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Author Archives: OrlandoCommunityNews
Election Roundup: What You Need to Know to Prepare for Nov. 5 General Election
October 5, 2024 (Orange County, FL) – For some people, the day can’t come soon enough. For others, the day seems too soon: They need more time to prepare. “The day” is Election Day on Nov. 5 in which Florida … Continue reading
Save Money for Disaster Preparedness
August 29, 2024 (Orlando) — We’re in the midst of hurricane season here in Florida – with several more months to go. So now is the time to buy supplies, during the state of Florida’s Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday, … Continue reading
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Vote and Vote Wisely – Early
From the Editor’s Desk: August 16, 2024 – If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a thousand times – one way or another: Vote and Vote Wisely. Your Vote is Your Voice. Vote in every election. So here we … Continue reading
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Orange County Early Voting Starts Today
August 5, 2024, (Orange County) – Good news: 22 early voting locations across the county are open today until 7 p.m. Yes, it’s a rainy day but you still can go vote early, if you are available and prepared. If … Continue reading
Early Voting: City of Orlando District 5 Run-Off Election
June 10, 2024 (Orlando) – Residents in the city who are registered to vote started voting early today for the District 5 Run-Off Election. Early voting, held at the Orange County Supervisor of Elections Office, will run through Sunday, June … Continue reading
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Tagged 2024, City of Orlando 2024 Special Election, early voting, June 18, Orange County Supervisor of Elections Office, Orlando, Orlando Community News, Regina Hill, Run Off Election, Shaniqua "Shan" Rose, Travaris McCurdy, Trish Marshall
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Voters in Orlando’s District 5 Prepare for Runoff Election
May 22, 2024, (Orlando) — It ain’t over. Registered voters in the city’s District 5 will go to their polling places on Tuesday, June 18 for Run-Off Election Day because none of the seven candidates hoping to fill the open … Continue reading
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Tagged Cameron Hope, City Commission District 5, City of Orlando 2024 Special Election, District 5 Interim City Commission Seat, Ericka Dunlap, Lawanna Gelzer, Miles Mulrain Jr., Orange County Supervisor of Elections Office, Orlando Community News, Regina Hill, Shan Rose, Special Election May 21, Tiakeysha Ellison, Travaris McCurdy, Trish Marshall
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Tuesday is The Day: Orlando District 5 Special Election
May 20, 2024 (Orlando) – The city will have an interim commissioner for District 5 this week or voters will go back to the polls for a run-off election if none of the seven candidates receive the majority of the … Continue reading
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Tagged Cameron Hope, City of Orlando City Clerk, City of Orlando Special Election, Ericka Dunlap, Lawanna Gelzer, May 2024 Special Election, May 21, Miles Mulrain Jr., Orange County Elections, Orange County Supervisor of Elections Office, Orlando Community News, Pine Hills, Regina Hill, Shan Rose, Tiakeysha Ellison, Travaris McCurdy, Trish Marshall
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Bill Cowles Retires Earlier Than Planned, Governor Appoints Replacement
March 11, 2024 (Orange County, FL) – There’s a new supervisor of elections in Orange County. With less than three weeks before an election, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on March 4 announced that he was appointing Glen Gilzean as the … Continue reading
2024 Words of the Year: Submit and Resist
For the past several years, Orlando Community News has established a word or thought for each New Year to focus on throughout the year. For 2024, the word that keeps coming up is actually two words: SUBMIT and RESIST. A … Continue reading
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Tagged 2024 Word of New Year, Deny yourself, I Give Myself Away! Pastor William McDowell, Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, Orlando Community News, Resist the devil, Rev. Alvin Mitchell, Rev. Reginald Johnson, Submit to God, Trish Marshall
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