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HOMELESSNESS

Women, seniors among those hit hardest by homelessness, annual survey says

"It is dangerous to be a woman outside, especially for more than a year," says Homeless Services Network's Martha Are.

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2026 Elections

Jane’t Buford Johnson makes another play for House District 41

This time, the Democrat challenger is running a more disciplined, organized campaign.

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2026 ELECTIONS

Three county elections supervisors get real about safety and security ahead of 2026 midterm elections

Managing the possibility of ICE agents or other armed individuals at the polls and protecting voters and poll workers from harassment are all part of security plans for this year's elections, say elections supervisors.

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2026 ELECTIONS

Orange County Mayoral candidates highlight affordability, transportation and jobs as top priorities in Pine Hills forum

Four Democrats and one Republican turned out for the second candidates forum in the race to succeed term-limited Jerry L. Demings.

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