ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – How should the tax revenue generated from tourists be spent in Orange County?

That is a question that has been at the center of a debate for years, but it’s also a question that comes with a caveat.

According to Florida statute, revenue brought in from the Tourist Development Tax — commonly referred to as TDT — can only be spent in certain areas, such as tourism and entertainment. For years, state and local leaders have mused about altering the language in order to loosen the restrictions on the use of TDT revenue.

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“I fundamentally believe that the restricted current use of TDT is something that honestly needs to change,” State Senator Carlos Guiller

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