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ORANGE COUNTY REDISTRICTING

Pine Hills residents call for “one district” during Orange County redistricting meeting

Community says two-district split impacts representation.

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HOMELESSNESS

Anti-homeless camping ban depresses annual PIT Count

“People are intentionally trying to find places that can’t be found.”

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FINES AND FEES

Operation Greenlight helps safe drivers get suspended licenses back

Most suspensions are for nonpayment of court debt, not dangerous driving, says advocacy group.

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REDISTRICTING

Concerns about “outdated” census data dominate Orange County redistricting meeting

Residents say 2020 data doesn’t represent Orange County’s current demographics.

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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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15 MINUTES WITH ...

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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