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2026 ELECTIONS

Conservative radio host calls Joe Strada “cowardly” for dodging debates ahead of midterm election

Patrick Carr called out the Republican nominee for CD-11 during an interview with James Pericola, his Democratic opponent.

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GOVERNMENT

Windermere holds boat-ramp fees steady, tennis court fees double

The new annual fee to access the town’s six resident-only tennis courts goes into effect Dec. 1.

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LEGAL AFFAIRS

Gun rights group files lawsuit against West Orange police departments over risk protection order policies

Oakland, Ocoee, Windermere, Winter Garden among 47 law enforcement agencies alleged to have violated state law when taking owners’ guns.

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AMENDENTS

What are the three proposed constitutional amendments in Florida?

One Florida constitutional amendment would allow the state to raise saving levels for its rainy day fund, another would cut taxes on agricultural equipment and a third would reduce property taxes, but two of them would reduce state and local revenues.

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