Local Government
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Nov- 2024 -21 November
Orange County Supervisor of Elections Under Fire
Orange County Supervisor of Elections Glen Gilzean sparked controversy when he spent roughly $4 million dollars of unused taxpayer money to create scholarships and grants in his name to Valencia…
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21 November
Orange County Supervisor of Elections Issues Statement on Scholarships
In a press conference, visibly frustrated Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said the funds should have been returned to the county. Mayor Demings said County Commissioners should have had a…
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Sep- 2024 -3 September
Orlando Seeks to Invest $7.5 million to Reduce Homelessness
This funding is part of the city’s ongoing commitment to combating homelessness and reducing the unsheltered population by 50 percent.
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Jun- 2024 -20 June
Orange County Supervisor of Elections Will Add Security to Polls
For the first time, the Orange County Supervisor of Elections Office is adding additional security to its more than two dozen Supervised Voting sites in Orange County. Florida law (101.655)…
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16 June
Early Voting For District 5 Race Ends
Early Voting for the District 5 City of Orlando Commissioner’s race has ended. Orlando will know who will represent District 5 this coming Tuesday, June 18th. Out of an initial…
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11 June
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer Endorses Travaris McCurdy
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer Endorses Travaris McCurdy for City of Orlando Commissioner District 5 City of Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer has officially endorsed Travaris McCurdy as Interim City of Orlando…
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10 June
The Case Against Regina Hill: Breaking Down the Civil Trial
In May, movers cleared 96-year-old Annie Curtis’ home on Mahalia Place. The movers said they had orders to “rip up all the carpet and trash everything inside.” One of the…
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May- 2024 -27 May
Glen Gilzean Sworn In As Orange County Supervisor of Elections
Glen Gilzean was sworn in as the 1st African American to become Supervisor of Elections for Orange County, Florida. Gilzean was appointed to the office by Governor Ron DeSantis following…
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Apr- 2024 -30 April
U.S. Congressman and Orange County Mayor To Host Town Hall
Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost and Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings are pairing up to hold a town hall. The topic of the discussion will be arts, culture, transportation and…
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25 April
District 5 Candidates Participate in Forum To Replace Regina Hill
The event was held at the Heart of West Lakes Wellness Center on Tampa Avenue. Former Orange and Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell hosted the event. Questions were prepared beforehand…
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