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LAW & POLITICS

Allegedly forged bank account document at center of Supervisor of Elections case 

Trial days before primary could scramble election.

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SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION

District 4 candidate Goudy claims motivation from Christian nationalist author 

Cites Letter to the American Church as reason "I'm actually running for school board."

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BACKGROUND CHECK

D1 County Commissioner candidate Austin Arthur has felony arrest record

Arrests include vandalism, resisting an officer, battery on a uniformed security officer.

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COVID 19

Deadline looms for Orange County’s Covid-19 Eviction Diversion Program

Federally funded rental assistance program pays past-due rent for those facing imminent eviction.

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YARD SALE ECONOMY

Not your average, ordinary, kind of Facebook yard sale group

Horizon West Gift Economy is all about giving things away freely, accepting them with gratitude and building a stronger community. Though you can get some great deals in the process.

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SAFETY

We need to change the way we think about crosswalks

Whether we’re driving, walking, scooting or skateboarding, we’re all responsible for crosswalk safety. It’s time Florida statute is changed to reflect this.

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EDUCATION

Orange County Public Schools says No to PragerU Kids

Spokesperson says district has plenty of supplemental material that meets state standards.

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FREEDOM TO READ

Community leader answers DeSantis book bans by opening library

“You will not tell us what we can read or what we can know about our plight in America over 400 years.”

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HURRICANE

SNAP recipients who lost food in Hurricane Ian can get replacement benefits

Through October, benefits can be used for hot meals.

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