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Elections

2025 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS

Incumbents sweep Ocoee, Windermere municipal elections

Charter amendments pass in Ocoee by comfortable margin.

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2025 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS

Where did the money go?

Commissioners Oliver, Hart each had a $10,000 discretionary funds budget and a $6,000 travel budget. Here’s how they used them.

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MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS

Ocoee Mayor Rusty Johnson announces he’ll seek fourth term

City charter says starting in 2022, each commissioner can serve two four-year terms.

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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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2025 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS

Oliver retracts statement about Project 2025

Maintains city charter amendments give commission “too much power.”

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2025 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS

Oliver refused to commit to full term if elected during Ocoee Political Forum

Taxes, infrastructure, public safety, preserving green spaces, affordable housing also top of mind concerns for residents.

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CAMPAIGN FINANCE

Oakland Commissioner Sal Ramos dodges questions about violating campaign finance law 

No remorse, no apology for “one too many” checks donated to Austin Arthur county commission campaign.

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ELECTION NIGHT

In a night of conservative wins, Orange County elects progressive women

Peyton ascends to bench, Worrell returns as State Attorney, Douglas nabs school board seat, Wilson stays on commission — and more.

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