Orange County has nearly $400M in tourist tax money — but strict rules limit how it can be spent

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County’s Tourist Development Tax (TDT) brought in nearly $400 million in 2025, and more is expected this year.

Florida law restricts TDT spending to tourism-related uses like major venues (including the Convention Center), tourism promotion, and similar projects — not needs like transportation or emergency services.

County commissioners are now starting the process of forming a citizens task force to help guide funding priorities…

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