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GOVERNMENT

Orange County Redistricting Advisory Committee to use Dave's Redistricting App for new maps

Free nonpartisan web app lets committee members, residents experiment with drawing district maps.

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DEMONSTRATING DEMOCRACY

Protesters rally in Orlando against Trump executive actions

Demonstration was one of 18 in Florida, third nationally for new 50501 protest movement.

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15 MINUTES WITH ...

Jude Speegle talks about the March 4 50501 protest and welcoming Trump voters

"We don’t have time to be arguing and pointing fingers.”

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State Rep. Bruce Antone talks about his dream museum

The Ocoee lawmaker broadened its mission in an effort to move it from St. Augustine to Eatonville.

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LEGAL MATTERS

Galvin lawsuit dismissed

Chief Judge says after Galvin resigned as GOP State Committeewoman, lawsuit was moot.

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IN MEMORIAM

Geraldine F. Thompson 1948-2025

Friends and colleagues remember Thompson as a trailblazer, a force, a civil rights titan, a mentor and an advocate for many.

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MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY

Local leaders share thoughts on Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as Donald Trump becomes president

Ocoee's Ages Hart: "King's message rings louder than any inauguration, any presidency."

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CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS

Cities say replacing SROs with armed Guardians is OCPS idea

Ocoee city manager: None of the five cities advocates not having a trained, sworn law enforcement officer in these schools to protect students.

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SEXUAL HARASSMENT

Sexual perversity in the Ninth Circuit’s Public Defender’s office

Retiring Public Defender Robert Wesley created an environment of sexual harassment, fear and vengeance, current and former attorneys say. 

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ORAL HEALTH

Orange County continues to fluoridate its community water

Ocoee waiting on guidance from Florida EPA.

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