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Commission approves airshow permit as dispute over policing costs continues
Summary
After heated debate among the airport, show promoter and Sanford Police, the commission approved the Orlando Sanford International Airport airshow permit as presented and instructed staff to pursue further discussions about policing costs and mutual‑aid options.
Sanford commissioners approved an airshow permit Aug. 25 amid a dispute between the show promoter, airport officials and the Sanford Police Department over who should pay for law‑enforcement costs.
The promoter’s representative told the commission the airshow generates an estimated $12.8 million in regional economic impact and asked the city to allow other jurisdictions to provide policing “in kind” rather than charge the promoter. The promoter said the event would be put on in 2025 despite the dispute but warned that charging Sanford Police Department costs could jeopardize the 2026 event.
Sanford Police Chief argued that policing for the…
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