Petition surfaces pushing back on proposal to ban alcohol sales in downtown Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. – While city council members mull a proposal to ban alcohol sales after midnight at bars and clubs in downtown Orlando, business owners in the area have reason to believe there may be room for compromise.

A city spokesperson confirmed to News 6 that Orlando’s director of placemaking has been in direct contact with business owners to form a group focused on ideas to improve safety in the area.

Last month, Orlando police chief Eric Smith spoke at a city council workshop, highlighting concerns about violence in downtown…

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