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City of Orlando Election Tuesday, November 4

Orange County – All over the nation, elections are being held Tuesday, Nov. 4. Some states are voting for governors, while others are voting in special elections because of redistricting or vacant seats in Congress. Here in Orange County, registered … Continue reading

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On the Ballot: Special Election Day Tuesday

Orange County, Fla. – There’s a common saying on social media. It’s an acronym: IYKYK, meaning If You Know, You Know. By now, voters in Orange County should know that there’s a Special Election today, Tuesday, Sept. 2 and know … Continue reading

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Registration Deadline August 4 for Special Election

Orange County, Fla. (July 22, 2025) – You may have missed the primary election (Democratic Party) in June or you didn’t have a primary election (Republican Party). Get ready because in a little over a month, there will be a … Continue reading

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Few Hours Left for Today’s Special Primary Election

Orlando, Fla. (June 24, 2025) – If you live here and reside in state Senate District 15 and/or state House District 40 and you are a registered Democrat, you have a few hours left to vote in today’s Special Primary … Continue reading

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Early Voting for Special Primary Election Starts Saturday

ORLANDO, Fla. (June 10, 2025) – Local elections matter and the people who represent us matter too! Early voting starts this Saturday, in advance of the June 24 Special Primary Election to fill two vacant seats in the Florida legislature: … Continue reading

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Special Election Set for Florida Senate, District 15

April 9, 2025 (Orlando) – Orange County residents: pull up your phone calendars and get ready to enter some key election dates. Florida election officials have released information regarding a Special Election to the fill State Senate, District 15, seat: … Continue reading

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Public Services Announced for Senator Geraldine Thompson

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Mentoring Program Celebrates Black History Month Through Art

Eatonville, Florida (Feb. 12, 2025) – Conflict Resolution, Auto Maintenance, Lawn Care and Interaction with Law Enforcement are several topics recently presented by leaders of the Got Skills Mentoring program. This month, they will focus on Black History Month and … Continue reading

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2025

From the Editor’s Desk: Jan. 20, 2025 – What did you do today? I spent time catching up on personal business, while at the same time, reflecting on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Yes, today … Continue reading

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Thank you, God!

It’s 2025, yes, it is! There will be time for reflections and a look back on 2024 but right now, today (as it should have been after midnight on January 1, 2025), we praise God! Thank you, God! “Happy New … Continue reading

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