, 2026, after the City Commission approved Resolution 26-07 5-0 on September 29; a new 65-gallon cart costs $24.87. Before: $24.87 a month for the 95-gallon residential cart (fiscal year 2026). Now: $26.61 a month for the 95-gallon cart; a new 65-gallon cart at $24.87 a month; the adopted schedule rises each fiscal year to $30.09 for the 95-gallon cart in fiscal year 2031.</summary>
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  <entry>
    <title>Downtown Orlando city parking rates rise and meters go digital-only on October 1</title>
    <link href="https://vibeagentmaking.com/changelog/downtown-orlando-parking-rates-rise-meters-go-digital-oct-1/"/>
    <id>https://vibeagentmaking.com/changelog/downtown-orlando-parking-rates-rise-meters-go-digital-oct-1/</id>
    <updated>2026-10-02T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <published>2026-10-02T00:00:00Z</published>
    <category term="government" label="Local rules and fees"/>
    <summary>Since October 1, 2026, City of Orlando downtown parking costs $2 an hour for the first two hours on the street, paid hours run to 8 p.m., garages top out at $20 a day, and payment is digital only; the free PARKDTO code still works. Before: On-street $1 an hour, paid 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; city garages $2 an hour, $15 daily maximum; about 1,000 physical meters. Now: On-street $2/$2/$3/$4 for hours one to four, increasing to a six-hour maximum, paid 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Saturday; garages $2 an hour for four hours, then $3, $20 daily maximum; digital payment only.</summary>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>OUC's $5 to $15 DemandLevel charge is on its rates page as effective Nov. 1, 2026, with no state decision found</title>
    <link href="https://vibeagentmaking.com/changelog/ouc-demandlevel-charge-november-2026-bill/"/>
    <id>https://vibeagentmaking.com/changelog/ouc-demandlevel-charge-november-2026-bill/</id>
    <updated>2026-11-04T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <published>2026-09-29T00:00:00Z</published>
    <category term="government" label="Local rules and fees"/>
    <summary>OUC's rates page now lists its electric rates as effective Nov. 1, 2026, with the monthly DemandLevel charge its board adopted ($5, $10 or $15 for Orlando homes, set by the highest 15-minute power draw of the month before) and a non-fuel energy rate cut 12.5% while the fuel charge stays the same,… Before: Current OUC electric rates, without the DemandLevel charge. Now: A monthly DemandLevel charge of $5, $10 or $15 (Orlando homes) set by the highest 15-minute draw, with a 12.5% lower non-fuel energy rate and an unchanged fuel charge, listed on OUC's rates page as effective Nov. 1, 2026; filed with the Florida PSC for review in July 2026, decision not found.</summary>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Colonial Promenade's hair salon leaves; its last open shop is on 30 days' notice</title>
    <link href="https://vibeagentmaking.com/changelog/colonial-promenade-salon-leaves-last-shop-on-notice/"/>
    <id>https://vibeagentmaking.com/changelog/colonial-promenade-salon-leaves-last-shop-on-notice/</id>
    <updated>2026-09-26T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <published>2026-09-26T00:00:00Z</published>
    <category term="government" label="Local rules and fees"/>
    <summary>The airport authority's board approved ending Emporium 7's lease at the Colonial Promenade Shopping Center on East Colonial Drive, with the salon to be out by September 18; Aerus Electrolux, the last business still open there, has a 30-day notice. Before: Two businesses still open in the plaza: Emporium 7 (a hair salon) and Aerus Electrolux. Now: Emporium 7 has left; Aerus Electrolux has a 30-day notice and GOAA is helping it find a new location.</summary>
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